| Rod: | 9' to 10'6" baitcasting or centerpin rod, rated between 8 and 20lb |
| Reel: | Small baitcasting reels or centerpin reels |
| Main line: | 12 to 15lb test |
| Leader: | 6 to 10lb test |
| Hook: | Size 4 to 2/0 |
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I went there today, saw one giant chinook but thats it, no schools or anything, water is very clear, hope we get some rain soon, cant wait to go out againexcited to see how the hatchery number enhancements will bring in more fish.
Does anyone else notice that actual water levels seem to be a lot lower than the wateroffice reported levels? Am I completely wrong here?
I've seen it mentioned a couple times on Social Media that it hasn't been accurate since the flood and might be reading up to 1 meter higher than it used to. Hopefully it will get fixed.
Since the water levels are higher than normal shouldn't more fish be pushing in, and earlier.
There's only one way to find out... ;)
No reports this weekend? No one went out on weekends ?
No reports this weekend? No one went out on weekends ?Going out right now. Hopefully the rain helped some fish push in
Was out this morn and there were a few fish around, but the water is gin clear and no fish were biting.
Going out right now. Hopefully the rain helped some fish push in
Went today - didn't see any fish nor anyone catching any .....Where were you fishing?
Where were you fishing?
Went today - didn't see any fish nor anyone catching any .....
I've seen vodka with more colour than the Vedder right now and the fish are uninterested.
Went there yesterday, saw couple of red springs jumping but no bites, but people had success with whites......... then checked train bridge - lol it was packed.They've been in the river too long, they're "stale". And if you see them holding up by the cement slab, those fish have probably been snagged every day for 2 weeks.
Does anyone know why late red springs dont bite at all? I have noticed this last year too - nothing seem to entice them
They've been in the river too long, they're "stale". And if you see them holding up by the cement slab, those fish have probably been snagged every day for 2 weeks.
They've been in the river too long, they're "stale". And if you see them holding up by the cement slab, those fish have probably been snagged every day for 2 weeks.
anybody have any reports? Hows the fishing?
Saw couple guys on instagram who caught like 5-6 today. Lower river.chinooks? or coho?
chinooks? or coho?
All nooks. Guessing water is way too low/clear and any coho in are spooked if not bullied out of pools.thanks for the info :)
I don't think I'm giving away any secret locations; but folks fishing around browne rd (i've never fished that yarrow side before)...where do you park? is it off bergman or browne or? I imagine it's about a 1 km walk then? Thanks for any directions ..cheers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AbSnDAbFWg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AbSnDAbFWgPut your fish in a garbage bag. Then pack in the back compartment of the fishing vest. Much easier. Vest instead of pack when riding the bike.
I've never seen so many anglers as I did at the bend in the canal this morning. I just drove by on the KW bridge and gagged at what I saw. It boggles me what people will accept as a day of fishing but it is a free country.
I was thinking about that familiar fall smell when I was in the area. And here it was Rodney testing a new FWR product line of hanging air fresheners. ;D
Well, that's one solution to address a parking/distance issue! LOL.
Nice vid Rod! The adventure back seemed a bit sketchy, but I'm glad it worked out. Now get your waders cleaned up!
Put your fish in a garbage bag. Then pack in the back compartment of the fishing vest. Much easier. Vest instead of pack when riding the bike.
Saw a guy catch spring in the lower river and was playing with it forever and then when finally landed he took couple of pictures and released it ! A few minutes later I see the same spring floating down dead. Sheesh...Why play with it for so long only to release them .......I hope someone was able to nab it and bring it home instead of wasting it
I hope someone was able to nab it and bring it home instead of wasting it
nature will find a use for it.... nature wastes nothing.....its true that the nutrients will help the land or feed some birds but the fish is still more worth the spawning resource tho ofc you can never control it fully.
its true that the nutrients will help the land or feed some birds but the fish is still more worth the spawning resource tho ofc you can never control it fully.
99% chance hatchery fish though, don't want too many spawning in the wild.why would it be a bad thing? Is it because the river cannot sustain more fish or what?
spawning hatchery fish tend to have less favorable genetics as the hatchery bypasses the Darwinian imperative...survival of the fittest!gee how did I not think of that. That makes sense Ralph, guess I should've payed more attention to my biology teacher ;D
gee how did I not think of that. That makes sense Ralph, guess I should've payed more attention to my biology teacher ;D
spawning hatchery fish tend to have less favorable genetics as the hatchery bypasses the Darwinian imperative...survival of the fittest!......if they return after 3 to 4 years in the ocean they are the fittest....no hatchery staff feeding or protecting them out in the chuck!
