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[fishersak]

Put in a good effort today in search of the elusive Vedder springs.  Fished the lower end (Lickman to Peach) but was unable to hook up with anything all day.   Saw a number of sockeye hooked (by guys fishing "the other way") and released, but I did not see any springs caught, nor did anyone I talked to (about 15 guys).  I was disturbed to see that a few anglers seemed to be targeting the sockeye simply for sport (catch and release).  While I don't normally have a problem with catch and release fishing, I worry that targeting already depressed runs such as this one has a measureable affect on their survival?!?!

 I did however see one large spring roll in the water while fishing in the Peach Rd. area.  Alas I was unable to entice the brute to bite despite throwing everything I had at it.

On a brighter note, the bird life on the river kept me entertained.  Spent quite a while watching a mother duck lead her NINE little babies upstream through the rapids....you should have seen those little guys paddle with their legs....the fellow across the river and I had a little chuckle as the ducks swam past, learning how to navigate the current...very entertaining.  Later, a HUGE heron flew right overhead of me closer than I ever have been to one of these birds...never really realized how big they are.  Also, saw a small baby bird on the shore...kind of looked like a sand piper...but I know they do not live in these parts...2 long legs, fluf ball body, and a pointed little beak....very cute!

By Vedder norms, fishing presure was quite light today, I guess everyone is fishing the fraser....(probably where I should have gone).  

Towards the end of the day my wrist was getting sore so I started the long hike back to my car.  Feeling guilty about not being able to attend the cleanup tomorrow, I collected my garbage bag full of trash before I left.  I must say that there seems to be MUCH less garbage than I remember from other seasons (I had to work to fill my bag).  I think that all the good work that people like Rod and Chris have been doing is having a positive effect.  Anyone else notice that things seem to be getting better?

[FishKid]

  Thanks for the report fishersak  I'm feeling kind of guilty too because I'm going to miss the vedder clean up as well.  I've already missed a couple of river clean ups and this will be my third.  But there will be more river clean ups to attend in the future.

[Alex015]

thanks fishersak, am headin out tommorow morning before i pop my clean up cherry  

[spring_killer]

Nice report Fishersak, it is nice that you enjoyed your day

[Yopesco]

Went to the lower section of the Vedder today 6-9:00 am, between Keith Wilson bridge and ~ 1km upstream.  Not too crazy, but a fair amount of people fishing there. NO FISH THOUGH for anybody  
I did see ONE from the bridge, swiming by, pretty big and also pretty dark.

Yopesco

[Fishin Freak]

It's always a comforting feeling knowing your not the only one getting skunked   Thanks for the info!

[pepsitrev]

fished the whole vedder sat and got skunked. my buddy hooked 1 sock and releaed him . saw 1 14 lb spring caught at the crossing and some socks. the meat hole was packed with a few hookups  and none landed while we were there. oh well a bad day on the river is better than a good day at work.lol.lol

[THE_ROE_SLINGER]

thanks for report will try in 2 weeks.