All this talk about red springs in Vedder river, I say BS!
Talked to a lot of fisherman and very good anglers that fish that river almost every day.
There's NO fish! Heck theres none in the hatchery for pete sake!! You may get the odd one here and there but not like in previous years. Yes I know there is a small run of them, but big enuff that you could consistently see fish being caught and see evidence everywhere.. Blood and guts on shore. Not this year!
Funny though, every tackle shop you ask says Vedder is on Fire!!! Go get' em... What they are really saying is "spend your money, because we are not selling enough" due to the high water of Fraser, normally tackle shops should be making a killing one until end of Oct.
I would have more respect for them if they admit that fish are few and far between!
If you plan on going to Vedder river, whether u fish upper, mid river, or lower know that there ARE NOT an abundant amount of fish.
If you are a meat fisherman, save your money and time and wait until Oct!
If you just wanna get out and have fun and experience fishing in the summer, know that it will be very expensive with VERY LOW chance of hooking up with one ($20 for gas depending on what kind of car u drive, $25-$30 for tackle $10 food and drink)
Go to Superstore and buy a salmon for $20. Spend the day with your wife and kids
But if your an avid angler, don't care if u catch or not just there for the whole fishing aura... Catching is just the bonus part then ya.. Get out and give' er.