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6 Oct 2010 - Fall Steelhead Fishing
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Category: Canada
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Author Name: Noel Gyger
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http:www.noelgygyer.ca
Weekly Fishing Reports (Smithers, Terrace, Kitimat, Prince Rupert and Meziadin North)
Noel Gyger
September 26 to October 3, 2010
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: Weather has been good all week with very little rain. Fishing for Steelhead, Coho, Cutthroat Trout, Bull Trout and Dolly Varden Char using fly, spin and conventional gear was good.
The Skeena River is in good shape.
The Kalum River is in excellent shape. Steelhead and “Big Northern” Coho (Silver Salmon) are coming in now. I have reports of some outstanding catches.
The Kitimat River experienced some huge fluctuations in the river levels this week. Last weekend the Kitimat rose almost 8 ½ feet in 24hrs. Since then the Kitimat spiked once and then steadily dropped back down to a fishable level and clarity.
The Douglas Channel Bottom Fishing will continue to be good providing the weather is acceptable. Strong winds will become more frequent during the fall and boaters are advised to monitor the VHF weather channel. Check out the Ron Wakita report below.
Prince Rupert; still some good Coho out of Rupert but many fish have entered their home streams. Excellent Halibut and rockfish, bottomfish to be had and not too much time left to make that last trip.
Kispiox River; rains brought up the river level and it was blown out for a bit. As of now the river is low and clearing up. Lots of fish and lots of anglers. Water should clear up a little more before the rain starts as forecasted for Sunday.
Bulkley River; the river has come down about 1 ½ feet since Sunday and it has cleared up a bit. The water is fishable and some are hooking into fish, but the clarity isn’t super; still pretty brown. Upstream of the Telkwa River the water is a bit clearer, but still not perfect.
Morice River; water has about 12” visibility. Lots of fish, but the water is tough to fish when it is this dirty. We are going back to our larger, dark flies. Water hopefully will clear up fast before we get the rain forecasted for Sunday. Check out the Bob Melrose report below.
The Zymoetz (Copper) River is borderline fishable. Summer-run Steelhead are moving in and outstanding catches were being reported, many with dry flies. This week guide reports came from Ron Wakita, April Vokey, Tracey Hittel, Wes Owen, Gary Miltenberger and Gill McKean. Thank you to all of the fishing guides who sent reports and photos. It is very much appreciated! I would also like to say WELCOME onboard to Rob Brown, “the Skeena Angler” and pro fishing guide Gary Miltenberger.
WARNING: BEARS on all our rivers. Be Bear Aware and carry Pepper Spray.
Check your spray for expiry date!
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