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Fishing in British Columbia => Fishing Reports => Members' Fishing Reports => Topic started by: Trout Slayer on December 03, 2005, 09:40:13 PM
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Just kidding. ;D
(http://www.fishingwithrod.com/albums/Salmon-Steelhead/DSC00505.jpg)
Went out targetting trout today and cant get through the Coho still. :o Landed another bar chromer fresh off the tide later in the day too. It ain't over yet. 8)
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Going out tomorrow for some ho's. Nice one buddy.
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wow well done TS
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That's a very nice chrome fish for this time of year.
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Beautiful fish! Nice Job!
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NicE Ho!!
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Is that your second ho on the fly this year?
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Is that your second ho on the fly this year?
9th. :)
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nice fish ;D ;D
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NICE! 8)
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nice fish big cheese
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Thats a nice fish TS!!!!! Beauty!
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what weigth line are you using??? i picked up a sage vps 9 wt. at M&J's off their sale rack for super cheap yesterday before we headed out...i hit the vedder and fished it hard with gooey bobs and spin and glo's and didn't see diddly...then switched to blades and got three strong hits..one was on for 2 jumps then threw the hook...all three looked really clean, wish i would have gotten at least one of them in to see for sure though...p.s. very nice fishy..
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That Rod's an 8wt.
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Nice fish... you're a true die hard. The season cant be over yet cause I am going to be fishing from dec 22 to dec 30, and my secret spot has some chrome cohos until the middle of march :o
See you on the flow
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My secret spot has chrome cohos till the beginning og april ;D
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Mine has them till next october!
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Ok guys whatever. ::)
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I was out today and their were tons of coho around. About 1/3 of them were chrome. What a beautiful day to be out fishing today. With the snow coming down, snow on the ground and the mountains, bald eagles flying overhead and a bunch of December coho. Cant beat a day like today.
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eddie was it the chehalis you were at?
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Where you able to get any pics eddie?? You need to add some more to your album, it's looking a bit bare!! ;D ;D
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I think you're confusing the rearing tank with your secret spot.. ;D ;D
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Forgot to take pics. If I dont mention the location in my original post it means that I dont want to mention where I was fishing. BigSteel I dont always bring my camera but I guess I could.
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I understand you dont want to mention your system. I thought because you posted under a chehalis topic. All you said was "I was out today". I assumed you were at the chehalis but i guess you were not ;D. I was out on saturday at a local flow and there were many cohos around. And probobly 30% were chrome. The other 70% were in decent shape with the odd tomatoe lurking around.
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I understand you dont want to mention your system. I thought because you posted under a chehalis topic. All you said was "I was out today". I assumed you were at the chehalis but i guess you were not ;D. I was out on saturday at a local flow and there were many cohos around. And probobly 30% were chrome. The other 70% were in decent shape with the odd tomatoe lurking around.
Too lazy to make another topic, and since I didnt want to write a long report I just threw it in here.
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Personally don't see the need for reports that someone isn't at least willing to say what river they were on. The idea is to be at least be somewhat helpful to your fellow anglers. With all of the possible places to fish in the lower mainland can't see how this is of any help to anyone except maybe one persons ego.
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Personally don't see the need for reports that someone isn't at least willing to say what river they were on. The idea is to be at least be somewhat helpful to your fellow anglers. With all of the possible places to fish in the lower mainland can't see how this is of any help to anyone except maybe one persons ego.
Some of us have spent alot of time trying to find spots that are not crowded and places we can continue going to that will produce. Do you think by posting the location the location will continue to be uncrowded and produce? Give me a break. Spend some time and scout out locations yourself like many of us have......
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I agree Eddie.....Ive just this year started fishing for coho on the local flows and already have some spots that I can go to where nobody else will be (most of the time!)...and if people DO start to show up, thats when the pants drop. Disperses crowds like you wouldnt beleive! "OH GOD! ITS HIDEOUS!" hehe jk
If you want to know if a specific system is still producing fish, why not just post in discussions and ask...? Im sure some people would be glad to respond.
