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Always a pleasure to watch your videos. Great scenery, great information and great skill. Please continue. I don't ever remember any content being anything less than amazing! Thank you.
I very much enjoyed this episode. I target tidewater Coho down here in Washington and this is not too different from what I employ. This fall you should experiment with tipping your hook with a mini marshmallow. I've found that it's quite effective for Coho either plunking or drifting. I don't know if it's the color contrast, sweet scent, or the added buoyancy that floats the eggs off the bottom, but some days it makes all the difference.
There aren’t really any walk and wade guides who do the Fraser River, also this video was from 8 years ago and unfortunately these fishing opportunities are no longer available due to closures.
Great video Rod and Kitty. I especially like the explanations on the gear and leader setups. I'm hoping to apply this here in California lower Sacramento Delta system with the family. It'll be exciting to see what I pull up!
great video! glad i have post notifications on! one question, how far should i be casting out when bar fishing. ive heard stories of fish being pretty close to shore but ive also seen people casting really far out.
There is both downstream freshwater current and tidal current, making it not too turbulent throughout most of the year especially during incoming tides. The only time nobody should be out there in a kayak is during freshet, from May to July.
It depends on which part of the island you are at. In Victoria, Elk Lake, Durrance Lake, Shawnigan Lake, Langford Lake, Lookout Lake can all be excellent as they are regularly stocked. In Nanaimo, Diver Lake, Long Lake, Colliery Dams are all pretty good. These are all stocked lakes with catchable rainbow trout. Further north or inland you can find some more remote lakes where bigger trout are found, but access with vehicles becomes more difficult.
Hi Rod I am new to Fraser River fishing and can't wait for the fishing authorities to open the Fraser River for fishing. So what salmon can be kept? Is it just Coho, Chinook and Pink?
You're welcome. For the openings and closures, the best way to find out is on our Facebook page where I post up notices right away when they are announced. Or on our website, under the Lower Mainland fishing report, I always try to keep the opening information up to date for each river system.
Kelvin I don't think these rod holders have a particular name but they are mainly used in the Lower Fraser River near Vancouver. The idea is to peg the holder into the gravel, and have the rod almost at eye level and parallel to the water, so you can watch the bites on the rod tip. These rod holders are not meant to hold onto the rod when you have a fish on, so you have to attend at all time otherwise they might get pulled into the water.
@@FishingwithRod I've seen ones when I googled but those I found are for carp fishing and hold multiple rods I like yours becuz of single rod holder Thanks I'll keep searching 🤔
@@kelvinpen3144 The one I have is home made, and actually most people make their own because the ones at the stores don't have the right specs for what we need.
That's correct. Every fishery is managed differently. In Southern British Columbia, the wild coho salmon populations are not strong enough to sustain fisheries, therefore all wild coho salmon have to be released. Instead, there are hatchery programs that produce hatchery marked coho salmon which provide retention opportunities for anglers.
@@FishingwithRod yeah its how I learned to fish as a child cadet rockpile dump bar Brownsville by bike from n Burnaby really miss it specially as now I have grandkids that may never get to experience it.
Cameron Walker you could probably get pautzke bait cure at Army and Navy, Berrys bait and tackle, freds custom tackle, cabelas, or wholesale sports in langley
Long Shot That’s right, there are no secret spots and that’s why we have a fairly detailed guide on our website which gives you a good overview on where you can go. www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/region_two/tidal_fraser_river.html
Deplorable Trumper The Tidal Fraser River generally isn’t that productive in the summer time. Once coho salmon fishing opens up in October, I think you’ll find the fishing to be much better there. 🙂
Fishing with Rod ever tried the stave? Or fishing off the middle of poplar bar? I tried it when sockeye were running, just a bunch of whitefish stealing my bait.
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Kitty's smile is just plain captivating! Her enthusiasm and excitement to go fishing are contagious as well!
Kitty sporting the fishingwithrod green jacket!
I tried this last year. It is pretty fun. I get to relax a bit and nap with a bell on the end of my rod. lol
Good work teaching the newbies. She will learn.
Always enjoyable to watch you go about catching fish Rod and your smiling assistant adds nicely to the video's
Glad you like them!
Always a pleasure to watch your videos. Great scenery, great information and great skill. Please continue. I don't ever remember any content being anything less than amazing! Thank you.
I very much enjoyed this episode. I target tidewater Coho down here in Washington and this is not too different from what I employ. This fall you should experiment with tipping your hook with a mini marshmallow. I've found that it's quite effective for Coho either plunking or drifting. I don't know if it's the color contrast, sweet scent, or the added buoyancy that floats the eggs off the bottom, but some days it makes all the difference.
