Fishing with Rod Discussion Forum
Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Rodney on January 29, 2023, 12:53:54 PM
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTbtMdp2VhQ
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That little lake should be a fly fishing only lake imo. At least you didn’t name it like last years local lake that got blown up after the video came out.
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Shoot I forgot to leave it in the description! Gotta spread the pressure out a bit, I drove by Elbow on the way home, it was a gong show. 🤣
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I went by elbo also. What a zoo. Shoulder to shoulder I couldn’t get a spot on the rocks. 🤷🏻♂️😝
Oh wait I was on bridge lake freezing 🥶.
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Shoot I forgot to leave it in the description! Gotta spread the pressure out a bit, I drove by Elbow on the way home, it was a gong show. 🤣
Where's elbow and what rock do I stand on? 🤣
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Interesting to note when the video was shot the lake was empty of people. After the video came out it was crowded around the bay where it was shot even on weekdays. Some were even standing on submerged logs. I have fished there a lot and witnessed this with my own eyes and am not making this up. At the risk of getting the boot from this site I will still stand up and speak the truth. Not looking for a fight here. Some might think it’s funny and a joke. Ha ha. I don’t understand why people like to divulge exact locations and blow up fishing spots. That I will never understand.
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Well obviously... I never denied that there wouldn't be immediate impact lol. These videos are here to promote stocked lake angling opportunities that are readily available for people to take advantage of and stimulate freshwater fishing licence sales. Yes lakes would get crowded in the short run, but in the long run there will be positive impacts.
And no you won't be booted for telling the truth lol...
Gasps, forever crowded.
(https://i.imgur.com/QWwfbGN.jpg)
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Interesting to note when the video was shot the lake was empty of people. After the video came out it was crowded around the bay where it was shot even on weekdays. Some were even standing on submerged logs. I have fished there a lot and witnessed this with my own eyes and am not making this up. At the risk of getting the boot from this site I will still stand up and speak the truth. Not looking for a fight here. Some might think it’s funny and a joke. Ha ha. I don’t understand why people like to divulge exact locations and blow up fishing spots. That I will never understand.
All the fishing locations are publicly marked in Gofishbc. And it is to encourage people to go fishing those lake.
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at least he has not filmed one at mike lake yet lol
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at least he has not filmed one at mike lake yet lol
"Coming Soon!"
LOL!
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Well obviously... I never denied that there wouldn't be immediate impact lol. These videos are here to promote stocked lake angling opportunities that are readily available for people to take advantage of and stimulate freshwater fishing licence sales. Yes lakes would get crowded in the short run, but in the long run there will be positive impacts.
And no you won't be booted for telling the truth lol...
Gasps, forever crowded.
So Rod, honest question.
I believe you have done contract work for them before and if so is that generally part of the contract objectives?
if you can't or decline to answer no problem.
It is a public resource and the fish are stocked with public funds so it's not unreasonable. most of those guys will stop going after a trip or two once they catch nothing other than a chill.
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which lake is that in the photo. so I know where not to go XD. if you didnt namedrop the new one it must be elbow?
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So Rod, honest question.
I believe you have done contract work for them before and if so is that generally part of the contract objectives?
if you can't or decline to answer no problem.
It is a public resource and the fish are stocked with public funds so it's not unreasonable. most of those guys will stop going after a trip or two once they catch nothing other than a chill.
Yeah it is. Over the years (not every year) I am contracted by FFSBC, DFO, the province, HCTF, etc to market their outreach programs. Generally, promoting educated angling, increasing (or sustaining might be a more appropriate work) freshwater fishing licence sales have been the objectives.
I think it's a little ridiculous (not you Ralph) and funny that some think I don't have an idea on how the videos may influence fishing pressure. Yeah, if you go to the said lake the day after the video comes out, don't be shocked that others decide to do the same. ;D Would that fishing pressure persist in the long run, nope.
which lake is that in the photo. so I know where not to go XD. if you didnt namedrop the new one it must be elbow?
That was Elbow the day after the video came out last spring.
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Carry on, Rod, I think it's great that you're spreading the gospel of fishing. Your videos are what got me back into fishing a decade ago and I hope that you continue to inspire others to do the same.
I don't understand the indignation about making fishing videos at public, stocked lakes. The info is on the GoFish website. It's not a secret. Your videos remind people that there are fish in these lakes and that's fantastic.
If you're bothered by crowds, just avoid that lake for a week. The crowd will move on.
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Carry on, Rod, I think it's great that you're spreading the gospel of fishing. Your videos are what got me back into fishing a decade ago and I hope that you continue to inspire others to do the same.
I don't understand the indignation about making fishing videos at public, stocked lakes. The info is on the GoFish website. It's not a secret. Your videos remind people that there are fish in these lakes and that's fantastic.
If you're bothered by crowds, just avoid that lake for a week. The crowd will move on.
Like ^
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No worries, thank you. I'm not that concerned when people talk about spots being exposed etc, just slightly annoyed. There are many other things to focus on. For example, I'm excited that this year, the lake which this video featured on ;) will be getting a new, and much better floating dock (like the ones seen at Lundbom, Harmon, Marquart, etc). There will also be a new lake in the Fraser Valley added to the stocking program, size and location similar to this one. There's ongoing dialogue behind the scene to improve access for angler at Weaver Lake. Parking and shore access is an issue there. There's talk going on to get access to Hicks opened up earlier than the current scheduled date (late April). I think it should be the start of spring break the latest, lots of good trout fishing opportunities there for families. Yeah, people see one video showing a lake being advertised, but it's just the tip of the iceberg on what's actually happening to make angling more accessible.