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Actually, unless you ask about the Vedder, Chehalis or Squamish, you will probably getted shooshed by someone who thinks you're giving up their secret spot.
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Exactly Marmot. You will also find it more rewarding if you find new spots on your own. Lets say you went to a small flow that took you 20mins to hike into. You started fishing and had hookup after hookup. Would you be putting this spot all over the internet so that the next time you go there you find 20 people? Places like the Vedder,Chehalis, and the Stave I have no problem talking about since 99% of the people that read these forums are familiar with them.
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I am also in agreement with what Eddie and Marmot are saying. But sometimes I believe it would be best, that if you are fishing these smaller systems, you don't mention it at all. But then the quetion is, can the fisherman's fragile ego handle not taking any glory for a good day of fishing?? ;D ;D
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I am also in agreement with what Eddie and Marmot are saying. But sometimes I believe it would be best, that if you are fishing these smaller systems, you don't mention it at all. But then the quetion is, can the fisherman's fragile ego handle not taking any glory for a good day of fishing?? ;D ;D
Yup thats why I dont always post my reoprts. Also dont take pics most of the time. ESPECIALLY steelhead season....
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reminds me of the story of the priest who skipped church one sunday...he gets a hole in one...jesus looks at god and says "how can you reward him with a hole in one when he's skipping church?"...god says..."who's he gonna tell?" :'(
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Not gettin it ???
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Maybe if it was in fishing terms you might: ;)
reminds me of the story of the priest who skipped church one sunday...he catches 40 inch Steelhead...jesus looks at god and says "how can you reward him with a trophy steelhead when he's skipping church?"...god says..."who's he gonna tell?" :'(
^It's not the original but I think it goes something like that. ;D
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if its a large system like the chehalis, vedder, harrison, stave whatever etc.. just say it guys. you don't have to mention your "secret spot". i fished last week in the dewdney and caught 2 wild coho on spinners..real tiny ones with split shot. no hatchery ones that day. just went for fun and not many people out there. this is called a "report". it actually says something. If you have a small system then don't even bother telling anyone about it because the info would be worthless and your secret spot would be safe also. This "local flow " idea is just not useful information.
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if its a large system like the chehalis, vedder, harrison, stave whatever etc.. just say it guys. you don't have to mention your "secret spot". i fished last week in the dewdney and caught 2 wild coho on spinners..real tiny ones with split shot. no hatchery ones that day. just went for fun and not many people out there. this is called a "report". it actually says something. If you have a small system then don't even bother telling anyone about it because the info would be worthless and your secret spot would be safe also. This "local flow " idea is just not useful information.
Amen to that, brother!
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I fish small flows all the time. but like TroutSlayer i am smart enought not to take pictures with background that will give away the location. And i dont post reports from my local flow on this site. because i will get harassed by all of you. Troutslayer provides you with enough info on larger rivers that you should be thankfull that he posts reports. Yet the odd time he posts without a river name you jump on him like flies on my smelly socks. give it a break
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I fish small flows all the time. but like TroutSlayer i am smart enought not to take pictures with background that will give away the location. And i dont post reports from my local flow on this site. because i will get harassed by all of you. Troutslayer provides you with enough info on larger rivers that you should be thankfull that he posts reports. Yet the odd time he posts without a river name you jump on him like flies on ****. give it a break
The brutha from different mutha said it perfectly. Went back out today, got a big wild Ho and a couple Dolly Varden. 8)
(http://www.fishingwithrod.com/albums/Salmon-Steelhead/DSC00510.jpg)
And one more pic:
(http://www.fishingwithrod.com/albums/Salmon-Steelhead/DSC00512.jpg)
I was fishing the Vedder, west of it, north of the Chehalis, yet near the Capilano, to the right of Nicomen Slough and 10 miles short of the Ocean.
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Damn Slayer you didn't have to spell it out like that ;D, I was going to fish there tomorrow. Now there is going to be a million people there! ;D ;D
BTW, darn nice dollies man, Searun and I were out this weekend and had a great time aswell. Even got a nice Ho!!! Good job on the fish!!
