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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: SpringMaster on August 30, 2009, 09:22:52 PM
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I want to get this thread building with your answers to the 3 questions below.
So answer the following questions in your replies, please; and include pictures if you wish.
1. Favorite spot for fishing? (one of them; general river body; no need to be specific)
2. Which fish do you catch from this spot?
3.What method do you use?
4. What time of the year do you go there?
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Wrong question to be asking imo ! Most people on here are willing to talk about fishing in more ways then one. But asking people favorite fishing location, what time of year and the species is a little much . Do some research, and go out and find your own special spot and do yourself a favor and keep it a secret between you and your close fishing friends.
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1.cultus lake because I live there
2.14 pound dollies
3.early spring
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:) my guess is you are new to fishing or new to the area, or both. You will find many guys tight lipped about locations, not so much about techniques etc. Places get very crowded down in the lml very quickly when word gets out, and very few anglers enjoy fishing shoulder to shoulder, especially since pressure increases usually mean fewer fish. People post freely about well known locations, but as an example, furry creek two years ago on the beach during prime time you might see fifteen to twenty other anglers.... Not 80 to 100.... So, unless people want to see that trend work it's way into their own favorite spot they tend to keep quiet. We have a lot of pressure not just from locals but also u.s. Citizens that come up here because their own rivers and beaches are so crowded. It's great to share information but be aware that every post a person makes is potentially read by hundreds or thousands of others who are interested in getting to those fish before they're stung... This isn't paranoia it's the reality of living and fishing in the lower mainland... And besides, it's far more rewarding to find your own little slice of heaven :)
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1) Lower Fraser
2) Pink Salmon
3) Sept 5 th lol ;D
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1) Keith Wilson Bridge
2) Anything and everything
3) Everyday and all day!!
Come on are you serious? People are not going to give up their favorite spots so that anyone and their brother can show up. LOL Nice try though ;)
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IMO these forum web sites are great for sharing information among people with similar interests.
If all of us have a good list of places to fish from, the over fishing from only the most knows spots can be reduced - i.e. fishermen will be more spread out - and the pressure on certain spots will be minimized. Just my opinion though.
However, if you don't like to answer these questions it's your choice - just simply move on :) but I bet you'll come back to this thread to read about others' answers ;D
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1.rivers are my favorite
2.coho and steelhead
3. late summer through to spring
whats yours springmaster?
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maybe a couple of years ago you might have been able to get someone to "spill the beans" on their favourite fishing spot but I think members on this website are starting to realize that telling others where their favourite spots are is the absolute last thing you want to post on a popular website like FWR...some of us have put a lot of time exploring in order to find our "favourite fishing spots" and I suggest you do the same!
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i) Canuck bar
ii) Finn
iii) Early September right through June
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1. rivers/lakes/ocean
2. all trout, salmon, and steelhead
3. all year
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1. In the water
2. Ones with fins and tails
3. All year
Too many spots have been ruined by being posted about on the net, eg Furry Creek, Norrish Creek and I'm sure BB2000 could also name a couple. Ask about gear tips and methods and you'll get answers, favourite spots and most people clam up.
Your right I could but I wont ;) No need to rehash the past LOL
Can you remember about 4 years or so ago that you could go to Norrish and see maybe one or two people. Now you go and their are like 20 or 30 cars parked there at firstlight. I firmly believe in sharing by posting pics, reports and such but giving exact locations are not needed. If your fishing a very popular spot than fine but if not its up to you to share and if you dont want to than dont. Many of the spots I hold close to me were shown to me by others. They were told to me in secrecy so why would I disclose that information and lose the trust that I have built up with others. Of course than their are spots in which I found on my own by exploring which I hold very close to me as its something I can call my own. I do share some of these spots but with my closest friends.
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Cates park two years ago!!!!!
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I think you have a much better chance asking questions about a specific system rather than trying to get people to give up there favorite spots so you can go there and crowd them out. Just my opinion
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ballzy I'm new to fishing the lower mainland and wouldn't even ask this of members, its a waste of a topic.Get out and explore that's how I'm learning, it will pay off.
