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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Nikonian on July 08, 2004, 02:50:24 PM

Title: Newbie Question: fishing in Cap mouth
Post by: Nikonian on July 08, 2004, 02:50:24 PM

Hello all,

I'm new to Salmon fishing so hopefully those questions won't bore you guys. :-[

I started salmon fishing last year and got one coho in Vedder ( I promised the 1st salmon will be catch-and-release  ;) ) -- and since then no more fishing get caught.  At that time I was using fish roe drifting along the river.

For less commute, I started fishing in cap mouth this year and hopefully get some cohos.... but hooked nothing so far.  I was using silvery spoon on a baitcasting reel/rod.  

Questions:

1. As I haven't hooked anything with lures, can I know how different the bite you can feel? ( I know it's tough to answer :-[)

2. As a novice, will using fish roe increasing the chance of hooking in cap mouth?  Or any lures be suggested?

Thanks and hope to see you guys there :)

Title: Re:Newbie Question: fishing in Cap mouth
Post by: Fish Assassin on July 08, 2004, 03:43:49 PM

If you are fishing the mouth of the Capilano (salt water) use 2 1/2" buzz bombs, spinners such as Blue Fox and metrics and spoons (Krocodiles).  Save the roe for fishing the river.

Title: Re:Newbie Question: fishing in Cap mouth
Post by: Nikonian on July 08, 2004, 04:00:56 PM

Thanks Assassin.  For retrieval speed, should it be fast enough to keep on the water surface or somewhere near the bottom ( retrieve --> stop --> retrieve? )?

Thanks all!

Title: Re:Newbie Question: fishing in Cap mouth
Post by: leadbelly on July 08, 2004, 04:01:46 PM

we talked a bit about the mouth on this thread
http://www.fishingwithrod.com/yabbse/index.php?board=1;action=display;threadid=3478;start=msg28622#msg28622

maybe try starting with something cheap like a colorado blade and split shot,retreive slowly but fast enough to keep it off the bottom.Or buy some more costly blue fox spinners in neon green or yellow #3 or #4s I think.Also the silvery spoon you mentioned like maybe a Gibbs Ultra lure siver would work well also.
Or buy some of Rodneys wicked spoons and spinners-Lures of mass  attraction!

Title: Re:Newbie Question: fishing in Cap mouth
Post by: ocean_going on July 08, 2004, 09:07:30 PM

bluefox's r swett not on top  just 1/2 way down and through the fish   I  had great success with blue color. I  hope you have a good time there  and maybe hook a chromer   m and eat it too   ... make sure it's Hatchery    though

Title: Re:Newbie Question: fishing in Cap mouth
Post by: FishKid on July 08, 2004, 09:49:56 PM

  I tend to switch it up a lot.  If one things not working I'll switch to another until bang! fish on.  I usually use homemade spinners, bluefox spinners, buzz bombs, and crocodile spoons.

Title: Re:Newbie Question: fishing in Cap mouth
Post by: Fish Assassin on July 08, 2004, 09:56:30 PM

I concur with Robert's strategy.

Title: Re:Newbie Question: fishing in Cap mouth
Post by: FishKid on July 08, 2004, 10:07:11 PM

Thanks FA.

Title: Re:Newbie Question: fishing in Cap mouth
Post by: Nikonian on July 08, 2004, 11:00:24 PM

Wow  :o you guys are fast and loaded with ideas.  Lots to learn.

Just packed my spinners and a gibbs croc for Sat.  Hope it's not pouring.