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February 4, 2012 3:16pm

Attention Steelheaders... Be sure to drop in and get registered in advance for the Wally Hall Jr. Memorial Steelhead Derby (runs Dec 1 - Mar 15). If you are planning on participating in the Wall Hall derby you'll need to get your number a day in advance of weighing a fish in. Out-of-towners can phone in with a credit card.

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Yesterday we had 7 fish brought in, and today were at 14 fish! There is almost 3 feet of vis, with a steelhead green colour, and the levels keep slowly dropping.  Roe, roe sacks or prawns are a good bet, as are pink/white jigs. Talked to a fly fisherman who caught a nice wild on a glo-bug. Glo-bug's, Troutbeads, egg sucking leaches, are all good options. Be sure to check out our Facebook page for pics and up to date derby info.

Anglers who have weighed in fish have been using an assortment of baits and lures. Making roe, orange and pink jigs, gooey-bobs, light pink worms, wool, and chartreuse or red dyed prawns, all being great options. For flies, go with egg sucking leeches, glo-bugs, prawn patterns, and black/blue intruders - we have a great selection of steelhead flies.
 
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Steelheading on the Fraser is an option. Bar rigs are a favourite.

Cutthroat fishing has been very good. Spinners, Troutbeads and bait can be very effective. While on the fly flesh, glo bugs, small fry patters, and micro leeches are good options.

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No recent reports from the Harrison. Pretty much shuts down to salmon etc. until the summer. However this is a great time of year to hunt bulls, cutties, rainbows, and white fish in the back channels.

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CHEHALIS RIVER 

Haven't had any recent reports from the Chehalis.

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OTHER RIVERS ETC.
 
Stave River... No positive steelhead from the Stave yet. Definitely worthwhile for whitefish and cutthroat - glo-bugs, Troutbeads, and flesh flies are good options.

Norrish Creek... No word on this fishery of late.

Thompson River... Closed.

Skagit River... Closed until July 1, 2012.

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FRASER VALLEY LAKES
Not a lot to report for local lakes at this point.Might be worth checking out some of the lakes in the Sasquatch Park area however most of the Provincial day use and campgrounds are closed so access may be a challenge.

Cultus Lake is one under appreciated option though. If you're looking for something to do there are rainbow, cutthroat, suckers and pike minnows.
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INTERIOR LAKES
Ice fishing season.

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