2020 Vancouver-Howe Sound-Sechelt Reports Thread

[sweettjim]

Don't know what everyone is getting so pumped up on Sept 1st, except that we can go out and maybe at least TARGET chinook. I looked back at my records since 1996 fishing the S Arm and August was consistent (and thats passing) and only the past two years in Sept has the S Arm been half decent (with lots of hours put in). Just an observation , I'll be out just because I need to do some fishing but I'm not expecting a massive month. Just enjoy the little time the FN allows us to fish it (oh if it opens ! )

septemberstill will be good more springs will be moving in along with coho september october chum will be showing up i was going to try for chum this october in the ocean ive caught them on the river but never on the ocean

 

[sweettjim]

Fraser River First Nations have harvested over 9000 Chinook. We are finally going to be open!

thats nuts thought those springs were the stocks of concern hence why us sportsfisherman couldnt target them

 

[fishin solo]

September is a beauty time at sandheads..... has been for a very long time big fish quick limits and back to bed by 0900......The Meat Show

 

[sweettjim]

all 3 fish caught on bait 35-55 ' .. once filleted the chum was nice and red/pink.. no difference from the spring .. and all were nice and silver .. very nice fish

you have a pic of that chum?

 

[Aces]

thats nuts thought those springs were the stocks of concern hence why us sportsfisherman couldnt target them

You didn't know this was just a re allocation of the stocks to the Fraser bands?

 

[cohochinook]

thats nuts thought those springs were the stocks of concern hence why us sportsfisherman couldnt target them

The August closure was not about conservation it was simply Justin Trudeau reallocating fish to the Fraser River First Nations and keeping sport fisherman off the water. Why else would they allow a 9000 Chinook Harvest?

 

[mikeyman]

It is disgusting. Lies. Mismanagement. Load of ****. If they would outright come out and say the truth. Just makes it worst.

 

[Aces]

It is disgusting. Lies. Mismanagement. Load of ****. If they would outright come out and say the truth. Just makes it worst.

Which is why I’m ready for some civil disobedience.
Seems to work for other groups

 

[Manolaki]

Just get the gear re tied for Sept 1 and go hard......
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Hey bro, can you do me a few of the 2 upper ones? And no break away knots!!!

 

[ronin2024]

4-6:30 west van no luck. Beautiful night to fish

 

[wildthing]

... or maybe he’s a part of the Avid Angler program ( DFO initiative ). Members of the program hold a DFO issued licence that allows for DNA sampling of Chinook to assist DFO with their not-so science based decisions. Look for the green/white flag flying..

there are several guides and local anglers who are doing this program that i know of
there not there taking fish for the table.
so don't beat yourself up .

its all catch, take data and release. as stated they fly a special flag issued to them for the purpose .

 

[skunkaroo]

I'll keep a silver chum any day of the year. Especially out of the salt.

Same. The females seem to better, in my opinion. They smoke reeeeallly well.

 

[Reeltime]

Hey bro, can you do me a few of the 2 upper ones? And no break away knots!!!

I'll have a 4' swimming pool noodle full of them, just find my tin on the water..... see you out there Mano

 

[Normfish]

I believe Pacific Angler is involved in the sample program , saw a post on Instagram yesterday of them sampling, then ran over to the Gulf Islands , they did get 3 over there .

 

[Rain City]

Perfect it won't be busy...

 

[mikeyman]

Perfect it won't be busy...
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Do you find the Canadian site often overestimate. Looking at the other sites...big wave Dave... windfinder. They show fairly low winds. I find it is a crapshoot half time. Or atleast until the day before changing frequently. Probably see you out there Tuesday. Good luck.

 

[Fishing?]

getting ready

 

[sir-vivor]

September is a beauty time at sandheads..... has been for a very long time big fish quick limits and back to bed by 0900......The Meat Show

Oh I thought that was the CAP

 

[Top Rod]

The Albion test results show a decent bump in Chinook numbers- Sandheads should be good- also noted 2 chum which is a good sign....
Motivated now- the tarps coming off the rig-

 

[Totally unexpected]

I've been told if there's no cloud cover they can only estimate wind speed..i know coming over from Gabriola on Sunday it was calling for 10 - 20 id bet it was more like 30 a bit of a harrowing ride in my 25 footer