[scottgggg]

I'm new to the forum and have found a ton of great info. Thanks to all.

One thing I have read on this site is that White Springs move into the system late September to mid October. Where exactly is a good area to catch these ? I don't have a boat so I'm limited to certain spots. Any info on spots, timing and techniques is appreciated.

 

[flyguy]

Scottgggg

The white springs are starting to show up slowly right now in the veddar system in Chilliwack. No boat required. Easy walk in access on the lower sections of the river. Lower section meaning below the veddar crossing bridge. Just find deeper runs and cast away. Your best bet is float fishing with around a 18-24" leader using roe or red wool. Leader should be around 10-12lbs with a med/heavy rod about 10.5-11". They are big and put up a good fight. I hope this helps. good luck and tight lines.

 

[scottgggg]

Thanks. Do the White Springs migrate past the Vedder? Is it possible to catch them from around Island 22 or Peg Leg bars ? Or is that a a waste of time ?

 

[twotone]

yes the white springs migrate above the vedder.i have caught them at the wingdam bar riggin but it is about a 2 klik walk in and will be deserted except for maybe bears that hang out in the area.

 

[flyguy]

I believe that island 22 is still closed to fishing. You can bar fish at Peg leg using spin-n-glows(no roe as there is a bait ban). There will not be much of a crowd as most flossers have moved onto other systems.

 

[89RS]

*peg is still pretty jammed as of yesterday. I certainly wouldn't want to have a bar rod out there with all the bettys sweeping down.

 

[flyguy]

*peg is still pretty jammed as of yesterday. I certainly wouldn't want to have a bar rod out there with all the bettys sweeping down.

Wow I am so glad that I don't fish there.

 

[Fairweather fisherman]

How much of a current does the spin and glows need to work properly? I was thinking about parking my but in a chair and trying bar fishing near the Port Mann Bridge (Coquitlam side) but don't know if the current would be strong enough, also how deep do you want the rig to be?

 

[flyguy]

you don't need much current just adjust the size of your spin-n-glow and the length of your leader. 12-18" should be good.

 

[jiggatyper]

They are in the vedder now...Seen a bunch caught already and chrome too

 

[Steelie Trav]

How much of a current does the spin and glows need to work properly? I was thinking about parking my but in a chair and trying bar fishing near the Port Mann Bridge (Coquitlam side) but don't know if the current would be strong enough, also how deep do you want the rig to be?

You can fish spin n glos down here, but you need to fish outgoing tide. I have tried a few times, and caught nothing but chum on them. If you really want to battle a spring the vedder is your best bet right now. Float some roe through a few holes and you'll find em. Red/cerise was working well also.

 

[nayhkilas]

I believe that island 22 is still closed to fishing. You can bar fish at Peg leg using spin-n-glows(no roe as there is a bait ban). There will not be much of a crowd as most flossers have moved onto other systems.

I don't belive Island 22 is closed for fishing. We have fished there for last few weeks and it was great for pinks. No campers, but you can fish

 

[nayhkilas]

Oh forgot to tell. Yes, white spring are showing up ... We been fishing last week-end close to Tamahi bridge and guy next to me landed HUGE spring female. I think it was around 30lb. It was HUGE and long, well more than 70cm in length.

 

[young gun]

good to hear, this weeks rain will hopefully bring more in.

 

[Gutsforabuck]

No camping at Island 22?

 

[chum8888]

In another week, the vedder will be polluted with them. Every deep hole will have some. Use roe. I've also caught them on colorado's.

 

[Furious_George]

Has anyone had luck going after white springs on the fly? I'm thinking large muddlers or a squid pattern the size of a hoochie.