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Author Topic: Chilliwack River, December 5th 2008: 1st Steelhead this season  (Read 12901 times)

Stealth

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Chilliwack River, December 5th 2008: 1st Steelhead this season
« on: December 05, 2008, 06:14:03 PM »

Well I had a couple of errands to run to day out in the Valley so I figured it would be a good excuse to have a look at the Vedder and check out some spots for the up coming winter steelhead season. The river is in great shape and it had at least one fish in it to day. Only fished for 20 min or so and got this 7 lb hatch doe in 2 ft of water. Nice surprise! always good to get a head start on the season.

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Re: Chilliwack River, December 5th 2008: 1st Steelhead this season
« Reply #1 on: December 05, 2008, 06:39:17 PM »

Steve u always seem to amaze me. Wow, that is one nice fish. Atleast we know that if there was only one in the river it went somewhere. I've been eyeing that rod of yours, what is it?
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Re: Chilliwack River, December 5th 2008: 1st Steelhead this season
« Reply #2 on: December 05, 2008, 07:10:10 PM »

Nice! Resisting the urge to put on my waders right now! :P Might go tidy/restock the vest though! ;D
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Re: Chilliwack River, December 5th 2008: 1st Steelhead this season
« Reply #3 on: December 05, 2008, 07:36:27 PM »

Thanks for showing us how it's done :) Looks real tasty.
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Re: Chilliwack River, December 5th 2008: 1st Steelhead this season
« Reply #4 on: December 05, 2008, 07:38:27 PM »

Wow! Great early fish.
The river will be busy this weekend  :D
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Re: Chilliwack River, December 5th 2008: 1st Steelhead this season
« Reply #5 on: December 05, 2008, 08:09:55 PM »

Now you've done it. The river will be gong show this weekend. ;D
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Re: Chilliwack River, December 5th 2008: 1st Steelhead this season
« Reply #6 on: December 05, 2008, 08:51:11 PM »

nice work! What did you nail it on?
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Re: Chilliwack River, December 5th 2008: 1st Steelhead this season
« Reply #7 on: December 06, 2008, 11:41:05 AM »

Nicely done, can't wait to get out there myself.
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Re: Chilliwack River, December 5th 2008: 1st Steelhead this season
« Reply #8 on: December 06, 2008, 12:47:27 PM »

very very nice!! :) I'm going fish the stamp tomorrow and with any luck I'll have some pictures to post for everyone!
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Re: Chilliwack River, December 5th 2008: 1st Steelhead this season
« Reply #9 on: December 06, 2008, 01:02:17 PM »

sweet,that gets the blood flowing.cheers.
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Re: Chilliwack River, December 5th 2008: 1st Steelhead this season
« Reply #10 on: December 06, 2008, 01:13:02 PM »

Stealths flying off the shelfs, flocks heading to the river.
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Re: Chilliwack River, December 5th 2008: 1st Steelhead this season
« Reply #11 on: December 07, 2008, 12:32:57 AM »

anyone goin to the vedder on sat? i'd love to tag along with someone since i got no ride.
the water might be really really high by then.
this really is getting me excited  :D
beautiful fish, looks good enough to eat.
during november i also hooked on to a steelhead but didnt take a picture. its from my secret place  :P
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Re: Chilliwack River, December 5th 2008: 1st Steelhead this season
« Reply #12 on: December 07, 2008, 04:25:28 PM »

it in volves reading water. being in the right place right time... and usually a pink dink!

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Re: Chilliwack River, December 5th 2008: 1st Steelhead this season
« Reply #13 on: December 07, 2008, 08:09:04 PM »

nice fish stealth!....just curious, how would a novice like me be able to positively identify a chrome steelhead like that, and not mistaken it for a jack spring (because it has spots all over the tail)?  The only way I know how to differentiate a steelhead from other salmon is by the pink stripe and pink cheeks, but this fish is so chrome, it doesn't have any pink anywhere.  Any info would be greatly appreciated!
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Re: Chilliwack River, December 5th 2008: 1st Steelhead this season
« Reply #14 on: December 07, 2008, 11:12:53 PM »

nice fish stealth!....just curious, how would a novice like me be able to positively identify a chrome steelhead like that, and not mistaken it for a jack spring (because it has spots all over the tail)?  The only way I know how to differentiate a steelhead from other salmon is by the pink stripe and pink cheeks, but this fish is so chrome, it doesn't have any pink anywhere.  Any info would be greatly appreciated!

Steelheads have a square tail.
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