[T4RAWR]

Anyone here do any fishing?

Figured a thread is warranted with the great weather we've been having.

I caught 5 of these guys yesterday at rice lake in north van.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t31.0-8/10382562_10100302352735653_4900407577830632011_o.j pg

Was fishing with number 6 hooks. Pink salmom eggs, 2 per hook. I had about a foot of leader and was using 1 ounce egg sinkers.

Casted out to the middle of the lake off the dock then let it hit bottom. Reeled in slowly until the line was tight. They strike relatively fast and are fun to catch on a light spinning setup. Was using an 8 foot daiwa spin matic with an abu garcia reel spooled with 6 lb test.

:fullofwin:

[multicartual]

Is it... tasty?

[mk1freak]

i get good hits with pieces of cocktail shrimps, sometimes i'll cast out to the left of the dock and play with 1" nymphs behind 5 foot leader and an egg sinker and reel it in before touching bottom. if noone is around i break out the flyrod and stand in the middle of the dock. they love the flies there.

[mk1freak]

we're probably gonna get good openings for sockeye this year since its the 3-4th year since that HUGE sockeye run that came back...these coming in will be their offspring.

[T4RAWR]

Is it... tasty?

I dont like eating hatchery trout. Id imagine that they would taste fine with enough butter. :concentrate:

[saveth]

I think their was a fishing thread somewhere. Turns out not to many members fish recreationally. Right now I'm just crab fishing by the ferry terminal. Another member who is a commercial fisherman said the crab season right now is very slow. I can vouch for that as I find myself spending a lot more time on the water to not even catch my groups limit. This has been the worst season for crabbing that I can remember.

[Hondaracer]

We do mostly river stuff, and mainly sturgeon there

Gonna be out on the river alot as the salmon come in this year though.

Crabbing out in indian arm last Thursday super successfull day, between 5 traps down for about 2.5 hours we brought in about 55 with 22 keepers! Great Success!

[Great68]

Nice little trout for dock fishing!

I'm fishing in Bamfield next week, one of my co-workers just got back from there and said the big springs are biting and you don't even have to go offshore for them.

[T4RAWR]

take pics people and post up some reports!

let's keep this thread goin :fullofwin:

[CharlesInCharge]

Fearing wild fish to be nuclear contaminated, I fished at Rice lake a few times with a bit of success but later heard it could be genetically modified.
Those trouts taste pretty good if you add fresh orange juice and brown sugar while frying.

edit
Also last time I was there some guy was making these football field casts... another fisherman said he was using a water filled float of sorts to get such results.

Something to try :)
http://i.imgur.com/i2QtDLf.jpg

[T4RAWR]

i've made those trigger snare's before. they're quite effective but are more so designed for larger coarse fish. a small lake trout generally wont have the power to trigger the snare unless you make the trigger itself extremely fine.

[T4RAWR]

if you're interested in survival fishing, (as its illegal/unethical to leave a line unattended), you should look into the yo-yo reels

http://fusiongear.com.au/images/IMG_0001.jpg

[CharlesInCharge]

Wow thats awesome!

After river fishing a half dozen times, I didnt like it for various reasons (as a warning to newbies; one being how easily you can drown wearing waders), so I started scheming to fish the Harrison which has lake like conditions using a cheap Walmart boat.

youtube.com/watch?v=7gPK-6lMjZQ


I was also looking up GMO lake fish in B.C. and it apparently isnt genetically modified as the eggs are treated in a way where the fish end up sterile.
B.C. Fisheries says stocking triploid fish is the responsible approach - Columbia Valley Pioneer (http://www.columbiavalleypioneer.com/?p=2340)

[El Bastardo]

Not every thread has to perpetuate your political agenda.

