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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Ribwart on July 02, 2006, 09:20:52 AM

Title: Capilano
Post by: Ribwart on July 02, 2006, 09:20:52 AM

Well, I'm heading up to the cap tomorrow...think I'll fish the lower river on the high tides from the retirement home to just above the highway to start....

Haven't been able to get out for a while, so need to get some fishing in....
What I'm wondering is that "Jim Sibleys" camera that shows the water level by the hatch, what level is the minimum flow for a moderate amount of current in the river??? I know the river very well from years past, but haven't fished it in some time and need a refresher of sorts...

Also, has anyone been up lately? I know there'll be some coho, but I'm also interested in the springs that run this time of year...any advice?

Thx,
Rib

Title: Re: Capilano
Post by: Fish Assassin on July 02, 2006, 10:48:35 AM

Rib, the camera is by the hatchery. I was up yesterday for a couple of hours. No sign of chinooks. Managed to catch one coho after bushwacking up and down the river.

Title: Re: Capilano
Post by: Ribwart on July 02, 2006, 11:22:28 AM

Thx fish assasin, did you see many fish throughout the system or were they generally just stacked up all at the top, and kinda lacking in the lower stretches????
Also, what I meant about my question on the camera was, because I like fishing the river in slightly higher conditions, what reading, 2,3, or 4 ft on the camera shot is the lowest reading that still indicates decent flow????
Thx again,
Rib

Title: Re: Capilano
Post by: BIG T on July 02, 2006, 10:09:49 PM

Hi ribwart,i just checked the water level ,it is pretty low

Title: Re: Capilano
Post by: chronic on July 03, 2006, 12:03:18 AM

Quote from: Ribwart on July 02, 2006, 11:22:28 AM

Also, what I meant about my question on the camera was, because I like fishing the river in slightly higher conditions, what reading, 2,3, or 4 ft on the camera shot is the lowest reading that still indicates decent flow????

To get a decent drift in the pools 2ft would be the minimum. I think that 3 - 4 ft is ideal level.

Title: Re: Capilano
Post by: Fish Assassin on July 03, 2006, 12:32:34 AM

Quote from: chronic on July 03, 2006, 12:03:18 AM

Quote from: Ribwart on July 02, 2006, 11:22:28 AM

Also, what I meant about my question on the camera was, because I like fishing the river in slightly higher conditions, what reading, 2,3, or 4 ft on the camera shot is the lowest reading that still indicates decent flow????

To get a decent drift in the pools 2ft would be the minimum. I think that 3 - 4 ft is ideal level.

Agree

Title: Re: Capilano
Post by: younggun on July 04, 2006, 07:29:24 PM

went out with the fly rod yesterday, got one coho 5lbs! And a 2lb jack spring, no not a smolt!

Title: Re: Capilano
Post by: Ribwart on July 05, 2006, 08:38:16 AM

Nice work youngun! Myself, nothing but a big fat zero, but can't complain, was a beautifull day!

Title: Re: Capilano
Post by: drift on July 05, 2006, 10:05:02 AM

Quote from: younggun on July 04, 2006, 07:29:24 PM

went out with the fly rod yesterday, got one coho 5lbs! And a 2lb jack spring, no not a smolt!

Just curious,when do you guys get your main coho run?Having coho and springs running the same time,sweet!