Prawnhunter
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Any sightings of pinks making their way down the coast yet? Please post sightings as you see them.. Thanks
Pinks on the fly.
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Bruce Lee
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Any sightings of pinks making their way down the coast yet? Please post sightings as you see them.. Thanks
Haven't heard of any yet, July 10th is the date some suspect they will arrive, I'm busy tying pink and purple handlebars while we wait!
Cheers,
BL
Heavyc
Active Member
When you're flyfishing for pinks what kind of line do you use? Standard sinking line? I've been interested in doing some salt chuck flyfishing since moving out of the interior, but I've never gotten around to it yet. Also, I have a 5 weight and a 8 weight rod, Im guessing a 5 would make it more fun?
Bassblaster
Active Member
Hey guys, when you're headed out here in CR look me up. It'd be great to meet some more of you and I'm always looking for reasons to get out and fish. Setting up my smoker for the first timer this year so pinks are definitely on the menu.
Fish-Hunter
Active Member
Fly fishing for them would be an absolute blast. How big are they? Thought that they were around the same size a sockeye, no? If so then a 5/6 weight rod should be good and fun. Hell if you aren't in it for the fun,,, then get out the Hali rod and the mudraker (I hear that they will hit anythingLOL.)
I would love to get some Sockeyes on a fly rod, that would be a blast! This year would probably be good for that if they are up closer to the surface with all of the cold fresh water coming out of the rivers. Back to the Pinks, don't mean to hijack the thread.
LOL.)I would love to get some Sockeyes on a fly rod, that would be a blast! This year would probably be good for that if they are up closer to the surface with all of the cold fresh water coming out of the rivers. Back to the Pinks, don't mean to hijack the thread.
Bassblaster
Active Member
Hey Holmes,
I know you've posted where you work in Gold River before, but I couldn't remember what thread. Told the wife about your much sought after ribs and we're planning a trip out for dinner when we both have a day off together. Is there a special day you serve them up or are they available anytime?
I know you've posted where you work in Gold River before, but I couldn't remember what thread. Told the wife about your much sought after ribs and we're planning a trip out for dinner when we both have a day off together. Is there a special day you serve them up or are they available anytime?
Heavyc
Active Member
Thats what my 8 wt rod was for. Fly fishing for socks in the Babine back when I lived in smithers. They would be one hell of a fight even on an 8. Too bad they dwell so deep on the coast here.
As for the pinks on a fly rod, ive seen several guys fishing them at the pullout off the end of larwood road there.
Also anyone in the CR area thats looking for good play when the pinks are in, they should hit up the rocks in front of the pier first light(ish). Trout strength gear is all you need. I limited out on pinks there last year a few times before 7am. If you see some jackass with a collapseable rod there it's probably me.
Tips and bottoms up friends.
Kildonan
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I also prefer a heavier rod for the windy days. I don't think I'd go less than a 6 weight, the switch rods are becoming popular too.
Somebody asked about line selection. I use clear intermediate type 3 sink. Some use floating, some use sink tips. It's all a matter of preference I think, they all work.
Bruce Lee
Active Member
Use the 8 wt in the river and on the beach....I saw two 5 wt rods snap last year, on in the CR , one at the beach. 6/7 is ideal but there are Coho too so it wont hurt to have the 8 wt. in case you hook one.
I am going to fish the crap out of the pinks this year, river and would be happy to meet up with you guys as well. We landed 40 one morning on the CR last year. Fast sinking is the key in the river, floating works best on the beach.
Looking forward to it!
Cheers,
BL
lorneparker1
Banned
fast sinking is key, hard to floss with a floating line!
wait for it.....
wait for it.....
Dave H
Well-Known Member
Much easier with a sinker in the river for sure.
Make sure your leader is fairly short so you can tell where your hook is......you can tie on a fly or a piece of wool if you want, but a bare hook works good too. LOL
If using a floating line then a long leader is the ticket.
Slow or intermediate clear lines best on the beach but I've caught trout and salmon on virtually every different combo of fly line and leader length over the years so, your mileage may vary.
Early morning Sandy Pool up to the bridge is a good spot to start when the Pinks are in the Campbell.
Buy a fly or two from the local character at Sandy Pool too.
They work great.
Take care.
Make sure your leader is fairly short so you can tell where your hook is......you can tie on a fly or a piece of wool if you want, but a bare hook works good too. LOL
If using a floating line then a long leader is the ticket.
Slow or intermediate clear lines best on the beach but I've caught trout and salmon on virtually every different combo of fly line and leader length over the years so, your mileage may vary.
Early morning Sandy Pool up to the bridge is a good spot to start when the Pinks are in the Campbell.
Buy a fly or two from the local character at Sandy Pool too.
They work great.
Take care.
Fish Assassin
Crew Member
Tell me when I am still in it for the first $100
Prawnhunter
Member
You can get away with a 5 but a 7-8 is better, you don't have to run the fish down so much to get him in.
Prawnhunter
Member
I prefer a clear sink tip. Seems to catch good numbers for me.
you will be surprised at the power of pinks in the campbell. 8 wt. is not overkill for traditional casting. i use a sage 5120 spey rod. dry line 9 ft. leader bb size split shot. be aware upper river weighted not allowed.
float fishers do well because of presentation, however heavy sinks although sometimes effective don't seem to be as consistent.
float fishers do well because of presentation, however heavy sinks although sometimes effective don't seem to be as consistent.
Bruce Lee
Active Member
I'm with speydog, scrappy fish plus current equals power. Here is a Sage 5 wt Rod vs a CR pink(not me in pic...lol)
http://s963.photobucket.com/albums/ae116/islandbagpipe/?action=view¤t=100_0656-Copy.jpg
