Bill U Posted June 2, 2010 Posted June 2, 2010 I just had the unbelievable experience to visit Kamloops British Columbia. The reason for my visit wasn't fishing but as anyone who loves fishing knows it's hard not to think about fishing when you visit somewhere as amazing as this. So on my last day of my visit I set out alone to fish a spot on the South Thompson River near the small town of Chase. I was fortunate enough to be able to borrow a fishing pole with what I would say had brittle 10lbs test line and a couple of small generic spoons with two of the three treble hooks cut off. I honestly had no idea what I would catch or if I would catch anything. After about a half hour of casting my spoon I hooked this little one. I'm not sure what species it is, I'm thinking a Dolly Varden but after looking at pictures online I'm not so sure? After about another 20 minutes of casting I hooked another fish that had some size to it. I got it close enough to the shore that I could see it was similar in color to the small one I had just caught but it was much larger. It unfortunately wiggled off of the hook before I could land it. It got my heart pumping though and gave me confidence to keep trying. Then after about another 10 minutes had past I had one of the most amazing experiences I have ever had fishing. I hooked something that I could tell had some weight to it and fought as hard or harder than any fish I have ever caught. When I finally got it close to shore, even though I had never caught one before, I instantly knew what I had, a beautiful Rainbow Trout. Unfotunately I had to leave for the morning but I was able to go back later in the afternoon for another try. Although I didn't catch anymore rainbows I caught three of these which again I thought were Dolly Vardens but if anyone knows exactly what they are I would greatly appreciate knowing for sure. They were exetremely fun to catch. Here is a link to a short video I made using my cheap digital camera. What an amazing day of fishing and what a beautiful place. I will certainly be back. Quote
HuntFishAK Posted June 3, 2010 Posted June 3, 2010 That last one looks like a squawfish, or to be politically correct, a northern pikeminnow. They are common around my area, and are an invasive species. There are bounties on them in some waters. I kill them whenever I catch one. Very nice 'bow. Quote
Bill U Posted June 3, 2010 Author Posted June 3, 2010 Thanks HuntfishSpokane! I agree it definitely looks like a Northern Pikeminnow. Well now that I know that I'm not as excited about catching them! lol Quote
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