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Fish Assassin

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Lower Fraser Pink Report
« on: September 14, 2017, 05:11:24 PM »
Fished the afternoon high tide. Not a soul fishing. Guess the non-retention rule has discouraged some anglers from going out. ;) No sign of pinks. Heard a huge splash on my right as I retrieving my lure. Too big to be a pink. Could be a chinook or chum but likely a sturgeon. Water clarity excellent; 18 inches.
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Re: Lower Fraser Pink Report
« Reply #1 on: September 14, 2017, 05:32:32 PM »
Last sunday was dead at the Mouth of the Fraser the week before it was really good fishing. Given the decline in the Whonnock test fishery I'd say that the good pink fishing is done for the Tidal Fraser at least below Langley. 

Move onto Chum,Chinook and Coho

Thanks for the report
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Re: Lower Fraser Pink Report
« Reply #2 on: September 14, 2017, 09:13:05 PM »
Fraser near Coquitlam river mouth was dead this evening..no signs of fish and no one catching.
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Glen valley
« Reply #3 on: September 15, 2017, 08:17:28 AM »
Fished this morning first light at various locations in the valley.  Saw about 10 salmon surface (jump porpoise or fin). 3 seals.  No bites.
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Re: Lower Fraser Pink Report
« Reply #4 on: September 15, 2017, 10:21:09 AM »
Quote from: Fish Assassin on September 14, 2017, 05:11:24 PM
Fished the afternoon high tide. Not a soul fishing. Guess the non-retention rule has discouraged some anglers from going out. ;) No sign of pinks. Heard a huge splash on my right as I retrieving my lure. Too big to be a pink. Could be a chinook or chum but likely a sturgeon. Water clarity excellent; 18 inches.

Might have been a large Bull Trout but likely a Beaver.  ::)
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Re: Lower Fraser Pink Report
« Reply #5 on: September 15, 2017, 06:29:13 PM »
Fished high slack and the outgoing tide this afternoon. Saw 3 fish surfaced. Had 1 strike. Once again, very few people out.
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Re: Lower Fraser Pink Report
« Reply #6 on: September 15, 2017, 07:46:54 PM »
Fished the upcoming tide on my lunch break and it was all dead. DFO surveillance plane flew over at one time to break the silence :)
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Re: Lower Fraser Pink Report
« Reply #7 on: September 16, 2017, 07:49:24 AM »
Same for me.  I fished close to peak tide Thursday and yesterday - nothing at all and no fish rising.   I did see a guy catch a pink yesterday so I guess there must be some in there but in very low numbers compared to anything I have seen on previous seasons.   

Water clarity is very good though so that would increase the odds somewhat I think.
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Re: Lower Fraser Pink Report
« Reply #8 on: September 16, 2017, 07:51:29 AM »
Quote from: fishseeker on September 16, 2017, 07:49:24 AM
Same for me.  I fished close to peak tide Thursday and yesterday - nothing at all and no fish rising.   I did see a guy catch a pink yesterday so I guess there must be some in there but in very low numbers compared to anything I have seen on previous seasons.   

Water clarity is very good though so that would increase the odds somewhat I hope.
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Re: Lower Fraser Pink Report
« Reply #9 on: September 16, 2017, 11:40:18 AM »
Fished Glen valley this morning.  Fewer fish showed compared to yesterday.  Did manage to land and release two nice female pinks. 
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Re: Lower Fraser fishing report
« Reply #10 on: September 16, 2017, 06:38:47 PM »
thanks for the reports.
fished most of the incoming today, Pitt Meadows. Nada. jigs and spoons, over 1 foot vis
Nice day to try my new spinning outfit, nice day for swimming and tanning.... saw maybe a dozen risers


I wonder if there is a formula for spool size and distance to lowest guide and guide eye size. Eye bet there is an optimal ratio but it may vary with line type n gauge...
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Re: Lower Fraser Pink Report
« Reply #11 on: September 16, 2017, 06:54:56 PM »
Pattullo/Port Mann area for an hour this afternoon. Saw only one riser, otherwise quiet.
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Re: Lower Fraser Pink Report
« Reply #12 on: September 23, 2017, 07:01:14 PM »
Fished the South Arm this morning. Had 1 strike. Didn't see any fish or fishermen
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Re: Lower Fraser fishing report
« Reply #13 on: September 24, 2017, 08:12:47 AM »
Quote from: leadbelly on September 16, 2017, 06:38:47 PM
I wonder if there is a formula for spool size and distance to lowest guide and guide eye size. Eye bet there is an optimal ratio but it may vary with line type n gauge...

There are a couple rules of thought. Common is KR by Fuji.
http://anglersresource.net/Blog/tabid/627/entryid/9/BUILDING-THE-KR-CONCEPT-SPINNING-ROD.aspx
I use around 21" with a high frame size 20 guide for 8lb test on a 2500 size reel.
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