......if they return after 3 to 4 years in the ocean they are the fittest....no hatchery staff feeding or protecting them out in the chuck!Exactly.... This idea that a hatchery fish should not be able to spawn is just plain stupid.. The genetics of the egg or spunk are still there whether or not it happens in a side channel of the river or in a hatchery.
Exactly.... This idea that a hatchery fish should not be able to spawn is just plain stupid.. The genetics of the egg or spunk are still there whether or not it happens in a side channel of the river or in a hatchery.
Too many hatchery fish inbreeding would produce more genetic defects and reduce genetic diversity in future generations. The hatchery fish are produced from a small number of broodstock.
A few coho showing... (https://scontent.fcxh2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/307947276_10166950143800012_3772912617692808520_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=xL-md1wawj8AX9UO4_R&_nc_oc=AQm4Mhf6mY7Y-MJMz-zRGBhhyHd5Y3gldbC9M2qJ7zCipmENjQduPO1RArffwIc5skYqe62Dd4Mc2c8ekSS0kP_q&_nc_ht=scontent.fcxh2-1.fna&oh=00_AT-ZBBJZtgSDwYajiWzf4UXhhVL6LnTAgVOahuzUIYehqQ&oe=6334D104)nice fish!
Reading in the local paper Chilliwack is experiencing the driest September in history since 1879. That’s how bad the drought is. The salmon don’t stand a chance from the hordes of anglers pounding them in this low water.
global warming; but what was their reason in 1879 to be so low. Industrially speaking we've been far more intense in the 20th century the the 19th.I edited my post. I didn’t word it properly.
It's not unusual to see chum salmon in this system in late September really, we always have found them. It seems that you get that little early push, then there is a pause, and another bigger push in October, and finally a good push in November.Oh ! Good to know ! Thanks
anyone getting any 20+ pound chinook, seen a lot on social media in the 10-15 pound range but nothing over 20.
I saw a guy pull a huge chinook just yesterday, easily 20+
As of Friday, there are about 2,000 fish in the channel at the Chilliwack River Hatchery, about 50/50 chinook and coho. Very likely many more came in over the weekend.
Just wondering if the fishing boundary signs at the mouth of the Vedder are there for decoration or is there a purpose. Couple of days in a row now I seen boats anchored well below the boundary signs. Ignorant, stupid or entitled. One boat had decals plastered all over it " Sturgeon Slayers" If its too busy above the boundary signs I guess the entiltled people think its ok to fish below.
right on there's been some bigs ones out front in the salt this year more 30+ pound ones than usual, even a couple over 40 this year.
It's not unusual to see chum salmon in this system in late September really, we always have found them. It seems that you get that little early push, then there is a pause, and another bigger push in October, and finally a good push in November.
Just wondering if the fishing boundary signs at the mouth of the Vedder are there for decoration or is there a purpose. Couple of days in a row now I seen boats anchored well below the boundary signs. Ignorant, stupid or entitled. One boat had decals plastered all over it " Sturgeon Slayers" If its too busy above the boundary signs I guess the entiltled people think its ok to fish below.
As of Friday, there are about 2,000 fish in the channel at the Chilliwack River Hatchery, about 50/50 chinook and coho. Very likely many more came in over the weekend.
There are far worse things to complain about than a couple of anglers catching hatchery fish that are obviously bound for the vedder. Some of the most consistent fishing is at the mouth (Used to fish it back in the day when it was open). As WMY says, if it really bothers you, report it. Or just leave those guys alone, mind your business, and stop being a Karen.Leave them alone. Another stupid person making a comment. But its not open.. I was simply asking if fishing below was an issue.. I guess not. Why have any regulations. I would love to see how big your mouth is face to face...
There are far worse things to complain about than a couple of anglers catching hatchery fish that are obviously bound for the vedder. Some of the most consistent fishing is at the mouth (Used to fish it back in the day when it was open). As WMY says, if it really bothers you, report it. Or just leave those guys alone, mind your business, and stop being a Karen.
The rain forecast this week has been reduced from 3 rainy days to 1 day as of today.
Does a low water level postpone the prime season of salmon returns in the Vedder? Or does this cause more casualties?
It's not unusual to see chum salmon in this system in late September really, we always have found them. It seems that you get that little early push, then there is a pause, and another bigger push in October, and finally a good push in November.
There used to be an August run as well! The brightest and least sexually developed chum I have seen in the Vedder are (sorry, were !) found in January. I have seen spawning chums in mid February and a dying, spawned female on March 15That's pretty amazing. There's no system noawadays that has chum for potentially 8 months. The way you describe it does seem to suggest it could be (now extinct) unique spawning populations.
I've always wondered if these 'pushes' are distinct spawning sub-populations with slightly different run timings, or if it's some sort of evolutionary hedge against varying conditions.These early run chum are unique and are possibly still existing, thing is we don't know because no one looks. This stock is one Rodney, myself, buck and Matt Foy have been touting as a possible FN enhancement project.