[J.Bell]

Funny this thread just happens to pop up. It's my family's 20th year anniversary for our fishing derby, this weekend. Always a great time, even though I'd say about half of the years we haven't even caught any fish, hahahahah. But it's always great to get out on the lake, enjoy a beer and some company, catching fish is just the icing on the cake :)

[murd0c]

I've actually never fished in BC, used to go fishing in Winnipeg and Not for rainbow and goldeye but that was 20 years ago

[nsmb]

t4rawr, think i passed you on the s2s 2 weeks ago on way to 100 mile house

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y471/snapple013/20140624_191320_zpsafaf498b.jpg

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y471/snapple013/20140625_171847_zps784919c8.jpg

[T4RAWR]

Funny this thread just happens to pop up. It's my family's 20th year anniversary for our fishing derby, this weekend. Always a great time, even though I'd say about half of the years we haven't even caught any fish, hahahahah. But it's always great to get out on the lake, enjoy a beer and some company, catching fish is just the icing on the cake :)

sometimes its about just goin out and hanging out with friends and family. having a beer, sitting on the dock and shooting the shit telling each other how big the last fish you caught was is what its all about. if you catch a fish its a bonus.

I've actually never fished in BC, used to go fishing in Winnipeg and Not for rainbow and goldeye but that was 20 years ago

should grab yourself a cheap spin setup and have at it. lots of places to fish locally.

t4rawr, think i passed you on the s2s 2 weeks ago on way to 100 mile house

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y471/snapple013/20140624_191320_zpsafaf498b.jpg

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y471/snapple013/20140625_171847_zps784919c8.jpg

probably, i was up that way coming back from lillooet lake after 4 days of camping and fishing :fullofwin:

great lookin fish ya got there

[punkwax]

I've actually never fished in BC, used to go fishing in Winnipeg and Not for rainbow and goldeye but that was 20 years ago

Almost failed ya murd0c - get out there!

I'll be out in the ocean with my pops on his boat in the upcoming weeks. Possible 72 million sockeye? Yes please.

2010 there were 30M and we were in the deep blue sea when his fish finder said we were in 30ft of water with solid ground underneath. That's how thick the sockeye run was and we could have more than double this year! :awwyeah:

[Gululu]

http://i.imgur.com/Oi30DBr.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/gjAVer9.jpg

:lawl:

[Xu.Vi]

That is either a big rock crab or undersized dungeness crabs.

:heckno:
http://i.imgur.com/0vDhbA9.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/mfqijxj.jpg

[T4RAWR]

what'd you do with the dogfish?

[Xu.Vi]

what'd you do with the dogfish?

We didn't want to deal with it so we brought it to Sing Kee and had them skin the fish and steam it Chinese style (black bean, soy, ginger, scallons).
Would probably deep fry them next time around as it was just 'ok'.

[T4RAWR]

didn't know you could eat dog fish.

gonna have to dry and deep fry some next time :D

[nsmb]

lightning lake in june . caught 30 of these guys in 2 days, all with 1/8th rooster tails from shore, pretty fun


http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y471/snapple013/20140615_094000_zps07f27640.jpg


canoe + trolling motor + battery + 2 people and dog.. fuckin death trap

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y471/snapple013/20140621_211228_zps943525a2.jpg

[ScizzMoney]

Misread the title and thought it was 'fisting thread'
:okay:

[TOS'd]

subbed for fishing

[Great68]

http://i.imgur.com/Oi30DBr.jpg
:

Hey asshole, you're supposed to put females back.

[E-40six]

looks like he's got minimum 2 females in there

[underscore]

I haven't been fishing in ages but I want to get back into it and start frying up some trout.

[bobola]

where a good place locally to do some beginner shore/dock fishing.

[nah]

looks like he's got minimum 2 females in there

and this is why we don't have dungeness crab locally...

[Gululu]

always love to go carp fishing. we are doing Canada a great favour since carp fishes are invasive species. no problem, leave it to us. :ilied:

http://i.imgur.com/iLwT7t6.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/cG3ymll.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/N1PWLGM.jpg?1

[saveth]

Hey asshole, you're supposed to put females back.

