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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: redlad on August 20, 2004, 05:57:06 PM

Title: Target Springs Upper Fraser
Post by: redlad on August 20, 2004, 05:57:06 PM

I plan to try targetting springs on the Fraser between Agassiz and Hope and have a couple of questions for members.

1.  I will be on shore and a couple of spots I have in mind are quite rocky - If I bar rig how should I set up to avoid losing weights and/or bar every cast - or is this not possible?

2. What other methods can I try - floating roe?

Bottom bouncing is not a choice I do not want catch-release-kill any sockeye.

Thanks in advance.

Title: Re:Target Springs Upper Fraser
Post by: redlad on August 20, 2004, 06:02:59 PM

Thanks gmanfxp

So the idea is you just plan on leaving the rock in the river bed.  makes sense.

Title: Re:Target Springs Upper Fraser
Post by: Fish Assassin on August 20, 2004, 08:38:36 PM

I've heard of some people using railway spikes. People fishing the Lower Fraser where is the current is not as fast use spark plugs.

Title: Re:Target Springs Upper Fraser
Post by: redlad on August 20, 2004, 09:44:46 PM

I agree with gmanfxp sparkplugs do not so so hot.  Railway spikes might be okay they seem to stand the test of time and shouldn't hurt the fish.

Title: Re:Target Springs Upper Fraser
Post by: otto on August 20, 2004, 09:51:14 PM

have to agree on the sparkplug issue.....

railway spikes though corrode back to iron oxide, which is not harmful to the environment........

i'd rather leave behind a iron spike in the water than a chunk of toxic lead.............

Title: Re:Target Springs Upper Fraser
Post by: pinkwool on August 20, 2004, 10:47:46 PM

What's wrong with lead? It's all going back where it came from as everything else including us ;D

Title: Re:Target Springs Upper Fraser
Post by: otto on August 20, 2004, 10:53:06 PM

ah suuuure....you eat a couple of BB's and tell me how you feel in the morning!!  ;D

of course....eating railway spikes is just as painfull..............LOL    ;D