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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: bigguy on August 28, 2006, 09:20:42 PM

Title: Thompson?
Post by: bigguy on August 28, 2006, 09:20:42 PM

Have travelled to try the trout on the Thompson just outside Spencers Bridge, what a beautiful area, fished and swam the water is sooo clear!  But trouble catching trout.  Was using my floating line with assortment of dry flys?  Lots of small fish but nothing big.  Any advice??  Also how is spin casting in the thompson, Colorado's work?  Give me some ideas, come on Chris?? ;)

Title: Re: Thompson?
Post by: chris gadsden on August 28, 2006, 09:50:19 PM

Quote from: bigguy on August 28, 2006, 09:20:42 PM

Have travelled to try the trout on the Thompson just outside Spencers Bridge, what a beautiful area, fished and swam the water is sooo clear!  But trouble catching trout.  Was using my floating line with assortment of dry flys?  Lots of small fish but nothing big.  Any advice??  Also how is spin casting in the thompson, Colorado's work?  Give me some ideas, come on Chris?? ;)

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Title: Re: Thompson?
Post by: bigguy on August 28, 2006, 11:15:31 PM

Chris do guys use a float setup with light gear?  And are spinners etc used for trout!  What about eggs? Sorry for all the questions?

Title: Re: Thompson?
Post by: chris gadsden on August 28, 2006, 11:20:17 PM

Quote from: bigguy on August 28, 2006, 11:15:31 PM

Chris do guys use a float setup with light gear?  And are spinners etc used for trout!  What about eggs? Sorry for all the questions?

Short float with good procured roe. 8 pound test leaders as if you happen to hook a chinook you want to break it off as soon as possible so not to stress it too much. In most cases it will free itself of the hook later.

Soon as we get our 4 jacks we pack it in, no catch and release. ;D ;D

Have never tried spinners but by reading Rodney's posts on his trip up there they do work.

Title: Re: Thompson?
Post by: bigguy on August 28, 2006, 11:31:38 PM

Thanks, I will give it a try maybe on the weekend.  Does it get quite busy?  Can't you catch them throughout the river?

Title: Re: Thompson?
Post by: Rodney on August 28, 2006, 11:34:31 PM

Not just any spinners, but Rodney's spinners. ;D ;D ;D The spoons also worked equally well.

Title: Re: Thompson?
Post by: bigguy on August 29, 2006, 02:50:50 PM

How about Colorados?? Rod you also went fly fishing up there, what were they hitting on, egg patterns?

Title: Re: Thompson?
Post by: Rodney on August 29, 2006, 03:01:02 PM

(http://www.fishingwithrod.com/albums/album34/060814_16.jpg)

Kaufmann Stones, California Blondes, Stimulators, etc.

Title: Re: Thompson?
Post by: newsman on August 29, 2006, 05:00:44 PM

Stimulators #4 2xlong (dry fly), Tom Thumb #6 (dry fly), Grasshopper #4 1xlong (dry fly) are the key for those 14 to 22 inch Bows

Title: Re: Thompson?
Post by: bigguy on August 29, 2006, 06:34:39 PM

Thanks guys, a pic says a thousand words Rod!  Will give it a try!  What about crowds?