Wow.....that's another thing I hate about some recreational fishers. So many have no idea about the regulstions for certain areas that it makes me sick. When I inform them if I see then doing something wrong, I always let them know the rules and regulations about the area. You'd be surprised how many people just flip you off or pretend they don't speak English(I'm Asian BTW). That's when I call the rapp line and hopefully someone comes out to do something about it.

The size requirement is 165cm for crab. Females and anything under has to be released. Females don't grow past 165cm so Its pretty obvious Gululu is a poacher.

[saveth]

always love to go carp fishing. we are doing Canada a great favour since carp fishes are invasive species. no problem, leave it to us. :ilied:

http://i.imgur.com/iLwT7t6.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/cG3ymll.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/N1PWLGM.jpg?1

I fish for invasive species all the time (bass and black crappie) and they all have limits. You may want to look into that next time you're out fishing.

[N.V.M.]

Hey asshole, you're supposed to put females back.

if you go back and look at the pics of the crab in the clear tupperware, the crabs are fucking undersize too!


and to top it off, the OP of this thread thanks him?

http://members.shaw.ca/northvanmike/125ads/thanks.JPG


does Revscene allow the posting of illegal activities in the open forums?

[T4RAWR]

I actually didnt even realize that their were females in there or that they were undersized. I dont really go crabbing so its hard to tell lol.

Thanks retracted.

[T4RAWR]

where a good place locally to do some beginner shore/dock fishing.

What kinda fish are you interested in fishing? Do you have a rod and reel already?

[stewie]

where a good place locally to do some beginner shore/dock fishing.


could start out at sasamat lake casting from the dock. nice and easy beginner spot.


was up at sayres lake this weekend...not a single bite :(

heading up to gypsum lake with my dad in a few weeks...hopefully it'll be better there.

anyone fly fish??? i've been wanting to learn but nobody i know does it lol

[stump]

could start out at sasamat lake casting from the dock. nice and easy beginner spot.


was up at sayres lake this weekend...not a single bite :(

heading up to gypsum lake with my dad in a few weeks...hopefully it'll be better there.

anyone fly fish??? i've been wanting to learn but nobody i know does it lol

I used to fly fish with my dad but he passed away and I've never gone since but I'd like to take it up again. To me, it was a lot more fun then just sitting in a rowboat dragging out a line.

[underscore]

I used to fly fish a bit with my dad, I can still do the casting but I'm pretty sure I suck at it because I've never caught anything doing it haha.

if you go back and look at the pics of the crab in the clear tupperware, the crabs are fucking undersize too!


and to top it off, the OP of this thread thanks him?

http://members.shaw.ca/northvanmike/125ads/thanks.JPG


does Revscene allow the posting of illegal activities in the open forums?

Let them post away, so that it may be forwarded on to the appropriate authorities.

[vafanculo]

I'm not a skilled fisherman. Never been salmon or lake fishing. I just go off the docks in north/west van and areas of Richmond for dogfish and sturgeon. Catch and release, just to waste time really. Been a while too.

[chinesespareribs]

Just wondering is there some sort of fishing areas in the lower mainland that I can take my 5 year daughter to take her fishing.

I know in the States there are some fish farms of some sort that I can pay $5 per fish that she catches.

[mk1freak]

There's a trout farm in mission I'll edit with link in abit
http://www.campingfishingbc.com/
http://www.ucatchbc.com/
http://www.fishbctrout.com/info.html

[T4RAWR]

Just wondering is there some sort of fishing areas in the lower mainland that I can take my 5 year daughter to take her fishing.

I know in the States there are some fish farms of some sort that I can pay $5 per fish that she catches.

I would go for rice lake with the setup that I mentioned in the first post. The lake is stocked and is relatively easy to fish.

[mk1freak]

spring & autumn is best for rice, if the weather is too hot the fish aren't active. if you do go in the summer, early mornings first light and late evenings are best during the day you may as well leave and go shopping and have lunch and come back.