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didn't get to delete those comments fast enough for Mr snoopy (me) to not see ;).
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didn't get to delete those comments fast enough for Mr snoopy (me) to not see ;).
That's ok, it racks up the views. 8)
Actually if you DM'ed me, I'd just tell you where it is anyway lol, so you can go stand next to wiseguy. 🤣
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That's ok, it racks up the views. 8)
Actually if you DM'ed me, I'd just tell you where it is anyway lol, so you can go stand next to wiseguy. 🤣
;D love it
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That's ok, it racks up the views. 8)
Actually if you DM'ed me, I'd just tell you where it is anyway lol, so you can go stand next to wiseguy. 🤣
Ha ha ha. Very funny. I won’t be standing there. If he goes in early spring he can fly fish beside me in my float tube.
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Float tube! Just don't go the day after I put out the next episode lol.... ;D
(https://images.newscientist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/24180000/eyevine01680829.jpg)
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LOL!😀
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Float tube! Just don't go the day after I put out the next episode lol.... ;D
(https://images.newscientist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/24180000/eyevine01680829.jpg)
"Where's Wiseguy", instead of where's Waldo ::)
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most of those guys will stop going after a trip or two once they catch nothing other than a chill.
true for most areas, the ones that remain shoulder to shoulder are the ones that continue to produce.
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No worries, thank you. I'm not that concerned when people talk about spots being exposed etc, just slightly annoyed. There are many other things to focus on. For example, I'm excited that this year, the lake which this video featured on ;) will be getting a new, and much better floating dock (like the ones seen at Lundbom, Harmon, Marquart, etc). There will also be a new lake in the Fraser Valley added to the stocking program, size and location similar to this one. There's ongoing dialogue behind the scene to improve access for angler at Weaver Lake. Parking and shore access is an issue there. There's talk going on to get access to Hicks opened up earlier than the current scheduled date (late April). I think it should be the start of spring break the latest, lots of good trout fishing opportunities there for families. Yeah, people see one video showing a lake being advertised, but it's just the tip of the iceberg on what's actually happening to make angling more accessible.
which lake :O
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I wonder if anyone had a pee :o in the water?
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I'm sure people pee in the pool all the time.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S32y9aYEzzo
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I find this debate interesting. I moved to the Cariboo two years ago so have no dog in a fight about trout lakes in the Fraser Valley but what is the point in keeping the secret? If it's stocked it will be FFSBC site. The only really reason these fish exist is to be caught; they can't reproduce. There is no conservation concern like there is with salmon. If a lake has 20 people on the shore catching these trout that is a good thing, no?
Now the lakes that aren't stocked but still maintain a wild trout population shouldn't be discussed; but a stocked lake with a public fishing dock? Explain to me the concern please?
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For some people, including me the value of fishing is inversely proportional to the number of people taking part at any particular place and time. Then there is a little fact that while this little lake, well tiny really, is not a secret, it has had the reputation of producing the odd trout every few years that weighed 2 or 3 lbs or more. Best I recall it had quite a population of daphnia. As did Mill Lake once and produced some nice size trout up to 3 to 5lbs back in the 60s. It's not stocked with a lot of fish, hundreds and it doesn't take much pressure to "fish it out". Some people appreciate a lake like that and prefer not too many people know about it.
Then there are people who have made a life style & even some money on providing some "fishing education" on how to and where.
These are separate paths and are to some extent mutually exclusive. Neither is right or wrong in any fundamental sense. Those on the former path understand that part of their strategy is to keep their mouths shut as well of the mouths of their friends. They also under rate their success they have and sometimes downright lie about it & the how and where. It's a code! Some get offended when others don't follow the code. Others know if they wait most of the newbies will be disappointed in how challenging it can be and disappear, possibly into an alternate universe.
In my view the Province does very little to provide much in the way of quality stillwater fishing on the lower mainland. I know a little lake not much bigger than the one featured in the video. It also was known to produce some nice trout over 2 pounds. Chubby ones at that. It hasn't been stocked for over 30 years for reasons of public safety. Odd thing is that hundreds more people swim and sun bath there come summertime than fish it spring and fall.
BTW winter fishing in the lakes of the Fraser Valley and Island is no secret and has gotten mentioned from time to time as long as i have been fishing. Most don't do it much because the fishing is often slow and the weather often cold. Fish in bigger and deeper lakes often hold off shore in deep water and are hard to reach.
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I'm sure people pee in the pool all the time.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S32y9aYEzzo
this is why I don't like going to the local indoor pool with my friends.. if you think about it, you are sitting in a hot tub with strangers all sweating in there and some even peeing and I'm sitting in that ... and and top off that there's always that obese dude sweating like a duck :o
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Float tube! Just don't go the day after I put out the next episode lol.... ;D
(https://images.newscientist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/24180000/eyevine01680829.jpg)
That lake isn't that big.
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They also under rate their success they have and sometimes downright lie about it
I dont no why but i did this once, I was walking out of the little campbell river with a coho in my backpack. I pass a guy on the way out and he's like how's fishing today, and i was like pretty slow.
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Fished a bit at Sasamat & Buntzen, no risers, no fish on powerbait either. My family friend caught a few at como yesterday.