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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: booters on June 20, 2021, 07:31:37 AM

Title: Newbie for the Salmon season
Post by: booters on June 20, 2021, 07:31:37 AM

Looking forward to fishing the Veeder in July. I fished the Veeder years ago on two occassions when I lived in Langley, lost one Coho. Moved to the Island then Kelowna now back in Chilliwack. Very much a newbie to river fishing for salmon however been learning the system with thanks to Rods tutorials, great help.Hopefully I have figured it out now to put it to practice and have some luck.

Title: Re: Newbie for the Salmon season
Post by: dave c on June 24, 2021, 07:41:08 PM

Most anglers will be more than happy answer any questions.  Learn to read the water and which lanes the fish prefer.  A good rule of thumb is to fish the border between fast and slower water.  Being in the strike zone is a must.  Concentrate on being a foot to a foot and a half above bottom.  Tight lines.

Title: Re: Newbie for the Salmon season
Post by: Wiseguy on June 25, 2021, 05:43:19 AM

Quote from: booters on June 20, 2021, 07:31:37 AM

Looking forward to fishing the Veeder in July. I fished the Veeder years ago on two occassions when I lived in Langley, lost one Coho. Moved to the Island then Kelowna now back in Chilliwack. Very much a newbie to river fishing for salmon however been learning the system with thanks to Rods tutorials, great help.Hopefully I have figured it out now to put it to practice and have some luck.

The grammar police here. It’s spelled Vedder not Veeder. Brush up on your regs and learn your fish identification. Release all Sockeye gently if caught. Wear a PFD and practice good angler etiquette and ethics. Good luck and stay safe.

Title: Re: Newbie for the Salmon season
Post by: booters on June 25, 2021, 06:39:07 AM

Thanks for advice Dave C Another question, most stress roe, I dont have any, what to do? Alternatives?

Title: Re: Newbie for the Salmon season
Post by: RalphH on June 25, 2021, 07:21:25 AM

shrimp or prawns are a good bait alternative. Spinners and spoons are effective lures.

Title: Re: Newbie for the Salmon season
Post by: Fish Assassin on June 25, 2021, 12:13:37 PM

Frozen roe is available at Berry's and other tackle shops

Title: Re: Newbie for the Salmon season
Post by: Knnn on June 25, 2021, 12:27:50 PM

Quote from: booters on June 25, 2021, 06:39:07 AM

Thanks for advice Dave C Another question, most stress roe, I dont have any, what to do? Alternatives?

There are a wide variety of possibilities, but some of the more common and successful options include:

Spoons and blades for Coho and Nooks.

Jigs under a float (also tipped with shrimp) for Chum and to a lesser degree Nooks.

Stripped flies for coho and pinks.

Twitching jigs for everything.

Title: Re: Newbie for the Salmon season
Post by: booters on June 25, 2021, 04:06:08 PM

Thanks all

Title: Re: Newbie for the Salmon season
Post by: dennisK on June 28, 2021, 10:38:54 AM

Quote from: Wiseguy on June 25, 2021, 05:43:19 AM

The grammar police here. It’s spelled Vedder not Veeder. Brush up on your regs and learn your fish identification. Release all Sockeye gently if caught. Wear a PFD and practice good angler etiquette and ethics. Good luck and stay safe.

I like calling it the cheddar.

and squamish will always be the squish for me.