Haney wharf when salmon are in is a great place to bring the kid while dad is catching salmon, the lil ones can cast off the side and catch whitefish


https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/t1.0-9/305884_291480134213646_1119557940_n.jpgwild coho at davidson pool
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/319557_291479724213687_722024795_n.jpg
chum at the toilet bowl which i only kept for the roe, some lucky guy got the carcass and was happy about it :badpokerface:

[MindBomber]

Just wondering is there some sort of fishing areas in the lower mainland that I can take my 5 year daughter to take her fishing.

I know in the States there are some fish farms of some sort that I can pay $5 per fish that she catches.

As T4 suggested, Rice Lake is one option. There are also several other stocked lakes in the Lower Mainland that would be good options.

Lower Mainland Lakes | Where To Fish In BC | Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC (http://www.gofishbc.com/where-to-fish/city-fishing/lower-mainland-lakes.aspx)

[mk1freak]

i'm also one of these:
About Fishing Buddies | Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC (http://www.gofishbc.com/how-to-fish/fishing-programs/fishing-buddies/about-fishing-buddies.aspx)

signing up to be one is free as well

[nsmb]

Fishing with Rod - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/fishingwithrod)

tons of great local fishing videos

[A-Dev]

As a commercial crabber it disgusts me the amount of people that either "don't know" or don't follow the regulations. If you don't know here are the 4 basic rules YOU MUST follow for crab fishing.

1) You must obtain and carry a valid B.C. Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licence.
2) Only 2 traps are allowed per licence per person.
3) Females and undersized crab must be released IMMEDIATELY and carefully.
4) A maximum of 4 legal size (keepers) can be kept per licence per person.

http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/publications/pdfs/Crab_english.pdf

I find people disregard number 4 far too often. Anything over 4 crab per licence is considered ILLEGAL.

Also always write your name and a telephone number on your floats and buoys. This will make it easier for us or the authorities to return your lost or tangled equipment.

[CharlesInCharge]

Can you sell your catch to anyone or restaurants you like?


In Banana republic countries I would assume all kinds of commercial catches are to be pooled into the states hands for a set price.
Im interested in knowing how government controls the food supply by fees (licenses & taxes on boats etc) or quotas it implements to limit locals from making good profits off natural resources.

edit -
Also do know if there are large private commercial operations that are competing against locals?

On another note, if I recall correctly, the "Norwegian" companies that are profiting off farmed Salmon in B.C. waters are causing sea lice which once the wild salmon enter the Fraser river to spawn, the fresh water works against the fish and lice kills millions of fish before they're able to lay their eggs.

Not every thread has to perpetuate your political agenda.
Ive yet to be given infractions for these views so I will keep at it... there's also the ignore member option which Im not sure if you mods are able to use.

[Hondaracer]

Friend I work withs dad is a comercial fisherman and with it comes a license to sell fish privately I beleive.

Sometimes he will even just buy whole fish from another fisherman, gut them, then flip them for double cause their gutted and good to go

Not a native btw, don't think any limitations apply to them seemingly

[T4RAWR]

anyone have any weekend plans for fishing?

gonna head up north and try fishing lucille and freeman lake :fullofwin:

[MindBomber]

Not a native btw, don't think any limitations apply to them seemingly

Nah, the Aboriginal Fishery is heavily regulated. But, the regulations are becoming convoluted through repeated Supreme Court of Canada rulings. For example, a 1994 ruling upheld the DFO's position that any catch caught under a Food Fishing license cannot be sold. However, the DFO went on to sign agreements with a few bands that allow catch caught under a Food Fishing license to be sold in exchange for giving up other rights. DFO did this because they expected the 1994 ruling to be challenged once more and perhaps not upheld.

but, on a lighter note:

http://s9.postimg.org/nhkwuhhqn/Ouc_J33h.png

[T4RAWR]

didn't end up getting to fish but wound up doing some shooting and 4x4ing

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:fullofwin:

[nsmb]

fished top water frogs for bass today, lots of hits couldn't set the hook tho

rs fishing meet?

