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chris gadsden

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Thompson River, August 10th 2011: On The Road Again
« on: August 11, 2011, 03:59:23 PM »
Last night I was to attend an information meeting in Hope with those from  Salmon Are Sacred, headed by Alexandra Morton.

There was 5 of us there and we were treated to a great feast by the Chawathil Band. Of course fish was on the menu and many other great treats. Even though I was fighting a terrible cold the food was most welcome. I was there to do t filming as I post many of the rallies on u tube.

As my time is short on the library computer I will move on to a brief fishing report. After a bit of a restless night in Yale  and breakfast there I finally got to my first fishing spots and I landed the biggest Dolly Varden for me, about 4 pounds a couple of pictures and it was on its way. As it is bear country I kept a look out for one of them to pay me a visit. They are feeding on wild cherries now.

Next I was into a large pike minnow followed by a 14 inch cutthroat. No salmon seemed to be in the offering so at 1 I headed for the Thompson which I will try after a coffee here in Lytton. Weather is sunny, windy and mild. The dry air seems to make my cold a bit better. ;D

I hope for a jack chinook or two but the Thompson may be still a bit high for my favorite spots. Stay tuned for a report. ;D
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Re: Thompson River, August 10th 2011: On The Road Again
« Reply #1 on: August 12, 2011, 01:26:33 PM »
As I though the river is a bit high for the favorite spots I like to fish. Tried some other spots this am, just rainbows and pike minnows so far, a lovely day on the Thompson never the less, no other anglers to be seen.

Stayed a Goldpan campground last night, was beautiful with a full moon too.

I think I will find a chinook jack this afternoon or tomorrow, hopefully.
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Re: Thompson River, August 10th 2011: On The Road Again
« Reply #2 on: August 12, 2011, 11:00:16 PM »
Quote from: chris gadsden on August 12, 2011, 01:26:33 PM
As I though the river is a bit high for the favorite spots I like to fish. Tried some other spots this am, just rainbows and pike minnows so far, a lovely day on the Thompson never the less, no other anglers to be seen.

Stayed a Gold Pancampground last night, was beautiful with a full moon too.

I think I will find a chinook jack this afternoon or tomorrow, hopefully.

Chris every year look forward to reading about your  Thompson trip, hope you get into a few
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chris gadsden

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Re: Thompson River, August 10th 2011: On The Road Again
« Reply #3 on: August 18, 2011, 01:17:02 PM »
Sorry for a late report. Fishing was slow on the Thompon for jacks and was still a bit high for my liking. The only jack I had on I lost. It was funny as I decided to film the spot and shortly after the camera rolled this happened.

http://youtu.be/lP2KKPqTC94

Thinks should improve shortly. ;D ;D
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Re: Thompson River, August 10th 2011: On The Road Again
« Reply #4 on: August 18, 2011, 07:52:32 PM »
let me know how you make out.  i was there on the 14th, 2 trout for me and 1 lost adult chinnook....but sadly no jacks in a few hours of fishing.  be there again on sunday and maybe mon, tues?  cant wait!  my fav fishery.
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Re: Thompson River, August 10th 2011: On The Road Again
« Reply #5 on: August 18, 2011, 08:02:59 PM »
I'm there the whole weekend, hopefully it gets better. Thanks for the report.
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Re: Thompson River, August 10th 2011: On The Road Again
« Reply #6 on: August 18, 2011, 09:15:01 PM »
LOL Chris you remind me of Obiwan walking gingerly through those rocks.  Thanks for the funny vid, and I'm glad your rig didn't hit ya in the head. :)
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