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[mykisscrazy]

Had a few hours so  grabbed the fly rod and headed out. Was out last weekend and my Brother in Law and I each had a couple on...briefly.

Last weekend visibility was pretty good at around 3 feet. However yesterday was down around 6 inches to a foot...a little disappointing.
Still had a good walk around, got a lot of casting practice in, and as usual did not run into anyone.

Maybe next weekend will be different!

[noobfisher]

I was thinking of taking out the fly rod as well later on in the week .... what did you have on that took your fly?  I would love to get my first bit of action on a fly rod in the tidal fraser. 

[mykisscrazy]

I use various sizes of minnow patterns - sculpins, shiner, chub, smolts, and fry.
Now I have to get the hang of tying large tube flies...as so far over the years larger patterns catch the larger fish...at least in the tidal Fraser!

[noobfisher]

any particular areas you recommend for a noob fly fisher along the south arm?  I was thinking of gary point park or do you find more isolated less busy areas to fly fish?  what do you target in the tidal?   

[mykisscrazy]

I have been fly fishing in the tidal Fraser for about 5 or 6 years, from about mid Nov to Freshet in March/April.
For me the incoming tide works best, but have caught fish at all times, clear sunny days appear to be better than others especially if the water visibility is a foot or two.
I'd probably have better luck thowing spoons, but I only use them when I hope to harvest something. When I am out to unwind and relax I fly fish.

If you live in Richmond - Garry Point, Dump Bar, MacDonald Beach Park.
If you live in Vancouver, I have been told that off of Wreck Beach and walk towards the Fraser can also be quite good.

If you are hiking around and wading, be careful use a staff as the depth can change dramatically, and watch where you are so you don't get stranded.
I usually cast towards structure , pilings, stuff floating downstream, etc.
I find getting to know one area at all tides is good as you get to know where good structure is etc.
All I have ever caught are Bull Trout

[noobfisher]

thanks i've been hunting for bull trout for a couple of years and will let you know how it goes, appreciate the advice!  Can't wait to get my first fish on the fly!

[mykisscrazy]

The trick is to find a reasonably hard substrate avoid really mucky areas.
Good luck and have fun exploring