[saveth]

fished top water frogs for bass today, lots of hits couldn't set the hook tho

rs fishing meet?

Where was this?

[nsmb]

trinity

[T4RAWR]

rs fishing meet?

Rice lake?

[mk1freak]

I'm down, with the kids though

[nsmb]

Rice lake?

sure, just not this weekend

im gonan try area 51 tommorow for bass if you wanna come

[saveth]

trinity

I thought they zapped that lake. I guess they have to try harder to kill the bass.

[saveth]

sure, just not this weekend

im gonan try area 51 tommorow for bass if you wanna come

I fish area 51 all the time during the spring but I avoid that place like the plague in the summer because the black flies are just brutal. The fishing is definatly better in the summer time but I come back with crazy bite marks all over my body that takes at least 2 days to heal. What's funny is I've tried all the brands of bug spray and it seems they're immune to it.

[nsmb]

I thought they zapped that lake. I guess they have to try harder to kill the bass.

SharpHooks.com - Fishing Forum (http://www.sharphooks.com/club.aspx?subpage=fishingforum&action=showthread&thread=15463)

theres a few left in there.

ive never been to area51, any good spots?

[saveth]

SharpHooks.com - Fishing Forum (http://www.sharphooks.com/club.aspx?subpage=fishingforum&action=showthread&thread=15463)

theres a few left in there.

ive never been to area51, any good spots?

I hope you have a boat. If you do, along the weed line is usually where I catch my fish. I usually just constantly keep moving and if the fish are there, they will take it pretty quick. There is sunfish right where you launch a boat right by the gate for Pitt lake. Its like a foot of water but they just hang out right in the open. There isn't any bass until you reach the main channel. If you see beaver dams, fish usually hang out there. There are places that are really difficult to get too but you are rewarded with larger fish but its a pain in the ass to get too. Just keep moving and don't get lost in the marsh. Bring an electric fly swatter if you have one. Wear pants and a long sleeve. Its going to be hot as hell but the flies can't bite through it. If you ever see a porte bote in the marsh, its probably me so say hi if you see me.

[nsmb]

saveth... those black flies today, omg lol. I will for sure bring a electric fly swatter next time. Lots of action there on the frog, so addicting. Do you run a baitcasting set up with braided line? thinking of picking one up

[saveth]

I use a spinning combo with 12 pound mono (I know its overkill) but that's what it takes to rip my setup out of the weeds. Now you know why I avoid that place in the summer. I bet your feet are incredibly itchy right now haha. I'll be going to hatzic lake on Saturday. I usually don't fish that lake until late august but I'll give it a try since I want to test out my new trolling motor.

[stewie]

What's a decent lake to fish at dusk around vancouver/Burnaby/coq?
Sasamat and rice lake close at dusk :(

[T4RAWR]

when i drove to rice lake today it said the gate closed at 9?

anyways, fished in the rain morning to afternoon. didnt catch anything but did have some interesting company.

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[saveth]

I caught some black crappie in hatzic lake. They weren't very big, but its still early for this lake. I'll probably go back in a month or so when they're a lot bigger. Right now the average size is about 5-6 inches long.

[Great68]

Good trip last week. Hauled in about 130lbs of Salmon, had a variety of spring, coho and sockeye. The biggest fish was a 28lb Spring I caught in the first hour on the first day.

Day 1:
http://www3.telus.net/bryster/Bamfield2014/IMG_20140715_140900.jpg
28lb spring, 16lb coho

Day 2:
http://www3.telus.net/bryster/Bamfield2014/IMG_20140716_180546.jpg
Two 8lb sockeye, one 14lb coho, and 8 red rock crab

Day 3:
http://www3.telus.net/bryster/Bamfield2014/IMG_20140717_125220.jpg
22 lb spring, 18 lb spring, 6 lb Green Lingcod

Day 4:
http://www3.telus.net/bryster/Bamfield2014/IMG_20140718_180528.jpg
Can't remember the size/species of the salmon, one 19lb Lingcod, 8 black rockcod, and a flounder.

