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[dereke]

Am I the only one here that understands how bycatch works. In 2012 there was virtually no commercial fishing on Fraser River stocks. Guess what? I had one of the best seasons ever for early Vedder coho and spring jacks (late aug/early sept).

In 2010, the commercial guys raped the river like there was no tomorrow just like they are doing this year...Guess what, the Vedder was basically void of fish until around Sept 15th. If you guys can't put 2 and 2 together, perhaps you should stay out of these discussions.

Robert this is a Sockeye discussion and you mentioned nothing about by-catch for fishing the Vedder, I'm not a mind reader. I sure am glad my simple ways are being enlightened by your never ending knowledge on the subject, please continue.

[tfishy]

If there is a big by catch of coho the fishery would be closed immediately. In 2010 we had 120 hours to fish in approx 8 days. This months openings has been the first in almost 4 years..  We all love the sport but people have to make a living too.

[ynot]

the river will be full of nets Friday till sunday.

A commercial economic opportunity fishery is authorized for Aitchelitz,
Chawathil, Cheam, Katzie, Kwantlen, Kwaw-kwaw-apilt, Matsqui, Peters, Popkum,
Seabird Island, Shxwha:y, Shxw'ow'hamel, Skawahlook, Skowkale, Skwah,
Soowahlie, Squiala, Sumas, Tzeacten, Union Bar, Yakweakwioose, Yale First
Nation for sockeye salmon using set and drift gillnets in the Fraser River.

This fishery is open for set nets from 18:00 hours, Friday, August 29, 2014 to
12:00 hours, Sunday, August 31, 2014 and for drift nets from 08:00 hours to
15:00 hours on Saturday, August 30 and Sunday, August 31, 2014 in the following
area:

portions of Area 29, the mainstem of the Fraser River from the Port Mann Bridge
to Sawmill Creek.
plus the musqeum and tawaassen bands at the mouth.

[Rodney]

Have a great long weekend everyone….

[Humpy]

the river will be full of nets Friday till sunday.

A commercial economic opportunity fishery is authorized for Aitchelitz,
Chawathil, Cheam, Katzie, Kwantlen, Kwaw-kwaw-apilt, Matsqui, Peters, Popkum,
Seabird Island, Shxwha:y, Shxw'ow'hamel, Skawahlook, Skowkale, Skwah,
Soowahlie, Squiala, Sumas, Tzeacten, Union Bar, Yakweakwioose, Yale First
Nation for sockeye salmon using set and drift gillnets in the Fraser River.

This fishery is open for set nets from 18:00 hours, Friday, August 29, 2014 to
12:00 hours, Sunday, August 31, 2014 and for drift nets from 08:00 hours to
15:00 hours on Saturday, August 30 and Sunday, August 31, 2014 in the following
area:

portions of Area 29, the mainstem of the Fraser River from the Port Mann Bridge
to Sawmill Creek.
plus the musqeum and tawaassen bands at the mouth.

Well then...
Glad I'm hunting that weekend and not fishing.

[redtide]

this sockeye run is no where near over. big load of sockeye just making their way past port hardy towards the fraser.....this from a dfo officer. i believe these are the late summer run/adams river bunch. first week of september should b fun.

[ynot]

gillnetters will be open Tuesday in the fraser.