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chris gadsden

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Re: 2018 Fraser River Sockeye Notices
« Reply #150 on: August 06, 2018, 06:38:46 PM »

Just chatted with a commercial fisherman in Ft Langley.

He says the fish have not reached up that far in the river yet - the fish are around the Port Mann bridge.
There was a recent 4 hour commercial opening and he only caught 20 fish - others had up to 50.

Doesn't sound good but I will be out with the masses tomorrow.
The F/N have been doing well all through the system the last while even saw that when I was up at Lytton this past week. Trying to discourage you.lol

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Re: 2018 Fraser River Sockeye Notices
« Reply #151 on: August 06, 2018, 07:27:58 PM »

Albion testt fishery caught 70 today with chinook mesh. Lots of fish in the system.

Commercial guys will be hammering them over the next couple of days, usual creates a hole for a few days In Chilliwack a couple days after so the weekend will probably be not so great.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday tho should be good near Chilliwack.
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Re: 2018 Fraser River Sockeye Notices
« Reply #152 on: August 06, 2018, 08:21:52 PM »

Like i said on the other thread i find it very unfortunate that they are basically allowing snagging for Chinook as well as the Sockeye.

What a bloody shame this river has become.
We been sitting on the sidelines for 4 yrs now while other users groups net the crap out of everything. Maybe direct your anger at DFO instead of the recreational fishing sector that gets an opening every 4 yrs.
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Re: 2018 Fraser River Sockeye Notices
« Reply #153 on: August 06, 2018, 09:51:44 PM »

wrong thread...
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Re: 2018 Fraser River Sockeye Notices
« Reply #154 on: August 06, 2018, 10:23:58 PM »

We been sitting on the sidelines for 4 yrs now while other users groups net the crap out of everything. Maybe direct your anger at DFO instead of the recreational fishing sector that gets an opening every 4 yrs.

Who do you think "they"are in my post?

No anger here ,just very disapointed.
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Re: 2018 Fraser River Sockeye Notices
« Reply #155 on: August 07, 2018, 01:45:54 AM »

Gong  Show....  no thanks.

I would rather fish for Bass in local lakes than be around the Fraser next week.
Yes, it is a gong show, there's no question about it.
I look at it no different than let say a rock concert. It's entertainment and if you wanna be at the front you gotta pay the price. But in the end it's all good and most everyone is happy. So there ya go, I'm heading Wednesday first light. Good luck everyone :)
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Re: 2018 Fraser River Sockeye Notices
« Reply #156 on: August 07, 2018, 10:26:00 AM »

So many better ways  / more peaceful ways . to spend a nice day outdoors.....

Fraser river for sockeye season - no thanks.


https://www.abbynews.com/news/chilliwacks-island-22-opens-early-as-sockeye-season-returns/
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Re: 2018 Fraser River Sockeye Notices
« Reply #157 on: August 07, 2018, 12:24:30 PM »

2 sockeye and one red spring vacuumed sealed and in the freezer for me. My friend lost a giant Spring too. It was very slow, tons of boats and lots of looky loos putting in the middle of the river too. Overall had a good day. I was surprised to see all those people. The bar where I was at was 100% full. So full that some people beached their boats and waded out only to snag in anchor lines. People were nice and very peaceful.
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Re: 2018 Fraser River Sockeye Notices
« Reply #158 on: August 07, 2018, 01:46:17 PM »

2 sockeye and one red spring vacuumed sealed and in the freezer for me. My friend lost a giant Spring too. It was very slow, tons of boats and lots of looky loos putting in the middle of the river too. Overall had a good day. I was surprised to see all those people. The bar where I was at was 100% full. So full that some people beached their boats and waded out only to snag in anchor lines. People were nice and very peaceful.

That sounds pretty typical for Grassy Bar.
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Re: 2018 Fraser River Sockeye Notices
« Reply #159 on: August 07, 2018, 03:24:29 PM »

That sounds pretty typical for Grassy Bar.

3 fish in the morning seems not slow
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Re: 2018 Fraser River Sockeye Notices
« Reply #160 on: August 07, 2018, 03:35:03 PM »

Was slow compared if you factor in everyone else. I talked with 4 boat owners at the launch and one fish per boat seemed the average
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Re: 2018 Fraser River Sockeye Notices
« Reply #161 on: August 07, 2018, 04:24:14 PM »

I think everyone's expectations are too high. I can't remember an early August that was particularly hot fishing. Lucky to get a limit of sockeye. Adding a spring makes an excellent day.
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Re: 2018 Fraser River Sockeye Notices
« Reply #162 on: August 07, 2018, 05:00:13 PM »

Had to work hard this morning (4 hrs) for a limit of Sockeye on a upper Fraser bar. Not many fish were caught. Everyone was polite and respectful towards each other. Was awesome to be out there again after 4 yrs sitting on the sidelines. Fresh salmon on the Bbq tonight. My family will be very thankful for it.
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Re: 2018 Fraser River Sockeye Notices
« Reply #163 on: August 07, 2018, 06:37:30 PM »

I made a tour of the river today and cleaned up some garbage. I have pictures on the FVSS FB page of what it looked like out there.
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Re: 2018 Fraser River Sockeye Notices
« Reply #164 on: August 07, 2018, 06:47:46 PM »

Pedal to the metal men! 8)
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