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Good stuff guys. Don't blame me for being novice and trying to catch up with the sport. I'm just asking what's in many people's mind, but maybe they feel the same as what some of you trying to imply and they keep it quiet. If I had friends who were fishermen and knew good fishing spots, I would not have been asking this of you gentlemen/ladies. I haven't had the luxury of fishing all my life and just got started with it recently and I'm too trying to come up with favorite spots to fish. And believe me, I will share my spot(s) when I have them :) because they're not mine; they belong to everyone and the mother nature.
I've fished various spots, but don't really have a favorite one yet. Some of them are: Fraser near Hope, Mouth of Capilano, furry Creek, No3road Richmond.
Anyways, I appreciate all the feedback.
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I want to get this thread building with your answers to the 3 questions below.
So answer the following questions in your replies, please; and include pictures if you wish.
1. Favorite spot for fishing?
2. Which fish do you catch from this spot?
3. What time of the year do you go there?
1)Still water fly fishing Squamish/Garibaldi/Pemberton region
2)Trout or char
3)Spring and Fall
You figure out the rest.
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SpringMaster, you'll pick it up quicker than you think. I came down to the LML a few years back and after having fished my whole life on the island and interior I had a bit of "fishing culture" shock. Going to well known areas and digging a little deeper than 90% of the people will pay off. Just takes some "sticktuitiveness", hang tight and if you put the time in, you'll find some great fishing spots.
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Thanks marmot.
Oh just so eveyone knows, the name springmaster came from a friend who saw my spring (on the photo) and said that you're a spring master now :) so I just kept that name for this web site. I'm by no means a master of spring salmon :D That fish was caught on Fraser near Agassiz bridge.
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Search for them on your own......finding them is half the fun. Do some research on these forums. Even look to past years in the search option there is more info than you will know what to do with.
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anywhere with fish
salmon/steelhead/trout and anything else that bites
I fish all year long and never stop ;D
another good way to get to know our waters i to try making friends with people from this site or sites like it which will help out the learning curve of fishing for you. once you find a couple spots that arent busy spots, you tell a few people and so do they.....then you go back expecting to be alone or almost alone and find yourself without a spot to fish you will start being hush hush on some things as well.
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Fraser river
Sturgeon
Year round
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hell, when i cant go out fishing i have a super ultra light setup to catch the fish in my girls fish tank HA HA HA HA !!!! i would say that would be best cause you can watch TV sit on the couch and FISH !!
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I haven't had the luxury of fishing all my life and just got started with it recently and I'm too trying to come up with favorite spots to fish. And believe me, I will share my spot(s) when I have them :) because they're not mine; they belong to everyone and the mother nature.
Most people on the site will report their catches, gear used etc. but they will not give their exact location because all this does is crowd out a particular spot. Knowing the fish are in a system and the method used to catch them is enough info IMO. Please take into consideration what others are saying before announcing spots on the WWW.
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I fully understand where SpringMaster is coming from. Doesn't hurt to ask, but in general I wouldn't expect too many specifics. I'm also new to fishing, and there is alot to take in. I have had the good fortune of talking to a couple of great board members who have been very helpful in getting me started. But like SpringMaster said, not everybody has that luxury, and based on some of the stories I have heard, and read on here, it seems like there can be alot more competition then camaraderie out on the water. I also understand why people are reluctant and it's a real shame, but with some of the craziness that goes on it is no wonder people don't want to risk spoiling a good thing. There is a bit of a catch-22, but I guess it's just the day and age we live in.
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Good stuff guys. Don't blame me for being novice and trying to catch up with the sport. I'm just asking what's in many people's mind, but maybe they feel the same as what some of you trying to imply and they keep it quiet. If I had friends who were fishermen and knew good fishing spots, I would not have been asking this of you gentlemen/ladies. I haven't had the luxury of fishing all my life and just got started with it recently and I'm too trying to come up with favorite spots to fish. And believe me, I will share my spot(s) when I have them :) because they're not mine; they belong to everyone and the mother nature.
I've fished various spots, but don't really have a favorite one yet. Some of them are: Fraser near Hope, Mouth of Capilano, furry Creek, No3road Richmond.
Anyways, I appreciate all the feedback.
