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<\/a>MIRAMICHI<\/strong> \u2013 The 2017 angling season for spring salmon and striped bass is underway for the Miramichi system.\u00a0 However, the weather has not been the most conducive to heading out.\u00a0 We have been plagued by very cold temperatures and bouts of wet snow which not only have made angling uncomfortable, but has also kept the rivers quite high and dirty.\u00a0 But there were some hardy souls who braved the elements and were rewarded.<\/p>\n W. W. Doak and Sons <\/strong>in Doaktown said angling on Saturday was quite slow, but picked up on Sunday.\u00a0 But rain curtailed fishing Monday, although the catching was positive on Tuesday and Wednesday.\u00a0 Since Tuesday the water had dropped off and was clearing giving ideal conditions.\u00a0 Anglers were getting a good mix of salmon and grilse.\u00a0 The fish were described as being in good shape and fighting well, with a couple of 38-inchers reported. Flies of choice were Renous Specials, Christmas Trees. Black Ghosts, Golden Eagles, Smelts and Marabous.<\/p>\n Andrew Anthony of Ledges Inn<\/strong> in Doaktown and Mountain Channel in the Rapids area said angling was slow, but considering the cold weather and high and dirty water, it was not too bad.\u00a0 It had dropped two feet by Wednesday and was clearing nicely.\u00a0 There were not many anglers out, but those that braved the conditions had done well mid week.\u00a0 There had been a couple of salmon in the 40-inch range. Flies of choice were Black Ghosts, Red Eagles, Renous Specials and Black Marabous.<\/p>\n Herb Barry Sr. of Herb\u2019s Fly Shop<\/strong> on the Station Road in Blackville said anglers were catching some, but fishing was not great as the water was very high and dirty with an odd cake of ice here and there.\u00a0 Not many were out yet due to the cold and wet weather.\u00a0 Catches were mostly grilse thus far. Flies of choice were Golden Eagles and Silver Smelts.<\/p>\n Curtis Miramichi River Outfitting<\/strong> in Blackville said angling was a little slow and the water was very high and dirty.\u00a0 No fish were reported on Saturday and only a few Sunday.\u00a0 Some anglers had moved over to the Renous River which was a bit cleaner, and had picked up some salmon and grilse.\u00a0 But the weather has been cold. Flies of choice were mostly the Golden Eagle along with some Black Ghosts, Blue Smelts, and Renous Specials.<\/p>\n Jim Laws of Miramichi Hunting and Fishing<\/strong> in Newcastle, Miramichi reported just an odd striped bass being caught in the lower part of the river near Gordon\u2019s Wharf.\u00a0 There were also a few spring salmon reported, but not many yet as not a lot of anglers were out as it was too cold.\u00a0 Generally, the water was quite high. Flies of choice were Mickey Finns, Golden Eagles, Black Ghosts, Renous Specials, Smelts and Christmas Trees.<\/p>\n Syd Matchett of Trout Brook Fly Shop<\/strong> on the Northwest Miramichi said angling was quite slow on the weekend, but had improved by Tuesday with some boats limiting out.\u00a0 The water was very high and dirty, but began to clear and drop by Tuesday.\u00a0 There seemed to be slightly more salmon then grilse being hooked.\u00a0 There were a couple of salmon in the 38-inch range.\u00a0 The ice was still on the Northwest below the Red Bank Bridge at Whitney. Flies of choice were Golden Eagles, Renous Specials and Mickey Finns.<\/p>\n Debbie Norton of Upper Oxbow Outdoor Adventures<\/strong> on the Little Southwest Miramichi said her sports were doing well.\u00a0 On April 15 to17 they fished the Southwest as ice was still in at her place.\u00a0 The weather was cold but they did catch some.\u00a0 On Tuesday and Wednesday of this week the ice had gone at Upper Oxbow and they fished there with good results.\u00a0 She said the water was actually low and it was a long time since the ice went out there and was still in at Whitney.\u00a0 They were catching a good mix of salmon and grilse. Flies of choice were Black Ghosts, Golden Eagles and Mickey Finns.<\/p>\n Last weekend produced poor fishing conditions and was also the Easter weekend, so combined, not a lot of anglers were out.\u00a0 However, numbers should increase substantially this weekend. So bundle up and get out and \u201con the water\u201d.<\/p>\n A new angling group was formed in mid March, 2017.\u00a0 It is the Coalition for Better Salmon Management (CBSM)<\/strong>.\u00a0 It aims to push DFO to better manage the Atlantic Salmon fishery with more openness and communication.\u00a0 Already it has a membership of over 700 and is continuing to grow.<\/p>\n Steering committee chair person Tom Pettigrew makes the following statement:<\/p>\n \u201cthe recent announcement (April 13th) by DFO on the Atlantic Salmon angling regulations for New Brunswick, whereby they have decided to once again maintain the status quo, clearly demonstrates just how \u201cstuck in the mud\u201d they really are and how badly they need a push to get them moving down the road towards river-by-river management .\u201d<\/p>\n (See the cartoon and poster below, and click on the link to get more on the Coalition and its aims and philosophy as well as membership information.)<\/p>\n Don\u2019t forget to show your support for our sponsors, because without them, this column would not be possible.<\/span> \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Deals 4 U<\/a><\/p>\n ANY FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS TOWARD HELPING WITH THIS COLUMN ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED. Click here to donate now<\/a><\/span><\/strong>. Or to donate by mail, send to:<\/p>\n Doug Underhill A SPECIAL THANKS to all who made contributions last season.