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[Rodney]

After yesterday's performance, I wasso sure that today would be a multi-fish day...



After staring at the screen for several hours, I was eager to get out so went down to the river at 3pm. The tide was still ripping, flowing fast out into the ocean. A closer glance, I could see the section by the shoreline flowing slowly upstream. Never overlook an outgoing tide as it can just be as effective as high tide. I sat on a rock, watched closely where the fish would rise. Sure enough, pinks were rolling several feet from shore one after another one. I watched some more, it was basically a replay of what happened yesterday.

For the next hour, my spoon was unproductive. It appeared these fish were on the fast move, and completely not interested at my offerings.

Perch and his dad arrived later around 4:30pm, they were excited to see the fish rolling. Soon after they started fishing, Perch's dad got into a fish but quickly came off as he pulled it like if he was hauling in a 200lb tuna.

It seemed like the bite was about to come on.

Chris then phoned up and told me about Lew's successful presentation on our river cleanup coalition at the City today. We are in the process planning out our next BC Rivers Day event on September 25th, and we hope to see everyone there.

While on the phone, Perch got into a large male pink that took him for a run. I told Chris, "I gotta go for now... I have a fish to net..."

"Oh you're fishing!"



Just as I said it, Perch's fish came right off, took his lure as well.

LukeYVR then showed up to buy some lures from me for his friend, but I had none. He decided to wet a line as well, so now we had four rods in the water. Perch's dad was into another fish, and this time Perch ran over and scooped it up with his shallow net. A large male that went into the cooler.

Soon after, he hooked one more! This time a leapy doe. Perch once again did a clean scoop and Perch's dad now had two fish on shore.

I was the next one into a fish, a large male that went for several long runs up and down the river. Perch said, "Quit hogging up the river and bring the fish in!"

Once the fish got closer, LukeYVR began his netting attempts. One scoop, two scoops, three scoops and the fish flipped out everytime. "Luke, the head first!" Finally he scooped it up cleanly. Once unhooked, I quickly cradled it and put it back into the river. It swam away with one strong tail kick. We are still working on the small doe that I kept yesterday so there wasn't a need to keep that one out of the drink. These fish taste fantastic when fresh, so don't freeze them unless you're smoking them up.

LukeYVR was into a fish briefly, but broke him off...

Chrome Mykiss and his dad arrived at 6pm. CM and I walked to another spot to try as we found the water in front of me was moving a bit too fast. I suggested that we go to the spot where I was getting into fish yesterday.

Wrong move, we never got a bite.

badboi arrived with carpman around 7pm, so did Rick from Spirit Boat. One great thing about this fishery is the social aspect, which can be very enjoyable even if no fish were caught. badboi came over for a quick greeting and went back to his spot, and next thing he was fighting a fish.

Once that fish was landed, it was Rick's turn. He landed a nice little doe, then decided one was not enough and hooked a bigger doe after that. Both fish were probably the chromest I've seen so far this year.



That's it... Tomorrow.

Few things to remember

• You need a tidal sportfishing licence when fishing in the tidal Fraser River.
• You need to purchase a salmon conservation stamp if you intend to keep your pink salmon.
• Daily quota for pink salmon is four fish in tidal Fraser River.
• Daily quota for chinook salmon is four fish in tidal Fraser River, but only one maybe over 50cm.
• You may only keep four salmon (mixed species) in total per day.
• Only a single barbless hook is allowed on the lure.
• Bait ban is in effect between September 6th and October 7th
• You must release any sockeye and wild coho carefully.
• Pink salmon have large oval spots on their back and tail. Sockeye salmon do not have spots. Chinook salmon have tiny black spots on its back and tail.
• Complete tidal Fraser River salmon regulations can be found on this page.
• Report all fishing violations to DFO Steveston 604-664-9250.
• Make sure you have a good fillet knife to clean your catch and a cooler with ice to keep your it fresh.

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[nigglesworth]

skunked, skunked and skunked again...

I am starting to take it personally.  I have been up and down the lower fraser (Rich. area) over the last week and a half and have an empty cooler to show for it.  I know it has been a little slow, but I was out by 7 road at the crack of dawn this morning and there were lots of fish rolling....  they just didn't like what I had to offer.  Started with the fly rod but switched over as the tide came up (no waders).  I started chuckin spoons, but still nothing.  The water looked a little murkier than usual, does that have an affect???

I have been using croc spoons...   same as others I have seen out there...  what is the secret oh wise ones.

What's a guy got to do to put a fish in the fridge???

And don't say peg leg....   that kind of fishing ain't in this boys blood!

[Fish Assassin]

There are no secrets as it pertains to catching pinks. Put in the time and you will be rewarded. Heck even Trazdar caught one !!

[Double Underhooks]

Are pinks really that aggresive at attacking lures?

Sometimes I wonder if they will not bite if they see the line or some splitshots. I have 4ft of 25lb ultragreen as leader and 3 big split shots (or half a pencil lead) as weight. I need the extra weights b/c my main line is too heavy to cast with just a spoon.

[BwiBwi]

I've seen people fishing with split shot and pencil lead over at No. 3 Rd. pier.  It seems to be okay. They are catching pinks with that type of setup.

[Fish Assassin]

Do not use weights with spoons. (unless it's very small spoons like a Dick Nite). If you are not getting any distance downsize your main line.

[Double Underhooks]

BwiBwi: Yeah I've noticed that some people use that set up around there. Actually an older fellow showed me this set-up but instead of spoons he used red/pink wool tied into the shape of little roe eggs.

Fish Assassin: Why is it not good to use a little weight 4-5 ft away from the spoon? I figured that with a little weight the line will sink a little quicker... but of course the retrieve must be faster to keep it off the ground. Is it the faster retrieve thats not good?
I'm planning on changing my line, how many lb test do you guys recommend?

[nigglesworth]

i'm determined, but I thought I would vent my frustration anyway....   

Is there in fact a "best time" in terms of tides, or is it hit and miss.  I have heard arguments for both high tide and the mid points of either high or low.  I like getting up in the morning, but I am wondering if I should be putting more thought into the tides.  The top end of the tide has been the slowest the last few times I have been out.

is there mush in the north arm, or is there to much industry?

[Fish Assassin]

Spoons are designed to wobble, not spin. Adding weights to your line gives it an unnatural presentation. As you stated you will need to retrieve faster if you add weight to keep it off the bottom. A fast retrieve will make your spoon spin. Not good.

[Double Underhooks]

Thanks for the explanation Fish Assassin, you gave me a reason to get some new line 

[BwiBwi]

I use 12lb braided mainline. Thinner than a 8lb mono, easy to cast 

[phatwop]

Sometimes I wonder if they will not bite if they see the line or some splitshots. I have 4ft of 25lb ultragreen as leader and 3 big split shots (or half a pencil lead) as weight. I need the extra weights b/c my main line is too heavy to cast with just a spoon

woah...why do you need line that heavy for pinks? you can bring those things in on 6 pound test and a trout rod.

[Double Underhooks]

Cause I intend on catching the next world record pink 

Its just that I had that line on the reel from before, I was using it for fishing small stugeons off the dock. Evidently its time to switch to something lighter.

[THE_ROE_SLINGER]

nice fish

[lowlight]

Was down there today. Tons of fish surfacing, just out of reach of my casts. Pretty sure they were pinks too; they didn't jump clear out of the water like the sockeyes do.

On the way out, I saw a HUGE fish jump across the river... I am talking HUGE.. it had to have been almost half my size. It was far away, so I couldn't tell what it was, but it was bright white or silver, and made a big wake. Wonder if it was a sturgeon? If so, wow.