That's pretty amazing. There's no system noawadays that has chum for potentially 8 months. The way you describe it does seem to suggest it could be (now extinct) unique spawning populations.
I really want to fish but this is the driest summer and early fall we have had in some time. I can't believe what has happened on the VC with the number of people fishing now. Maybe 10 years ago I recall a day I fished the canal, caught 2 springs, killed a bright 12lb and hooked 5 coho, landed 3 all wild. Tide was coming in and I saw a total of 1 angler on the other shore that day. Last fall quiet places I walked some distance to saw family groups of 8+ people show up. It is really kind of a downer. I guess I have to get use to fishing in crowds again. I don't know why. Perhaps the publicized doubling of the white spring releases brought this on?
loss of opportunity elsewhere, Loss of a realistic chance to catch a fish elsewhere. Amazing weather
Do not go near the river this Saturday.
There's gonna be a snag fest with some kind of Chinese fishing tournament held by DNE.
Why they want to do this when water is so low is beyond me.
Apparently fish caught up in the arse is accepted.
loss of opportunity is a driver for sure. Currently many streams closed to salmon fishing (even catch & release ) so the V/C is one of the few places to go where you can not only catch something, but also retain it.
Add in a growing population. I remember fishing when there was only 700,000 people on the lower mainland and now what is it ?
A crazy 2,632,000 people.
loss of opportunity is a driver for sure. Currently many streams closed to salmon fishing (even catch & release ) so the V/C is one of the few places to go where you can not only catch something, but also retain it.I speak the wildman dialect.
Add in a growing population. I remember fishing when there was only 700,000 people on the lower mainland and now what is it ?
A crazy 2,632,000 people.
There are also some interesting bumps 14/15 and 18/19 stand out... pinks salmon returns?
When it comes to what see on my youtube feed and on the local FB pages the focus is heavily on the VC and Stave.
I remember going to the vedder 20 years ago, parked went over one bank and it was shoulder to shoulder, we got in the truck and went home.was there some sort of bad marine report for chum?
Same with areas on the harrison river guys would be double stacked under the bridge. (harrison closed now for chinook)
Then later in the season going to Chehalis was very busy as well.
Its also likely we will see another chum closure this year.
other areas are open sure, but vedder really is one of the last places a guy can show up and have a reasonable chance to bonk a fish and some even multiple fish days.
fraser chum is looking like it could be okay, JS chum test is not looking goodwhat is the JS?
fraser chum is looking like it could be okay, JS chum test is not looking goodFraser Chum caught so far is less than last year according to the Albion Chum Test Fishery.
I don't know why. Perhaps the publicized doubling of the white spring releases brought this on?
Most people parked on the dykes and didn't go more than 50 to 100 yards from their vehicle.A lot of them want to enjoy fishing and have car that they can safely drive back :)
This is an interesting topic. Obviously more population in the Lower Mainland will result in more anglers, less retention opportunities in other rivers may impact this, etc but I also hear about this in other parts of the world. Recently in the Orvis podcast they talked about "pandemic" crowding and number of Anglers of the US popular trout rivers like the Madison, Yellowstone, Missouri and so on. Places like Patagonia also are getting more crowded based on friend reports and this summer I went to Alaska and everyone was saying how fishing pressure for Salmon in rivers has increased compared to 5 years ago. I don't have an answer to it and I don't think is just the pandemic, but I also think about this issue a lot. Wonder if we will end up in a situation like the UK where you have to apply to fish on a river and only fish the days that you have allocated.thats ridiculous! I had no idea that was even a thing. Imagine only being able to fish your favorite stream for a week. Maybe the vedder isnt so bad after all...
On a similar note, I hit the CV this season while Fraser Sockeye was open (thinking that would help!), on a weekday, and was surprised to see so many anglers everywhere
thats ridiculous! I had no idea that was even a thing. Imagine only being able to fish your favorite stream for a week. Maybe the vedder isnt so bad after all...
In Germany you have to pass a test in order to get a license. Something I would fully support here.100%, fish identification, laws and many other things should be tested. Why it is not is beyond me.