Very interesting! We'll definitely give that a go! :) Thanks!
Amazing video! Are there any walk n wade tour guides for the Fraser you would recommend?
There aren’t really any walk and wade guides who do the Fraser River, also this video was from 8 years ago and unfortunately these fishing opportunities are no longer available due to closures.
@@FishingwithRod thanks for sharing!
Great video Rod and Kitty. I especially like the explanations on the gear and leader setups. I'm hoping to apply this here in California lower Sacramento Delta system with the family. It'll be exciting to see what I pull up!
Great! Glad we can help. Thanks for watching!
great video keep up the good work you inspire me!!!!!
Thanks!
great video as alway, i will definatley be trying this technique this year
Great! :)
I need to catch some Coho Salmon. I believe they are in Lake Michigan, so I could catch one here in Wisconsin.
Within 5 kilometers of this is:
My favorite lake
My favorite river
My favorite spot on the Fraser
Thank you Rod for the coho opening update. I will give up fishing if I cannot land a coho or king this season :) ( I am lying )
Volkan Kucuk You’re welcome! Nobody can resist the coho. 😄
What size swivel were you using?
Great video rod
Thanks!
Your channel is awesome!! Where in Richmond is a good spot to fish for salmon early November?
www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/region_two/tidal_fraser_river.html
great video! glad i have post notifications on! one question, how far should i be casting out when bar fishing. ive heard stories of fish being pretty close to shore but ive also seen people casting really far out.
Not too far, anywhere from 30 to 60 feet will do. They do travel pretty close to shore.
love the channel
Brilliant work! Keep it up!
Thanks!
Good old days....
Yeah unfortunately we will not see this fishery open again.
that is great fishing i like it good jobs
Do you have any bass fishing videos coming up?
Maybe... ;)
were u able to save the snag,? it always my worst nightmare
We lost that rig actually. Snags are rare in the Tidal Fraser but when you do get one, it's usually a loss.
How is the current there? I want to try my kayak in that area
There is both downstream freshwater current and tidal current, making it not too turbulent throughout most of the year especially during incoming tides. The only time nobody should be out there in a kayak is during freshet, from May to July.
I notice you use skein rather than roe sacks. Is there a reason you don't use bagged eggs?
Personal preference. I find skeins work way better for coho salmon, especially in the Fraser. Bagged eggs don't emit as much scent.
I think I like the spoon fishing on the Fraser Better.
where can i get kittys waders? the one with the fish on it? those look cool
Those are Patagonia waders, you should be able to find them in any retail stores that carry the brand.
Those telescopic rod holders, where did you buy 'em?
That particular one is homemade, but you can buy similar ones at most tackle stores. Berry's Bait and Tackle should have some.
What spot is that on the Fraser
What could you use instead of cured roe?
Dew worms, prawns...
Unfortunately you cant do this anymore 😔 for any type of salmon
Kitty is so cute
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I live in the uk and I really want to go salmon fishing! I was wondering where I could get the salmon eggs/rough that you use as bait. Thanks.
Reuben Williams I've never fished in the UK so I don't know where you'd get it and what the regulations are on using it there unfortunately.
Fishing with Rod thanks for the reply, I'll have a look around at regulations. Thanks a lot!
Hey Rod, could you tell me a good lake on Vancouver Island that has good summer trout fishing?
It depends on which part of the island you are at. In Victoria, Elk Lake, Durrance Lake, Shawnigan Lake, Langford Lake, Lookout Lake can all be excellent as they are regularly stocked. In Nanaimo, Diver Lake, Long Lake, Colliery Dams are all pretty good. These are all stocked lakes with catchable rainbow trout. Further north or inland you can find some more remote lakes where bigger trout are found, but access with vehicles becomes more difficult.
Thanks. Should I just use the normal worm on bobber and spoon/in-line spinners?
Hi Rod I am new to Fraser River fishing and can't wait for the fishing authorities to open the Fraser River for fishing. So what salmon can be kept? Is it just Coho, Chinook and Pink?
It's not open for salmon fishing yet. Once it opens, there'll be a fishery notice that lists out what exactly is open for retention.
Thanks Rod. You are awesome I am learning a lot from your videos and website
You're welcome. For the openings and closures, the best way to find out is on our Facebook page where I post up notices right away when they are announced. Or on our website, under the Lower Mainland fishing report, I always try to keep the opening information up to date for each river system.
