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[Tuckster]

Hey everyone,

First post on here, decided I needed some help. Moved to vancouver from Ontario last year, fished all last fall and caught absolutely nothing. I tried float fishing in chilliwack, casting with spoons, spinners near Nicomen, bar fishing near Nicomen.....nothing. It was not for lack of trying either. So I was hoping for some advice, salmon starts July 15th on the Fraser? Was hoping to try Bar fishing between chilliwack and hope. I do not have a boat.

I have all the gear. Heavy rod, big reel, assorted spin and glo's and weights. Does anyone have any food advice in where to go, what to do? As much as I understand the concepts behind everything, last season was a great indication that it doesn't always translate to catching fish. If someone would be willing to have a tag along for a day as well would be cool.

Looking for any and all advice and suggestions.

Cheers

[armytruck]

                  
      
            
            

 
   
 
Fishery Notice

 
Category(s):    RECREATIONAL - Salmon
Subject:    FN0535-Recreational Salmon: Region 2 (non-tidal waters of the Fraser River), Fraser River Spring (age 5-2) and Summer (age 5-2) Chinook
Further to FN0485 which confirmed the predicted return of Spring and Summer 5-2
Chinook returns to the Fraser River is in zone 1. The following management
actions will be implemented until July 26, 2013.
   
   
Effective at one hour before sunrise Tuesday, July 16, 2013 and until one hour
after sunset Friday July 26, 2013, in those waters of the Fraser River in
Region 2 (non-tidal Fraser) there is no fishing for salmon.

Effective one hour before sunrise Saturday, July 27, 2013 and until one hour
after sunset Saturday, August 31, 2013, in those waters of the Fraser River in
Region 2 (non-tidal Fraser), the daily limit for wild or hatchery marked
chinook salmon is four (4) per day only one of which can be greater than 50 cm.

Effective one hour before sunrise Sunday, September 1, 2013 and until one hour
after sunset Tuesday, December 31, 2013, in those waters of the Fraser River in
Region 2 (non-tidal Fraser), the daily limit for wild or hatchery marked
chinook salmon is four (4) per day only one of which can be greater than 62 cm.

This is also a reminder that fishing for salmon in the waters of the Fraser
River in Region 2 are open during daylight hours only. Consult your local
newspaper for sunrise and sunset times.

Variation Orders: 2013-303 and 2013-305


This reflects a change to the B.C. Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Guide or to the
BC Freshwater Salmon Supplement.  Please browse: http://www.pac.dfo-
mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/SFG-GPS-eng.htm

Sport anglers and guides are reminded to label and submit heads from adipose
fin-clipped (hatchery-marked) Chinook and Coho salmon to the Salmon    Head
Recovery Program. Recovery of coded-wire tags from recreational fishers
provides critical information for coast-wide stock assessment.  For    more
information and locations of Depots contact the Salmon Sport Head Recovery
Program at (866) 483-9994  or visit the following site:    http://www.pac.dfo-
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Did you witness suspicious fishing activity or a violation?  If so, please call
the Fisheries and Ocean Canada 24-hour toll free Observe, Record, Report line
at (800) 465-4336.


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Contact the local DFO office in your area or Brian Matts, Resource Manager at
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[zabber]

Bar fishing for chinook is known for being slow, afaik. In fact, most will probably tell you that bar fishing is more about the company and/or time on the water than it is about the fish; 1 or 2 fish in a day is considered productive.

Keep at it. Try some of the bars around Hope, perhaps. Add some roe and/or scent to the spin-n-glows. Check ur rig every 20-30 minutes to make sure that it didn't get tangled up after it hit the water.

[Funeral Of Hearts]

Don't feel too bad. I've never had any luck bar fishing either. 

[Rodney]

Can't help you much regarding locations as I've only been taken to a couple of spots, but here are some more reading:

http://www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/river_fishing/bar_fishing_made_simple.html

http://www.fishingwithrod.com/blog/2009/07/25/a-hot-day-on-the-bar/