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[Rodney]

Even though the rain died off this afternoon, the easterly wind just didn't want to go away. I kept looking out the window and the temptation was finally too much. I grabbed the ultralight spinning rod and headed to Garry Point Park once again just after flood tide at 3:00pm.

Normally I prefer to fish from the rocks and the amount of fishable water is actually quite limited. Seeing how strong the wind was blowing, I decided to try fishing from the beach today. With no waders, I had to whip the tiny spinner out as far as possible and retrieving quickly when it reached the shallows. This switch of tactic paid off today. It was exciting fishing! I managed to connect with four bull trout. One measured 20in, one 18in and two around 16in. Three of the fish were hooked in just several inches deep. They must have chased the spinner right in and grabbed it before water ran out. A few swirls were seen at times right behind the spinner when I brought it out of the water. All four fish were fat, unlike the skinny snakes that were caught last week.

[bbronswyk2000]

Those are beauties Rod. Time to bring the flyrod out

[CALI 2 B.C.]

im lining up my ultra light ight now im headed to garry point park.Ive seen enough of these reports im bouta go make 1 lol

[clarki]

The joys and pleasures of beach fishing, although I am amazed at your generoursity and graciousness to post about it so publically. I am not so charitable when it comes to my beach fishery. Then again I don't make a living off a website...   

You've tapped into an interesting fishery. Think you'll fish it over the winter? I'll be interested to follow your success to learn more about the seasonal behaviour of these fish.

I'm curious where they've come from and where they are going next. Many years ago, Craig Orr told a story of  Squamish River bull trout that was tagged on mile 20+ and a few months later was captured on the Skagit near Sedro Wolley. 

Not surprised that spinfishing has outproduced flyfishing. Flyfishing the beaches has a long and storied past on the west coast, however in my experience spinning is far more productive. I have fished the beach beside skilled flyfishers for both coho and cutthroat on several occassions, and have outproduced them each time.   

[Rodney]

I won't be fishing for them down here in the winter. I'll be beach fishing on another continent soon.

The generosity is there because I'm five minutes from the park, have fished it regularly since '95 and have always fished alone. Even with almost daily reports being filed, only a few have come down to join me in the last couple of weeks. Basically the idea is to point out that there are quality catch and release fisheries readily available around Vancouver. It hopefully motivates people to still get out near the tail-end of the valley salmon season. Not so concerned about how it would affect my fishing quality. Fish are moving in and out of these bays as tide fluctuates. The low frequency of hook-ups keep the beaches free of anglers.

Regarding migratory patterns, I've done DNA samplings on some of these fish in the past at UBC. They are primarily Pitt and Harrison fish. We're hoping to get some of these done again next year with the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC.

This recent thread talks more about the population movement: http://www.fishingwithrod.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=19115.0

Today we were half a dozen guys walking around the park with fishing rods. Some fish were caught, not a bad day. Report to come.

[bbronswyk2000]

I won't be fishing for them down here in the winter. I'll be beach fishing on another continent soon.

The generosity is there because I'm five minutes from the park, have fished it regularly since '95 and have always fished alone. Even with almost daily reports being filed, only a few have come down to join me in the last couple of weeks. Basically the idea is to point out that there are quality catch and release fisheries readily available around Vancouver. It hopefully motivates people to still get out near the tail-end of the valley salmon season. Not so concerned about how it would affect my fishing quality. Fish are moving in and out of these bays as tide fluctuates. The low frequency of hook-ups keep the beaches free of anglers.

Regarding migratory patterns, I've done DNA samplings on some of these fish in the past at UBC. They are primarily Pitt and Harrison fish. We're hoping to get some of these done again next year with the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC.

This recent thread talks more about the population movement: http://www.fishingwithrod.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=19115.0

Today we were half a dozen guys walking around the park with fishing rods. Some fish were caught, not a bad day. Report to come.

I just learned something today thanks Rod

[younggun]

Its interesting to see that most of these fish spend time down here locally instead of going north and feeding, i dont mean alaska but more so up the coast. Can these fish live in total salt water, or are they required to stay in the estuaries?

[clarki]

The generosity is there because I'm five minutes from the park, have fished it regularly since '95 and have always fished alone. Even with almost daily reports being filed, only a few have come down to join me in the last couple of weeks. Basically the idea is to point out that there are quality catch and release fisheries readily available around Vancouver. It hopefully motivates people to still get out near the tail-end of the valley salmon season. Not so concerned about how it would affect my fishing quality. Fish are moving in and out of these bays as tide fluctuates. The low frequency of hook-ups keep the beaches free of anglers.

I haven't evolved into such a generous, higher functioning, life form angler yet. 

Regarding migratory patterns, I've done DNA samplings on some of these fish in the past at UBC. They are primarily Pitt and Harrison fish. We're hoping to get some of these done again next year with the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC.

This recent thread talks more about the population movement: http://www.fishingwithrod.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=19115.0

Interesting, thanks. Please note my comments on that other thread if you have the opportunity.