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[firstlight]

Trimmed hootchies mean cutting half of the legs out of the squirt. As far as the apex I think he means run a squirt on one side and an apex on the other. Everyone I have talked to say to run at least one dummy flasher off the ball and one on your gear. I believe that it should look like a disco below your boat haha. Obviously opinions vary.

Oh ok.
I know what a trimmed hootchie is and which type etc. but was wondering if maybe trolling the hootchie behind the Apex.
What a rush that would be without the flasher.

[Mr Z]

I was wondering if the northern arm would be any good for Sockeye?
Or the south arm is the their main path?

Thanks!

[Rodney]

Friday, August 1, 2014

The Fraser River Panel met Friday, August 1 to receive an update on the migration of Fraser sockeye and review the status of migration conditions in the Fraser River watershed.

Assessments of Early Summer-run sockeye abundance are ongoing and run-size estimates should be available in early August after their peak migration through marine areas.

On July 31, the Fraser River water discharge at Hope was approximately 4,075 cms, which is approximately 11% lower than average for this date. The temperature of the Fraser River at Qualark Creek on July 31 was 18.4C, which is 0.7C higher than average for this date. Fraser River water temperatures are forecast to reach 20.7C over the next few days. Sustained water temperatures in this range can cause severe stress to migrating sockeye and may lead to significant en route mortality. Migration conditions for Fraser sockeye will be monitored closely over the next several weeks and appropriate management actions will be taken.

CANADIAN FRASER RIVER PANEL AREA WATERS:

Remain closed to fishing.

UNITED STATES FRASER RIVER PANEL AREA WATERS:

TREATY INDIAN FISHERY:

Areas 4B, 5 and 6C: As previously announced, open to drift gillnets 12:00 p.m. (noon), Thursday, July31, 2014, to 12:00 p.m. (noon) Saturday, August 2, 2014.

Areas 4B, 5 and 6C: Extend for drift gillnets 12:00 p.m. (noon), Saturday, August 2, 2014, to 12:00 p.m. (noon) Wednesday, August 6, 2014.

NON INDIAN FISHERY:

Remains closed to fishing.

(Note: U. S. Non-Treaty fishers should check the U.S. hotline and WDFW regulations before fishing as there are additional State of Washington regulations, including time restrictions that may be in effect).

The next in-season meeting of the Panel is scheduled to occur on Tuesday, August 5, 2014.

http://www.psc.org/NewsRel/2014/Announcement09.pdf

[Rodney]

FN0738-Salmon - Fraser River Sockeye Update - Areas 11 to 29 - August 1, 2014

The Fraser River Panel met on Friday, August 1, 2014 to receive an update on
the migration of the Fraser sockeye runs and review the status of migration
conditions in the Fraser River watershed.   

The migration of sockeye through marine and lower Fraser River assessment areas
as well as past the Mission hydroacoustic site has increased over the past
week. Catches in the Area 12 and 13 seine test fisheries have remained above
average for this period, while Area 20 seine and gillnet test fisheries in
marine areas continue to be lower than average and expected. In river test
fisheries have shown increased catches in recent days.

Recent stock identification analyses from the Area 12 purse seine test fishery
indicated Fraser sockeye contributions of approximately 21% Early Summer-run,
66% Summer-run sockeye, and 13% Late-run. In the Fraser River, the proportions
of each stock in the most recent samples are 22% Early Summers, 78% Summers
(mostly Harrison River).

The estimated upriver migration of sockeye past Mission through July 31st is
614,500 fish in total of which 218,000 are estimated to be Early Stuart
sockeye, 176,200 Early Summer run, 214,800 Summer run and 5,500 Late Run.

River discharge levels have decreased over the past week to a level of 4,075
cms on July 31, which is 11 percent below the historical average discharge for
this date (4,569 cms). Water temperature at Qualark is 18.4 degrees Celsius,
which is 0.7 degrees Celsius above the average temperature for this date. 
Water temperatures are forecast to increase significantly in the coming days
and discharge levels are expected to remain below average for this period.