I'm wondering how the homeless situation is up river. When we camped at Thurston a handful of years ago, we were told not to go to far past the campground as there was a huge encampment with aggressive dogs. Have they gotten a handle on this or is it still bad?It’s gotten worse. Almost every pullout has homeless encampments unfortunately.
much of the feedback MLAs were getting not too many years ago was that regulations were difficult to read and too complex which was driving more casual anglers away. License sales had dropped. So the regulations were simplified & standardized to some extent. A test was established for hunting decades ago and license sales plummeted though the increase in social stigma attached to hunting was also major factor. The question is why test? Will anglers be more responsible just because they passed a test? Could be most do want to follow rules. Will it reduce the number of people buying licenses? Likely since anglers who buy a license when there is a large publicized run may balk when a test is involved. Others who want to fish a few days on vacation may also decide not to bother. License fees now fund stocking and enhancement in the Province. fewer anglers could lead to much higher fees, which could mean fewer sales yet, a dangerous spiral.I like the way you think Ralph. I definitely dont think somebody coming here for vacation or on a guided trip should need to take a test but for example new immigrants who speak next to no english should have to prove themself in some way at least. I think even a simple multiple choice exam is fair.
I have personally dealt with people who retain over 20 hatchery coho a year none of us are fishing for survival or sustenance we are fishing for sport and need to regard it as such if we want to fish for these magnificent fish in the future.I am curious why you think my 20 plus coho a year is an issue? my retention of hatchery coho some years is this while other years it is not but not one goes to waste. I enjoy coho over every other species of salmon. I have a family of 4 who also enjoy having fish through out the year. and yes with proper care fish will keep all year. As fishers we should not be looked down upon for keeping whatever amount of fish we feel we can consume.
I am curious why you think my 20 plus coho a year is an issue? my retention of hatchery coho some years is this while other years it is not but not one goes to waste. I enjoy coho over every other species of salmon. I have a family of 4 who also enjoy having fish through out the year. and yes with proper care fish will keep all year. As fishers we should not be looked down upon for keeping whatever amount of fish we feel we can consume.
I will note in most years I will not harvest any trout, char, or other salmon species throughout the year and have no issue with my harvest come the fall. Not one of these fish harvested is meant to make any difference in the future other than giving anglers the opportunity to harvest fish while ensuring wild fish are given the opportunity to populate for the future.
Exactly. People need to have all the background information on the fishery before commenting. When these coho salmon (mostly hatchery fish) reach the hatchery, certain number of them are picked to use as broods. Once enough broods have been collected to reach the egg target, the remaining fish (pretty much all hatchery fish) are surplus. Usually there are 20k, 30k, even 40k of them. A fish processor, contracted by Soowahlie First Nation, then come to the hatchery to transport them to their plant, where the fish are sorted and graded. Some end up as pet food, some end up as fertilizer, some would even end up at your local supermarket. How many hatchery fish anglers retain, have absolutely no impact on the sustainability of this fishery (unless we have a abnormally low return and brood target is hard to achieve). The hatchery staff in fact would love to see you retaining all the hatchery fish that you are allowed, so there are less fish plugging up the channel for them to deal with. I much rather having people retaining and enjoying as many hatchery fish as they want, then focusing on retaining wild stocks, or buying fish from the grocery stores. This, in my opinion, is the most sustainable and healthy protein you can get.if there's truly so many why cant there be a lottery system where you can come and get a couple? assuming you have a lisence ofc, in fact the more I think wouldnt that reduce the amount of meatheads on the river. although it ruins the idea of catching them yourself
but my long hike and fish today did not reveal the amount of fish I was expecting.
if there's truly so many why cant there be a lottery system where you can come and get a couple? assuming you have a lisence ofc, in fact the more I think wouldnt that reduce the amount of meatheads on the river. although it ruins the idea of catching them yourself
Managed 2 hatchery coho today that got there heads donated to the pit tag program. Talking with the man was very interesting. I thought the bit of rain might have pushed more fish into the system but my long hike and fish today did not reveal the amount of fish I was expecting.
When these coho salmon (mostly hatchery fish) reach the hatchery, certain number of them are picked to use as broods.
Too many hatchery fish inbreeding would produce more genetic defects and reduce genetic diversity in future generations. The hatchery fish are produced from a small number of broodstock.
Is this not a contradiction. Its ok to use hatchery fish as a brood stock but not ok to let hatchery fish spawn in the river.. Makes no sense.
I am curious why you think my 20 plus coho a year is an issue?
what my take on chum slayers comments were was how to reduce pressure on the Vedder. Making it two a day ..ie you get your 2 hatch a day and head home and leave the river ostensibly less crowded.
At any rate the pressure on the vedder will only grow as the population grows , access remains free and easy and there are harvest opportunities. It is what it is.
doesn't First Nations get the excess hatchery fish?
