| Rod: | 9' to 10'6" baitcasting or centerpin rod, rated between 8 and 20lb |
| Reel: | Small baitcasting reels or centerpin reels |
| Main line: | 12 to 15lb test |
| Leader: | 6 to 10lb test |
| Hook: | Size 4 to 2/0 |
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| Adult chinook (over 62cm) | Adult chinook (over 62cm) | Jack chinook (under 62cm) | Jack chinook (under 62cm) | Black gum with white jaw edge | Small spots across both upper and lower parts of tail |
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| Wild adult coho (with adipose fin) | Hatchery adult coho (without adipose fin) | Hatchery jack coho (without adipose fin) | Absence of adipose fin with healed scar on hatchery coho | White gum | Small spots on top portion of tail |
| (http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc90/fishingwithrod/forum/th_chum01.jpg) (http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc90/fishingwithrod/forum/chum01.jpg) | (http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc90/fishingwithrod/forum/th_chum02.jpg) (http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc90/fishingwithrod/forum/chum02.jpg) | (http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc90/fishingwithrod/forum/th_chum03.jpg) (http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc90/fishingwithrod/forum/chum03.jpg) |
| Female chum salmon | Male chum salmon with teeth | Striped back |
| (http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc90/fishingwithrod/forum/th_sockeye01.jpg) (http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc90/fishingwithrod/forum/sockeye01.jpg) | (http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc90/fishingwithrod/forum/th_sockeye02.jpg) (http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc90/fishingwithrod/forum/sockeye02.jpg) |
| adult sockeye in spawning colour | adult sockeye prior to spawning stage |
Where exactly were this pits dug?Northwest of Bergman Road area.
Northwest of Bergman Road area.
I cant believe how low the Vedder water levels look right now? According to the Env Canada website its not just low but historically low. Unless something has changed in how they are reporting it, it appears to be at literally the lowest point since they started collecting data 100+ years ago, including last year’s dry summer.I wonder if something has changed at the Vedder Crossing station, because the river changed quite a bit there since last year. Have you compared the cubic meters/second? I think that should be a more constant indicator (but again i don't know how accurate it is). Up at the cement slab it is very low, but I think I have seen it that low before at least once.
I wonder if something has changed at the Vedder Crossing station, because the river changed quite a bit there since last year. Have you compared the cubic meters/second? I think that should be a more constant indicator (but again i don't know how accurate it is). Up at the cement slab it is very low, but I think I have seen it that low before at least once.
I've always heard fish roll because they don't have a middle finger.
The level recording started in 2011. Flow measurements seem to go way, way back.
Here what the lows (flow below 14cubic meter per second) look like.
The lowest was 7.93 in 1952.
Today, it's at 5 m3/s. So, yep, it's the lowest the river has been at for quite a while according to the numbers.
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LOL
The key Johnny Canuck is to go where the Gong doesn't resound... 8)
Saw a guy and his wife/girlfriend walk out with 6 springs today at Peach rd.
My friend hooked into a Pink today which I was totally shocked to see. I thought they only ran every two years?
Saw a guy and his wife/girlfriend walk out with 6 springs today at Peach rd.Best report. Thanks.
My friend hooked into a Pink today which I was totally shocked to see. I thought they only ran every two years?
Ya. That doesn't sound fishy.
It sure dosnt seem like a fish that is in prime shape to be harvested.
How far up have people ever seen seals?
Definitely not. Just snapped a quick pic and then back into the river. ;)oh wow , quick pic ? :))
Not sure if you are referring to the springs or the pink. I didn't snap a picture of the springs but here's one of the pink.
If you are referring to the springs, not sure what to tell you but we arrived around 2-3pm and they were heading back to their car. He was quite a large man and they were both outfitted in full Simms gear. Didn't see anyone else there hook into anything but we were only there for a couple hours. Lots of springs surfacing while we were there though.
They could have kept up to 4 springs each as long half of them were under 62 cm. I have definitely caught that many in a day on the vedder, although that was at the end of September.
Hm... And I initially thought you were pulling a leg.
OK ::) - any updates on the water conditions?
Thanks, guys. I was thinking of heading out this Wednesday but I think I'm going to save my day-off for a later date.
Don't mean to hijack the thread but has anyone fished the Harrison recently? I'm not expecting too much but if the forecasted rain doesn't materialize, I may give it a shot.
