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fish_on

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Howe Sound Pink runs
« on: June 26, 2009, 10:12:36 PM »
Just vaguely recalled talking to a chap two years ago at the Squamish river...he was saying that he fly-fish the Howe Sound area for Pinks. Would appreciate hearing from FWR members who might have done so? and when the Pinks will start to move into the area?

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Re: Howe Sound Pink runs
« Reply #1 on: June 26, 2009, 11:30:13 PM »
I think he's referring to the Furry Creek golf course
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Re: Howe Sound Pink runs
« Reply #2 on: June 27, 2009, 07:52:15 AM »
Quote from: Fish Assassin on June 26, 2009, 11:30:13 PM
I think he's referring to the Furry Creek golf course

 I have been out on low tides a few times but only one lonely seal to report from the days I have been there. Should be starting to show within a couple of week in smaller numbers and getting better after that. Im so bored of the lakes I cant wait!
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Re: Howe Sound Pink runs
« Reply #3 on: June 27, 2009, 09:51:02 PM »
Quote from: Fish Assassin on June 26, 2009, 11:30:13 PM
I think he's referring to the Furry Creek golf course

Is Flurry Creek golf course the only fishable spot? Is there sudden drop-off? 

Dereke, being new to the tidal water fly-fishing...I've some questions on setup. is a Sage 7 wt rod too light? what type of lines (sink-tip or floating?) and what flies work there?

Thanks guys.
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Re: Howe Sound Pink runs
« Reply #4 on: June 28, 2009, 10:01:44 AM »
  There is quite a bit of room out there on a low tide. A sage 7wt. should be fine I would say, I use a 6 or a 5wt with a Rio multi system. I either use a floating tip or a intermediate clear tip with about 10 ft. of leader. I use 6-10lb test. Flies, I use streamer type patterns that are tied really sparse like the one in this photo.  Should use stainless steel hooks but these will suffice.  When the water is at low tide you are at or near the edge of the drop off.



Quick easy fly to tie up. Try different variations of strips from fast to slow until you figure out what they want.
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Re: Howe Sound Pink runs
« Reply #5 on: June 28, 2009, 05:16:28 PM »
A rare Pink might run close to shore in Howe Sound but don't count on it, Springs travel closer than Pinks-of course that was when there were Springs in the Squamish.

There's a highly secretive Cutthroat fishery up there @ certain creek mouths.....
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Re: Howe Sound Pink runs
« Reply #6 on: June 28, 2009, 09:26:28 PM »
Thats a nice fly there.  Looks like a pink handlebar fly with a wing.  Deadly overall.
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Re: Howe Sound Pink runs
« Reply #7 on: June 29, 2009, 01:57:05 AM »
That's a good looking fly. Dereke you mentioned low tide - does the tide affect this fishery? Arms twitching...can't wait to try out.

cheers!
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Re: Howe Sound Pink runs
« Reply #8 on: June 29, 2009, 09:01:33 AM »
it usually fishes best on low tide because you want to be casting over the drop off. when the tide comes up you will be to far back to reach it. some days can be awesome there, other days you might see nothing caught even though there is fish rolling all over.
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Re: Howe Sound Pink runs
« Reply #9 on: June 30, 2009, 09:14:15 AM »
  Red vinyl rib over silver holographic tinsel. Fly is very durable.
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Re: Howe Sound Pink runs
« Reply #10 on: July 04, 2009, 01:50:47 PM »
Is it too early to try there?
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Re: Howe Sound Pink runs
« Reply #11 on: July 05, 2009, 01:27:00 PM »
  Saw a boat out there today when I was on my way back home so maybe not. I'm going to try maybe tomorrow and see whats out there. I have been out a few times and seen nothing so far. :-\  I know a school or two  have been seen around Defense Island.
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Re: Howe Sound Pink runs
« Reply #12 on: July 05, 2009, 10:06:56 PM »
Quote from: dereke on July 05, 2009, 01:27:00 PM
  Saw a boat out there today when I was on my way back home so maybe not. I'm going to try maybe tomorrow and see whats out there. I have been out a few times and seen nothing so far. :-\  I know a school or two  have been seen around Defense Island.

Appreciate the report Dereke...looks like pretty soon they'll be coming round the corner!!
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Re: Howe Sound Pink runs
« Reply #13 on: July 15, 2009, 05:23:45 PM »
any reports yet?  just very curious
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Re: Howe Sound Pink runs
« Reply #14 on: July 18, 2009, 11:21:49 AM »
Quote from: kosanin kosher salt on July 15, 2009, 05:23:45 PM
any reports yet?  just very curious

Spoted a few springs in out of reach distance, but no sign of Pinks yet.
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