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[Dale9]

Hi guys.

I like the fact that Squamish chums can be quite lively/fresh.

Does anybody care to guess as to what the average size the chums are in the Squamish?  How about your biggest chum there!?

I'm getting sore arms just thinking about it.

Tight lines!

[BIG T]

they are can be from small to big,same as vedder,but its much fresher fish,cause it is closer to the ocean...have fun ,tight line

[leaping steely]

they are can be from small to big,same as vedder,but its much fresher fish,cause it is closer to the ocean...have fun ,tight line

yep, but IF we have a big flood like last year, it's gonna be hard to get fresh fish after the water goes down.

[Fish Assassin]

Looking forward to catching my first chum on the fly

[aquaboy24]

I caught a 22 lb'er there last year....lots of smoked fish from that puppy

[BIG T]

there are a lot flyfishermen there,a lot of hook up,i think they all using sinking line..you will be have a lot of fun with the fly you got.....

[Dale9]

Aquaboy24: a 22 pounder would be lots of fun!  A bit scary, but lot of fun 

Anybody have an idea what the average size would be?



"Where's my float?".....I love it!

[dboy]

One of my buddies friend got this one last year,
http://gallery.fishbc.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=greaseline&id=Pic_20

[TrophyHunter]

man that is a good looking fish!!!!!
do you think this weekend will still be too early for those chums??
thinking about heading up on Sunday if anyone is interested.
Rick.

[geo]

man that is a good looking fish!!!!!
do you think this weekend will still be too early for those chums??
thinking about heading up on Sunday if anyone is interested.
Rick.

They've been in for a while, but it should only get better. Try and time being there just after high tide, fresh ones will be in. Dark colours will work well for chum if you are drifting wool, or #6-8 purple buggers or bunny leeches if you're flying, but adjust according to water clarity. They are real screamers, so hang on!;D Beware the nets in the river...

Had a report of a 25 fish day yesterday!!!8)

[Rodney]

Average is probably less than 15 actually. 15 is somewhat of an exaggeration. Usually I start tempting the Squamish chum around October 15, and I'll fish for them until early December. Best time throughout the season... well, there isn't a best time really, you can catch chrome fish all the way until December. Lower Squamish fishing result is dictated by the tide. High tide means more fresh fish. Chrome chum are there, but not as many as most think. You might come across one out of every 20 or 30 fish.

Last year we did ok, here are some photos to get things warmed up.

Chrome chum number one
Chrome chum number two

A couple of notes regarding fishing for them. Squamish chum are eager biters, as long as you have the colours right. Last year, changing from chartreuse to yellow meant going from 2 hours of dry float to fish on every drift. Short floating works totally fine here, as long as you find a stretch that has a good drift. 12 to 18 inch leader, total depth about 3 to 4 feet from float to hook. Don't wade out too much, fish are right in front of you. Start by casting close to shore. Those are not underwater logs, but resting fish.

Good luck.

[TtotheE]

I'd have to second that notion.  Don't wade in far as the fish hug the shallows if allowed.  Once people are wading in,  they dissapear into the cloudy abyss.  Only later to start making their way behind those guys standing far in the river.

[Dale9]

Good info, guys.

What would be a big sized chum on the Squamish?....18lbs., 22lb.s??

Thanks.