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redlad

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Target Springs Upper Fraser
« on: August 20, 2004, 05:57:06 PM »

I plan to try targetting springs on the Fraser between Agassiz and Hope and have a couple of questions for members.

1.  I will be on shore and a couple of spots I have in mind are quite rocky - If I bar rig how should I set up to avoid losing weights and/or bar every cast - or is this not possible?

2. What other methods can I try - floating roe?

Bottom bouncing is not a choice I do not want catch-release-kill any sockeye.

Thanks in advance.
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redlad

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Re:Target Springs Upper Fraser
« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2004, 06:02:59 PM »

Thanks gmanfxp

So the idea is you just plan on leaving the rock in the river bed.  makes sense.
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Re:Target Springs Upper Fraser
« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2004, 08:38:36 PM »

I've heard of some people using railway spikes. People fishing the Lower Fraser where is the current is not as fast use spark plugs.
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Re:Target Springs Upper Fraser
« Reply #3 on: August 20, 2004, 09:44:46 PM »

I agree with gmanfxp sparkplugs do not so so hot.  Railway spikes might be okay they seem to stand the test of time and shouldn't hurt the fish.
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Re:Target Springs Upper Fraser
« Reply #4 on: August 20, 2004, 09:51:14 PM »

have to agree on the sparkplug issue.....

railway spikes though corrode back to iron oxide, which is not harmful to the environment........

i'd rather leave behind a iron spike in the water than a chunk of toxic lead.............
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Re:Target Springs Upper Fraser
« Reply #5 on: August 20, 2004, 10:47:46 PM »

What's wrong with lead? It's all going back where it came from as everything else including us ;D
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otto

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Re:Target Springs Upper Fraser
« Reply #6 on: August 20, 2004, 10:53:06 PM »

ah suuuure....you eat a couple of BB's and tell me how you feel in the morning!!  ;D

of course....eating railway spikes is just as painfull..............LOL    ;D
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