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RG

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Re: Capilano river
« Reply #30 on: August 28, 2011, 02:25:50 PM »
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urbanflyfisher

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Re: Capilano river
« Reply #31 on: August 28, 2011, 09:47:40 PM »
Last two days have been slow, even for us fly fishing guys, first time in a month ive skunked out twice, got my largest fish of the year on a fly rod on friday, an 8lbs wild silver male, took 20 minutes to bring in on my 5wt, then another 5 to revive the poor bugger, but he swam of with some strength left.
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Re: Capilano river
« Reply #32 on: August 29, 2011, 10:28:36 AM »
agreed! Fished yesterday from 1st light till 8am, thats the only time since early may that I've been skunked. I think that the 10 or so springs that are in there have spooked the coho.
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Re: Capilano river
« Reply #33 on: September 06, 2011, 06:57:59 PM »
river is low and has big dams down low with fences ....... dont think anything will get up it till we have a big rain
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Re: Capilano river
« Reply #34 on: September 21, 2011, 10:02:12 PM »
ok its raining !!!!!!!! hope it rises lots tonight
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Re: Capilano river
« Reply #35 on: September 21, 2011, 10:14:54 PM »
haha no, the cap only has 1 tributary. the weir is about 5 feet high at the reserve, we need at least 3 days of solid rain to knock it over
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Re: Capilano river
« Reply #36 on: September 21, 2011, 10:22:40 PM »
only hope!!!!!! LOL
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Re: Capilano river
« Reply #37 on: September 21, 2011, 11:12:30 PM »
When I was at ambleside park a couple days ago, I saw alot of boats fishing off shore. I was wondering what they are targeting? Are they going for salmon staging at the cap mouth? Does anyone have reports in this area?
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Re: Capilano river
« Reply #38 on: September 21, 2011, 11:28:18 PM »
Quote from: fish.on on September 21, 2011, 11:12:30 PM
When I was at ambleside park a couple days ago, I saw alot of boats fishing off shore. I was wondering what they are targeting? Are they going for salmon staging at the cap mouth? Does anyone have reports in this area?

http://www.vancouversalmonfishing.ca/guide-journal/
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Re: Capilano river
« Reply #39 on: September 22, 2011, 12:27:48 AM »
Here's hoping a miracle happens ::) would be nice though :)
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Re: Capilano river
« Reply #40 on: September 22, 2011, 09:23:06 AM »
Quote from: fish.on on September 21, 2011, 11:12:30 PM
When I was at ambleside park a couple days ago, I saw alot of boats fishing off shore. I was wondering what they are targeting? Are they going for salmon staging at the cap mouth? Does anyone have reports in this area?

The cap whites and the fall coho are looking for a river to
go up
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Re: Capilano river
« Reply #41 on: September 22, 2011, 10:11:00 AM »
For those thinking about fishing the cap in the next day or so, be mindful that the water can go up fast.  I've observed too many helicopter rescues in the past.  Best not to wade out to any islands while the rain keeps coming down.  Right now the river is at 3 but can go up to 8 in an instant.

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Re: Capilano river
« Reply #42 on: September 22, 2011, 12:04:33 PM »
Just echoing StratoCasters comment.. Be very aware during these times.  Even the river going up a level in 1/2 hour can be treacherous depending on your location.

Don't go down the river in a rubber raft with no lifejackets  ;)

OOOoooOo I can't believe it's almost October  :)

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Re: Capilano river
« Reply #43 on: September 22, 2011, 08:20:39 PM »
Just got home from having a look around the mouth.  Spoke to a few trying to entice a bite on the west bank, despite fish jumping no one was having any luck.  Amazingly, the guys on the east bank who were using a unique lure (that must have been very small as I could only make out the hook) and a rod bending yank /reel technique were absolutely slaying them... >:(
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Re: Capilano river
« Reply #44 on: September 22, 2011, 08:34:40 PM »
Very slow today considering all the water .
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