Been there flyfishing everyday last week when it was low and was averaging 1-2 a day, thursday was the only day i skunked out.
What are you using for flies?
Also it should be a good chance to catch some fresh fish this week!
Will it blow out native weir?Just drove by a little while ago, and it's a few feet under water ;)
question: was the dam been released or is it coz the rain today ?
Here's our write-up for this evening's outing: http://www.fishingwithrod.com/blog/2011/08/23/an-unexpected-lucky-catch/
A good reminder that while there are lots of coho in the river, lets make sure the few steelhead are released without harm when caught. :)
Was there yesterday, fished cable pool, dogleg, and spencer's pool.
got a bunch of Coho jacks and steelie smolts. Drifting gooeybobs and yarn balls. ;D
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When I was at ambleside park a couple days ago, I saw alot of boats fishing off shore. I was wondering what they are targeting? Are they going for salmon staging at the cap mouth? Does anyone have reports in this area?
When I was at ambleside park a couple days ago, I saw alot of boats fishing off shore. I was wondering what they are targeting? Are they going for salmon staging at the cap mouth? Does anyone have reports in this area?
Just got home from having a look around the mouth. Spoke to a few trying to entice a bite on the west bank, despite fish jumping no one was having any luck. Amazingly, the guys on the east bank who were using a unique lure (that must have been very small as I could only make out the hook) and a rod bending yank /reel technique were absolutely slaying them... >:(
... will hopefully get my first coho on the fly or spring. If that fails, I will go with what has been working so good for me. Simply a rubber egg with wool and all the hours of time it took for me to figure what works best for all conditions!...
Have you ever got any at dogleg on the fly?
Their are fish in the river, last year I did also find there was definetely more springs and bigger pushes during rain. I know the first nations are coming up from the mouth and snagging in the river at night which could be why the bite has turned off. It has been slower for coho as well, but im glad to see quite a bit of pinks this year in the river.
this might be a noob-ish question, but are FN allowed to intentionally snag? or are they "allegedly" doing this illegaly?FN are allowed to intentionally snag.
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I have fished the Capilano River for about 23 years. This is a tough river to fish. It's all dependent on the tides, water levels (due to the dam), and fishing pressure (including the obstacle course set up by the FN fishery).
The Capilano River is like a woman: one day she's hot to trot, and giving you everything she's got; the next day, she turns you down cold. You have to spend time on the river to know her moods, likes, dislikes, and wants. The more time and effort you spend on the river, the more you will get to know her, and say "Forget it. I'm off to the Vedder". ;D ;D
FN are allowed to intentionally snag.
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I have fished the Capilano River for about 23 years. This is a tough river to fish. It's all dependent on the tides, water levels (due to the dam), and fishing pressure (including the obstacle course set up by the FN fishery).
The Capilano River is like a woman: one day she's hot to trot, and giving you everything she's got; the next day, she turns you down cold. You have to spend time on the river to know her moods, likes, dislikes, and wants. The more time and effort you spend on the river, the more you will get to know her, and say "Forget it. I'm off to the Vedder". ;D ;D
That doesn't seem right. I thought they were allowed to use whatever methods on their land, but still had to follow the regs on public land?