I missed pictures of another 4 salmon on Days 2, 4 & 5.


What sucked is that we ended up throwing two coho back on the first day that we could have kept because we got some misinformation about what was open for the area. Oh well, I consider that's what gave us good karma for the rest of the trip.


At supermarket pricing of $2/100g that's retail value of $1200 on the salmon alone.

Woot!

[saveth]

I just got back from fawn lake and the fishing there was awesome. I was never really into fishing for rainbows but this trip got me hooked.

[nsmb]

did u go because of my post / pictures? :ahwow:

edit .. nope i didnt say fawn just said 100 mile house :ilied:

[saveth]

My friends have been going to fawn for years so this year I had to see if all the stories were true.

[T4RAWR]

packed up and ready for a weekend of camping and fishing up north

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:fullofwin:

[MindBomber]

I like the Plano storage tubs a lot. How about you, T4?

[T4RAWR]

I like the Plano storage tubs a lot. How about you, T4?

they're my favorite way to carry gear,

the small ones ran me 16 at walmart and the larger was 30.

the olive drab green ones ran me 25 a piece at canadian tire.

i'm always on the lookout for more tubs :fullofwin:


they lock, stack, keep the weather out and are durable as hell.

[Lomac]

Pft. Stick 'em in the back of your 4Runner and use a loading bar to keep 'em from sliding. :p

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t31.0-8/10551635_10154438003335080_5944927100412121170_o.j pg

[T4RAWR]

Pft. Stick 'em in the back of your 4Runner and use a loading bar to keep 'em from sliding. :p

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t31.0-8/10551635_10154438003335080_5944927100412121170_o.j pg

backs filled with more gear :troll:

[Great68]

Good luck dude!

[saveth]

Nobody taking advantage of the sockeye opening in the upper Fraser?

[Hondaracer]

I've heard it's pretty shitty so far, usually late aug/sept is more worth it if your time is limited

[saveth]

Im hearing a different story.

[Hondaracer]

bunch of guys i know all fishing from jet boats this past weekend got almost nothing from fort langley to the port mann

havent heard much from outside of that but numbers dont seem to be there yet, even the natives we saw trolling huge nets down the river didnt seem to be pulling up anything

[MG1]

woops..........wrong fish thread, LOL.

[nsmb]

4.5lb
http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y471/snapple013/bass3_zpsmzhse8n8.png

[Hondaracer]

anyone have any recomendations for a lake rod/reel combo?

looking for somthing castable that you can also troll with, i've done zero research so far but i'm willing to spend approx $300 for everything. Have some spare dough and would like to get a setup i'm going to have for the rest of my life

[nsmb]

^ i use an ultra light set up.. shamano clarus 6'6 rod ( CSS66UL2C) with a stradic reel. good for throwing out 1/8oz spinners, spoons not the best for trolling but i do well with it using ford fenders.

100mile house this week.. caught about 30 rainbows, kept 10, 2.5lb biggest one
http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y471/snapple013/20150622_124855_zps8j22ytxv.jpg

[saveth]

That's why I go to 100 mile every year for about a week. The lake fishing in that area is awesome.

[Hondaracer]

Heading up to Timothy lake next weekend for some fishing, just past 108 mile. Buddy has been pulling out some decent rainbows lately

[Berzerker]

I live on the Bulkley River. Come here for the best Steelhead action in the province boys. I'll post some pics as the season goes on.

Berz out.

[falcon]

Considering I live in Northwest Ontario now, I should really take advantage of the Wallye and Bass around here. Just been too lazy to go. Friends of mine pull out 20"+ Wallye daily.

[corollagtSr5]

Considering I live in Northwest Ontario now, I should really take advantage of the Wallye and Bass around here. Just been too lazy to go. Friends of mine pull out 20"+ Wallye daily.

Used to drive from Winnipeg to Kenora Ontairo, caught lots of walleye there.