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I really need to save for a car i still could be going out today to get that DAMN HO!!!!!!!!! but i will wait till next year. :-[
P.S. Trout slayer i thought you were a pretty hardcore fly guy yet most of your pics feature a centerpin. Is fly fishing just plain harder to catch fish with, or you have better luck float fishing?
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You don't need a good car to get you around from fishing hole to fishing hole, right Trout Slayer..... ;)
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P.S. Trout slayer i thought you were a pretty hardcore fly guy yet most of your pics feature a centerpin. Is fly fishing just plain harder to catch fish with, or you have better luck float fishing?
Im H-Core at fishing period. I use whatever works as long as it is effective and ethical. Some days call for the fly and others gear. As long as it catches fish who cares!!!!
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who do you think your kidding?!!! Aaron only fly fishes if he knows he will catch something on the fly. but i'll keep my mouth shut because he's caught 7+coho on the fly and im still at zero.
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Those are some nice pics. Keep them coming.
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Could it be that some people on this forum need a lesson on what constitutes a fishing report? ;)
Fishing reports first a foremost should always provide the system of water fished (not neccessarily the exact pool you happened to be standing over) along with the date and time of day fished. In addition the water's clarity, level and whether it appeared to be rising or falling. Also, information on numbers of other anglers, what fish were caught using which type of gear & tackle and your impression of the overall condition and number of fish still remaining in the system. Photos are appreciated if you have a camera and your photo first needs to have a URL, which means it needs to be hosted on the web somewhere. Place the URL between the codes img and /img with each code inside it's own set of squared style brackets [].
And of course all the later information is useless if the system of water fished is not first provided. What it really becomes is simply a topic for General Discussion and in my opinion belongs to be posted there or better still create your own group email list of like minded individuals and title it "The Boasty Boys" ;D and simply fire these back and forth amongst yourselves.
Cheers!
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I guess CohoOn is now a moderator. I guess because he has 20posts he is an expert on what is a "Fishing Report" If you dont like the report because the system is not mentioned than dont read it. Some of us just like reading reports even if the system is not mentioned. Why does it need to be mentioned? A report can be a story about your day out fishing without providing a name of the river or lake.
Keep them coming boys I enjoy your reports and pics.
To anyone that needs to know the flow I suggest you start going out more and exploring. Some of us have been putting in years finding these spots.
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While I agree that names and places would help some, I still have to agree with Eddie, we had to look and search to find our spots. I feel that a person will take much more pride out of it if they find there fish for them selves! ;D ;D
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I went out to a local river on monday for a couple of hours. When i first got there it was really clear and can see about 30 coho. I hook a couple but never landed any of them but had a good time when i was there
Using my trusty blade hooked them, not stinky roe
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I went out to a local river on monday for a couple of hours. When i first got there it was really clear and can see about 30 coho. I hook a couple but never landed any of them but had a good time when i was there
Using my trusty blade hooked them, not stinky roe
This late in the year try using the fly if you have a fly setup. Its alot more fun. I havent used my drift rod in the last while and catching them on the fly instead. Tons of fun!!!
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I went out to a local river on monday for a couple of hours. When i first got there it was really clear and can see about 30 coho. I hook a couple but never landed any of them but had a good time when i was there
Using my trusty blade hooked them, not stinky roe
This late in the year try using the fly if you have a fly setup. Its alot more fun. I havent used my drift rod in the last while and catching them on the fly instead. Tons of fun!!!
two questions? what are you using to catch the dollys? (fly) and what's a good fly for late season salmon?
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It is not late in the year for coho at all..maybe for big river systems such as the vedder. This is when i start fishing for coho and slay them on roe sacks and blades.
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I went out to a local river on monday for a couple of hours. When i first got there it was really clear and can see about 30 coho. I hook a couple but never landed any of them but had a good time when i was there
Using my trusty blade hooked them, not stinky roe
This late in the year try using the fly if you have a fly setup. Its alot more fun. I havent used my drift rod in the last while and catching them on the fly instead. Tons of fun!!!
two questions? what are you using to catch the dollys? (fly) and what's a good fly for late season salmon?