Burn some gas , drive some gravel roads, learn the country , meet new friends-- get away from your computer just like the rest of us "Old Timers"--- Tight lines/sharp hooks
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1. Any lake, river, stream, creek or ocean
2. Trout, salmon, sturgeon
3. All year long
:P
Take a few days to go around the area and find some spots that you might want to fish in the future. Get off the computer and get out.
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why cant people just answer the question and keep their personal opinion of the topic you dont have to put down your favorite top secret spot just put down an area youve enjoyed fishing what youve caught and the time of year I think this may open up fishing opportunities to people who are new to the area.dont bung up the thread with your snobby opinions.
1.hope slough
2.carp
3.febuary
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Moving water, spey rods, jet boat, you can figure out the rest.
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Most people who report there catches even hide the back ground of the river to avoid leaking out there secret location .
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1. Any lake, river, stream, creek or ocean
2. Trout, salmon, sturgeon
3. All year long
:P
Take a few days to go around the area and find some spots that you might want to fish in the future. Get off the computer and get out.
Dont act like you dont pry information off the net
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Good stuff guys. Don't blame me for being novice and trying to catch up with the sport. I'm just asking what's in many people's mind, but maybe they feel the same as what some of you trying to imply and they keep it quiet. If I had friends who were fishermen and knew good fishing spots, I would not have been asking this of you gentlemen/ladies. I haven't had the luxury of fishing all my life and just got started with it recently and I'm too trying to come up with favorite spots to fish. And believe me, I will share my spot(s) when I have them :) because they're not mine; they belong to everyone and the mother nature.
I've fished various spots, but don't really have a favorite one yet. Some of them are: Fraser near Hope, Mouth of Capilano, furry Creek, No3road Richmond.
Anyways, I appreciate all the feedback.
I know where you're coming from - I'm in the same boat. Don't know many people who fish, but I enjoy spending a morning or afternoon on the river, walking around and enjoying the odd hook up. I have a lot to learn and still trying to figure out how to read the water to find the fish. I find it pretty difficult to pick up on the sport without much guidance. I think there are many other questions to ask, rather than just finding a good hole... But I don't know which questions to ask so that I can find places on my own.
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I know where you're coming from - I'm in the same boat. Don't know many people who fish, but I enjoy spending a morning or afternoon on the river, walking around and enjoying the odd hook up. I have a lot to learn and still trying to figure out how to read the water to find the fish. I find it pretty difficult to pick up on the sport without much guidance. I think there are many other questions to ask, rather than just finding a good hole... But I don't know which questions to ask so that I can find places on my own.
You guys really need to use the search option on these forums and get out there. Be prepared to get skunked a bunch the first couple of years you are out, its called learning. If you are out there enough you will eventually start to figure out what works and what doesn't, figuring it and and fooling the animal you are after is what it is all about. But as I said we all have been through fishless days, it as much a part of the sport as a banner day and being there at the right time. READ as much as you can and FISH whenever possible that is the only way to become successful.
Good luck
Derek
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A question like this sure brings out the doucher in everyone. Don't like it don't answer. Simple. Then I don't have to sift through the b.s. My new favorite is ...
1) garry point park
2) dollies c&r
3) winter
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A question like this sure brings out the doucher in everyone. Don't like it don't answer. Simple. Then I don't have to sift through the b.s. My new favorite is ...
haha so true!!! well said.
1. vedder canal
2. steelhead
3. snow on the ground
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Ignited a little firestorm haven't you ;)
I was in a similar 20 some years ago when I moved to BC from Ontario. I was an avid angler for warm water species (pike, bass, walleye, perch, carp, catfish) but had no clue how to fish for salmonids in BC and didn't have the gear to do so. This was all before this internet gizmo, and I didn't know any other BC anglers, so I had to learn the old fashioned way. I found myself a fishing gillie/mentor, read books, took a fishing class, cut out and saved Eric Carlisle's articles from the newspaper, picked up every copy of the now defunct Steelheader newspaper that I could lay my hands on , subscribed to the now defunct BC Sportfishing magazine, talked to other anglers and did lots of driving and watching. Over time, I learned the trade and picked up my favourite and "secret" spots.
