Coho Salmon and Chum Salmon Fly Fishing in Squamish BC Canada
Coho Salmon and Chum Salmon Fly Fishing in Squamish BC Canada
Coho Salmon and Chum Salmon Fly Fishing in Squamish BC Canada. Right now the Chum Salmon and Coho Salmon fishing in Squamish is Fantastic! In the past couple of days the Squamish River, Cheakamus River and the Mamquam River have been receiving waves of beautiful Chrome Chum and Coho Salmon. Unlike the Pink Salmon fishery, the banks are not lined elbow to elbow with eager fishermen. The weather is brisk in the morning and warms to the mid teens, which is perfect Salmon fishing temperatures. The water is very cold so make sure you put on your long underwear under your waders. The Chum Salmon season is fairly short and peaks by mid November, while the Coho Salmon will be in the Rivers till late December. Coho Salmon and Chum Salmon fly fishing patterns are similar in design and are fished both with a swinging motion. Typically there are more Chum Salmon in the Rivers surrounding Squamish. Periodically, you will be pleasantly surprised when you hook up on a Coho Salmon using the same flies used for Chum Salmon fly fishing. Although Coho Salmon are not nearly as large, Coho Salmon can reach a staggering 20 LBS in the Rivers surrounding Squamish. Below is a picture of a couple fly fishing patterns that have been working for both Coho and Chum Salmon in the Squamish River.
We have found in the past couple of days that a sleek bodied fly with either orange or green highlights have been working best. We have been using a type 3 sink tip fly line, tipped with a leader 6′ – 8′ in length with a breaking strength of 15 LBS on an 8 weight fly rod. Some people might suggest the use of a leader strength of 20 LBS, this being said 20 LBS leaders will have the capability of breaking an 8 weight fly rod if you are not careful when the Salmon are at your feet. Simply swinging one of these fly patterns until your line straitens down stream, then a long slow retrieve will produce both Chum Salmon and Coho Salmon. Chum Salmon takes are typically subtle, while Coho Salmon bites are typically earth shattering. You will know what I am talking about when it happens. Once hooked both Salmon put on an aerial display and make large reel screaming runs.
Below are a few pictures of Chum Salmon caught on the Squamish River October 26th, 2015 while fly fishing with the Pemberton Fish Finder. We have also included a short Salmon fishing video of our day of the Squamish River. Right now is the time to book your Chum Salmon and Coho Salmon fly fishing trip of a Lifetime with the Pemberton Fish Finder. Call today toll free 1(877)905-8121 Don’t miss out on this spectacular Fly Fishing experience. Limited Space available! Visit our website for more information about Salmon fly fishing tours in Squamish, BC and Rates https://pembertonfishfinder.com/ . If you are staying in Whistler, Squamish or Pemberton British Columbia We will pick you up from your accommodations, provide you with all of the fishing equipment and on full days a tasty lunch is also provided. All you have to bring is a valid BC freshwater fishing license, suitable clothing for the weather and a camera to gather photographs of your fly fishing tour of a lifetime.
We look forward to Fly fishing with you,
Pemberton Fish Finder.
Coho Salmon and Chum Salmon Fly Fishing in Squamish BC Canada.
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