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Really quiet there as is the Chehalis with a few ripe socks moving by . There are some cutties still around the Harrison . Friend was into a few cutties around the Chehalis tribs .
Didn't mean to hijack either ;D
You'd think the fifth or sixth fish would get wise to the fact that all his buddies are disappearing
Forecast is saying a decent rain is coming. Wonder if it'll blow out.
I was out there Friday and water was low but very fishy, heard of a few springs caught and a guy across the river from me hooked a chum on a spey set up,
then a guy that was passing me on the other side of the river came running back saying two bears were following him, he was pretty shook up.
I then found it hard to concentrate on my line while looking across the river at every sound.
Be careful out there folks.
Quite a few fish jumping around and this rain will help stir things up.
So get out there and have some fun
Where was the bear roughly? Have far do they come down? /quote]
That wasn't a bear - it was Milo ;D
If it smells like a premium cigar, slowly approach and make friendly contact. ;D
congrats on the red spring fishmonk......assuming all on roe?
I just spent the last 3 days 'working the river' from bottom to top. In reality, this was more of a scouting mission for the annual mid-October week long camping and fish your brains out fiesta. 8)
Drove up to the hatchery Thursday and it was nice to see the Coho & Springs staged but noticeably absent was the presence of Chum. Generalizing but the lower river was very slow in several spots that I put time in at, not just for me but for anyone in sight of me. Mid-river was a game of patience and hiking but paid off with a beautiful 14lb Coho. Upper river seemed to have the most quantity of people but didn't spend much time with a hook in the water.
There is lots of great water to be found if you are willing to explore but a bit more rain would be welcome!!
don't assume these fish will immediately take the right turn up to Cultus lake, this fish was obviously on quite the detour. He was schooling with coho, so maybe he was just looking for company.
14lb? That's a hawg you have any pictures?
That must have been a Chilliwack Lake sockeye, definitely not all heading to Cultus. Most of those fish, especially at this point would be pretty colored up with no scales at all, so they should be fairly easy to distinguish from coho.
Good on you for spending time to educate the guys on the bank. It's sad to think a lot of those last stragglers will end up bonked by mistake, all the odds are against them - netting, snagging, lowest water levels in the hottest time of the year, all just to get a head bonk by accident :(
That must have been a Chilliwack Lake sockeye, definitely not all heading to Cultus. Most of those fish, especially at this point would be pretty colored up with no scales at all, so they should be fairly easy to distinguish from coho.Actually I would bet that is indeed a Cultus sockeye, especially as it was adipose clipped. These fish have been known to wander upstream as far a Tamihi; who knows if they eventually turn around and eventually get into Cultus Lake :-\
Good on you for spending time to educate the guys on the bank. It's sad to think a lot of those last stragglers will end up bonked by mistake, all the odds are against them - netting, snagging, lowest water levels in the hottest time of the year, all just to get a head bonk by accident :(
Not sure why I said 14?? More like 8 or so...yes I have a pic - will post when I get a sec.It's a well known phenomenon that a fish will decrease in size by 40% the instant you take a picture of it.
It's a well known phenomenon that a fish will decrease in size by 40% the instant you take a picture of it.
Man, tell me about it. 6'5 280lbs. I rarely take hero shots cause the fish decreases by minimum 40%
Actually I would bet that is indeed a Cultus sockeye, especially as it was adipose clipped. These fish have been known to wander upstream as far a Tamihi; who knows if they eventually turn around and eventually get into Cultus Lake :-\
A few years ago, during coho season I caught three adipose clipped cultus sockeye during the fall salmon season. Two of them were a bout a km above the Sweltzer creek, but the third was a few km above Tamahi. I was surprised to find it that far up, but have heard similar stories from other anglers as well. Whether they drop back down or not, I would also be curious to know.
It's a well known phenomenon that a fish will decrease in size by 40% the instant you take a picture of it.
My Dad landed his first coho in 7 years, yesterday morning. My brother landed his first ever this morning! They seem to be having fun.
the chums are definitely beginning to roll in
A little early, no?
This would be a good place to deploy a drone!Suggesting to drone these fishermen is a little harsh :)
So, to the lostsockeye,
the next time you see DFO or conservation officers out there send them to the abutment pool below Vedder Crossing bridge (right where the cable crosses the river).
what goes on there on a daily basis is disgraceful!!!!
