quote:Originally posted by River6ix
That fish was fine.
Everything sucks in B.C. as far as river returns go.So Make the best of what is left.
Dragging on rocks...dummy.Use your head.
EVERYTHING sucks, really?? [:0]
Well, lets see,
Campbell River - 1,000,000+ Pinks,an all time record, Higher than expected chinook ( includes Quinsam stock ) & coho numbers so far, pending final counts in a few weeks.
Stamp River - 50,000 coho & still counting, 500,000 sockeye, Springs WERE there & then systematically wiped out. See other threads, summer steelhead appear strong so far, next month will tell.
Big & little Qualicum rivers - Higher than expected chinook returns, coho just starting, but plenty offshore so far, Chum numbers good to excellent in the salt right now, commercial openings in full swing though.
Quatse - excellent pink returns, strong coho numbers showing.
Cluxewe - Excellent pink numbers, Very strong coho showing.
Need I go on?? It isn't all doom & gloom, there are a number of excellent fisheries taking place this fall, so it might just be a bit early for a cavalier attitude & not giving a damn anymore. Oh, BTW, that coho is CLEARLY laying on the same rock you are standing on. Not the best position for a fish that has to be released, so since there are so few of them left, maybe leave it fully in the water next time you want to get a pic. If you are going to fish the Nanaimo, you are going to have an impact, so please try & keep it to a minimum, I'm sure the fish will appreciate it.