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chronic

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Squamish Oct.24
« on: October 24, 2006, 02:48:07 PM »

Started out this morning at 8am, though a little later than i wanted to but due to traffic it was the best we could do. Just as we parked the car it rained incredibly, thinking "oh what a great start!". Got to the stretch of river and saw 4 guys near my favourite spot so decided to walk downstream of them a little bit. When we got there we saw a pretty fair amount of chums surfacing which got us excited so we quickly geared up. One hour goes by and not a single bite, dissapointed? Yes, but was still early. Before we moved around I decided to make a few casts and LUCKILY managed to hook one just before I was about to retrieve it. Good fight with lots of energy out of this small chum( the scream of a silex is music to my ears). I bring him to shore and the hook pops out just like that. I was told it was decent but not bright. About 10 min. after that I found a spot above some rapids that made me wonder if any fish would hold there and sure enough second cast BOOM Fish on! but a minute later hook pops out again. This kept on going for about another half hour or so and ended the day with a total of 7 fish hooked and none landed, but all in all not a bad day. Still a little early for the main run but will give it another shot soon since I don't have any school to deal with.
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Re: Squamish Oct.24
« Reply #1 on: October 24, 2006, 03:22:14 PM »

At least you know they want what your giving them. I got pissed on to today.  :'(
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Re: Squamish Oct.24
« Reply #2 on: October 24, 2006, 03:44:08 PM »

thanks for the report....Those chums can sure  be hard to bring in :P
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Re: Squamish Oct.24
« Reply #3 on: October 24, 2006, 06:23:02 PM »

I know what you mean.  I went out on Sunday with the fly rod and hooked 10 and landed 3.  Mind you, the three that I did land were chrome bars.  I retained one.  One fish jumped clear out of the water and my 12 lb. leader snapped!  I wasn't even putting much pressure on the fish - so the leader either must have been damaged, or it hit a tooth.  Also, it turns out that I was fishing near Merc and his crew!   :D
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Re: Squamish Oct.24
« Reply #4 on: October 24, 2006, 06:58:07 PM »

Chronic, where were you hiding?  Did you see me, in a white Sage hat, green vest a Bare breathable waders?  I got there late as well, as I have a cold and called in sick to work.  Wasn't sure if I wanted to go or not, but around 9:30 I was bored and decided to head out.  Got there around 11 or so and after getting dialed in, I was able to hook into about 10 fish and land 5 of them.  4 Bucks and one doe.  The Bucks were clones so I only had one pic snapped and the doe was the last fosh and I was freezing, so I cleaned her and got to the truck to warm up. ;D
Here is a pic of one of the clones. :)

Man can they fight!! :o  My thumb is still sore!! ;D
They were also hitting like freight trains, which was a very welcome change!! ;D
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Re: Squamish Oct.24
« Reply #5 on: October 24, 2006, 07:13:27 PM »

Awesome report Chronic. Sounds like you had a good day.
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Re: Squamish Oct.24
« Reply #6 on: October 24, 2006, 07:16:12 PM »

Big Steel I was quite a ways above the mouth of the mamquam. I didn't see anyone that even resembled you although i did leave close to noon because of errands and all that. Are you feeling sick again? maybe thursday morning?
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Re: Squamish Oct.24
« Reply #7 on: October 24, 2006, 07:21:07 PM »

No, I can't!!  But
I am going out on Friday!! ;D ;D
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Re: Squamish Oct.24
« Reply #8 on: October 24, 2006, 07:35:26 PM »

beatutful fish !!! I gotta go soon, really soon
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Re: Squamish Oct.24
« Reply #9 on: October 24, 2006, 07:42:27 PM »

Wow nice fish well done
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Re: Squamish Oct.24
« Reply #10 on: October 24, 2006, 07:44:01 PM »

there's nothin' like those Squamish chum for a fight. all of you guys from the Vedder who slag em', just stay up there in Chilliwack.
I had one last Friday, out of the water 7 or 8 times, what a show. They've got the fight of a steelhead, and the strength of a spring! I'll be back there this Thursday for the morning high tide! ;D
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Re: Squamish Oct.24
« Reply #11 on: October 24, 2006, 08:08:05 PM »

BS is going to catch a cold tomorrow for fighting fish in the rain. ;)

Nice fish, big buck too. It is definitely an underrated species in most occasions.

How was the water clarity?

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Re: Squamish Oct.24
« Reply #12 on: October 24, 2006, 08:09:57 PM »

Very nice fish. Sure wouldnt complain about gettin clones like that. :)
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Re: Squamish Oct.24
« Reply #13 on: October 24, 2006, 08:16:46 PM »

nice fish ugly...Gonna give a try tomorrow with the fly...anyone else heading up??

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Re: Squamish Oct.24
« Reply #14 on: October 24, 2006, 08:19:45 PM »

BS is going to catch a cold tomorrow for fighting fish in the rain. ;)

Nice fish, big buck too. It is definitely an underrated species in most occasions.

How was the water clarity?
I would hazard a guess at .......  enough!!  Actually, it seemed to be around 3 feet or so.  Also didn't cloud up much at all after the heavier rain at times! :)
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