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Sandy

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spate river tactics
« on: January 20, 2005, 09:19:04 PM »
well the long range forecast is saying more rain for the next week.given that the rivers are all in spate and that some of us are hoping/desperate for a day off from chores or work, and that could be this weekend.what is the best tactics and on what river are we heading too? 
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Re: spate river tactics
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2005, 11:09:12 PM »
IMHO, the Chehalis is worth a try with its few pools/runs to choose from, if it has stopped raining for a day or two. The upper Chilliwack/Vedder is also fishable (should read latest fishing report or call Fred's, Hubs before you head out). In this kind of coloured water, slow dead drifting baits (roe/shrimp, for their scent) with short-floating presentation along the slower flow at the edges should be a preferred tactics, or fish with highly visible lure such as a big pink worm, or large gooey bob with scented wool. Tight lines.
« Last Edit: January 22, 2005, 11:15:17 PM by funfish »
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Re: spate river tactics
« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2005, 11:20:19 PM »
Fish close to shore using big lures such as pink worms as Funfish has suggested. Upgrade your leaders to 12 lbs and bigger hooks 1/0 or 2/0
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