<\/p>\n Thought for the Week:<\/strong> \u201cFishing provides that connection with the whole living world. It gives you the opportunity of being totally immersed, turning back into yourself in a good way. A form of meditation, some form of communion with levels of yourself that are deeper than the ordinary self\u201d Ted Hughes<\/p>\n NOW AVAILABLE in Stores or from Doug Underhill 438 McKinnon Road, Miramichi, NB, E1V 6G2 or Bryant Freeman 1-506-386-6269 <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n I see the nb government got their hooks into every fisherman\u2019s pockets with increasing license fees. we are hooked but not released!! Hi Doug, great to see you back! Hope the winter went well\u2026.put me down for a copy of the new book on Freeman, he and I collaborate on little projects for conservation, we\u2019ve been insetting his classic feather wing flies with my classic salmon fly prints, he\u2019s a good man I enjoy working with him and we are raising some good money for the salmon. Hi All DFO issued a press release today stating Catch and release remains in place for the 2017 Atlantic salmon recreational fishing in the Gulf Region to maintain conservation benefits. I have attached the press release here. As well, a notice to recreational anglers can be viewed at\u00a0 http:\/\/www.inter.dfo-mpo.gc.ca\/Gulf\/FAM\/Recreational-Fisheries\/Rec-Salmon-Conservation-Measures-2017<\/p>\n Striped bass season also opens on the 15th. DFO earlier issued a press release regarding the 2017 season \u2013 I have pasted this release below and I have highlighted the issues pertaining to the Miramichi. The local paper published a story earlier this week which I have attached regarding the Striped Bass Fishery with quotes from MSA Director \/ MWMC President Debbie Norton.<\/p>\n CAST (Collaboration for Atlantic Salmon Tomorrow) is in full swing with hatchery renovations continuing here in South Esk and our first collected salmon getting ready for release this fall \u2013 for more information on CAST you can visit the website at http:\/\/castforsalmon.com\/ and also read the attached story published today on a three day meeting held earlier this week regarding the salmon supplementation program we are heavily involved in.<\/p>\n If you are in Fredericton next week please join us for a pub night \u2013 Wednesday April 19th at Greystone Brewing. It will begin at 5:30pm \u2013 a $10 cover charge gives you a brew and appetizers and an opportunity to discuss everything happening on the Miramichi this season. Everyone is welcome.<\/p>\n I would also like to remind everyone that the 64th Annual General Meeting of the Miramichi Salmon Association, Inc. will be held on Saturday, April 29th at 1:00 PM at the Upper Miramichi Community Centre in Boiestown.<\/p>\n Please also be reminded that the 21st annual Miramichi Ice Breaker Dinner is taking place the same day at the Central NB Woodmen\u2019s Museum (starting with the reception\/silent auction at 4:30, dinner at 6:00 and Live Auction at about 7:00 PM).\u00a0 Please come and share in the celebration of the opening of the 2017 fishing season on the Miramichi River and pay well deserved tribute to the people along the watershed \u2013 residents, outfitters, guides, cooks, lodge staff, anglers.\u00a0 Tickets are almost sold out and are $60 each \u2013 please let me know if you need a ticket.<\/p>\n As part of the \u201cIce Breaker Weekend\u201d, the Miramichi Watershed Management Committee (MWMC) and MSA will jointly host an Information Session on Friday, April 28th at the Central NB Woodmen\u2019s Museum from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM.\u00a0 This is a full day gathering of guest speakers and opportunities for discussion of matters of interest affecting the Miramichi River and its surroundings. Lunch will be served so again please let me know if you would like to attend.<\/p>\n If you get out on the river this weekend please stay safe!<\/p>\n Yours in Conservation Striped Bass Recreational Fishery in the Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence in 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n Moncton, New Brunswick \u2013 March 31, 2017 \u2013 Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) today approved the Plan for Striped Bass Recreational Fishing in the waters adjacent to the Maritime Provinces in the Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence for 2017.<\/p>\n This year, fishing days are added, distinct seasons are established for tidal and inland waters, and retention of Striped bass is authorized every day of the fishing season.<\/p>\n The following management measures will apply during the 2017 Striped bass recreational fisheries:<\/p>\n Federation, Watershed Coalition Express Frustration with Striped Bass Rules (pdf)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n \u2018The Ocean is the War\u2019: The $9M Fight to Save Miramichi Salmon (pdf)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Anyone wishing to report suspicious fishing activity anonymously is asked to contact the nearest Fisheries and Oceans Canada office or to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477<\/p>\n Until next week The post Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, April 20, 2017<\/a> appeared first on Giver on the River<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" MIRAMICHI – The 2017 angling season for spring salmon and striped bass is underway for the Miramichi system. 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\nCoalition for Better Atlantic Salmon Management in New Brunswick (CBSM) formed<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nMiramichi, NB, Canada, E1V 6G2<\/p>\nBryant Freeman: ALL THINGS FISHING by Doug Underhill<\/p>\n
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\nAll my best,
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\nPs I\u2019m doing an interview with Harry Forestell on my work abroad this Tuesday, I\u2019m told it will air Wednesday or Thursday THIS week.
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\nWell the 2017 angling season will soon begin \u2013 ice still covers much of the Northwest Miramichi System with jams and open water above Curventon. The Southwest is pretty well open down to Quarryville \u2013 two more days will make a big difference.<\/p>\n
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\nDuring the 2017 season, anglers will be able to retain a maximum of one Striped bass per day and will be prohibited from possessing more than one (1) striped bass at any given time from April 15 to June 14 and from September 1 to October 31, and two (2) Striped bass from June 15 to August 31.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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