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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: limit time on October 18, 2007, 06:56:07 PM

Title: mud sharks
Post by: limit time on October 18, 2007, 06:56:07 PM: hi, is there a place close to richmond to catch mud sharks??
Title: Re: mud sharks
Post by: Schenley on October 18, 2007, 07:33:24 PM: I dont really know-- except that they can be as common as sculpins ( especially when you dont want them) But that said, they really do provide good sport on light line. And according to thousands of Asians and Europeans-- great eating too- if prepared properly.

Spanish Banks can be loaded with them-- so I see no reason why you cant get them off Richmond, if you stay away from the heavy fresh water influence.... Anyone else with more info???
Title: Re: mud sharks
Post by: canso on October 18, 2007, 08:07:36 PM: are mud sharks the same as dogfish?

if so, any bait on a sandy bottom should do it.

they are migratory so they might not be here year round.
Title: Re: mud sharks
Post by: troutbreath on October 18, 2007, 09:08:26 PM: A freaking herring on any trolled outfit will bag them. :-\
Title: Re: mud sharks
Post by: Fish Assassin on October 18, 2007, 09:48:00 PM: Quote from: canso on October 18, 2007, 08:07:36 PM
are mud sharks the same as dogfish?

Yes
Title: Re: mud sharks
Post by: joshuag232 on October 18, 2007, 10:35:27 PM: I've heard you can get them at Garry Point
Title: Re: mud sharks
Post by: Zach on October 20, 2007, 07:14:42 PM: I like to fish for mud sharks at ambelside park, west vancover in the summer time. Shinner perch work well for bait and i use a steel leader with a good sized hook (7/0, 6/0,5/0). A 2 - 4oz wieght will do the trick. Prime time for mud sharks is from around 8:00PM - 12:00PM.

Hope this helps ;D
Title: Re: mud sharks
Post by: THE_ROE_SLINGER on October 20, 2007, 11:13:00 PM: Quote from: Zach on October 20, 2007, 07:14:42 PM
I like to fish for mud sharks at ambelside park, west vancover in the summer time. Shinner perch work well for bait and i use a steel leader with a good sized hook (7/0, 6/0,5/0). A 2 - 4oz wieght will do the trick. Prime time for mud sharks is from around 8:00PM - 12:00PM.

Hope this helps ;D

I used to love going to ambleside! Some times a bunch of us would stay till 2-3 in the mornin! Putting Glow sticks on the rod tips help also!
Title: Re: mud sharks
Post by: Zach on October 21, 2007, 02:30:50 PM: Haha yah, I think the latest i ever stayed was until 1 AM or something like that :P
Title: Re: mud sharks
Post by: fishyfish on October 21, 2007, 07:37:28 PM: My Dad always said to skin them right away because they have a high ammonia content in their skin and it will go into the meat shortly after dead. He once brought home some and told us it was cod. Mom deep fried it tasted great until after we ate it he told us it was dogfish. It was just the thought of it that turned me off. Those green eyes that sandpaper skin. Be careful my dad had the tip of his finger bitten off by one. Also watch for the spikes underneath they try to sting you with. He says a lot of fish and chip places who sell "deep fried fish" often use dogfish instead of cod or halibut.
Title: Re: mud sharks
Post by: limit time on October 21, 2007, 07:55:33 PM: thanks all! where is ambelside? i dont get down town to often.
Title: Re: mud sharks
Post by: Fish Assassin on October 21, 2007, 08:36:08 PM: Quote from: limit time on October 21, 2007, 07:55:33 PM
thanks all! where is ambelside? i dont get down town to often.

West Vancouver, just west of the Lions Gate Bridge
Title: Re: mud sharks
Post by: Zach on October 22, 2007, 05:54:25 PM: Ambleside also provides descent bottom fishing for flatfish. the occasional rock cod is pulled out of there too.