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[Knife]

 Fished from 9 to 4:30 today with an hour off for lunch. The fishing is slowing down where I have been going. I don't stand in one place all day. I walk between 4 spots in about a km. of river depending on the tide. Visability was still very good.
 Still managed to release 4 coho from 5 to 7 lbs., lost 2 and a couple of the smallest jacks I've ever seen. Not like the other days where small groups of coho swam by, and might hook 1 or 2 from each group. I rarely saw any fish of any type surfacing throught the day. Probably time to move to a place where the later runs of coho may be in more numbers.

[66TWH]

I am back working an area this week cuz the tide is favourable again late in day for my limited fishing schedule. I took a week off last week because tide was wrong but the week after Thanksgiving was ridiculous as previously reported. Walked in Monday with limited expectations because its getting a bit late for big numbers ......but was greeted with salmon playing on the surface. I was happy that i would have another chance at a few to get a fix. I landed a 6lb and a jack within half hour but then they tightened up. Even with steady surfacing and a good "killer" lure that had no problem enticing them a week and a bit ago, this group was being fussy. I counted 8 good hits with some even to the head shake before popping off. It was almost as if they were playing with it sometimes as i felt the taps but not just hammering it like previous.
Back last night again - Tues. -  with more fish showing on surface. Worked it for two hours, one jack - one 6lb- one 8lb for the effort with the sun shining in my face at the end of the day. Even helped out the 8lb er with a hook and a little bit of line attached stuck in his tongue. Had him calmed down in the water to pop it out for him to continue his journey.
Zero taps or lost fish this time and still lots of fish around that did not like my offering. Changed up a few rigs to see if i could aggravate then but not in the numbers from a week ago.
A great way to end the days - nice and close, good size fish on light tackle BUT still no hatchery fish. It does not bother me but i am up to 30 fish out of this spot and all wild. Happy to send them on there way with the fun they provided me.
Will see what tonight brings and the rest of the week since the tide is right.                       

[Dr. Backlash]

Managed to get my first female chum yesterday at high tide - she was smaller, probably 5 or 6lbs, but a good scrapper with a temper none the less.  Once again, the old trusty pink Croc spoon did the trick.  But that was all the action for the 2 hours I was out, and I caught her on my last cast.  That's happened a few times in the last couple of weeks.  Water clarity is still great.  Saw a few more fish yesterday than on the weekend.  Can't make it out again till the weekend, and I can't wait!

[liketofish]

It will be nice to know what section of river are good for spinning for coho. Say Richmond area, New West, Langley etc. Never heard Rodney posting so many coho hook ups in Richmond, otherwise he wouldn't have done those first light trips to the Valley so often. He is never too shy to post his results in Richmond.  

I fished Langley Derby Reach a few times as well as Surrey Dock & Haney Pier. Never saw any coho rising nor hook ups in the time I was there. How is it possible to even know if the fish are coho or chum swimming by in mostly coloured water?  It sounds like we are talking different river.  

[Dr. Backlash]

I would say that there are many good sections of the Tidal Fraser that are good for spinning for coho - maybe if you get out and explore, you'll see for yourself.  Rodney posts where he fishes in Richmond because everyone knows who Rodney is, and the places he chooses to fish are very populated (not a secret).  Others (like me), spent a few years exploring for good spots to fish where nobody else fishes.  I like to fish alone, and if I were to post where exactly I'm fishing, it wouldn't take long for the crowds to show up.  I think I'm being helpful by telling people what I used to catch the fish, what the water clarity is like, when I catch the fish (high tide, low tide etc.), if I'm seeing lots of fish or not - all useful information to other Tidal Fraser Anglers.  If you don't like the fact that some of us who fish the tidal fraser choose not to tell the readers where our exact fishing locations are, then don't read the report!!!  Go fish the river and find out for yourself where the good spots are for casting lures for coho.  Just my 2 cents

[Rodney]

Don't worry, I rarely see anyone when fishing in Richmond. If I do, they are people who I've enjoyed fishing with for many years and their companionship is in fact more welcome than my lonely self.

[66TWH]

My general fear is that this spot is very inconspicuous and no one really gives it a second thought .......which is what we all would strive for. I love to fish with others but this certain area is sensitive and cannot risk a mention of general area for fear of some figuring it out. My second fear is that there maybe "some" that maybe enticed to take one of these beauties home because I can guarantee you - no one would see anything. I have only told my nephew who has enjoyed some days with me when timing is right so we have the area to ourselves and work it for about 2 hrs a day on a low tide start.   
Given all that i will only say mid river Fraser and maybe after it has slowed I might be tricked into give up a bit more for those who want to spend the time to explore and assured that there can be good fishing other than the obvious spots in the report section. 

Tonight's report for Wed. afternoon is still quite spectacular. Picked up a few different blades today that were a bit larger to try and hook up a few more since there are always some good size fish around amongst jacks. Today there were many more surfacing around than yesterday which is great for this time of year. Instant hook up on a jack and a few casts later a nice 6lb coho. Moved around a bit thru from 4 -6 pm and total was 4 jacks and 3 coho 6 - 8 lbs. As soon as the brighter light is off the water meaning "close to dusk" then game over and also the tide has come up fast and quick.                       