It's a full blown snagfest and DFO needs to park someone down there with a video camera and start writing tickets!
This would be a good place to deploy a drone!
The other unfortunate thing is the bulk of the offenders are new Canadians! >:(
The other unfortunate thing is the bulk of the offenders are new Canadians! >:(
drewhill,
In the 49 years of fishing the Chilliwack / Vedder system I have been check by DFO a grand total of once!
So the fact that someone got to talk to a DFO office face to face is great! I just thought it might have more impact than a phone call!
I have phoned in reports in the past and got no results. :(
Got one last weekend and saw another one caught. Neither was chrome unfortunately.
This morning at first light I caught a hatchery Coho and hatchery jack Chinook. I've never caught a hatchery jack Chinook before and when I filleted the fish was surprised to find pink/red meat. I've heard of marble Chinook meat, but this was pink/red throughout. I'm not certain but thought the Chilliwack fall hatchery fish were white Chinooks? I'm assuming this a late jack spring from the summer run?I got one that was the same a couple of weeks ago, always a special surprise. My was a clipped fish so will send in.
This morning at first light I caught a hatchery Coho and hatchery jack Chinook. I've never caught a hatchery jack Chinook before ...
Graph looks like its stabilizing/starting to slant down. Doesn't say it will be too too bad overnight or the morning in terms of rain. Who knows.https://wateroffice.ec.gc.ca/report/report_e.html?mode=Graph&type=realTime&stn=08MH001&dataType=Real-Time&startDate=2016-10-14&endDate=2016-10-14&prm1=46&y1Max=&y1Min=&prm2=47&y2Max=&y2Min=
No fish is worth a life ....
long term forecast is looking like crap.....Yep, and there goes my 2 weeks off I booked for the sole purpose of FISHING :o
I propose we make a game of it. Every time the river passes another line on the graph (10cm), take a drink. The Vedder Crossing graph is currently just above 2.3m. I'm afraid I got a bit of a head start, so I'll let you guys catch up. I think it will hit at least 2.6 tonight. Shall we also place bets on what time and what height the river will crest at?
Yep, and there goes my 2 weeks off I booked for the sole purpose of FISHING :o
Yep, and there goes my 2 weeks off I booked for the sole purpose of FISHING :oIt's not going to stay blown out for two straight weeks
Well hopefully your up early to let us know how it is, because I want to try my new gear there tomorrow. ;D After a big breakfast.Will not be able to give you a report until 10, no fancy phone, just a old flip phone. ;D
Im in 10 bucks for sure. Anybody who takes good vids and is as active as Chris should be using something with 4K;)
Looks like a good week ahead to fish before the coho season ends shortly. :-\ Rod will dispute that as he does each year. ;D
. Just gotta find small spots where fish are likely to congregate close to shore.Yep and you are the only one that knows where Gwyn's run is.lol
Water clarity was getting better from morning on...a little color which should clear up nicely very soon. Quite a few wild coho in the river as I released 3 before this hatch came home for dinner.Nice one, all I could find was more chum this evening, many bites. Water conditions great, back at it tomorrow before all the coho are gone until next season. In the old days we caught them into December. Even caught a steelhead when fishing for coho salmon.
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Was nice to meet Warren as I was heading out, I talked too long and had to run back to the truck to change from waders to church clothes. ;D ;D
water level and clarity is getting better and very fishable. But everywhere the chums are in the lower and mid. Most of the action is upper because the high water has pushed the coho and springs to the hatchery. not much action in the lower coho wise. Probably one of the slower days ive seen so far.They are still in the Lower in good numbers. ;D so they will be heading your way. The chum are a bit of a problem as there is so many of them.
They are still in the Lower in good numbers. ;D so they will be heading your way. The chum are a bit of a problem as there is so many of them.I am quite suprised that the retention of chum is only 1. There are so many of them. It sure doesn't seem that the run is in danger.
Chums are vitally important to coastal river systems, along with pinks. Many animals, birds and resident fish rely on the carcasses for food (think Squamish, Harrison and Chilliwack River Bald Eagles), eggs (resident whitefish, char, trout and Water Ouzels) and provide future nutrients to rivers. The fry produced are food for yearling coho, cutthroat, and wild steelhead juveniles, and of course feed mergansers, herons and gulls.Too bad FOC allows chum beach seining for roe sales and in some years a chum commercial fishery in the Fraser, many heading to their natal stream, the Chilliwack River. Also the chum fishery in the ocean. They take far more fish than the recreational angler does
Chums and Pinks may be the most important driver to our lower mainland rivers and the more we have returning the more productive these watersheds will be, imo.