Exactly. People need to have all the background information on the fishery before commenting. When these coho salmon (mostly hatchery fish) reach the hatchery, certain number of them are picked to use as broods. Once enough broods have been collected to reach the egg target, the remaining fish (pretty much all hatchery fish) are surplus. Usually there are 20k, 30k, even 40k of them. A fish processor, contracted by Soowahlie First Nation, then come to the hatchery to transport them to their plant, where the fish are sorted and graded. Some end up as pet food, some end up as fertilizer, some would even end up at your local supermarket. How many hatchery fish anglers retain, have absolutely no impact on the sustainability of this fishery (unless we have a abnormally low return and brood target is hard to achieve). The hatchery staff in fact would love to see you retaining all the hatchery fish that you are allowed, so there are less fish plugging up the channel for them to deal with. I much rather having people retaining and enjoying as many hatchery fish as they want, then focusing on retaining wild stocks, or buying fish from the grocery stores. This, in my opinion, is the most sustainable and healthy protein you can get.
This quote is stolen directly from pacific anglers weekly update and I feel like it needs to be shared. Fish that are u molested and happy are much more eager to bite in my opinion." Systems such as the Chilliwack/Vedder, Harrison, Chehalis and Stave are all running very low, in some instances reaching the lowest levels ever recorded for this time of year. Anglers will want to downsize presentations to suit the conditions; as mentioned in my previous report, now is not the time for your 25mm soft beads. Unfortunately, low water inevitably encourages some folks to floss/snag fish, which makes things even tougher for those of us who fish ethically. Nothing spooks fish quicker than the repeated ripping of lines through a pool or the spastic, uncontrollable fight of a foul-hooked fish"
Don't complain, my sweaty long hike this morning resulted in four lost coho and nothing else. ;D
I wasn’t tired, I just wanted to get it over with. Dave behind me on the other hand, was losing speed. 🤣
But he also had two 6lb coho on his back so I had to punish him by walking faster.
Oof shots fired :pIt"s ok... Rodney had been whipped enough that day. He could have the walking win over a fat old man... Lol
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A glorious morning with the Glory Spoon lol. Found another pod of finicky coho in a piece of undisturbed but skinny water, and managed to snatch a pair of hatchery fish.
Are folks going upper vedder much. In my mind it does not seem like a good play on account of the lack of rain. Anyone think it's worthwhile. I just love that part of the river. Thoughts?
Are folks going upper vedder much. In my mind it does not seem like a good play on account of the lack of rain. Anyone think it's worthwhile. I just love that part of the river. Thoughts?is you can find pools they are holding then sure, though seemingly more rare
The Albion test net report shows a slow down trend. May due to the weather, or the expected increasing number of chinook return did not happen.
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A glorious morning with the Glory Spoon lol. Found another pod of finicky coho in a piece of undisturbed but skinny water, and managed to snatch a pair of hatchery fish.
Just wondering if the fishing boundary signs at the mouth of the Vedder are there for decoration or is there a purpose. Couple of days in a row now I seen boats anchored well below the boundary signs. Ignorant, stupid or entitled. One boat had decals plastered all over it " Sturgeon Slayers" If its too busy above the boundary signs I guess the entiltled people think its ok to fish below.
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=780776456302122&set=a.649559122757190yikes, talk about horrible marketing ...
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Man, it’s a brave new world when professional guides brag about getting a fisheries violation ticket.
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=780776456302122&set=a.649559122757190
Looks the guide group need a clean up. First is beating the shore angler, now guide people to fish salmon in Fraser when salmon fishing is closed there. What is the next?
Wow. Fishing out of boundary AND retaining more than the allowable quota.
Rod mentioned many weeks ago that he would provide an update (within a week) on the a-holes that beat up the fisher. Have I missed it?
Hey Rod,
New to fishing shallow runs here (I'm not a steelheader... yet). How do you know what's a fishy shallow run vs a barren one? Just looking for jumping fish? Reading water is much easier when there's features around (deeper pools, obvious seams, rapids etc) but lost when it comes to reading a shallow stretch of water.
Thanks!
Will go for a walk and take a look then, is finning vs jumping an important distinction?
When I see a little dorsal fin or back quietly porpoising, that's when I get excited.
This horse has been beaten to death on this website, if you think its a problem report to DFO, include pictures
I guess you took your own pictures.. LOL
Thanks for proving my point about people that are entitles to do want they want.
What a looser...
I honestly suck at catching springs. ;D I got one this season, and now I'm all distracted by coho so not paying any attention to the big ivory kings anymore...
I wouldn't mind get another one though, because a couple of weeks ago I made fish and chips with the one I caught and it was amazing!
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=780776456302122&set=a.649559122757190
looks to me like the chum may be foul hooked at the back top of the gill plate?
No, the bead often slides up while the fish is on.
Upper river was quiet. Tiny bite in the morning and lip locked soonafter. A change in the weather would help disperse the fish more but that does not seem to be happening for a while still. Looks like lower end is still your best bet for fish.
Beautiful picture Dennis!yeah, very nice!
