Sunday, November 26, 2017

A Sure Guide To Fly Fishing Fraser River

By Pamela Brooks


Many people catch fish not only for fun but also to earn a livelihood. But, for you to succeed in this venture, you must master a few points as well as adhere to set rules of the game. For people interested in fly fishing Fraser River found in the region of British Columbia has numerous angling options any time of the year. For a novice angler, here are some tips that can help ensure a fun-filled and successful expedition.

Just like in any other trade, you will need to invest in the right tools if you are to succeed in angling. For instance, the choice of your angling gear should be dictated by the type of fish you wish to hunt. Large fishes such as White Sturgeon and king salmon requires heavy duty gear compared to smaller species such as the Cutthroat Trout.

If you are traveling for sports angling to this mighty river, you will need to plan in advance for your accommodation and transport needs. You will also need to hook up with anglers who know the area well to maximize your chances of success. This is also a way of ensuring that you are safe during your expedition as your companions will help you avoid dangerous spots along the river.

Familiarize yourself with the fishing regulations of the area and follow them to the letter. Start by getting a valid angling license. This will help you be on the right side of the law. You will also need to shun prohibited angling techniques such as bottom bouncing at different times of the year.

It helps to understand that fish population in such rivers has gone down compared to some years back. Even if you are likely to find fish any time of the year, the numbers have reduced significantly. This emphasizes the need for responsible angling to make sure the remaining fish species are not wiped out sooner than expected. Besides, this will serve to sustain the angling tradition within this region.

In case you have specific species you want to catch, consider the seasons when such fishes exist. For instance, King salmon is popular between June and November. White Sturgeon is known to frequent the waters almost every season of the year but has peak season during mid-March to mid-May and mid-July to mid-November. Some species such as the red salmon only appear when in their spawning period. For this reason, master when different species frequent such waters and visit at the appropriate time to catch what you are interested in.

Hone your angling skills so at to stand a better chance of catching fish. For an angler in shallow waters, areas with fast flowing water are your best bet. Such make it hard for fish to notice the line. The turbulent current will also make it difficult for fish to detect disturbance caused by the fishing line.

Walk along the river banks to look for fish especially when you have stayed in one spot for long without luck. This is common especially when the water levels are low. In such cases, fishes look for deeper ponds that offer sufficient cover. Do your survey quietly and be on the lookout for fishes rising to the surface in such pools.




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