Recently the Chilliwack River hatchery has diverted funds from coho production to feed chum fry ... data shows feeding chum fry for about 30 days prior to release basically doubles adult returns. Considering the anecdotal evidence of good numbers of wild coho returning to the Chilliwack this season I suggest this strategy is in the best interest of the watershed and it's ecology.
As a fish advocate/river steward I believe there should no angler retention of chum and pink salmon on the C-V; they are far more important to the river system. Non retention would also help negate the on going angling ethics issue every pink year.
Fraser River Chum Update - October 17, 2016
In-season estimates of abundance for Fraser River chum are based on catch information provided by the Albion test fishery. Using Albion test fishery data through October 17th, the current median estimate for the terminal Fraser River chum return is 1.55 million chum, with a 50% migration date of October 17th. There is an 80% probability that the run is between 1.036 and 2.362 million, and a 98% probability that the run will exceed the escapement goal of 800,000.
The current run size is sufficient to allow for commercial opportunities in the Fraser River. Additional information on available Commercial TAC and commercial fisheries planning details will be provided via separate fishery notices.
I believe there should no angler retention of chum and pink salmon on the C-V; they are far more important to the river system. Non retention would also help negate the on going angling ethics issue every pink year.
It's good to hear that the chum return is looking good. Chum numbers crashed several years ago and it has been a long slow process for the fish to build to what you see now. Chum in the Vedder/Chilliwack for the most part are dark and of mediocre table quality. Many people retain females for the roe as bait. Best I know most system that rely on wild reproduction are still depressed.This week I have landed some in good condition put one on the BBQ last night and my wife even liked it. ;D
As a fish advocate/river steward I believe there should no angler retention of chum and pink salmon on the C-V; they are far more important to the river system. Non retention would also help negate the on going angling ethics issue every pink year.
Oh the irony...there are a good number of people who would like to see the end of sport fishing as we know and love it due to ethical issues with the sport.Ralph, I think you and I should meet sometime for a beer … I’m sure we can agree on at least a few things ;)
Oh the irony...there are a good number of people who would like to see the end of sport fishing as we know and love it due to ethical issues with the sport.I donot think Dave wants to see the end of sports fishing but he does not fish any more,not sure why but some anglers give up fishing because of age.
Hmm trying to call in some snaggers fishing over spawning chum in a side channel, keep getting busy signal. Frustrating. And yes I told them what they were doing was wrong and I was calling them in.Good for you for doing that, I will do that when I see it too.
Ralph, I think you and I should meet sometime for a beer … I’m sure we can agree on at least a few things ;)
I donot think Dave wants to see the end of sports fishing but he does not fish any more,not sure why but some anglers give up fishing because of age.
I know he does not agree with a hatchery program on the Chilliwack Vedder, they have stopped the program on some Washington State rivers.http://knkx.org/post/protect-steelhead-state-bans-hatchery-fish-designated-wild-gene-bank
Without a hatchery program on the Chilliwack Vedder I think that would be the end of steelheading as we know it. The program has been very successful thanks to the staff of the Chilliwack River Hatchery,Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC and the volunteer anglers that do the brood capture each year.
Good day again, lost count of how many chum I landed as they seem to love my Frankenstein jig. I think I need to give my right forearm a rest for a little bit....
Got two bites earlier in the morning drifting roe for coho but totally missed it, saw the flashes of chrome silver just as there was enough light to see them. :o
Nice meeting you Halcyonguitars! ;)
Sorry Dave, I don't drink beer just pure grain alcohol mixed with distilled water for me. ;DI have a few liters of histological grade 99% ethanol, unflavored ... would that work ;D
Actually Dave I think I disagree with some small % of what you say - probably much less than 10%.
I have always found that disagreements are a great opportunity for leaning.
Cheers
Hey 243Pete,
Nice meeting you too, and thanks for the jig!
I've never seen so many fish come to shore so steadily in my life, just amazing to see...
Hope to have another chance to get out there again soon.