Here are a few patterns
(http://www.guidebc.com/images/cohoblue.jpg)
Coho Blue
Hook: #2-10
Thread: 6/0 Fl. Orange
Body: Silver Diamond Braid
Wing: White, Chartreuse, Blue Calf tail
(http://www.fraserriverlodge.com/images/sockeyewoollybugger.jpg)
Sockeye Woolly Bugger
Hook: 8 - 2 Streamer
Thread: 6/0 hot orange
Tail: Bright green marabou
Body: Green crystal chenille
Hackle: Yellow/bright green saddle
Here's a link to an awesome fly and instructions on how to tie it.
http://www.ospreyflyfishers.com/id75.htm (http://www.ospreyflyfishers.com/id75.htm)
Also anything blue or green with flash.
Hope this is helpful
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if i get out on "our" system this weekend eddie, i'm definitely gonna try the fly rod! any tips on which flies have been working well for you lately?
P.S. I think fishing reports are more about the story and motivating the reader to get out and try! It's like the steelhead fishing thread, the people who don't understand the steelhead mentality also seem to be the ones that want ridiculously detailed reports. Fishing isn't all about catching, it's about the adventure; so read a few reports to get you motivated and go try wherever the hell you thik there may be fish, gosh......idiot. ;D
Havent been out on the local in a couple weeks. I was fishing out east. Just remember one of the local flows is now closed for coho. Its also a good idea to leave those coho alone and not even catch and release on that flow. If you dont know which flow it is just PM me.
I wish I was fishing this weekend. Since my kids wont be home I need to finish my xmas shopping. I have been fishing every weekend and have barely done any so I plan on finishing it this weekend. Might sneak out on Sunday to the local flow for a couple hours targetting cutties with my new Sage 6wt ;D
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Eddie, you're so concerned with not giving away all 'your secret' systems yet you pretty much give them away through blatant clues. Your profile indicates where you live and you often refer to these systems as your 'local flows'. You're also giving away clues such as when these sytems close for retention. Not to hard for any hack to pick up a copy of the regs and see whats open and whats closed. I don't know what type of internet hero you think you are, bragging about how great you are and then not sharing with others. By stating that you went out and caught a bunch of coho, how does this help anyone. You don't give names, water conditions, any insight into techniques (other than nameing flys) and you're not even willing to post a picture to at least make your dribble entertaining. If you have nothing useful to contribute, keep it to yourself.
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Eddie, you're so concerned with not giving away all 'your secret' systems yet you pretty much give them away through blatant clues. Your profile indicates where you live and you often refer to these systems as your 'local flows'. You're also giving away clues such as when these sytems close for retention. Not to hard for any hack to pick up a copy of the regs and see whats open and whats closed. I don't know what type of internet hero you think you are, bragging about how great you are and then not sharing with others. By stating that you went out and caught a bunch of coho, how does this help anyone. You don't give names, water conditions, any insight into techniques (other than nameing flys) and you're not even willing to post a picture to at least make your dribble entertaining. If you have nothing useful to contribute, keep it to yourself.
Another newbie trying to take his shots.
I didn't have my camera with me on the weekend and don't find that I need to take pics of every fish I catch. I was not even fishing my local flow this past weekend, and haven't for a couple weeks. Who said I was trying to help anyone with my report? Is the section called the "Tips and Location Section" because I thought it was called "Fishing Reports" Are their rules on what a fishing report should include? If so please show me where it says that. I don't claim to be a hero and I help anyone with tips and techniques that want to know. I have also shown people some of my spots that want to join me for the day. I just don't blurt out everything unlike some. I am always willing to take a new person out. It has nothing to do with being a hero. A hero is a person like a firefighter, policeman etc has nothing to do with being a fisherman :P
Why don't you go read some of my past posts. I have given out many techniques.
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Nothing wrong about posting a report and not naming the system in most cases its a better idea. Some just like to read reports. For those that complain because people are not telling them where to fish go look around yourselves. ???
