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milo

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Chilliwack River, November 13th 2012: Last kick in the can
« on: November 13, 2012, 10:26:29 PM »

I went today  to the Vedder on one last foray before my hernia surgery on Thursday.

I was at my favourite spot at first light, and the fish were there. The water was just perfect. Neither too high nor too low, with only very slight coloration due to the rain. The fish were tight lipped, however, it was hard to entice them to bite. I did manage a couple after working very hard and going through almost all the flies in my box.

Ended up taking home this guy, which fell for a small Christmas tree pattern:



Notice the tail on this fish:



It has spots in the lower tail fin, which is not usual for coho. Just a reminder that spots on the body and/or tail are never a bullet-proof way of ID-ing salmon. Always check the gums, too.

With the water receding to normal (lower) levels, the "trap" came within reach of my long arm, and this is what I salvaged from just one underwater log:



What left me scratching my head is the number of spinners and jigs with barbed hooks! >:(
What part of single barbless do people not understand?
I tend to believe that they leave the barb on the hook on purpose - to increase their chances of landing fish. Shame on them!

Anyway, got lots of hardware now for the steelhead season. That pink and gold spinner looks particularly sweet.  :)

Until sometime later...tight lines to all.
« Last Edit: November 13, 2012, 10:53:33 PM by milo »
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Re: Chilliwack River, November 13th 2012: Last kick in the can
« Reply #1 on: November 13, 2012, 10:29:50 PM »

Nice fish Milo, looks like you got it dialled in this season. ;)

That green blade spinner on the very left is mine! Well, I made it, but most likely lost by someone who I sold it to because I don't use that size with that blade colour on the Vedder. :D

Good luck with the surgery.

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Re: Chilliwack River, November 13th 2012: Last kick in the can
« Reply #2 on: November 13, 2012, 10:43:54 PM »

Thanks Rodney.
I did have a good season indeed. It sure helps that coho are real suckers for flashy flies.

Hopefully, it won't be too long before I can hit the flow again. I am guessing late January, early February.

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Re: Chilliwack River, November 13th 2012: Last kick in the can
« Reply #3 on: November 13, 2012, 10:44:46 PM »

Nice fish! Glad you had a good day and we wish you the best, hope all goes well and that your back out landing a steelie in no time  :)

Cheers
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Re: Chilliwack River, November 13th 2012: Last kick in the can
« Reply #4 on: November 13, 2012, 10:45:02 PM »

Hopefully, it won't be too long before I can hit the flow again. I am guessing late January, early February.

That will be sooner than me!

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Re: Chilliwack River, November 13th 2012: Last kick in the can
« Reply #5 on: November 13, 2012, 10:46:45 PM »

Oh, come on, just fly in the in-laws from Denmark and go fishing!  ;)

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Nice fish! Glad you had a good day and we wish you the best, hope all goes well and that your back out landing a steelie in no time.


Thanks Nick. We'll get you into your first steely on the fly this winter! 8)
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Re: Chilliwack River, November 13th 2012: Last kick in the can
« Reply #6 on: November 14, 2012, 07:09:04 AM »

the  spotting on the lower tail is not all that rare and I have seen it a few times over the years.
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Re: Chilliwack River, November 13th 2012: Last kick in the can
« Reply #7 on: November 14, 2012, 07:41:19 AM »

Nice fish Milo, not a bad tackle find either. All the best in a speedy recovery and hopefully we are hunting steel before too long.
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Re: Chilliwack River, November 13th 2012: Last kick in the can
« Reply #8 on: November 14, 2012, 11:10:27 AM »

If he's a good sleeper, you'll be out sooner then you think.  Once on a schedule, as long as Nina's ok with it, you'll actually have some free time.  Unless by some miracle you start lactating, there's not a ton for daddy to do, until they start crawling.  Plan, prepare and you can go :)
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Re: Chilliwack River, November 13th 2012: Last kick in the can
« Reply #9 on: November 14, 2012, 12:38:00 PM »

Good kick Milo!
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Re: Chilliwack River, November 13th 2012: Last kick in the can
« Reply #10 on: November 14, 2012, 02:03:40 PM »

yeah and then just wait til you have a second or third, Rod the fun is just begining bro.
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Re: Chilliwack River, November 13th 2012: Last kick in the can
« Reply #11 on: November 14, 2012, 02:18:27 PM »

Nice fish! I've been debating going out again this month... guess you helped make up my mind.
Awesome finds too.
Cheers.
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Re: Chilliwack River, November 13th 2012: Last kick in the can
« Reply #12 on: November 14, 2012, 04:38:08 PM »

nice report milo. good luck tomorrow.speedy recovery.

Rodney- You have a great excuses to fish. Its the same one I use to go to work every day! -its your business to do so! If Nina and your son want to be fed and taken care of well, you MUST go fishing! You dont like it,but you have to do it for the good of your family. You are a courageous and admirable man to make such sacrifices. ;D ;D :D :D
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Re: Chilliwack River, November 13th 2012: Last kick in the can
« Reply #13 on: November 14, 2012, 11:53:11 PM »

nice report milo. good luck tomorrow.speedy recovery.

Rodney- You have a great excuses to fish. Its the same one I use to go to work every day! -its your business to do so! If Nina and your son want to be fed and taken care of well, you MUST go fishing! You dont like it,but you have to do it for the good of your family. You are a courageous and admirable man to make such sacrifices. ;D ;D :D :D
X2 !!  8)
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Re: Chilliwack River, November 13th 2012: Last kick in the can
« Reply #14 on: November 15, 2012, 05:38:18 PM »

ahh hernias....youll be fishing in no time...the operation now days is much better than when I had mine done 25 years ago.

Nice fish as well

BN
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