Chromance

You know I understand everyone's need to keep their "Hot Spot" to themselves but there are people out there with disability's who cannot go for a hike, climb steep river banks, climb over fallen trees to find a spot that is some what decent that produces a few fish.

It's no fun sitting at home suffering when you could possibly get out for a few hours with a line in the water watching your float going downstream anticipating getting a fish on.... which can certainly take your mind off your physical ailments (and prevents depression creeping in the door)

The Ministry recognizes that there are people out there with disability's who has rights to enjoy fishing too but no-one steps up and says yes you can fish here (where ever) with out going through a Commando training course to put a float in the water, catch something and feel good about yourself.

I suffer from Chronic Pain, was forced to take early retirement (which HUGELY affected my pension) and I have managed to get out a few times & have been quite productive but I have also been out & wondered if I was ever going to make it back to my car because of my lack of knowledge about a certain river & the terrain.

I am also one of these older guys who will take a fold up chair so that I can take a load off when the pain get's a bit much.... it doesn't mean I'm lazy or I have a fishing style that a few people hate.

I'm sure there are more people with disability's out there who can benefit getting out and doing a spot of fishing without impacting your enjoyment of the sport.

Anyway sorry for ranting....

Ronnie

I can think of a few places for you. PM me, and I will tell you anything you want to know.

Thanks cuz I'm a littled puzzled.

Hey Folks,
I live pretty close (10 min drive) from the arva mill and I've always heard its a decent place to go for pike. My problem is parking! Where do you guys park? There's no parking on the street (highway 4 doesnt have shoulders there, they're sidewalks) and obviously i dont want to park in the mill as I'm not a customer. The closest subdivision (million dollar houses) is also no parking on the street. From what I can tell I'd have to park at a shop and walk for about 10 minutes - is this the only place to park?

Thanks in advance!

I'd love to know the answer if you find it. Apparently there are browns in there.

do not fall for their big doe eyes!!!! Eyes that say "please put me back, I didn't do anything wrong"



From Russia With Hate!!!

.... ok, see the goby is from Russia and the James Bond movie was called.... zzzzzzzzzzzzzz

lol that was a good one! haha

Well, just got back from reconning the river (just over 10 minutes away including lights) and it was interesting for me. People have some pretty fancy rigs! Saw people using Center Pin reels, spinning reels and all of them using floats. Most of the rods were pretty long rods (guessing 10-11 feet?) I would have felt out of place with my little 6'6" Ugly Stick! LOL!

I actually saw quite a few Salmon in the water (gotta love Polarized sunglasses!) but didn't see anybody hit one.

Cheers,
Cameron

Edit: I was told that you can only use a single barbless hook in the river itself?

This was very kind of you. Many people like myself waste lot's of money, gas / time, driving from far away to places like this based on the reputation alone. This saves us allot of time and money to figure out if they are even there or not. Cheers!