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penn

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Re: Sockeye Still Coming In Strong
« Reply #75 on: August 18, 2010, 09:51:11 PM »

If flossing isn't an option (i'd like to avoid it) for fishing the Fraser when the water is low,
Sorry if this starts the typical "to floss or not to floss" discussion.
...or maybe he was referring to this post...
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pnKroK

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Re: Sockeye Still Coming In Strong
« Reply #76 on: August 18, 2010, 09:56:39 PM »

I just don't like flossing because 9 times out of 10 i snag a fish and that gets old really quick.

I've come to the conclusion that fishing for sockeye is kinda pointless because of the crowds.  I've been verbally abused and threatened physically on the river and its just not my idea of a good time while fishing.

And if you ask me, its not really fishing at that point, its shopping.

I'm not trying to be holier than thou and if you want to floss, go right ahead.  Whatever floats your boat.
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Re: Sockeye Still Coming In Strong
« Reply #77 on: August 18, 2010, 10:18:15 PM »

It's a matter of choice and how far you have to travel to the flossing grounds: I live in Steveston so I choose between: 2 fresh ocean-caught fish from the Steveston docks: $40-48.00... or $35.00 from one of the many ceremonial fish sale trucks; versus $30-40 for gas, 4 hours driving time on a good day with no accidents, $20.00 for  bettys, hooks, etc. left in snags, stress from ridiculous traffic volume, precision sequence casting necessary when fishing 3 ft. from a guy on either side of you, unless you don't mind being screamed and sworn at in several different languages ....not to mention lunch, drinks and $5.00 for ice.....or you can make one of those rock circles to pre-cook your fish for a few hours in the boiling heat. Also the fish you snag in the Chilliwack-Hope area in my opinion do not compare in quality to what you see for sale on the dock, (and you can pick the ones you want).....but to each his own.....There, you can have my spot in the crowd.  
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Re: Sockeye Still Coming In Strong
« Reply #78 on: August 18, 2010, 11:06:26 PM »

Gas to my favourite Upper Fraser bar and back: $30
Terminal Tackle: $10
Ice, food, and beverages for the day for wife and myself: 30$

Spending a sunny day on the river with my wife and bringing home 4 splendid sockeye on ice: priceless
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Re: Sockeye Still Coming In Strong
« Reply #79 on: August 18, 2010, 11:08:06 PM »

Blah blah blah blah blah.......

Fraser River gets one good run in every four years and all people do is complain about the prices and why they aren't cheaper then beef........

Get out, enjoy it while it last's. Have fun deciding between Alaskan and farmed salmon next year.
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Re: Sockeye Still Coming In Strong
« Reply #80 on: August 19, 2010, 12:00:37 AM »

Gas to my favourite Upper Fraser bar and back: $30
Terminal Tackle: $10
Ice, food, and beverages for the day for wife and myself: 30$

Spending a sunny day on the river with my wife and bringing home 4 splendid sockeye on ice: priceless

Spending time at home with your wife is priceless too. ;D ;D ;D

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Re: Sockeye Still Coming In Strong
« Reply #81 on: August 19, 2010, 12:05:30 AM »

Just got back from shopping for my Thompson River trip, sox at Super Store 20 to 25 dollars.

I never buy fish, if I cannot catch them its grouse, venison, duck or geese, gosh I guess shooting them is like flossing fish in a barrel with a long leader. ;D ;D ;D

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Re: Sockeye Still Coming In Strong
« Reply #82 on: August 19, 2010, 12:16:29 AM »

Actually shooting with gun would be like flossing with 20 ft leader.  Archery would be floating short leader.   ;D ;D
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Re: Sockeye Still Coming In Strong
« Reply #83 on: August 19, 2010, 12:26:19 AM »

I prefer sling shot myself. ;D
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Re: Sockeye Still Coming In Strong
« Reply #84 on: August 19, 2010, 12:30:43 AM »

Bunch of barbarians. Why can't you all just be civilized and go to a Chinese restaurant when you want to eat meat?

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Re: Sockeye Still Coming In Strong
« Reply #85 on: August 19, 2010, 07:08:07 AM »

Rodney - you funny! :D
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Re: Sockeye Still Coming In Strong
« Reply #86 on: August 19, 2010, 09:32:46 AM »

Bunch of barbarians. Why can't you all just be civilized and go to a Chinese restaurant when you want to eat meat?

I hate cat meat. :o ;D
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Re: Sockeye Still Coming In Strong
« Reply #87 on: August 19, 2010, 10:11:41 AM »


yes, let them complain as much as they want.
what about banning using hooks??  that would be more "ethical."

YES,..it is priceless.  
enjoy it as much as it last.
Cheers.
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Re: Sockeye Still Coming In Strong
« Reply #88 on: August 19, 2010, 10:13:35 AM »



JUST FLOSS WITH CARE
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Re: Sockeye Still Coming In Strong
« Reply #89 on: August 19, 2010, 10:35:51 AM »

the only flossing i like to see is the butt kind on the beach
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