Hate to hear thieves vandalizing cars when the owners are out spending a nice day on the river fishing. Good to hear that the owner was able to get the plate number and a vehicle description.Probably a stolen car, too ::)
Props to your dad to be out fishing by himself at age 85!
After two decades, I'm still trying to figure out the run timing during the day and what turns them on and off.
Springs and cohos are starting to move through more, even with the clear and low water….they can’t wait forever! Had a great morning on Saturday with many fish landed (and most released)….coho are more skittish but springs are pretty aggressive….row worked well early in the morning for both springs and coho and then light gear and small beads once the sun was bright…hopefully it keeps up!
Springs and cohos are starting to move through more, even with the clear and low water….they can’t wait forever! Had a great morning on Saturday with many fish landed (and most released)….coho are more skittish but springs are pretty aggressive….row worked well early in the morning for both springs and coho and then light gear and small beads once the sun was bright…hopefully it keeps up!yep I heard lots of fish entered today and yesterday. Guess I shouldve went salmon fishing instead of trout fishing! Thought I would not go to avoid the crowds but ended up avoiding the fish XD
Nice Spring Rod ! Quick question - how do you tell a difference between red and white spring when they are very chrome? like no red hue at allyou can't
Nice Spring Rod ! Quick question - how do you tell a difference between red and white spring when they are very chrome? like no red hue at all
you can't
the red hue is the fish turning into a tomato regardless of being a white or red spring
So what I have observed is white springs turn a bit green and red springs turn red........is that not true? white spring can turn red too?
Check out this video from Petr, he shows red springs having a different head shape.
https://youtu.be/kBtOSeJnshw
Any spring that I've seen turn red is either red meat or marble meat....but anything is possible.For a sec I thought you were talking about some new weird salmon species with golden color lol ............... They do fight really good
What is really cool is that some white springs turn this magnificent golden color. When the morning sun hits the fish when you have it at the shoreline, it really is a sight to see.
Interesting video but I wish Peter tone down the sound of the water. Very difficult to listen to what he's saying.
I find it easier to understand Petr when I adjust my hearing aid to the 'shower' mode.🤣
Made my first trip to the Vedder this morning. As Rod and others have noted, lots of fish. Sad to see none of the fishermen at the run I was at was marking their licence after landing their chinooks.this is something I noticed aswell
People fishing around me were marking chinooks. Some are misidentifying chums and bonking. When people told them, they released the fish that may not survive the hit.they definitely know... if you don't know what a chum looks like you should not be salmon fishing.
Some fishing trips are memorable not because of the fishing. Yesterday was one of those. I truly enjoyed exploring the river with you clarkii. It was fantastic!!!the nameless has been named!! ;D
the nameless has been named!! ;D
Here I thought it was Ralph.
Will she blow out this weekend? I'm always nervous about the first good rain. We need it so badly, but hopefully we get some good fishing this weekend. The Vedder has held up in this drought better than most systems, but climate change is still becoming heartbreaking.Will not affect the river at all.
Will she blow out this weekend? I'm always nervous about the first good rain. We need it so badly, but hopefully we get some good fishing this weekend. The Vedder has held up in this drought better than most systems, but climate change is still becoming heartbreaking.This little bit of rain we are having today won’t make abit of difference. The ground and trees are so dry they will sponge up this rain we are having and be begging for more.
there is more on the way, this amount will push fish into the system. Can't wait to c and r some chum and coho on the fly.Hey Chum Slayer. Chum is closed. Do not target chum.
Hey Chum Slayer. Chum is closed. Do not target chum.
Chum is open now eh? That’s bad news with these extreme low water conditions. The slaughter will continue unfortunately and now Chum is added to the mix. Sad news indeed.Totally agree, the chums should have been left for eagle food; there's more than enough coho and chinooks for this fishery. <900,000, my God but we're setting the bar lower every few years! Lower mainland and coastal rivers should have total chum returns in the millions.
Now since artificial beads work great, hope that the demand for roe should be low.... Right? Or do people harvest roe for any other reasons?Many still do, they use it for barfishing, trout fishing ect. Many eat it either baked or made into caviar ect.
Fly caught coho, deserves a photo.
(https://i.imgur.com/JnKnSFm.jpg)
Nice one Jack! Is that your Sage XP?Thanks.
Fly caught coho, deserves a photo.
(https://i.imgur.com/JnKnSFm.jpg)
Fly caught coho, deserves a photo.
(https://i.imgur.com/JnKnSFm.jpg)
The water level has increased by 60 mm due to the rain yesterday.Not at all. It will take a lot more sustained rainfall for that to happen.
Would this be considered a "blowout" for the Vedder system?