Side note, as I was leaving, I went to check Bergman road just to see what the water looked like. There was a man there who had a chrome Chinook that made the chums look like that jack coho I landed, simply incredible...
Can you describe or provide a pic of this Frankenstein jig? I've been looking for some new patterns to try for chum this year.Sending you a PM.
... but it's mud now.
River condition was still ok at first light, but it's mud now.Yes very muddy, some Coho caught before the change over.
On another side note, Fisheries and Oceans Canada are doing a tagging of chum this year, if anything encounters a chum with a circular tag above the dorsal fin please make a note of where and when it was caught
Do they want it retained to recover the tag info, or just the details of where/when/how/etc?If you retain a chum which has a tag please make note of it or if you find a survey person(s) walking the river to give them the tag and note where and what time it was caught at. As for how it was caught I don't believe they are taking that info down.
Water was high, but the vis was about 3 feet. Things should improve more later this afternoon, and by tomorrow the clarity will be just fine.
Good to hear - was this below the crossing that visibility was already at 3 feet?The canal was fine just now but water is bank to bank there. Inly a couple of chum for me, maybe at the tail end of the coho run in the Chilliwack Vedder, maybe I say that because I did not catch any.
QuoteGood to hear - was this below the crossing that visibility was already at 3 feet?
Pretty clear water once again this morning. Good fishing briefly at first light.Nothing for me, the coho season must be over. ;D ;D ;D
Nothing for me, the coho season must be over. ;D ;D ;D
Over for you. ;D A dozen yesterday, a few more today. ;Dwell you are fishing hardware, so that does not count. ;D And remember who got you started and took you to my hot spot in 2001, I have yet to get an invite. :D ;D
Nothing for me, the coho season must be over. ;D ;D ;D
River is very high. Vis 10-12" on the lower. Use your best judgment if it's worth the trip
You actually went there this morning? I woke up, looked at the graph and rolled back in bed. ;)That's why I told people to use their best judgement. Mine is apparently not very good.
River is pretty well blown out now with less than 1 foot of visibility in the lower river . Should have known better after seeing the big spike in the graph this morning ;D Oh well , it wasn't a total waste as I did some float hunting and found a few DNE's and one Fred's float .After my floats are you. ;D ;D You missed some as I got 2 dozen today.
It's much more safer to hunt for floats after the water level drops to normal range.You wait until then and I will have them all. ;D
Be careful on the banks of a blown river - you might fall in and a krocodile could get you.
https://wateroffice.ec.gc.ca/report/report_e.html?type=realTime&stn=08MH001
You guys still finding coho in the lower or is it chum central? Haven't been out in a couple of weeks, gonna try and get out there on Sunday
You guys still finding coho in the lower or is it chum central? Haven't been out in a couple of weeks, gonna try and get out there on SundayThe best of the coho season is now over in the Chilliwack Vedder.
in case you still want to fish for coho( now that the coho season is over :o ) the river was looking excellent this morning......good color/ visibilty and the sun came out as well. But as chris was saying....lots of chum to be had.Yes I never hooked a coho this week in the Vedder, today I went to the other side of the river but not a bite. Spent most of the day visiting and filming at the Weaver and Chehalis Hatchery as well some other areas.
The best of the coho season is now over in the Chilliwack Vedder.
Yes I never hooked a coho this week in the Vedder, today I went to the other side of the river but not a bite. Spent most of the day visiting and filming at the Weaver and Chehalis Hatchery as well some other areas.
We did well on Chinook. Never seen them this late Hit 3 beauties 2 were chromers.I thought I was the only one. Hit this one on roe this morning.
I think the chum salmon season is over now, didn't get any this morning, but coho... ;)
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Water condition is still very good.
It's a hot dog spot.Pretty impressive when you can make a bold statement, then back it up. Nice job Rod
Coho will be on the bank tomorrow! ;D
It sounds like lots of success for Crocs this season. For those of you using them; are you drifting them under a float or casting and receiving? I've been drifting without much luck this season.
It sounds like lots of success for Crocs this season. For those of you using them; are you drifting them under a float or casting and receiving? I've been drifting without much luck this season.
This is indeed good news! Rod, do you know how other rivers are doing so far year regarding wild coho? Just wonder if the Vedder's numbers are different and if this could be attributed to the habitat restoration efforts on this system.
Good fishing continues. Lots of wild fish again this morning, which is great to see.
