I went Chinook (King) Salmon fishing with my nephew Justin Gyger on the Skeena River on Tuesday, July 27, 2010. This is a very popular time of year. There were lots of boats fishing where we were...but the Skeena is a BIG river, lots of room for everybody. We went 1 for 4 which means we hooked a total of 4 Chinook and landed one. Justin aka Judge estimated this fish to weigh around 38-pounds but I’d say it was closer to 40-pounder. Anyway, it was a big fish. Tackle used: Ambassadeur http://www.purefishing.com 7000 reel, Redington rod, Maxima http://www.redlsports.com line and leader . We were using Scotty http://www.scotty.com Orca rod holders plus Gibbs http://www.gibbsfishing.com ’catch &release’ net. Hope you enjoy the show.<br>
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The Fishing
August: Chinook (King) salmon fishing continues, but mainly catch and release. Fresh Coho (Silver), Sockeye and Pink salmon are throughout the Skeena River and fresh Coho and Chum are entering the Kitimat River. Gleaming silver ’summer-run’ Steelhead are in the Skeena River. These fish are fresh and full of energy and it is common to hook Steelhead that weigh in the 20 - 30 pound range. This is “prime time” for fishing Chinook on the Ecstall River.
September: ’Summer-run’, Steelhead fishing is very strong. The main runs of ’northern’ Coho (Silver) salmon are now entering the rivers and can give you quite a ’tackle straining’ experience. Nothing but fresh fish is the norm for this month. The Coho (Silver) salmon can weigh up to 25 pounds, but average 12 pounds. This month is also very special because guided fly fishing begins for both Steelhead and Coho. Trout and Dolly Varden are also plentiful at this t
October: This is ’prime time’ for the Steelhead in Copper River and ’blow-out’ Coho (Silver) Salmon fishing on the Skeena River tributaries such as the Kasiks River and Exchamsiks River. Steelhead is also available in the Cranberry River, Meziadin River and Bell Irving River. The record Coho (27-pounds) was landed at this time on the Kasiks River “the most beautiful river in the world”. Outstanding guided Coho fishing can also be had on the Kitimat River and Ishkheeni
November: Guided fishing is available on the Kalum River until October 15. If the Zymoetz (Copper) River is clear it is ’prime time’ for Steelhead on the (dry or wet) fly. Coho (Silver) salmon are still available for the first week in November on the Skeena tributaries but most fish are dark. These would be “incidental” catches as they cannot be the target fish. Coho fishing usually closes on October 31.
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