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Alright, since Labour day, i've been going fishing almost once a week (every sunday morning). Only once, the second weekend of September did I hook up with a fish, a coho from the mouth of the Notty. I've taken some friends and got them onto fish but mine have been elusive. Since then I've noted what I brought and some friends mentioned that something probably has bad luck. So the next outing, I figured no net and no camera. As Bernie66, another OFNer (sorry Steve, forgot your handle), and another friend planned out this outing. I got the together with them and left Markham at 5 am. Got to the spot just before sunrise. Yesterday without a net and without the digital camera, (Sunday Nov 9th), I was out there at the same spot and casting the same lure as everyone else that has been catching fish (BTW the same lure I've used at least once on every outing at this spot) and on one retrieve, SLAM!, the reel starts peeling, my 10'6 Daiwa Firewolf rod is doubled over more so than with my 28" Coho I caught. This fish doesn't surface at all, 2-3 peels later I'm gaining ground on this fish, I finally bring it close to shore and I'm amazed and excited to see a big female 'bow at the end of my line, got within 2 feet of shore (I'm in waders), then the unthinkable, the hook pops out of this fish that would either be the same as my 28" coho or very likely larger. Watching in disappointment of my definite PB 'bow swim quickly away. After fruitless number of casts, that was my only hit of the day yesterday. While I'm standing there watching 3 guys beside me with roe bottom fish and land 2 smaller fish. Went home frustrated and a bit fuming. Woke up today at 3:55 am thinking about the fish that got away. Quickly decided to go fishing as I didn't have to drive the kids to school today (PA day). Today the wind was blowing and light snow was coming down. Same deal as yesterday but solo this time and I brought a net (but no camera, intentionally). In the water wading in relatively the same spot as the day before. Same lure 3/4 oz 5 of diamonds on 10# power pro. Casting in the dark, I kept hooking weed. As the sun came up and lighted up the area, on one retrieve, bump and then tug, fish on! In comes a small silver male 'bow. (Sorry no pic) About another 10 minutes and bang, fish on, a bit heavier fish. After a short tussle, in comes a respectable female 'bow, this one will make it to the table, however the pic will have to come later once I get home to clean it. All of this happened before 7:30 am, then off to work I go. So now, I've got it in the notebook of a list of things to bring: "Do Not bring camera!" LOL. I'll try and post some pics later once I get home. Thanks for reading. Stan

Congrats Rick!!

Truly sad news, my condolences to his family and friends.

WTG Mike, I'm wishing I lived closer to good fishing waters after seeing your recent reports. Then again, working 6 days a week would be even more torture that way. Keep them reports coming!! Stan

Just wondering if anyone has used any battery operated heated vests or jackets? I've seen some for hunters and bikers but have no experience with these vests/jackets. I did a google search and found most are plug into the vehicle battery but I'm looking for battery operated ones. I've looked at the sites from brookstone, widder, and staywarm. I'd prefer to buy from a Canadian store/distributor if possible. Thanks for any info. Stan

Don't know if it's older than dirt, but my the looks of it you may be able to do some carbon dating on it!! LOL Actually, looking at it again, keep the set up as it is and bring it to the next antique roadshow. I have a couple of fly reels, but don't look anything like that one.

Awesome report TJ, one of these days I'll get my butt in gear and take a course (I'm thinking of the archery/crossbow one first) but time is what I have very little of nowadays. Posts like those always get me thinking about it. Thanks for sharing, Stan

WTG Bernie, keep at it, never give in to the habit again! Think about all the new fishing stuff you could buy with the year's savings.

Isn't this common knowledge already? And the one's that don't make it into gymnastics end up looking for jobs like cirque du soleil It's an example of one form of streaming.

Mike, nice pics, another jealous angler here. I've yet to hook up with a brown (ever). I'd like to join your "fishing for browns 101 class" when you start one up. Seriously, nice fish. Stan

Great report Roger. Just think, it couldn't get any worse than a "bagel" on any future tourneys. Good on you and your son for giving it a go. Stan

I've done it while fishing for salmon/trout at the mouth of rivers with spoons but very rarely while fishing other species. Try not to handle any lure too much as it may pick up some of your scent while handling or mask it with attractant scent.

KelfuN, congrats on your first river 'bow.

good design idea and possibly a poor material choice. I have changed some of my spoons to sure set hooks (red) for fishing salmon. The offset hook is more than 50 percent of the time the hook that got the fish. I have yet to snap off a hook unintentionally, but that doesn't mean it couldn't happen. I wish gammy or owner would make a similar style, that in my opinion would be the best.

I'm glad I didn't have any drink in my hands when I read that. I was going to say something but I think I best keep my thoughts to myself.

Marabou feathers can typically acquired from Stork, turkey, or chicken depending on the grade and length of marabou you are looking for. Fly tying is a good way to pass non-fishing periods of time and once you have the types of materials for a particular pattern you don't need too much, it just gets a bit more expensive when you start tying multiple pattern and use various materials. I don't know much about curing or prepping the materials but Danbo seems to have good advice above. As I figure a person with taxidermist training will have greater experience in curing such things. Thanks Danbo for the info you provided. Now I have to tie up a few more patterns after all of this. LOL. Stan

Current Eating guide only suggest 4 servings per month on fish under 16" from the blue zone (zone 6). I had a chance to consume one earlier this year, let me say, I won't be going that route again.

Thanks SNAG for the funniest post I've read in a while. I don't think there is a limit on those "Coors-e" fish. Stan

Well done!!! Congrats on the PB!

Beauty bows and pics there Paulus. Are you telling me you were a nest robber! LOL tight lines, Stan

Great pic of the bow Carole and good job on the save for the fish. I hope the action stays hot for a few more days too, so I can hopefully break my 5 week skunk.

Yowouch! Glen, congrats on the PB (I think), nice work on the removal and I hope your tetnus shots are up to date. Nice reminder for me as to why I should have a first aid kit handy. Stan

BBNotty, Berge, good to hear the surgery went well. Hope to meet up with you one time on the Notty as well. Sent you a PM.

Great post Mike, I went out to the Notty on Sunday and got skunked along with about a half dozen other local anglers. Almost everyone was scratching their heads as some had told me the past friday and saturday (the day before) was hot and one mentioned he had 16 bows (not sure if all were landed). But the same set up on Sunday didn't even get a tap. I've got to get some lessons from you sometime. Stan

Sure looks like oxidation and corrosion to me. Try using some baking soda and a moist scrub pad/sponge to remove it. The blades will still work and you may want to see if there is too much moisture and or salted plastics in close vicinity of where you store those lures. If the baking soda doesn't work you can try a short soaking in vinegar with salt to see if the tarnish will come out better. Just remember not to let it soak too long or else it will start to corrode even more. Once done, rinse with water, dry and rub on a tiny bit of WD40.