Chris what percentage do they clip at hatch?
100%
With the weather clearing up this afternoon, the kiddo caught 5 pounds of candy and chocolate at last light. Cute costume was the key. You'd you guys make out?Went and recorded my wife's band at a Halloween party tonight, I donot think this video will get me in trouble. lol https://youtu.be/7NHHRJSYkPc
Hey John! Nice meeting another member on the forum. ;D Hope you got some fish on the two-hander, I might have to bring out the single and have some fun tomorrow if the water levels don't spike.
definately too many wilds in the river this year.....about 18 wilds for october and only 12 keepers. somedays all i catch is wild coho. Ive never caught this many wild coho on the vedder before.
definately too many wilds in the river this year.....Please tell me you simply forgot to add a smiley face after that statement.
definately too many wilds in the river this year.....about 18 wilds for october and only 12 keepers. somedays all i catch is wild coho. Ive never caught this many wild coho on the vedder before. My biggest coho was first week of october estimate about 15-18 lbs was a wild female. Absolutely gorgeous fish too. :'( .........back to the water she went.
Colouring aside, do you find any difference in table fare, a 5 vs a 10, say?
That first three weeks of November are just killer.......so is my boss when he refuses time off requests. Nice fish bro.
Rod, coho fishing for you this year has been spectacular! Do the bites die off early after sunrise or is it that you just leave then?
I guess it is better to head out later and then fish the evening bite, or better yet, when fish are moving through fast water, is to do top down presentation on a travel lane (outside of the chum route) without jerking the rod and using small size 2 hook with roe scented wool. Target the flatter area of the lane at least 2 ft deep best anchored by a larger rock at the end of the flat area, with fast sliding water below it. Fish will come up the slide and rest briefly at these flatter and deeper area and they bite well if you slow down the presentation with the top-down line feeding action. Most of my coho hooked this way are mouth hooked biting well in highly oxygenated rifling water. They bite well if you slow down enough with the top down presentation and if you stay back so they don't see you. High water with tea colour or at least a ft of visibility is best for this.
Be carefully , some people will call you a fast water dipper or flosser. And you will be in the next video. :D ;D
Be carefully , some people will call you a fast water dipper or flosser. And you will be in the next video. :D ;D
I don't think any guy would complain if he got an hour of action every morning :oIf your lucky enough it really is the way to fish, in the summer and fall im blessed to be staying at a place where my own personal slice of river is only a 10 minute hike through the woods. Not a single soul in site but the odd grizzly bear, even tho i can fish all day i tend to just fish a couple hours at a time sometimes twice a day.
I've found the last light bite seems to come on a little sooner and last longer in the early season.
Of course, it sucks that the fishing gets hotter and then it gets dark and you're forced to leave, but the rivers usually a lot less pressured as well.
18pound vedder coho, now iv heard everything ::)
Be carefully , some people will call you a fast water dipper or flosser. And you will be in the next video. :D ;D
New river conditions report as of 1:30pm this afternoon for those itching to call in sick tomorrow!!!Thanks a lot.
https://youtu.be/1Km0JJqXGTo (https://youtu.be/1Km0JJqXGTo)
Anyone able to share water visibility for this afternoon? Is there a sign of clearing after yesterdays monsoon?Water is lovely, just got back from a 45 minute trip, lost a fresh run chum and missed two. It will be good for chum tomorrow as they are going by in droves and maybe coho, for Rod anyway. ;D
Maybe? Just for that, I will have to go out tomorrow morning. ;)Be careful if you wade across to the "Hot Dog Run." The water is fairly hight now.
Thanks a lot.
New river conditions report as of 1:30pm this afternoon for those itching to call in sick tomorrow!!!
https://youtu.be/1Km0JJqXGTo (https://youtu.be/1Km0JJqXGTo)
Dating myself, but I recall a now deceased angler, Ernie Mcduff, bringing two coho into Riverside Resort for weighing ... 16 and 17 pounds;
this would be in the early 70's. I was also with Terry Duck when he caught a few 15 pounders. My biggest was about 13-14 lbs, not so long ago.
But the "hamburger Run" is fishing just fine :oBetter go out there and taste how good fishing really is. ;D ;D
Well this is certainly off topic and I apologize to the other readers... but you're right, a great guy :D
Terry and I fished, drank beer, and hung out a lot together in the mid to late 70's - early 80's. Our lives changed and we didn't see each other for a long time; whenever we did however, it was like long lost friends getting together.