At today's meeting, the Fraser River Panel made no changes to the adopted run
size or management adjustments for any of the run timing groups.  Management
adjustments are additional fish that are allowed to escape upstream to help
achieve spawning escapement targets for Fraser River sockeye.

FSC fisheries targeting Early Summer and Summer run sockeye in marine areas and
the Fraser River are ongoing or being planned.  Fishers are requested to check
updated times and restrictions for their local area.

The commercial Area D gillnet fishery will open for 38 hours beginning 18:00
Saturday, August 2 in portions of Areas 11, 12 and 13.  Details for this
fishery will be posted in a separate fishery notice.  The earliest possible
fishery for Area B and H commercial seine and troll fisheries will be
Wednesday, August 6.   Decisions on fishing plans will be confirmed following
the next Fraser Panel meeting on Tuesday, August 5.
 
Retention of sockeye in Marine recreational fisheries began today, August 1. 
Retention of sockeye in lower river recreational fisheries will begin Sunday,
August 3.  Refer to fishery notices FN0720 and FN0721 for details.

The next in-season meeting of the Panel is scheduled to occur on Tuesday,
August 5, 2014.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Jennifer Nener 604-666-6478

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0738
Sent August 1, 2014 at 1513

http://www-ops2.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fns-sap/index-eng.cfm?pg=view_notice&DOC_ID=161870&ID=all

[CohoJake]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAtBrsdfnhs



Subject: FN0744-RECREATIONAL - Salmon - Region 2 - Fraser and Harrison Rivers - Fraser sockeye retention - August 6, 2014

The current status of the Fraser River sockeye salmon return provides for
recreational sockeye retention opportunities in Region 2 (Fraser and Harrison
Rivers).

Effective once hour before sunrise Wednesday, August 6th, 2014 until further
notice, in the following waters, the daily limit for recreationally caught
sockeye is two (2) per day:

- Fraser River waters in Region 2(non-tidal Fraser River); and
- that portion of the Harrison River downstream of the Highway 7 Bridge to the
confluence with the Fraser River.


Anglers are reminded that fishing is allowed during daylight hours only.
Daylight hours only refers to one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset
as calculated by the National Research Council of Canada and published daily in
the Vancouver Sun and Province.

[RainbowMan]

http://www-ops2.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fns-sap/index-eng.cfm?pg=view_notice&DOC_ID=161906&ID=all

Fishing the tribs for reds will be more peaceful after Wednesday...

[kosanin kosher salt]

I got no boat so I have to floss , I'm happy !!

[Flytech]

I got no boat so I have to floss , I'm happy !!

An proud of it? *shakes head*

[kosanin kosher salt]

Like if I had a boat I would fish for sockeye in the salt or Harrison where they bite , I'd prefer not to floss but I don't mind at the same time , I still get out there and enjoy the day . I am happy for the announcement opening not about the pride in flossing .

[clarki]

On second thought, I don't want to stir the pot and poke a stick at flytech when it's so hot out

[bbronswyk2000]

You can fish the Harrison without a boat FYI.... I will most likely just buy my sockeye from the commercial fisherman on the Fraser. Usually about $15/each which I can buy as many as I want in one trip and not be restricted to just two fish per trip where gas prices makes those fish very expensive.

[firstlight]

Im thinking if this run is half as good as they say it will be,you will be able to get them for $10.00 at the wharf.
Time to dig out the jars and lids etc.

[Tenz85]

Do the commercial guys leave the guts and roe in the fish?

[Robert_G]

I view it as a harvest fishery.
I show up for my limit of food and leave.
On the other hand tossing sedges into the weedbed at Lac Le Juene hooking into nice size rainbows at 9PM on water as calm as glass......now that's fishing.
Flossing Sockeye?? Not fishing....but I'm still going to do it because I like to eat them.

[Humpy]

Sockeye fishing in the fraser is a meat fishery, I don't understand some people, once you catch your limit, you should leave and let someone else have a chance.