[quasi]

I'm not into fishing, I've never been in my life.This week my boss basically told me I'm coming and I tried fighting him on it but he said I had no choice and I'm coming Sturgeon fishing (team building). We were on the Fraser near Mission, I caught what I'm told is a decent sized Sturgeon, 8'3". Won me the money from our 24 man Derby. I can honestly say that I had a good time, I'm still super sore and I still don't like fish but I'd go again.

http://i.imgur.com/Kk0waZ0.jpg

[N.V.M.]

day before yesterday, at the mouth of the Cap. the sun was gone and not quite high tide.

P. S. - pic is not me, but lucky bastard buddy.

[IMASA]

I started fishing last month with some friends and got my parents into it again as well.
Have yet to catch a single thing. Been mostly fishing for pinks along the Fraser in Richmond as its only 5mins from my house.

My friend took me to a spot in North Van just off the second narrows bridge, by the Dollarton Hwy exit, any know what that place is called? There were a lot of salmon jumping around last month, but I haven't been there in a while. Anyone fish there recently?

[N.V.M.]

Seymour river? Had to be.

[bluejays]

I started fishing last month with some friends and got my parents into it again as well.
Have yet to catch a single thing. Been mostly fishing for pinks along the Fraser in Richmond as its only 5mins from my house.

My friend took me to a spot in North Van just off the second narrows bridge, by the Dollarton Hwy exit, any know what that place is called? There were a lot of salmon jumping around last month, but I haven't been there in a while. Anyone fish there recently?

What is your rod set up and what lures are you using?

[IMASA]

What is your rod set up and what lures are you using?

I bought a starter rod/reel combo from Berry's bait, Fishing Tackle in Vancouver | Berry's Bait & Tackle Ltd. (http://www.berrysbait.com/sale/1/0/0/1/rod-reel-combos-336/shakespeare-wild-8f-t-rod-and-reel-22751.aspx)

Using 12lb Berkley Nanofil line.

For lures, been using Gibbs Croc spoons, smaller pink Buzz Bombs, jigs.
Basically just looking at what other people are using and asking them for tips on what has worked for them.

[bluejays]

I bought a starter rod/reel combo from Berry's bait, Fishing Tackle in Vancouver | Berry's Bait & Tackle Ltd. (http://www.berrysbait.com/sale/1/0/0/1/rod-reel-combos-336/shakespeare-wild-8f-t-rod-and-reel-22751.aspx)

Using 12lb Berkley Nanofil line.

For lures, been using Gibbs Croc spoons, smaller pink Buzz Bombs, jigs.
Basically just looking at what other people are using and asking them for tips on what has worked for them.

I don't fish much in the fraser but have pretty good success with a bouncing betty and a 10-12ft leader line.

[Gululu]

http://i.imgur.com/7yIbwUW.jpg

[nah]

yeech...bullhead?? don't know how anyone would keep them to eat...

[RCubed]

Went to langara lodge earlier this year. Best fishing experience in my life.
https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/11039337_10101408512147371_206134581998615720_n.jp g?oh=51b80d0108b1f695e72cb332d708a922&oe=56A2AA15
Caught myself a 51lb chinook!
then my cousin was fighting another spring when...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAAAiykhrfA

[bluejays]

http://www.planetseafishing.com/images/content/features/3225/fishing-beginners-multiplier-reel-0013__large-body.jpg

Picked up a Daiwa Luna 300 today, stoked to try it on the vedder this weekend

[mk1freak]

http://www.planetseafishing.com/images/content/features/3225/fishing-beginners-multiplier-reel-0013__large-body.jpg

Picked up a Daiwa Luna 300 today, stoked to try it on the vedder this weekend

I have that same one in left hand retrieve, make sure keep the internals greased. But I do prefer my 253 over the 300 which is not as wide.

[Hondaracer]

51lb is a great fish

Amazing the record for the queen charlottes is almost 100

[Great68]

51lbs! That's not a Chinook, that's a TYEE!