Terry had a bad motor vehicle accident a few years ago while hunting and he was not doing well the last time I saw him, perhaps a year ago. Badly crippled up, on crutches, vowing to sue ICBC ... in other words, the same indomitable Terry Duck.
A very good angler who had a knack for catching very big fish (landed a 23 lb steelhead for him!) and a very good friend back in the day.
Well this is certainly off topic and I apologize to the other readers... but you're right, a great guy :DIs this the Terry with the older black truck who fishes up top?
Terry and I fished, drank beer, and hung out a lot together in the mid to late 70's - early 80's. Our lives changed and we didn't see each other for a long time; whenever we did however, it was like long lost friends getting together.
Terry had a bad motor vehicle accident a few years ago while hunting and he was not doing well the last time I saw him, perhaps a year ago. Badly crippled up, on crutches, vowing to sue ICBC ... in other words, the same indomitable Terry Duck.
A very good angler who had a knack for catching very big fish (landed a 23 lb steelhead for him!) and a very good friend back in the day.
Is this the Terry with the older black truck who fishes up top?
Terry used to drive a black pickup. I believe it was a Dodge. Regular cab, step side, short box loaded with roe.If it's the same terry I'm thinking of our group of guys miss him. Haven't seen him in 2 years and he made our trips a whole lot of fun
Nice fish Rod, using roe?
The others appeared blanked but I heard a very bright chinook was taken as did the Master yesterday.
More fresh coho still coming in. ;)Indeed.....
Still lots of chum and coho around lower and mid river... just got to work for it... ;D
I fished lower, mid, and upper river. River level was very high this morning with less than a foot of visibility. Water dropped quite a bit and clarity got better when I left at 3:30pm.
clean all the borax and sand that's all over my apartment, pack away bar fishing stuff and float tube that's been sitting in my living room last 4 months ....
hahaha..thanks for that info Pete, makes me feel a little better for squandering a day. I was humming and hawing about driving out at noon to get a few hours in. Decided to hit the gym instead and clean all the borax and sand that's all over my apartment, pack away bar fishing stuff and float tube that's been sitting in my living room last 4 months ....
Hahaha.... Sounds like my garage in October and November. ;DShouldn't your garage be more baby related material? :P
It is an absolutely BEAUTIFUL morning here in the lower mainland, and I'm guessing the reason for no posts on this topic so far today is precisely because the river is in fantastic shape for those lucky enough
To get out and enjoy it! As for me, I'm off to work😩😤😡 by the time I am able to get out there again I'm sure she'll be blown
I lost my silver and orange #35 Koho spoon yesterday after a few casts, so had to use a copper one instead. It definitely made a difference on the catch count I think. That silver and orange was really producing.
I almost always use 1/4oz only. The last few weeks I've been using the #35 Koho, which is 3/8oz because of where I've been fishing. Deeper water, and fish were further out. I needed that lure to stay down deep to get the bites.
I found first light to be very productive this season for coho. In clear water conditions fluorocarbon leader made a big difference. All the salmon this year have been on spinners spoons and jigs and blades...no roe was used. persistence is also key..if a spot is not producing..move to another and give it a shot. A couple of times no spinner or spoon or jig would get a bite..but change up to a hammered brass colorado blade got me hookups. Keep your options open with a variety of tackle..dont get stuck on just one lure.
How was the river this morning?..was out at 8am on the lower. It poured rain but thankfully not windy. water level was good but slowly rising. The river had good blue color and had good visibilty. Threw jigs then spinners and then switched to a blue striped hammered croc which got me 2 wilds for my efforts on just 3 hours fishing. Soaking wet i called it a day. Try again next week. :)
I almost always use 1/4oz only. The last few weeks I've been using the #35 Koho, which is 3/8oz because of where I've been fishing. Deeper water, and fish were further out. I needed that lure to stay down deep to get the bites.
A couple of times no spinner or spoon or jig would get a bite..but change up to a hammered brass colorado blade got me hookups.
So disappointing to see the mess left behind by some at places like the cement slabs. There is garbage bins there but people are to lazy to walk a few feet. :'(I cleaned up a bit but sort of get sick of doing it all the time.
