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Originally posted by RobTufnail
no worries about me snagging em in the river, I've been a chuck fishermen my whole life. Only fish i want out of the rivers are trout and steelhead(if i ever get the chance).
Plus the fish look so much better in the salt
Yep, Sockeye madness is one of those "thrills" every west coast fisher should experience. It's not just about the meat---the meat is the 2nd half of the reward.
If Sockeye flossers in the river were about the 'sport' they'd save a few $$$ up, gather up a few buddies, and charter a boat.
I'd like to encourage any of you Mainlanders who have flossed for Sockeye on the Fraser to get your collective you know what's in gear and book a trip for late August/early Sept.
Book a six hour or day charter with the following firms. Book it in advance, and specifically book for Sockeye. They'll likely want to sell you a 6 or 7 hour charter and that's what you'll need---it's expensive to run to the T10 or Sandheads.
Firms to book with are (in no particular order):
Predator Charters (with David Korsch)
Bonnie Lee Fishing Charters
Sewell's
M and M Charters
Bon Chovy Fishing Charters
Everyone of these individuals knows their stuff and are top producers.
It'll be a blast...Sockeye and Pink Combo fishing...with Springs in the mix too...
Looking forward to this summer!!!!!