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[Tbird]

Fished the channel right where they are making the gravel pits and there are fish in there.  No use using floats for wool.  I would take spin gear or flies, myself, I was flyfishing a floating with a weighted leader and a creation similar to a muddler.  A saw a couple roll and finally got one after two hours.  It's not the hottest spot I'm sure but was nice to hook one this early.  Roughly 8 lbs wild, sorry no pic had to release it right away I had played it a little too much.  A recommendation would be to step up from a fly rod 5-6 weight to an 8 weight.  I know it makes for less of a fight but as I found I really had to work hard to revive the fish and it was wild so I was concerned.  Just a suggestion.  I plan on only carrying my 8 weight from now on so no one has to get mad at me, as I learned from my mistake.
Anyways, just thought I would post a report, good luck out there.

[Trout Slayer]

Congrats on the seasons 1st and even better...on the fly!!!!!!!

[flyguy44]

 Good job Tbird    
 
  Have they opened the dyke yet ? Are they still digging in there?

[Fish Assassin]

The Chedder ?

[DocSpratley]

Ah yes...The good ole Chedder days are upon us again  A cross between the CH-illiwack and v-EDDER rivers (thanks Big Reefer) and a copious display of cheezy activities to be seen in all directions.

TBird, it is always a good idea to pack the 8wt as well. That way you can fish the heavier water if needed, and target the springs once they move in. Plus, once the skanky chums infest the coho waters, you can play them without crappin your panties worrying about breakin your rod. Then again, along with the chum and whitey's come the gong show, and that is just about when I head northward. Yes, the 8 wt does take away from the enjoyment of playing the coho, but if you can not stress the wild one's so much it is worth it.

Good on ya for hookin a fat sassy ho this early. If they are dredging there again this year, it could be productive.

GO CANADA GO - GO CANADA GO - GO CANADA GO - GO CANADA GO - GO CANADA GO - GO CANADA GO - GO CANADA GO

[bigguy]

TBird are you a UBC alumnus???

[Tbird]

It was the vedder I was fishing and no I am not a UBC ALumnist, went to BCIT.  I went out for an hour this morning before work and hooked into another one, they are definetly in.  The equipment is still down there but everytime I have been down there they are not working so not too sure what is going on.

[marmot]

A recommendation would be to step up from a fly rod 5-6 weight to an 8 weight.  I know it makes for less of a fight but as I found I really had to work hard to revive the fish and it was wild so I was concerned.  Just a suggestion.  

rod weight is such an important issue....so many people use lighter rods for the fight, but in our suffering fishery people should really take heed...thanks for bringin that up...