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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Steely on July 31, 2012, 04:08:42 PM

Title: Beaches in North Vancouver
Post by: Steely on July 31, 2012, 04:08:42 PM
Hi all, one fishery I just started trying is beach fishing with some success for cutthroat but now I'm looking for some salmon options. I went to the local shop to get as much info as I could and some flies to try and now it's just about getting out there and giving it a go. At this point I have been told the Capilano area is the best place to try for some coho. I love this type of fishing now and am just looking to spend some time out on the water, even if it results in just a few hookups. I have been told early morning and dusk are the best bets. Also low slack being the best tide for this area. I think I have all of my gear straightened out, one longer spinning rod and lots of spoons/spinners, a box full of coho flies and a capable 7wt with a floating, type 1 and 3 sinking lines. Now, I have looked up as much info on this site and others as possible and here's what I found. Ambleside, more fly fisher friendly and the Cap mouth more gear fisherman friendly, correct? I have no idea how to get to these two spots and am looking up maps as I type this, can't quite figure out the Cap mouth? Am I missing any spots to try, I don't mind exploring, just looking for a starting point. Any reports from this area? Also any other advice would be awesome and welcomed. I find this fishery very relaxing and fun so just knowing that I'm casting to something is enough for me. Thanks guys and tight lines :)
Title: Re: Beaches in North Vancouver
Post by: RG on July 31, 2012, 04:38:48 PM
If you're fishing Ambleside area never mind the sink tips, just go floating line and leader. 
Title: Re: Beaches in North Vancouver
Post by: Steely on July 31, 2012, 04:57:56 PM
Kinda figured that would be the way to go, with just a small weighted fly.
Title: Re: Beaches in North Vancouver
Post by: 4TheKids on July 31, 2012, 11:18:32 PM
PM sent.
Title: Re: Beaches in North Vancouver
Post by: Steely on July 31, 2012, 11:35:05 PM
Quote from: 4TheKids on July 31, 2012, 11:18:32 PM
PM sent.
As I said above, I can't reply to a pm cause I'm not a subscriber and your email is hidden.
Title: Re: Beaches in North Vancouver
Post by: CraftyCoho on August 01, 2012, 06:05:11 PM
Quote from: Steely on July 31, 2012, 04:08:42 PM
Hi all, one fishery I just started trying is beach fishing with some success for cutthroat but now I'm looking for some salmon options

If you don't mind divulging...where did you have luck with Cutthroats on the North Shore? I've tried a few beaches/outflows but have had no success
Title: Re: Beaches in North Vancouver
Post by: Steely on August 01, 2012, 07:03:14 PM
The beaches I've fished for cuttys are not on the north shore. I was just talking about beach fishing in general.