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Chilliwack River, July 18th 2010
« on: July 18, 2010, 09:39:47 AM »

I would of loved to be out bar fishing the Fraser today, but with other things to do later on, decided to hit the Chilliwack for a bit in the morning in search of red springs. While there are a few fish through the system, I heard of a decent push making its way through. I made my decision on where I was going to target them and was there just after first light.

Saw quite a few roll infront of me while I was there. Got one about 20ish lbs not long after i began fishing. Great fight, made me chase it down river and jumped a few times. Decided to let it go, was darker than I was expecting. That kind of surprised me as I figured with the higher water we recently had, they would shoot up fairly quick with out holding much. A little while later got another, 12lbs but cleaner so I bonked it and headed home. Had two more hits inbetween the two fish but they didnt hook up.

Water where I was fishing was very clear and at a nice height. All in all, great morning with a lot more action than i expected. Felt great to hook a couple salmon again, looking forward to firing up the smoker.
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Re: Chilliwack River, July 18th 2010
« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2010, 11:33:44 AM »

I would of loved to be out bar fishing the Fraser today, but with other things to do later on, decided to hit the Chilliwack for a bit in the morning in search of red springs. While there are a few fish through the system, I heard of a decent push making its way through. I made my decision on where I was going to target them and was there just after first light.

Saw quite a few roll infront of me while I was there. Got one about 20ish lbs not long after i began fishing. Great fight, made me chase it down river and jumped a few times. Decided to let it go, was darker than I was expecting. That kind of surprised me as I figured with the higher water we recently had, they would shoot up fairly quick with out holding much. A little while later got another, 12lbs but cleaner so I bonked it and headed home. Had two more hits inbetween the two fish but they didnt hook up.

Water where I was fishing was very clear and at a nice height. All in all, great morning with a lot more action than i expected. Felt great to hook a couple salmon again, looking forward to firing up the smoker.
i thinki am saying this for every one can you post some pics please
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Re: Chilliwack River, July 18th 2010
« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2010, 03:45:33 PM »

i thinki am saying this for every one can you post some pics please

Not everyone...  Why does he need pictures?    Do you not trust him, or have you not seen a red spring before?
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Re: Chilliwack River, July 18th 2010
« Reply #3 on: July 18, 2010, 07:06:48 PM »

I believe that he caught his fish but I would still like to see pics.

Congrats on your fish by the way.
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Re: Chilliwack River, July 18th 2010
« Reply #4 on: July 18, 2010, 07:18:05 PM »

love to see pics too.  keeps the motivation goin'.   :D
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Re: Chilliwack River, July 18th 2010
« Reply #5 on: July 18, 2010, 07:49:23 PM »

Thanks for the report BNF, good to hear people are getting into a few fish.
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Re: Chilliwack River, July 18th 2010
« Reply #6 on: July 18, 2010, 11:08:45 PM »

i believe him just want to see what the fish looks like
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Re: Chilliwack River, July 18th 2010
« Reply #7 on: July 18, 2010, 11:42:21 PM »

Not everyone...  Why does he need pictures?    Do you not trust him, or have you not seen a red spring before?

i don't think flyfisher meant anything malicious by requesting a photo...he probably just wanted to appreciate "the visual" along with a great report. ;)

i too, would enjoy seeing photos since i have yet the time to hit the river due to uncontrollable circumstances.
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Re: Chilliwack River, July 18th 2010
« Reply #8 on: July 19, 2010, 09:10:29 AM »

good to hear you had a good trip out. Planning my first trip for this run tomorrow or wednesday. Been trying to decide which spot I should make my start tomorrow. decisions decisions
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Re: Chilliwack River, July 18th 2010
« Reply #9 on: July 19, 2010, 11:20:56 AM »

good to hear you had a good trip out. Planning my first trip for this run tomorrow or wednesday. Been trying to decide which spot I should make my start tomorrow. decisions decisions
i would stick in the lower to fast at allison but good luck
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Re: Chilliwack River, July 18th 2010
« Reply #10 on: July 19, 2010, 12:37:39 PM »

thanks for the tip. my original thoughts were to start well above the crossing. I'm stick to some of my preferred lower pool pockets
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Re: Chilliwack River, July 18th 2010
« Reply #11 on: July 19, 2010, 09:59:16 PM »

i don't think flyfisher meant anything malicious by requesting a photo...he probably just wanted to appreciate "the visual" along with a great report. ;)

i too, would enjoy seeing photos since i have yet the time to hit the river due to uncontrollable circumstances.

OK, maybe I was being a mite cranky... 
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Re: Chilliwack River, July 18th 2010
« Reply #12 on: July 19, 2010, 10:18:58 PM »

OK, maybe I was being a mite cranky... 

it's all good...i also understood where you were coming from, considering some of controversies that arose from previous reports.
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