So sorry, I won't share my favourite spot. Not that I'm selfish. Over the years I have personally introduced 10 of my friends to my fave spot (however I am still the only one that fishes it with any regularity) Now if I knew you better, and there weren't several thousand people eavesdropping on our conversation....
If you haven't already, become a customer of your local tackle shop, as opposed to Army Navy, Walmart, Crappy Tire... Start to spend some money at a tackle shop, even get to know the staff, and you will have favourite spots and fishing intel bursting out of your ying yang.
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Ignited a little firestorm haven't you ;)
I was in a similar 20 some years ago when I moved to BC from Ontario. I was an avid angler for warm water species (pike, bass, walleye, perch, carp, catfish) but had no clue how to fish for salmonids in BC and didn't have the gear to do so. This was all before this internet gizmo, and I didn't know any other BC anglers, so I had to learn the old fashioned way. I found myself a fishing gillie/mentor, read books, took a fishing class, cut out and saved Eric Carlisle's articles from the newspaper, picked up every copy of the now defunct Steelheader newspaper that I could lay my hands on , subscribed to the now defunct BC Sportfishing magazine, talked to other anglers and did lots of driving and watching. Over time, I learned the trade and picked up my favourite and "secret" spots.
So sorry, I won't share my favourite spot. Not that I'm selfish. Over the years I have personally introduced 10 of my friends to my fave spot (however I am still the only one that fishes it with any regularity) Now if I knew you better, and there weren't several thousand people eavesdropping on our conversation....
If you haven't already, become a customer of your local tackle shop, as opposed to Army Navy, Walmart, Crappy Tire... Start to spend some money at a tackle shop, even get to know the staff, and you will have favourite spots and fishing intel bursting out of your ying yang.
The quote that I put in bold is the best advice given to you. Tackle shops will give up some great local information IF you spend time and money in there.
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1. Lower vedder
2. steelhead
3. snow on the ground
;) ;) ;)
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1. Vernon area Lakes
2. local trout
3. Early spring chronimids are great there.
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A question like this sure brings out the doucher in everyone. Don't like it don't answer. Simple. Then I don't have to sift through the b.s. My new favorite is ...
1) garry point park
2) dollies c&r
3) winter
lol.
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I want to get this thread building with your answers to the 3 questions below.
So answer the following questions in your replies, please; and include pictures if you wish.
1. Favorite spot for fishing?
2. Which fish do you catch from this spot?
3. What time of the year do you go there?
1. Beautiful British Columbia
2. Salmon Salmon Steelhead Salmon Salmon and the occaisional trout
3. year round
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I'm enjoying every bit of this ongoing conversation. :)
I'm learning about fishing and also having some fun reading some commentary.
Like one of the members mentioned above, you can just talk about "one" of your favorite spots and it doesn't have to be your "most" favorite spot; and you can make it a general river body or area if you like.
I've been doing some reading and whole bunch of driving to many of the spots that people are talking about in various threads. I just have to watch how much $$ I'm spending on gas due to limited budget :'(
One thing I haven't done much is going to a local tackle shop; and now I'll give that a try too.
Keep your comments coming guys.
Cheers!
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Ya go to a local tackle shop and spend a $1000 and they "might" give you some good info or they will still just give you some generic try here spot. Like a snouty girl you have to wine and dine them for a couple years before they give it up plus they have to like you first IMHO. 1 trinity western ponds, Pitt lake marsh
2 Bass
3 spring through fall
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Ya go to a local tackle shop and spend a $1000 and they "might" give you some good info or they will still just give you some generic try here spot. Like a snouty girl you have to wine and dine them for a couple years before they give it up plus they have to like you first IMHO. 1 trinity western ponds, Pitt lake marsh
2 Bass
3 spring through fall
What ever you do don't marry that snourty girl. Spring master just using a simple aproach, if you ask enough, you just never know.
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1. West Coast Vancouver Island
2. Salmon
3. June to October
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My most memorable and still most favorite is
Columbia River, Revelstoke
Rainbows and Dollies
Summer to Fall
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- Kitimat River
- Chinook
- July/August
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OK I will give you one location I love
Island Lake
Blackwaters
Fall