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Spectacular is the only word that repeats in my head after spending some time in the Pulaski area of New York State on the famed Salmon River chasing fresh Steelhead and Brown Trout on the Centrepin. 2008 has been exceptional so far on the run of Steelhead entering this 12 mile watershed since about the end of October. The Salmon River has controlled flow from an electric dam upstream. Our trip occurred on a steady flow of 750 cfs which continued to bring waves of fresh chrome into the river. For me, it was a return to some of the best Steelhead fishing in North America when you consider distance, cost and quality of the experience that I first experienced twenty years ago. These fish are descendents of the Chambers Creek Steelhead in Washington State are unlike most Steelhead we are accustomed to catching along Lake Ontario North-Shore Rivers and Creeks. They do resemble a lot of our Georgian Bay and Lake Huron fish in strength and physical appearance. The Salmon River needs to be respected by the wading angler in most sections as it is slippery, wide and fast- upwards of Class3 rapids in a lot of sections. A wading stick, cleats and a local guide either for bank running or drift-boating would be a great start should you consider a trip down to the Salmon. In my combined 23 days on this river, I have only begun to map and understand the better sections for floatfishing or “pinning” as the locals call the technique. You can also certainly get into fish with the resources that exist on the Internet but the learning curve will be longer. There are dozens of “named” pools with parking access at each for the first timer to try. I particular gained intimate experience with 2 or 3 pools in each of the lower, mid and upper river sections which proved successful for multiple hookups and releases each day. Timing was huge, especially on lower river Chrome. Every morning, the first dozen or so drifts could produce 6-8 hookups, then a lull…then another wave of insanity. Changing colour was the often the trick for more hookups but the real key was recognizing the actual holding water on pools, runs or rapid sections that usually were no larger then your vehicle. These Steelhead are the hardest fighting fish I have experienced, with long power runs, 2 second leaping hang-times and tail walking across pools. They use every inch of this river to deny you a photo op and will break you heart more often then not. Lost fish do make for great evening conversation with other anglers come dinner time. I met tremendous Steelhead anglers or “chronics” and exceptional guides that all were willing to share memories, experiences and tricks in pursuit of this common passion we share. I picked up a few new presentation systems I will be trying locally and see no reason they wont work. This is the place I first learned of Blue spawn sacs as deadly effective on the Pulaski Chrome, something that has proven successful on certain Ontario tribs over the last 20 years for me also. For a first timer, a 2 or 3 day trip would be a great start to begin to learn the river and certainly have some hookups. The river does get pressured but during the heat of the Salmon run in September and October where it is common to see license plates from every U.S state through Pulaski. Chasing fall Steelies begins as the Chinook run dwindles in November then continues in April with fresh pods of fish pushing upriver daily. The winter fishery also booms in deeper wintering sections of the river as the river generally remains ice-free. The river has a private, pay to enter section with limited headcount in its lower section and a fly-only, no kill section in the upper river as specially managed areas. The sale of lead shot is banned in New York but not possession so you would need to come prepared or use the eco friendly substitues such as Tin or Bismuth. Other positive rules enforced by New York DEC (Game Wardens) such a rules on hook gap, night angling, foul-hooking, chumming point to a very bright future for ethical anglers looking for a quality Steelhead experience. Everyone needs to be aware of these to stay on the right side of the rules when visiting. I myself living in Toronto drive East to the border crossing at Gananoque and catch the U.S Interstate 81 South. Pulaski is about an hour from the border crossing at exit 36. I allow upwards of 4.5 hours for my travels. There are no shortages of tackle shops, restaurants, guides and accommodation possibilities that can fit any of your budgetary needs. The economy of most of Oswego County is based on the visiting outdoor enthusiast, especially anglers so you generally get exceptional service wherever you visit. Numerous other Creeks and Rivers exist within 20 or so miles of Pulaski that can serve the adventurous angler with untapped angling opportunities should the conditions make the Salmon unfishable. Most of these are the flows that get enormous Brown Trout runs as well as Chrome-but without the intimidation of big water. None of the phenomenal angling I’ve experienced has occurred by accident. Heavy stocking along with new progressive fishery regulations is the lifeblood of what is happening now around Pulaski. A visit to the Salmon River Fish Hatchery in Altmar (5 miles upstream from Pulaski) is a MUST on your visit. The visit is free and you will see how thousands of fish return into the hatchery from the river itself to breed future generations of angling opportunities. This visit had me seeing 36 MILLION Chinook & 2 MILLION COHO eggs hatching. Lake Ontario trolling by Ontario residents actually owes a tremendous amount of gratitude to the stocking done here. Our stocking numbers in Ontario pale in comparison to what is occurring on the Salmon River. There is also a high quality of fish coming from this hatchery when you consider the fact that the WORLD RECORD Coho Salmon was a product of this hatchery. The Chrome is brighter on the other side for sure and don’t forget to pack the RUB A5-35. Enjoy the videos and PM any questions you may have. Mark http://www.esnips.com/doc/7fd7cc3a-ab79-45...ver-Mark--Casey http://www.esnips.com/doc/94ab8187-0996-48...r-Fish-Hatchery http://www.esnips.com/doc/f7958d7b-b5f1-45...5ef/Pulaski-Fun

