mikeymikey

Ok... So I did ended up going to Bronte Pier last night for few hours. Well, I haven't seen any salmon jumping or seen any of those 10+ people catch anything either. But it sure felt good being out there... cool wind... beautiful sky full of lightning Yes, wind started picking up, more and more lightning getting closer and closer with rain starting to fall. So that was it for me. Atleast I've caught something... here is the picture. That is my Daiwa Regal Xi 3500 + handle of my 10' Shimano Convergence.

I am guessing you've fished during dark hours ?

I still think that very first few UFC 1 to 10 or so was the best. It was totally different style going at it. Now a day... everybody knows everything. Don't you want to see Kung Fu vs. Kick Boxing or something? I sure would love to! BTW,, i don't care who wins, I just want to see exciting fights!

Even tho the weather today is humid hot... I think I am gonna visit the water tonight... I just want to get out to the water, relax and give my arms some exercise.

Did you had to fish/cast next to others ? How about river mouth of different rivers? Port Credit ? All the way to Port Hope? (Probably has more people than any other spot) but it's a great place. Btw... At this point, salmons are still feeding right? Also, what makes them jump around during dark hours? I've always wondered.

Oh WOW, $2 each ? Could you please share which Internet Store it was ??

Oh wow,,, 8 ~ 10 fishermen that early in the morning of a weekday... that is hardcore.

As usual... great report to read. One question... those two fish from the 2nd day... that spot... back when i was there long time ago... i've seen a lot of carp just soaking in sun near top of water... can you catch those ? Maybe take a dry bread to have it float? and hope carp will suck it in ?

Thanks for the inputs!

Thanks for tip.

It's just RIGHT AT the river mouth. Nowhere special. You do not need a 10'+ rod but longer rod than yours would help a lot. Remember, these are BIG fish. I've personally have caught with my old 6'6" rod but thought it was gonna snap in two. I think it would be a good idea for you to invest in a 8'6" ~ 10'0" Medium or Medium Heavy rod would be a great thing! BUT! most importantly, especially when fishing from piers you really do need a large net with long long long handle bar. These piers are fairly high.

I use Shimano Convergence 10'0" Medium Power - Slow Action spinning rod. Do you think the problem of not being able to bring in 'larger' salmon fast enough is due to my rod's SLOW action characteristic ? Would a Medium Power + Fast Action help me bring in the fish faster ? or should I be using a Medium Heavy rod ? (Couldn't find any rod longer than 8'6" which isi MidHeavy) (Slow Action = Entire rod bending) (Only Shimano label their rods with action characteristic of the rod)

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Douger, I remember you talking about getting some gears for pier fishing. Are you ready now ? What gears have you bought ?

Ok, I understand what you guys have done with the customizing the nets but... could I see some pictures? so I can visualize.

Are salmons sensitive to line color ? Like Green color of PowerPro ? Or should I use Crystal from FireLine if I want to use braided line? Than again... Fireline Crystal is only up to 20lb test.

Would love to see some detailed pictures of it...

Yes that is my foot and nothing really wrong with it... other than my pinkie toe laying on side.

Is that a normal skin color ? seem dark for this early, no? What should be the minimum fish net handle when netting fish from pier? 96" ? Mine is only 48" long and it seems to be too short. For those who have made your own longer handle bar, what material did you use ? Would be nice if it can be removable for travel purpose. & or to fit in a smaller vehicle.

Man... that must felt real good I remember you've been talking about pier fishing sometime ago... Yes, Last night was very chill night. Have you baught yourself a new gear for pier fishing? So there are a lot of fishermen out there at the pier now? or just on cold nights? Do you guys think Medium Action rod is good enough? I've been using Shimano Convergence 9' MediumPower SlowAction and feel little too soft for these big powerful fish. I am thinking of a MediumHeavy,,, what do you guys use and what do you recommend?

Woo... nice hair cut for the kid

Does this mean fly fishing is the way to catch those sun bathing group of carps ? What fly(s) is recommended???

Oh really? I have only seen 3" leech. who got 5" Jumbo Leech?

Are the NEW! 5" Jumbo Leech available aswell ? Oh and I guess you could replace the tub with your own if you prefer. Maybe dunk in other baits and see what happens.

Check out the map using Google map. Google now has higher resolution image of entire lake (almost).