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Ver good point if people have a profile where they live and say they are fishing a local flow its pretty easy to figure out by the regs. ;)
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Ver good point if people have a profile where they live and say they are fishing a local flow its pretty easy to figure out by the regs. ;)
Ya but than they have to take the time to "explore" the rivers. The local flows are not always better than any other flows. So go ahead and spend $40 on gas, 12 hours exploring the river and still getting skunked. The main reason I fish these local flows is because they are close to my home. If I lived in say Abbotsford I would be fishing local flows as well but than they would be different flows than where I am now wouldn't they.
I will tell you this much. I will not spend $40 on gas to fish some creek that I know nothing about.
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Went back out today, more Dolly Varden, Coho and Rainbows. 8)
(http://www.fishingwithrod.com/albums/Salmon-Steelhead/DSC00514.jpg)
Rainbow:
(http://www.fishingwithrod.com/albums/Salmon-Steelhead/DSC00518.jpg)
I also did Coho broodstock today, took 1 wild for it. :)
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i wasn't going to get involved, but some of you senior members are starting to come across as a bunch of arrogant elitists. since when does having a newbie status make anyone less worthy as the rest of us?
i always thought sharing vital information (without giving away specific locations) was what a fishing report was all about.
wasn't it some of you, who complained about the newbies fishing and not having a clue on what they're doing? or how they conduct themselves? or not knowing the ways of the river? well...its no wonder. you guys aren't helping nor are you promoting proper etiquette.
i posted a few fishing reports this past year. i didn't give anymore information than needed, but at least, i tried to be as informative as i possibly could. if i was in a situation where i fished a sensitive system, i didn't bother posting.
nothing wrong with sharing photos, time, general location and water conditions.
if any of you have watched 'fishing bc' with mark peddlington, you'll notice that he gives general information on the water system he fishes and specific information on techniques (along with the time of year). whether its salmon or steelhead. he's even helped to promote local guides.
sharing information doesn't necessarily create 'gong shows', but the lack of it can create animosity...the same animosity that can divide us during times of needed solidarity. :-\
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by the way, nice fish TS. :)
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I only gave the newbie reference because he was personally attacking me. If he would have just asked me more information about my day of fishing like conditions, and water conditions I would have answered him. It was all about the way he approached it. I am ALAWYS willing to help out newbies with tips and techniques. I am also willing to take people out to some of my local honey holes. I just don't want them posted on an internet forum. I am also willing to post pics if I take any, which I don't about 2/3 of the time.
Its all about the way someone comes across. If they are arrogant and demanding what do you expect me to do?
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Oh and TS stop posting pics of the same fish ;)
We'll have to get out and chuck some flies sometime in the near future.
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i have read many arguments like this it never STOPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :o
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i have read many arguments like this it never STOPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :o
I am sick of it as well. If you dont like a fishing report TOUGH!! Dont disect it, either enjoy it or take it for what it is.
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i wasn't going to get involved, but some of you senior members are starting to come across as a bunch of arrogant elitists. since when does having a newbie status make anyone less worthy as the rest of us?
Agreed. Eddie, newly joint members on the forum are not ¨newbies¨. You've done this many times before, please don't do it again. For all you know, CohoOn pobrably has twice or three times more fishing experience than any of us, his opinions are valued just as much as other members who have been around for awhile. Don't be confused between providing an opinion and personally attacking. He was providing his thoughts on fishing reports, which are different to yours. Having a different opinion is not an insult. If you thought he was personally attacking you, hit the ¨report to moderators¨button and let us do our jobs, because last time I checked, you're not a moderator. ;)
Play nice people. Be glad TS and others are sharing a few pics and info on what's still biting out there. Post the locations if you wish, pm the posters on locations if you wish, but don't always expect an answer, and it's nothing personal.
The fishing for coho should be good for a couple more weeks on the Fraser and some tributaries on the north side of the Fraser. This time of the year is also a transition from one fishery to another, expect to find some cutthroat trout, rainbow trout and bull trout while you're fishing as well. The trout need to be released if they are wild (with an adipose fin) just like coho.
Cheers.
Thread locked, as it's turning into a discussion, which we try to keep out of the fishing report section.