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Post  newsman Tue Feb 07, 2012 11:18 pm

Sport fishing column for Feb 6 to 13, 2012

In the late 1880's an unpleasant side of human nature, elitism, made its appearance. Anglers began to define themselves and others by the species of fish they pursued, and the quality of fishing equipment they could afford to buy.

"Define me a gentleman and I will define you a game fish, which is known by the company he keeps, and recognized by his dress and address, features, habits, intelligence, haunts, food, and manner of eating," wrote editor and publisher Charles Hallock.

Atlantic Salmon were considered a royal fish. Brown Trout were valued due to their continental roots. Brook Trout were praised for their link to the beginning of the Republic. Rainbow Trout were considered the fish of fish, the aristocrat of North American waters.

"The rainbow trout is without a doubt one of the finest game fishes we have. It fights desperately until completely exhausted and leaps again and again," wrote Theodore Gordon.

Bass were recognized as the fish of the upper middle class. All other species spiraled down in class distinction from this point to Catfish, which were considered the food of slaves in the Old South. Lines were often cut before bringing any of these undesired species to hand, for it was said that, "no gentleman would soil himself by even touching such a low cast fish." Thankfully such extreme prejudice is not exercised in our sport today.

During this period, wealthy industrialists bought up land around many of the best known trout waters, in the north eastern US. Modeling themselves after British Lords, they hired armed guards to keep unwanted others off their waters. This action often triggered violent skirmishes with determined poachers. Due to land tax and maintenance costs, many of these properties were later turned over to the government for parks and educational use.

The report

Fishing on our lower mainland lakes is good. The sunshine we have been experiencing is just what was needed to get the fish moving again. Try the early season trick of fishing close to shore along the north to north east sections of your favorite lake. Under these early season conditions, the shallower water in the areas which receive the most sunlight hold greater amounts of oxygen. In these areas of higher oxygen trout can be found congregating in as little as two feet of water. Recommended flies: Chironomid, bloodworm, Coachman, Zulu, American Coachman, Professor, Wooly Bugger, Micro Leach, Sixpack, Dragonfly Nymph, Halfback, Doc Spratley or Baggy Shrimp.

The Fraser River back waters are fishing to good for cutthroat. For cutthroat try: Eggo, Egg & Eye Alevin, Rolled Muddler, Tied Down Minnow, Mickey Finn, Stonefly Nymph, Chez Nymph, or American Coachman.

The Stave River is good for steelhead and cutthroat. For steelhead try: Polar Shrimp, Squamish Poacher, Big Black, Flat Black, Popsicle, Kaufmann Black Stone, Eggo, Thor, or Steelhead Spratley.

The Harrison River is good for cutthroat.

The Chehalis River is good for steelhead and cutthroat.

The Vedder is good for steelhead.

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