I've drifted blades, but never cast and retrieved them with spinning gear. I presume you must add some external weight (i.e. split shot) to get any distance casting them?
Plan on heading out tomorrow, how's the water looking....thanksOut this morning and water was great made 3 casts and hooked 2 chum in about 5 minutes used the same roe bag. A fresh run chum went home for tonight's BBQ. No need to hook any more chum and no coho any way so went for coffee with Lew. ;D
Out this morning and water was great made 3 casts and hooked 2 chum in about 5 minutes used the same roe bag. A fresh run chum went home for tonight's BBQ. No need to hook any more chum and no coho any way so went for coffee with Lew. ;D
Thanks Chris!You are welcome, for those that look down on chum which I did at one time you are missing a tasty meal which if prepared properly they are excellent, going back for seconds, if my wife does not eat it all first. ;D
You are welcome, for those that look down on chum which I did at one time you are missing a tasty meal which if prepared properly they are excellent, going back for seconds, if my wife does not eat it all first. ;DI always preferred to smoke the chums I killed or purchased from the Albion test fishery. How are you preparing/cooking the fish you are eating? You said barbeque but when I tried bbq'ing we found them too dry ... just curious.
I always preferred to smoke the chums I killed or purchased from the Albion test fishery. How are you preparing/cooking the fish you are eating? You said barbeque but when I tried bbq'ing we found them too dry ... just curious.Of course they are great smoked, The Master still talks about the chum I smoked and how good they were to snack on when I took one took on a Thompson River steelhead fishing trip a few years ago.
I prefer to take the skin off Chum when cooking. Cook at a slightly lower temperature than other salmon. Blackened with fresh fruit salsa is a favourite. They make decent salmon cakes/burgers too that my lady likes to pull out of the freezer for a quick mealGreat ideas, thanks.
I always preferred to smoke the chums I killed or purchased from the Albion test fishery. How are you preparing/cooking the fish you are eating? You said barbeque but when I tried bbq'ing we found them too dry ... just curious.
Found a real simple recipe. Just thoroughly mix the Knorr onion roasted garlic soup mix into a bowl of mayonnaise. Spread on top of salmon and bake for 20 minutes At 450. Very flavourful, moist and easy.Sound like a good recipe, I am not sure do me good with that sodium guest I can just use a little.
How is the water?Still fishable.
How's the water looking?...thanksWas fine this AM and the fresh run chum continue to slip in, smoked some and have enjoyed them for my lunch the last 2 days.We had some heavy rain while out for the evening flight for ducks tonight.Is fairly cool so the river may hang on for tomorrow, hardly any people in the lower. If you like chum to smoke time to get out before the run ends like the coho have some time ago, for me anyway. ;D
Was fine this AM and the fresh run chum continue to slip in, smoked some and have enjoyed them for my lunch the last 2 days.We had some heavy rain while out for the evening flight for ducks tonight.Is fairly cool so the river may hang on for tomorrow, hardly any people in the lower. If you like chum to smoke time to get out before the run ends like the coho have some time ago, for me anyway. ;D
Saw the chum salmon study going on, shot some video will share later. Even some girls were part of the crew which always increases the viewing I have found out. :D
Great video, Ryan, but what time did you film? Not a soul out there!River is in great shape and it is starting to look like steelhead water and weather. It was cool this AM. fresh chum still coming in, hardly anyone on the flow, time to do some walking and check out some new spots.
For all of you steelhead guys wanting to know what the river conditions are like, here's an update as per 9:00am this (Wednesday) morning.You will become more popular than Gadsden if you keep this up, LOL! Great photography of a gorgeous river :)
https://youtu.be/S8llOtKpSDI (https://youtu.be/S8llOtKpSDI)
For all of you steelhead guys wanting to know what the river conditions are like, here's an update as per 9:00am this (Wednesday) morning.
https://youtu.be/S8llOtKpSDI (https://youtu.be/S8llOtKpSDI)
For all of you steelhead guys wanting to know what the river conditions are like, here's an update as per 9:00am this (Wednesday) morning.
https://youtu.be/S8llOtKpSDI (https://youtu.be/S8llOtKpSDI)
Nope. Too clear. Please add a green filter to your video, b8. :)
Sick!
Water looks a stellar steelhead green !!
I wish it was this cold and windy all the time. Keeps all the sissy pants inside and the river empty.x2