[Knife]

 Made me wish I had gone out toady. Well done 66.
 I mirror your thoughts on revealing fishing locations. It also seems to be frowned upon by many of the members of this site. I have even noticed a post where they were polling for Rod to get rid of reports. It becomes a fine line, not trying to offend anyone.
 As I mentioned in a previous post. I called a fishing partner and told him he should meet me there. He showed up after I had left and brought 2 other guys. And their going back there tomorrow. Kinda makes me want to keep quiet.

[liketofish]

I don't think I was asking for specific location. Please re-read my post. If I say Derby Reach, Surrey Dock, or Haney Pier, those are specific locations. If I say Gary Point, I think every one knows that is Rodney's hunting ground. But if I say Richmond area, that would be miles of shoreline with both north & south arms. No one will steal your specific spot. If I say hot fishing at my spot in tidal Fraser below Alex Fraser, or Port Mann and yet afraid others will find my spot, then I am assuming others have super-human ability.   Yet none of the reports even give you a general area of fishing. Too many of these tidal reports with many hook ups but no pictures to show & no mentioning of fishing in what general area (unlike Rodney's report). Thanks for the report anyway. It is good entertainment to read exciting fishing reports any day. Just wish it can be a little more informative.

[Nucks]

I think "Liketofish" needs to change his name to "Liketocatch". Just friggin go fish as your name indicates.

This is a classic case of internet fishing. Who cares where the guy got the fish, if he doesn't want to mention that, he doesn't have to, and it's just ignorant to keep asking.

Get out there and get your rod wet!

[66TWH]

I can understand the frustration. If I ever told someone here where this spot was ......they would understand my dilemma.
Also to be more specific about an area where "some" maybe enticed if they figured out how productive it can be at right time - back at beginning of month when I first started with zero results, I can across some garbage and multiple empty worm containers. This was during the bair ban time SO the relative seclusion in part of the area may lead to unwanted poaching.       
My report is more to encourage fishers who think that it may not be worth while to get out this late on mid fraser and have a chance to catch something other than some white fish or the odd small cutthroat.
I am sorry i dont have the capacity to take photos of the fish. They have been all wild and I do not fumble them on the rocks or mud for a photo while handling the rod and camera at same time. But just look on the fish porn if you forget what a 6-8lb chrome coho looks like ........these are same. 
I did give one hidden clue as to general part of river though. The tide I indicated was changing about 4 pm and progressivley later by approx 1/2 hr a day. See where that puts you from Pt Atkinson.
Unfortunately for me,  I dont think I can get out tonight but Fri. for sure.     

[bluenoser]

My 2cents....Dont give up your goodies or you will have nothing to tease us with.

Quite incredible that you could be into so many fish on different days and no hatcheries but you had fun and handled the fish with respect and that is the main thing.

BN

[liketofish]

I think "Liketofish" needs to change his name to "Liketocatch". Just friggin go fish as your name indicates.

This is a classic case of internet fishing. Who cares where the guy got the fish, if he doesn't want to mention that, he doesn't have to, and it's just ignorant to keep asking.

Get out there and get your rod wet!

It is surprising that you assume I don't fish frequent and that I am a newbie. I have been into 2 to 4 coho average per trip in the Vedder and with half a dozen steelhead on my card per year, and I have fished more than 15 years. I am really not too inclined to fish the tidal section given the great coho fishing at the Vedder. So what gives you the idea that I don't know how to fish. I am only hoping posters here can follow the example of Rodney to be more informative & factual instead of just claiming how many fish you can catch on every trip without any pic. Even a pic of a fish in the water without any background can be done easily. Remember people here had complained about a Cap poster who claimed great fishing often while most other fishermen did not support that and was calling to have that poster's Cap posts removed. Posting fishing report of constant success without any pic to show can border on being a troll. But I trust these reports are truthful and the scare crow mentality of the posters about even revealing a general location makes the reports quite hollow. There is too much scare crow mentality here. Look, some one just think even the fishing report should be scraped, or even just the mere mentioning of the Coquitlam River here is too much to bear for some. Go figure.

[66TWH]

I will play a bit more fair and post some photos. I signed up an account so hopefully this gets me going and up to speed on this website thing. Got some images with my phone while holding the rod and trying not todrop the phone in the water. Wont be any money shots ever with these wild fish.       
I still wont get any more specific with the location but here some of what i have been doing.
I did not get out tonight unfortunately on this perfect evening in the sun but my nephew did. Report is still great with 3 - 6 -8lb coho and 3 jacks to hand with five lost. One of the smaller spinners has a size 6 hook and may not grab on to some of the larger fish before they spit it i think is possibility. I used a blade with a #4 last time and only lost two but still small enough to catch the jacks.
I will get of this old post and start a new one tomorrow after I fish late in the day with positive results again I hope. The tide should carry into weekend barely as it gets too late and into dark when changing.             

[Dr. Backlash]

nice fish man - good work!  Tides look good for the morning this weekend