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[Ribwart]

Well, I'm heading up to the cap tomorrow...think I'll fish the lower river on the high tides from the retirement home to just above the highway to start....

Haven't been able to get out for a while, so need to get some fishing in....
What I'm wondering is that "Jim Sibleys" camera that shows the water level by the hatch, what level is the minimum flow for a moderate amount of current in the river??? I know the river very well from years past, but haven't fished it in some time and need a refresher of sorts...

Also, has anyone been up lately? I know there'll be some coho, but I'm also interested in the springs that run this time of year...any advice?

Thx,
Rib

[Fish Assassin]

Rib, the camera is by the hatchery. I was up yesterday for a couple of hours. No sign of chinooks. Managed to catch one coho after bushwacking up and down the river.

[Ribwart]

Thx fish assasin, did you see many fish throughout the system or were they generally just stacked up all at the top, and kinda lacking in the lower stretches?
Also, what I meant about my question on the camera was, because I like fishing the river in slightly higher conditions, what reading, 2,3, or 4 ft on the camera shot is the lowest reading that still indicates decent flow?
Thx again,
Rib

[BIG T]

Hi ribwart,i just checked the water level ,it is pretty low

[chronic]

Also, what I meant about my question on the camera was, because I like fishing the river in slightly higher conditions, what reading, 2,3, or 4 ft on the camera shot is the lowest reading that still indicates decent flow?

To get a decent drift in the pools 2ft would be the minimum. I think that 3 - 4 ft is ideal level.

[Fish Assassin]

Also, what I meant about my question on the camera was, because I like fishing the river in slightly higher conditions, what reading, 2,3, or 4 ft on the camera shot is the lowest reading that still indicates decent flow?

To get a decent drift in the pools 2ft would be the minimum. I think that 3 - 4 ft is ideal level.

Agree

[younggun]

went out with the fly rod yesterday, got one coho 5lbs! And a 2lb jack spring, no not a smolt!

[Ribwart]

Nice work youngun! Myself, nothing but a big fat zero, but can't complain, was a beautifull day!

[drift]

went out with the fly rod yesterday, got one coho 5lbs! And a 2lb jack spring, no not a smolt!

Just curious,when do you guys get your main coho run?Having coho and springs running the same time,sweet!