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Tidal Fraser River, October 11th 2008: Ultralight bullies
« on: October 11, 2008, 09:10:13 PM »

After seeing more bull trout than salmon in the last two outings, it was time to rig up the ultralight spinning rod once again. Rated 1 to 4lb test, it is used frequently between April and August, but packed away in September when salmon arrive. Today's incoming tide brought out more fishers. I counted five bar rods. None of the rods produced except a couple of bull trout. Salmon were just not coming through in numbers. Perhaps the spot that we have chosen is not ideal, since Albion test fishery has indicated great chum salmon return numbers since a week ago.

At flood tide change, the ultralight rod came out. The first couple of retrieves had a follower close to shore but it never committed. By sunset, I managed to bring two bull trout to shore, so did Mark. Nothing big enough to brag about, but with 4lb test line, they put up a great fight.





Water clarity was great once again. The northwesterly wind was cold. The incoming tide in the afternoon is strong right now, which in theory should bring in some fish. Perhaps tomorrow will bring better results.

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Re: Tidal Fraser River, October 11th 2008: Ultralight bullies
« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2008, 11:25:26 PM »

good job on the bullie, Rod.  How's about the ultimate pink spoon i got from u last year, would that be producing?  It works too at the Vedder, right?
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Re: Tidal Fraser River, October 11th 2008: Ultralight bullies
« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2008, 11:38:48 PM »

Those after-market junk? They are only good for decoration. ;D

Actually, I've been using the pink spoon until today. It's usually what I use for coho and chum salmon, great on the Vedder too as I found discovered last year. :)

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Re: Tidal Fraser River, October 11th 2008: Ultralight bullies
« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2008, 11:54:46 PM »

Me and girl friend went out bar fishing to day and the weather was great a little cold in the morning but other than that it as a great day! about an hour in to the day I caught a nice dolly about 2lbs and then it was on! In about an hour or two we were in to at least had  landed 3 jacks and two chum it was my best day out this year! havened caught any Koho over 4 or 5 pounds this year but so far it seems to be a good return!
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