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RA40

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Message to all Fraser River Anglers
« on: August 30, 2007, 02:12:18 PM »
Last night a few of us met with Local MP Randy Kamp and Pacific Region assistant to Minister, Dan Cody.
We discussed current situation on the Fraser with regards to all aspects of the fishery including First Nations, Recreational and on going US Commercial fishing. This meeting was with the Fraser Valley Angling Guide Association and in spirit of co-operation. In no way was this meeting to undermine current process through SFAC/SFAB. As an industry steakholder, we felt that our own voice needed to be heard directly to those who can make a difference.

Where we are at now -

The Fraser River is now open to to sportfishing starting tomorrow ( thanks to all the hard work of people like Rod Clapton, Frank Kwak, Bill Otway and organizations like FVSS, FVAGA. BCFDF, BCWF & public who wote letters).

DFO is still requesting that anglers not bottom bounce to avoid intercepting the remaining sockeye moving throught the river. The Tackle industry and FVAGA and it's members fully support the request by DFO to selectively fish the Fraser River for Chinook and Pink Salmon. Methods that can be used include, bar fishing, spin fishing, spoons fishing,back trolling, fly fishing and any other method except Bottom Bouncing.

I think the message has been sent loud and clear, stop bottom bouncing when the river is not open to retention of sockeye or you won't be fishing at all.

The River is starting to really clear up, great visibility, the test fishery shows lots of Chinook, Pinks are coming, get out and fish, but please NO BBing.


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Re: Message to all Fraser River Anglers
« Reply #1 on: August 30, 2007, 02:18:50 PM »
Here,here.

From what I have herd is the test nets have been getting large numbers of chinook. They will bite.
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Re: Message to all Fraser River Anglers
« Reply #2 on: August 30, 2007, 02:20:10 PM »
For those who need information on bar fishing, please read:

http://www.fishingwithrod.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=14513.0
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Re: Message to all Fraser River Anglers
« Reply #3 on: August 30, 2007, 03:17:20 PM »
Good to hear the river has reopened,i hope everyone has the common sense to fish selectively so we can all enjoy a few days on the river. 8)
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Re: Message to all Fraser River Anglers
« Reply #4 on: August 30, 2007, 03:29:45 PM »
does anyone have any bouncing betties for sale ??  ;D ;D

JK , sounds like with the clearing water flyfishing will be a hoot !!
TH
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Re: Message to all Fraser River Anglers
« Reply #5 on: August 30, 2007, 03:34:27 PM »
If you want to fly fish there is a great spot just off hwy 7 below the pipe line. I believe people call it snag bar. The travel route is close to shore with lots of room for the back cast and you do not even have to wade into the river. This bar is extremly long so you will have lote of room to fly fish un like some of the other bars out there. This is a walk in bar just look for the cars parked on the side of the road west of the pipe line. There are two trails one at the pipe line and one about a km west of the pipe line. this is how long the bar is.
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Re: Message to all Fraser River Anglers
« Reply #6 on: August 30, 2007, 05:29:21 PM »
Quote from: TrophyHunter on August 30, 2007, 03:29:45 PM
does anyone have any bouncing betties for sale ??  ;D ;D

JK , sounds like with the clearing water flyfishing will be a hoot !!
TH

How do betties work as slingshot ammo?  If I see a BB'er maybe I could "give" him a betty via airmail.  ;)
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Re: Message to all Fraser River Anglers
« Reply #7 on: August 30, 2007, 05:47:22 PM »
Thank You RA40 for all the hard work and devotion to this special resource we share . And specail thanks to Rod , Frank , Bill , and to the organization's . And every one else involved . Tight lines every one  8) .
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Re: Message to all Fraser River Anglers
« Reply #8 on: August 30, 2007, 06:22:43 PM »
Quote from: TrophyHunter on August 30, 2007, 03:29:45 PM
does anyone have any bouncing betties for sale ??  ;D ;D

JK , sounds like with the clearing water flyfishing will be a hoot !!
TH

Let me know if you and DMW want to go out, I have a killer spot to take you guys to so you can practice your casting, in between fish...

We can hook it up when things start getting good out there...

:)
Nicole
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Re: Message to all Fraser River Anglers
« Reply #9 on: August 30, 2007, 06:23:31 PM »
Thanks to all who helped get this fishery re-opened, we all very much appreciate all your hard work.

:)
Nicole
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Re: Message to all Fraser River Anglers
« Reply #10 on: August 30, 2007, 06:29:20 PM »
Quote from: Nicole on August 30, 2007, 06:22:43 PM
Quote from: TrophyHunter on August 30, 2007, 03:29:45 PM
does anyone have any bouncing betties for sale ??  ;D ;D

JK , sounds like with the clearing water flyfishing will be a hoot !!
TH

Let me know if you and DMW want to go out, I have a killer spot to take you guys to so you can practice your casting, in between fish...

We can hook it up when things start getting good out there...

:)
Nicole

That sounds like a pretty good idea Nicole and thanks for the offer!! ;) :)
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Re: Message to all Fraser River Anglers
« Reply #11 on: August 30, 2007, 07:27:34 PM »
I hope everyone abide by the DFO request.
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Re: Message to all Fraser River Anglers
« Reply #12 on: August 31, 2007, 12:35:41 AM »
Good work Vic and also for posting the NO BOTTOM BOUNCING request on the STS web page. ;D ;D

Lets hope others appreciate the work you and others have done to get the river open again.
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Re: Message to all Fraser River Anglers
« Reply #13 on: August 31, 2007, 07:16:16 AM »
Quote from: TrophyHunter on August 30, 2007, 03:29:45 PM
does anyone have any bouncing betties for sale ?









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Re: Message to all Fraser River Anglers
« Reply #14 on: August 31, 2007, 07:40:53 AM »
Great work RA40, we can really enjoy our long weekend!!  Our work should be to clean up the garbage around our fishing spot, a shared responsibility.  Have a great weekend
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