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[VAGAbond]

I have observed in some clear rivers that the sockeye were traveling just offshore in about knee deep water, literally going around my legs.  On the Fraser I have observed that a lot of BB hookups occur at the end of the swing which may be because of the line angle but there seems a possibility it is because many are traveling unseen just off the shore.

This suggests there may be  a way to fish other than chucking a 3 oz. Betty out to the middle of the river.  Lighter gear could be used for a start and it could open up other locations than the ones suitable for BB.  I would sure like to find a better way.

Anybody have some insight on what works or might work?

[typhoon]

Fly fishing with heavy sink tips may make you feel better, but it's still snagging.
Buy your sockeye in Steveston from a commercial boat.
Spend your fishing time on the Fraser bar fishing for Chinook.

[HOOK]

I fish my spey rod for them on the Fraser. I hook just as many retrieving in my line to re cast as I do swinging my fly. Bonus is I have also hooked many small springs in the shallows right by peoples feet. I mainly just use small green/white clousers

[RalphH]

I have observed in some clear rivers that the sockeye were traveling just offshore in about knee deep water, literally going around my legs.  On the Fraser I have observed that a lot of BB hookups occur at the end of the swing which may be because of the line angle but there seems a possibility it is because many are traveling unseen just off the shore.

This suggests there may be  a way to fish other than chucking a 3 oz. Betty out to the middle of the river.  Lighter gear could be used for a start and it could open up other locations than the ones suitable for BB.  I would sure like to find a better way.

Anybody have some insight on what works or might work?

water temperatures play a large role and where the fish travel. When temperatures are in the high range water retains less oxygen so the fish move out into the main current where the additional mixing adds more oxygen.

[chromeo]

Fishing on shore is tough for proper sockeye fishing.  But i can guarantee you with a boat and proper water conditions these sockeyes hit willingly when you got the right technique.  Time on the water is key and learning how to read the river and where to fish are essential.  I've had many fish less days but also have had good success too. 

[FlyFishin Magician]

There are some spots on the upper Fraser which are good for the fly.  However, I imagine these spots are under water right now.  Hey - I heard people have been buying them cheap.  We picked up a sockeye fillet (half from a small fish) for 9 bucks the other day.  Was great on the BBQ!  I also read some reports of people buying whole sockeye at the supermarket for 15 or so bucks...

[Ambassador]

There are some spots on the upper Fraser which are good for the fly.  However, I imagine these spots are under water right now.  Hey - I heard people have been buying them cheap.  We picked up a sockeye fillet (half from a small fish) for 9 bucks the other day.  Was great on the BBQ!  I also read some reports of people buying whole sockeye at the supermarket for 15 or so bucks...

Price Smart had some great 1-2lb Sockeye on for 4.50 a pound on Wednesday. Not sure if it is still on sale, but was fantastic on the grill (and the same price as one lure).