The water level has increased by 60 mm due to the rain yesterday.I think current conditions are near perfect aside from the fact that its not enjoyable fishing in heavy rain..
Would this be considered a "blowout" for the Vedder system?
Leaving the river now. Hooked three coho on size 2, unweighted, colorados. Landed two wild. Rolled another on a grub jig. Water has murked up a bit and has nice colour.
A flyfisher below me was killing it.
Not at all. It will take a lot more sustained rainfall for that to happen.
Leaving the river now. Hooked three coho on size 2, unweighted, colorados. Landed two wild. Rolled another on a grub jig. Water has murked up a bit and has nice colour.
A flyfisher below me was killing it.
Not at all. It will take a lot more sustained rainfall for that to happen.
was that BS? ;DNo, today BS was BW (Big Weenie) and did not come.
Could that have been me ????....where was it ??? ;DYes, it absolutely was you. Were you wearing waders and casting a flyrod? Sure looked like you...I think.
Now I know where to go tomorrow morning...
Slow day somehow. 3 coho and a few chum the whole morning. It is just a little rain, but the fish has all moved somewhere. Thought the rain would improve fishing, but looks on the contrary.
(https://scontent.fyvr3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/313187797_10159185741791270_6475203836354183352_n.jpg?stp=cp6_dst-jpg&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=WDE8eWEHasUAX8n23LO&_nc_oc=AQk5hX0nywzBjME2ww3otBjY-p8S288ltDcUV8KFK-nj1LsT5-isH6hakQ5F6LMyJ6OrxVBis5HWaCBvggaxQpax&_nc_ht=scontent.fyvr3-1.fna&oh=00_AT9IWyyEcKawRbhrD5WjdXN1hfrRZFduBJ1WXYgwHMSK9Q&oe=635DFAF0)
Haha....yes i can see having 3 coho is definitely not worth going out for fishing...4 is the minimum
It is about the action and also the sight of fish. seems much quiet than before. Thought will limited out in one hour after rain, but the bite came through a long way.
Slow day somehow. 3 coho and a few chum the whole morning. It is just a little rain, but the fish has all moved somewhere. Thought the rain would improve fishing, but looks on the contrary.
interesting setup psd; what rod /reel is that. Were you using spoons....thanks
(https://i.imgur.com/iufm26Y.jpg)
Glad you were able to find that beauty after our efforts yesterday. It was good to fish and chat with you!
Has the water level increased by a lot today? Planning on going to canal tomorrow.its showing about a cm an hour since around 6
Now I know where to go tomorrow morning...
Blown?? Season over??15 cm from 4 o clock yesterday. I've seen worse but its hard to tell from just the graph
15 cm from 4 o clock yesterday. I've seen worse but its hard to tell from just the graph
Blown?? Season over??About 24” of vis. Nice bump of water. Very fishable.
50 cm bump as of now...You'll still find people out there "fishing"
Bite was off yesterday, unlike last weekend when it was on big-time. Saw a few chum moving up and a couple coho finning but no coho bites for me. Mostly fished mid river, tried upper too for a bit.River looks like it should be in good condition from the graph. Though I saw on the news today that there is a 0.1 hectare fire at tahimi creek this morning as around 8:10
River looks like it should be in good condition from the graph. Though I saw on the news today that there is a 0.1 hectare fire at tahimi creek this morning as around 8:10Doesnt look like it will last long tho, rain forecasts are STRONG for thursday night and friday morning. Strong winds and rain.
River looks like it should be in good condition from the graph. Though I saw on the news today that there is a 0.1 hectare fire at tahimi creek this morning as around 8:10Yeah it was one of those weird days where the coho didn't want to cooperate. For those who want to target chum they are still aggressively hitting short floated jigs.
(https://i.imgur.com/sdWRTM0.jpg)hey I know that bridge Rodney ;)
Today the rain just kept falling...
the river kept rising...
and the cohos kept on biting
Today the rain just kept falling...
(http://i.imgur.com/z7bv3xR.jpg) (https://imgur.com/z7bv3xR)
the river kept rising...
(https://i.imgur.com/OspOHBj.jpg)
and the cohos kept on biting
(https://i.imgur.com/jUKL8vW.jpg)
Nice Jack! Great to see my "new" favorite fly in that coho's mouth! What reel is that there?Daiwa 708
Some were saying that the Vedder coho season is over, so we went out to do some fact checking this week.that's awesome! wish i was catching coho at that young of an age! Definitely brings my confidence up for tomorrow ;D
(https://i.imgur.com/zsojzhM.jpg)
Not canal chromers but they're still biting (https://scontent.fyka2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/315347580_10167117761370012_4414801972109286295_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=-jQl7arMEcgAX-cTIul&_nc_ht=scontent.fyka2-1.fna&oh=00_AfBJXXEEBlTwtdlG_DJvIVULlF38q9BFBQwQe8u-pkbEeA&oe=6374A2D2)
Yep. Greedy little coho love fat chunks of bait, and I love roe bites.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d39vT1aqgoUAwesome. Those boys obviously have been mentored by great fishers. Love the fish handling skills. That portion of the video could and should be used as an example for all who fish the Fraser valley for salmon and steelhead.