I did my annual trip in last July, biggest was a 30lb. Total Salmon catch for the trip was 7 Springs, 12 pinks, 3 coho, 4 sockeye.

Here was our best day's catch in 3 hours of fishing:

http://www3.telus.net/bryster/eVZjoEm.jpg

29, 2x 27's, one 18 and the small pinks. Couldn't keep the pinks off the line the whole trip, fuckers ate all our damn anchovies for the springs.

Since we're talking reels, I want one of these for next year:
http://www.islander.com/images/reels/MR2LA/mr2la-front.jpg
http://www.islander.com/images/reels/MR2LA/mr2la-back.jpg
Single action is where it's at.
Turns out the factory is just down the street from where I work.

[mk1freak]

I also use the islander pin for steel head, mines in blue matched with a hmx rod But if you want a more affordable priced one that works great look at the new okuma pins. I've debated getting one but haven't been out as much as I wanted since the new kids were born :okay:

Sorry I just noticed that's the mooching reel

[Raid3n]

went to the vedder last sunday, tried out a couple new items.
one was a small spinner, half gold half silver. it was getting strikes like crazy, got a couple on the line, 1 got off the line, the 2nd snapped my line and took all my gear haha.

[saveth]

I have that same one in left hand retrieve, make sure keep the internals greased. But I do prefer my 253 over the 300 which is not as wide.

People that use he Luna 300 either hate it or love it. Im not a fan of the 300 but the 253 is very nice.

[bluejays]

People that use he Luna 300 either hate it or love it. Im not a fan of the 300 but the 253 is very nice.

Heard that as well, I got the luna for significantly less than the calcutta 400b so I couldn't pass it up

[nma]

caught this one out in the vedder last week

https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/12049399_10156150192915215_3747347861805034831_n.j pg?oh=d57a5c53746cc91e0a898a3ee180823f&oe=569CD365

[mk1freak]

I had the calcutta before the Luna and it died on me first day out, went back and got the 253, the dam thing is so versatile, I've caught 40+springs and down to 2lb Jack's, paired with my 9'6 St. Croix drift rod, it's been the perfect combo for all around use on the rivers when I'm drifting for a short time.

[hotong]

What are some good places to fish in November?

[Expresso]

http://www.islander.com/images/reels/MR2LA/mr2la-back.jpg
Single action is where it's at.
Turns out the factory is just down the street from where I work.

When I search for MR2 stuff, this always pops up. :okay:

[bluejays]

http://i.imgur.com/r75NbSi.jpg

Pulled this girl out of the vedder today, looks like the new luna is a good luck charm

[mk1freak]

The other pic had your Luna on its side on the rocks :heckno:
Get a sock Yo, nice catch Btw :D

[Xzecution'R]

Is last light fishing the vedder productive at all or do you have to be there first light?

[Raid3n]

I'm heading to lafarge tomorrow for some trout :D

[bluejays]

anyone wanna do a revscene steelhead meet up? On vacation for the next little while so hoping to get some fishing in on the weekdays

[Hondaracer]

Went out for sturgeon on Wednesday, water way too cold to get into anything, no bites even

[kunoman1]

Anyone want to teach me a bit about fishing?! Will provide beer!

I've inherited all of my grandfather's gear and am really interested in taking it out

[Purely]

Does anyone have recommendations on where to fish with a Saltwaters (Tidals) licence? Unfortunately, don't have access to a boat..

I recently went to Belcarra and caught some smaller Perch fish, but didn't catch anything at No.3 Richmond and Garry Point.

I would like to go Deer and Buntzen lake, but I'm hesitant to buy a Freshwater licence at the moment since I just purchased the Saltwater licence.

[Hondaracer]

Fresh water is like $35 for the year.

[Spoon]

Anyone have tips for lafarge lake trout? Went 2 times and came home empty handed.

First time use earth worms and that was a bad idea. Second time used power bait, got a few bites but wasn't able to get the fish. :(