Got it I just subscribed in FB
What style of rod holder are those looks better than the forked stick I'm a custom of using lol😁Thx
Kelvin I don't think these rod holders have a particular name but they are mainly used in the Lower Fraser River near Vancouver. The idea is to peg the holder into the gravel, and have the rod almost at eye level and parallel to the water, so you can watch the bites on the rod tip. These rod holders are not meant to hold onto the rod when you have a fish on, so you have to attend at all time otherwise they might get pulled into the water.
@@FishingwithRod I've seen ones when I googled but those I found are for carp fishing and hold multiple rods I like yours becuz of single rod holder Thanks I'll keep searching 🤔
@@kelvinpen3144 The one I have is home made, and actually most people make their own because the ones at the stores don't have the right specs for what we need.
@@FishingwithRod Do you have a pattern and material list ? Thx 😁
lol no, mine was made by a friend back in the mid 90s....
How I started fishing. Anyone can do this type of fishing. Is also the reason I buy duel pole fishing license. Great video, tight lines.
Thanks. :)
have you ever caught a sturgeon doing this? I could imagine someone thinking a 6 foot sturgeon is a monster salmon :)
I have actually, but very rarely, maybe once every ten years. 4 or 5 feet have been the ones we've encountered.
Wait a wild fish you must release?
That's correct. Every fishery is managed differently. In Southern British Columbia, the wild coho salmon populations are not strong enough to sustain fisheries, therefore all wild coho salmon have to be released. Instead, there are hatchery programs that produce hatchery marked coho salmon which provide retention opportunities for anglers.
In coming tide best at 2 bit and most fraser bars certainly rockpile lol hi bud
Yeah. It’s a pity that fishery is long gone now.
@@FishingwithRod yeah its how I learned to fish as a child cadet rockpile dump bar Brownsville by bike from n Burnaby really miss it specially as now I have grandkids that may never get to experience it.
I think with some persistent and consistent measures, we may see this fishery open again, in a decade or two from now.
I'm 66 do I have a decade or twolol@@FishingwithRod
@@joesutherland225 60s is the new 40s. No worries.
do you think I could do this type of fishing for salmon off of Puget sound beaches?
For saltwater, you'd be more effective by casting and retrieving lures as they are still feeding on baitfish out there.
Fishing with Rod yah, I was just wondering. I was thinking just using herring instead of roe. I catch on lures, I just like to switch it up sometimes
where can I get that krill jam? I'm in Langley
Cameron Walker you could probably get pautzke bait cure at Army and Navy, Berrys bait and tackle, freds custom tackle, cabelas, or wholesale sports in langley
Where can those rod holder be purchased?
That particular rod holder is homemade, but most tackle stores in the Lower Mainland carry similar ones.
where is this exact location?
Fraser River, in British Columbia, Canada.
Fishing with Rod lol the Fraser is a pretty big place there Rod. Don’t want to give away your secret spot? 😋
Long Shot That’s right, there are no secret spots and that’s why we have a fairly detailed guide on our website which gives you a good overview on where you can go. www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/region_two/tidal_fraser_river.html
what city is this you're fishing in ?
Aldergrove.
@@FishingwithRod thanks
2 bit bar? Fished there 6-7 times this summer no luck😔
Deplorable Trumper The Tidal Fraser River generally isn’t that productive in the summer time. Once coho salmon fishing opens up in October, I think you’ll find the fishing to be much better there. 🙂
Fishing with Rod ever tried the stave? Or fishing off the middle of poplar bar? I tried it when sockeye were running, just a bunch of whitefish stealing my bait.
Where did you fish?
Tidal portion of the Fraser River, around Langley/Aldergrove.
why would u prefer "fresh" salmon as apposed to darker breeding salmon?
Is this a serious question?
yes lol
I'm gunna guess because they don't eat they aren't as good for some reason. I dunno
Cameron Walker I think it has more to do with the darker fish starting to rot out.
Great video as always! Could you provide the name of the rod holders you guys were using or perhaps a link to where they could be purchased?
Thanks Adam. That rod holder is home made actually, given to me by a friend around 20 years ago.
I figured as much... really cool design.
Most tackle stores around Vancouver have similar rod holders for sale as well.
what Bar was this?
Glen Valley.
I fished there many times found to many snags. like Poplar better no snags.
Old man fishing. Kitty was bored. Me too
No, Kitty wasn't bored. Best to pick another video if this episode doesn't suit your style.
1st
Great video rod
Thanks!