Awesome. Those boys obviously have been mentored by great fishers. Love the fish handling skills. That portion of the video could and should be used as an example for all who fish the Fraser valley for salmon and steelhead.
Awesome. Those boys obviously have been mentored by great fishers. Love the fish handling skills. That portion of the video could and should be used as an example for all who fish the Fraser valley for salmon and steelhead.I was very impressed as well!
Awesome. Those boys obviously have been mentored by great fishers. Love the fish handling skills. That portion of the video could and should be used as an example for all who fish the Fraser valley for salmon and steelhead.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d39vT1aqgoU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d39vT1aqgoU
Awesome. Those boys obviously have been mentored by great fishers. Love the fish handling skills. That portion of the video could and should be used as an example for all who fish the Fraser valley for salmon and steelhead.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d39vT1aqgoU
Just curious. Do you have a full time 9-5 job or do you get paid to fish for a living? If I fished as much as you, I'd be broke.
Does your Sugar Mama have a sister ? :)
I can also highly recommend a sugar mama
I don’t have a 9 to 5.
I just have a sugar mama, highly recommended. 🤪
Is that actually true?
Your wife works full time and allows you to fish at will?
Such utopia does exist out there, and it's called Chilliwack. 🤣As long as the wife doesn't find out about the sugar momma.........
Went above the vedder xing (1st parking lot) and wandered around. Saw a few so-so chum hooked. And the weather was cold by the way. It's been a while since rocks stuck to my felt. And oh, ice forms on braided line and guides with enthusiasm. I need a hack for that.good to hear you had some fun and that there was some action too. Not bad for November 19!
The sun came up and after a cpl of hours decided to go up river. I heard things were cooking further up so drove about 16km to the former prison area. Things were different up there. It reminded me of Game of Thrones and the Westeros' northern border; called the Wall. God damn it was cold. By the time I got to the fishing spots I remembered why I moved from Ontario a few decades ago. There could have been plentiful coho sacrificing themselves on fishermen's hooks but I'll never know. When your guides freeze up before actually casting. It's a sign. Obey. So I did.
I remembered Rod's last video and the kids having success. And I maybe wrong to the actual location... but I drove really fast (to get away from the ice walkers) and parked at the heron reserve. After walking about 15 mins I found some nice log piles and a beach (like in the video). The sun was actually warming. I really did not care if I caught anything since the sun felt like Hawaii. Hey it was 4 degrees and believe me it made the experience worthwhile. I put on some roe and no luck but I saw fish porpoising. I switched over to a silver spinner (bluefox) and after a few casts a fish was on the hook. A super clean chum. This was surprising because I'm not that much of a gearhead but since my split rings showed up I've been enthusiastic to using them. The few other fishermen who were around did ok. Most had their limit of chum but the coho were somewhere else.
Overall a memorable day.
As long as the wife doesn't find out about the sugar momma.........
Went above the vedder xing (1st parking lot) and wandered around. Saw a few so-so chum hooked. And the weather was cold by the way. It's been a while since rocks stuck to my felt. And oh, ice forms on braided line and guides with enthusiasm. I need a hack for that.
The sun came up and after a cpl of hours decided to go up river. I heard things were cooking further up so drove about 16km to the former prison area. Things were different up there. It reminded me of Game of Thrones and the Westeros' northern border; called the Wall. God damn it was cold. By the time I got to the fishing spots I remembered why I moved from Ontario a few decades ago. There could have been plentiful coho sacrificing themselves on fishermen's hooks but I'll never know. When your guides freeze up before actually casting. It's a sign. Obey. So I did.
I remembered Rod's last video and the kids having success. And I maybe wrong to the actual location... but I drove really fast (to get away from the ice walkers) and parked at the heron reserve. After walking about 15 mins I found some nice log piles and a beach (like in the video). The sun was actually warming. I really did not care if I caught anything since the sun felt like Hawaii. Hey it was 4 degrees and believe me it made the experience worthwhile. I put on some roe and no luck but I saw fish porpoising. I switched over to a silver spinner (bluefox) and after a few casts a fish was on the hook. A super clean chum. This was surprising because I'm not that much of a gearhead but since my split rings showed up I've been enthusiastic to using them. The few other fishermen who were around did ok. Most had their limit of chum but the coho were somewhere else.
Overall a memorable day.