Episode 04: One for the Tube! Steelhead Brookstock Collection

[HookedonBC]

I fished this river today, I plan to fish it often this season so increase my chance of a first steelhead. where do I go to get one of these tubes? I want to help out the population.

another question... I noticed you said "re-bait the hook" on a bait ban river. Are you allowed to use bait if you volunteer at the hatchery?

cheers

[bugpumper]

@HookedonBC I think you didn't fish this river as there is no bait ban on it.

[SilversidesFishing]

I think fish farms are a real problem for many wild fish

[ScreamingReelsTV]

Indeed, the effects of industrial fish farming have had a serious toll on wild fish stocks. The irony is that fish farming can also be the biggest support to wild stocks, by transfering pressure.

I am a fan of the salmon ranching concept. Ranching creates a high returns of high quality fish specifically for commercial harvest. The polution generated by typical fish farming is minimized, plus the escapement spawn in the wild and provides nutrients for wild fish.

[BCSteelhobo]

I like the old blue tubes myself but the newer black ones are nice because you can double up in them if need be.

Nice work Fulc.

[bcdriftfisherman]

The new tubes look nice, are all the hatcheries getting new tubes or just the hatchery that you brood for?

[ScreamingReelsTV]

Each hatchery supplies their own tubes. I've seen various designs and quality. This tube is quite nice for holding the fish, but it is quite bulky and cumbersome to hike with.