So this is the first year I have had my boat moored, I've been out quite a bit and have been doing pretty well this year for a noob. I am just wondering what the deal is with sockeye. I have caught/released almost a dozen this year, and many reports that people are posting including releasing sockeye and I am sure people don't always include the fish they release. I am just wondering if the number of sockeye that are being caught is normal? And if they generally open sockeye at a certain time or if it just stays closed? I'd love to be able to keep a few of these guys, there seems no shortage especially in sooke.
Sockeye opening area 19 and 20?
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Island Fish Lifter
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I find some that accidentally end up in my tub. I think they must just fall in without me knowing?
Big Green Machine
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Those are late summer run Fraser River fish and there indeed is a shortage this year. Not even FN are supposed to take them which is rare.
finaddict
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Now there is something to be proud of, IFL. Suggestion: If you are going to be a poacher, you should just keep that information to yourself. Otherwise some DICK (like me) from this forum will jump all over you. ;-)
Thats awesome bud . I guess its all about you hey!
I have probably caught and released a couple dozen this summer in total, all on bait fishing springs. This doesn't indicate good numbers, just that I'm out a lot. If he numbers were good there would be jumpers all around, but they are scarce this summer. I see more Coho jumping or swirling on top than anything else.
hooktender68
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Love ur sense of humor Dave!
Island Fish Lifter
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Appearantly some people don't! Haha