Perchin has been real decent on Lake Simcoe recently. Saturday my wife and I had numerous double headers all morning long on 10 inch average with a few 12's thrown in every 10 fish or so. Water temps at 57 still and the lake looked like a mirror. Im fishing 40-50 with jigging spoons around Georgina Island.

Shes wrong and as someone else has mentioned- breaking the law by harrassing someone angling. I live up the road from the park and think I wil try some carping afterwork this week and she if she starts one with me.

Well a day can change real fast on Lake Simcoe. It went from calm like below my wife Janice captured at about 7am at the dock @ Sibbalds to about 3 foot chop from the east by 930am. In that time, we hooked into numerous Lake Simcoe Whitefish using Silver & Blue Willaims Whitefish and the "mean green Meegs" jigged in 66 FOW . The fish wanted it hovering about 6 inches above bottom and we played video games on the sonar tempting them to hammer the lure. Theres a good fish fry in our future.....but moms getting a fillet gift wrapped later also.

cant wait for the first Photoshop crack....

Actually a trough there of 10 foot deep with 4 foot around it for 100 yards.

Well it was tough to get any over 30 inches today. Water temps upwards of 52 degrees as opposed to last weeks 43-46. My wife and I enjoyed the morning setting hook on numerous Pike with no other boats around. Weed is starting to grow up about 2 feet in 10-15 depths. All fish on suspending jerkbaits with 10 second pauses between twitches. had to get them down about 6 over 8- 10 foot depths. Video

You should talk about self-promotion-its right in your signature pushing your little web dev gig............Glad you like the article though...

Hope this piece helps I put together a while back. Rice Walleye

Ranger was beached and we fished from shore, put the fish in well when caught. The Belly up one was throat hooked and consumed.

Caught were they were trapped in a backwater area that has lost most of its water and released just outside of it.

No I dont eat them Mepps-these ones were transported and released later in a new area.

Yes you need one and more info is from INFO

Dude, we picked her up hitchhiking this morning......

Its the infamous Canary Pike.

Must have been the French girl left that in there last nite-Chateau De Esox-1998. Its my livewell overflow plug dude-that my story and stickin 2 it. My wife lurks here for Gods Sake.

The yellow was weird for sure> Irish- i'll pm you some other details.

What may have lacked in size made up in quantity. We saw some big girls behind our lures but they kept missing. Once the committed, they were "spent". That make sense as the warmest temps we found were a hair under 48 degrees. Saw dozen fish over 15 lbs, largest landed for was was 8 pounds. Landed 25 between 4-6 lbs. Focus on 4-7 feet of water, slow retrieves the key with chartreuse lures. I'm testing a new soft plastic system out and first results were impressive in areas fished with spinnerbaits and jerekbaits previously caught fish we didn't know were there. Sorry Team, but none I wanted to put a tape measure to as I usually get a couple of 40 inches in late May. Nice to have met some OFNers out there.

Well its that time of year again- Pike opens in Lake Ontario. Too bad its gonna be a wet one. Anyone here planning on being there? Best of luck wherever you may be headed.

I believe its MOE or MNR. Anywayz, I know I guy that got busted by a random fly-by for being 4 inches too long from what was speced.

...just because I'm not. It will involve hanging a few wall tapestries consisting of rods and sconces at my Mothers home before this Mothers Day. Located in Mississauga (Rathburn/Dixie) & prefer late afternoon/evening. PM for more info & my contact numbers. Mark

Got out for a little run yesterday afternoon and and seems fine after a winter of storage. Lake Ontario water temps between 42-46 degrees out to 65 FOW between Humber bay and Toronto Island, with some protected back bays now into 50 degrees. Saw many Pike well into spawning rituals with one girl well into 15 pounds for sure.

They are great. I actually have a spare spool available.

Wow!! -and you got to stick it to your hometown tackle stores for about $23.00 (CDN) or so per reel. Prices

Apology accepted. I have a lot at stake in fishing to firstly make such a mistake-then to publicize it with video. The regs are a Summary only. Look at page 92 and how FMZ Zone 20 boundary differs (red orange outline) in relation to, lets say. Highway2, QEW, CNR bridge.