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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Rodney on June 12, 2006, 03:34:29 PM

Title: 2006 BC Family Fishing Weekend
Post by: Rodney on June 12, 2006, 03:34:29 PM: This weekend is the annual BC Family Fishing Weekend (June 16th - 18th). Any BC residents can fish without a freshwater licence during these three days (however all freshwater fishing regulations still apply). Take a couple of kids out fishing, teach a newbie. :) There will be events taking place through this province. Some of the main Lower Mainland events are:

Berry's Bait & Tackle Kids Fishing Seminars (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/fishy_news/060602.html)
June 17th | Berry's Bait & Tackle

Lafarge Lake Family Fishing Day (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/fishy_news/060607_1.html)
June 17th | Lafarge Lake, Coquitlam

Cultus Lake Pikeminnow Derby (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/fishy_news/060607_3.html)
June 17th | Cultus Lake, Chilliwack

Mill Lake Family Fishing Day (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/fishy_news/060612_2.html)
June 17th | Mill Lake, Abbotsford

Go Fish Rice Lake (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/fishy_news/060608.html)
June 18th | Rice Lake, North Vancouver

Other events can be viewed on the BC Family Fishing Weekend website (http://www.bcfamilyfishing.com/events/index.php).

More information... (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/fishy_news/060612_1.html)
Title: Re: 2006 BC Family Fishing Weekend
Post by: DragonSpeed on June 12, 2006, 04:30:28 PM: What kind of flies work for Pikeminnows, and where can you catch them in Cultus with a small 12ft inflatable (i.e. not row until arms fall off)
Title: Re: 2006 BC Family Fishing Weekend
Post by: newsman on June 12, 2006, 04:47:01 PM: I have found most minnow patterns work well as do Black dry fly patterns such as the Griffith Gnat and Black Gnat.
Title: Re: 2006 BC Family Fishing Weekend
Post by: DragonSpeed on June 12, 2006, 04:54:53 PM: Quote from: newsman on June 12, 2006, 04:47:01 PM
I have found most minnow patterns work well as do Black dry fly patterns such as the Griffith Gnat and Black Gnat.

OK... That's the "what"

Who's got the "where"?

We're not necessarily trying to win the derby here, but it would be nice to get into some :)
Title: Re: 2006 BC Family Fishing Weekend
Post by: troutbreath on June 12, 2006, 10:10:02 PM: Any creek going into the lake will do, also near hot dog stands. Use some worm scent on your fly. ;)
Title: Re: 2006 BC Family Fishing Weekend
Post by: DragonSpeed on June 12, 2006, 10:45:29 PM: Quote from: troutbreath on June 12, 2006, 10:10:02 PM
Use some worm scent on your fly. ;)

I'm sorry, but I just CAN'T stoop that low ::)
Title: Re: 2006 BC Family Fishing Weekend
Post by: troutbreath on June 13, 2006, 12:18:02 AM: How about a "Naturally" scented rubber leach on the fly line, or when no ones looking rub some hot dog on the fly of choice. ;)
Title: Re: 2006 BC Family Fishing Weekend
Post by: Rodney on June 13, 2006, 05:03:41 AM: Just follow behind the Leaf Craft. It's not hard to find, as there should be a trail of chum behind it. ;D

Is it safe to be in a 12ft inflatable with water skiing boats around?
Title: Re: 2006 BC Family Fishing Weekend
Post by: Rodney on June 16, 2006, 03:00:36 PM: Bumping it up for those who are still unaware of all the events that are happening this weekend. :)
Title: Re: 2006 BC Family Fishing Weekend
Post by: Rodney on June 20, 2006, 01:30:03 AM: Courtenay Family Fishing Weekend report (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/fishy_news/060620_1.html) and photos (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/member/gallery/2006courtenay)

Story by Bryan Allen, photos by Gerry Scott.
Title: Re: 2006 BC Family Fishing Weekend
Post by: Rodney on June 20, 2006, 06:18:22 AM: Cultus Lake Pikeminnow Derby report (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/fishy_news/060620_2.html) and photos (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/member/gallery/2006cultus)

Story by Chris Gadsden, photos by George Noordegraaf.
Title: Re: 2006 BC Family Fishing Weekend
Post by: Nostro on June 20, 2006, 07:13:41 AM: Wow! What an incredible event it must have been! I am really sorry I could not make it. I just read the report and reviewed the photos. All those kids and the fun they must have had!
Sincere congratulations to the Fraser Valley Salmon Society and Peter MacPherson for the organizing of this annual event.