Lenny Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Has anyone have any information on the BC fishers department initiating rod days on the Elk River and its tributaries this year? If they are we defiantly will have to prevent BC fishing in Alberta without a substantial increase in there fees to do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonvilly Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Not on the Elk. Wigwam and Michel only. I checked on Wiggy today. No available spots available for unguided until Aug 1 - Aug 15 (32 spots available), and Sept 1 - Sept 15 (9 spots available) Its a joke, their guides are laughing all the way to the bank right now. They could charge whatever they wanted on those days. They should make it so that if the guide days aren't booked a week in advance, they go to the unguided group. It would sure suck to pay the money XXX months in advance to get yourself a spot to find the river blown out due to storm or whatever. No refunds on the classified license either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monger Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 No, no they are saving the river.... What does an all knowing guide cost to watch you throw a streamer at a Bull trout anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbowtrout Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 I might just break out the old gettoblaster, lawn chair and cooler and rock my speedo bankside while skipping rocks. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangus Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Well, at least they're more proactive than Alberta where we can't seem to say no to a barb. The wig and the Michel were really turning into a shitshow. I think that you'll have less days, but the ones you get will be better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroutPanther Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 No, no they are saving the river.... What does an all knowing guide cost to watch you throw a streamer at a Bull trout anyway? I'm guessing about the same as they charge to watch you throw fluffy dries at willing-to-rise cutties... Bring cash! Still think AB should reciprocate somehow, in a way that makes sense for our fisheries and fisheries budget. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroutFlyFishingAlberta Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Even if they didn't limit rod days it would still cost $115 in licenses to fish there for a long weekend (3 days). Meanwhile they can come here and fish for $28 for the entire year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murray Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 And yet, Albertans are still flocking to BC to fish and spend wads of cash. I have decided not to fish in BC. Don't know how long but certainly for the foreseeable future anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDoctor Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 It's a shame I grew up in BC, but being semi-retired I have to be very careful how many times I fish in my home grounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutlover Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 I said the same thing until I was introduced to steelhead... Now all my fishing cash goes to BC.... Sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcubed Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 I said the same thing until I was introduced to steelhead... Now all my fishing cash goes to BC.... Sucks. Just wait till they bring in the same system for up there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonvilly Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 That is my fear as well Bcube, Heading there for two weeks in the middle of August with the new jet. I hope its not the last time I get to go without a guide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcubed Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Word is that it is coming, just a question of when. Probably fine if you're on the mainstem Skeena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayhad Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 This is probably a good time to discuss the constant push to license, regulate and group all of our guides together..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcubed Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 This is probably a good time to discuss the constant push to license, regulate and group all of our guides together..... ya, that worked well last time I brought it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weedy1 Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Are jet boats allowed on the Wig and Michel? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurningChrome Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sallinger Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 How do you find out how many days are left to fish these waters.. Is there a link so I can check it out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonvilly Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 I logged in and just tried selecting dates through their online license purchase. It tells you if there are available days, and if not which date ranges have days left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sallinger Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Cool. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinglibin Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 I might just break out the old gettoblaster, lawn chair and cooler and rock my speedo bankside while skipping rocks. How about we all show up with our speedo's and show them what we Alberta boys are really made of, (so to speak). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brokentippet2 Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Would someone be so kind as to explain to me what rod days are. Tried looking it up but couldn't seem to find anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDoctor Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 In BC you need to be registered as a guide. They lobbied the government for many years and succeeded. In 1990, the Ministry of Environment implemented the Classified Waters System to address conservation and angler use issues on a number of the province's most popular steelhead and trout stream fisheries. This included the creation of new licensing requirements for anglers and for the regulation of commercial angling guides through the issuance of "guided rod day" quotas. Rod day quotas give angling guides the right to guide for fish on a given stream for a fee. Recently, changes were introduced to the way that rod days are allocated to angling guides to ensure that the allocation process is fair and open, that the quota is being used, and that the Province receives a fair return for the privilege of holding it. The Ministry of the Environment regulates angling guiding to ensure a quality angling experience for all anglers. The Ministry licences angling guides and collects data annually on their activities in the province. An angling guide must be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, provide proof of liability insurance and submit an angling guide operating plan that has been approved by a Ministry of Environment Regional Manager. There are currently over three hundred licenced angling guides in B.C. and over four hundred licenced assistant angling guides operating under their supervision. Rod days can also be allocated for Lodges with Guides and other orginizatons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brokentippet2 Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 So how would this affect an out of province angler that does not require a guide. Just wondering if these rivers are off limits to the general public during these "rod days" or if it is only accessible to be guided by bc guides during these times ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcubed Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 There are limited numbers of non-guided non-resident rod days. If you don't book one of these days (or a guide with one) , you don't get to fish... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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