capt bruce

Used to catch them all the time in the moria river when I was younger on small rapallas , dont know about them being poison as I have ate few , hard to clean with their armor skin , but once you get them filleted we would boil them in crab boil and eat in chunks like lobster in garlic butter , better tasteing than carp or bowfin but not near as good as muskie or STEELHEAD lol .

Used to love watching casting competitions , NEVER SEE anyone useing spinning gear or any kind of bait casting reel with a braking system on them , just free spool and fly when it came to distance and all thumbs when you wanted to drop it right in the middle of the target. Tho I do know a women , who has a disabilty and has use of only one hand and she was deadly accurate with a closed face reel ,only one I ever saw useing one in a competition.

I copied this from another board you might find it interesting : Why do fish jump?" one angler asks another. "Because they don't have fingers," the second angler replies. While this time-worn joke is just that, a joke, it is based, at least to some small degree, on actual observation. This is more than can be said for most, if not all, of the other theories I've heard over the years trying to explain this phenomenon. We'll get back to the observations that provide the genesis for this hackneyed joke in a bit. First, though, let's establish the boundaries of this discussion and debunk a few myths. I am not talking about why fish jump once they are hooked. I think most of us agree that a chunk of sharp steel lodged unforgivably in the mouth and the resistance provided by a tight fishing line probably offer all of the reason necessary for a fish to jump and fight once it's hooked. From lots of experience over the years I know that getting impaled by a hook is not a pleasant way to spend your time. In actual fact, it isn't getting hooked that hurts so much, at least in my case. What hurts, and can lead to PTHD (Post-Traumatic Hook Disease) is the client yanking repeatedly as hard as they can on a fishing line attatched to a hook that's imbedded in my flesh while exclaiming, "Dennis, it's hung-up! I can't break it free! And my wife wonders why I occasionally wake up in the middle of the night shaking with cold sweats and muttering un-printable curses at people she has never met). There is, as I have been known to point out, a reason we in the guide business refer to it as 'Chuck and Duck'. I am talking about why otherwise unmolested fish rocket out of the water, for no apparent reason, and then crash, splash or dash back beneath the surface. Often, only to jump again and yet again. Every angler has probably seen this happen. Over the years on Oregon's north coast, where I live and guide, I have seen thousands of salmon, trout, steelhead and sturgeon jump out of the water for no obvious reason. While guiding in Alaska I have witnessed, in addition to all five Pacific salmon species, as Dolly Varden, pike, grayling and even whitefish do the same. At one time or another over a fishing career that now spans more than forty years I have watched virtually every species of gamefish on the planet do exactly the same thing. From bass to barracuda, from sailfish to sunfish, everywhere I go fish seem to be jumping. I am sure you have seen the same thing. Here in salmon and steelhead country the two most often cited "scientific" reasons fish jump are either: 1) They are trying to loosen the eggs in their skeins prior to spawning or 2) They are trying to rid themselves of sea-lice. (All three of the local dominant sport fishing species - salmon, steelhead and sturgeon - are anadromous. That is, they are born in freshwater, migrate to the sea as juveniles, reach maturity in the ocean and return to freshwater to spawn. This accounts for terms such as "sea lice" although these small parasites are not limited to the ocean and are commonly found in freshwater rivers and lakes as well). Not only have these two common responses been promoted by otherwise reasonably bright people, many of whom actually work in the fishing industry in one capacity or another and should therefore know better, but they also assume facts not in evidence. Let me explain what I mean. Based on the reasoning described above every fish that has ever jumped out of the water has to have been either a female preparing to spawn or a fish of either sex infested with parasites. I find it extremely difficult to believe that only female fish, caught in the throes of an ancient urge to procreate, or only fish of either sex, whether ocean-going or landlocked, suffering the inconsequential itch of a parasitic stowaway are prone to jump. Frankly, my credulity just doesn't stretch that far. From lamprey eels, often a foot or more in length, on both ocean-going salmon and landlocked lake trout to barnacles on whales and marlin - often numbering in the hundreds, even thousands - any number of fish species provide a free ride for parasites far more uncomfortable than water-borne "lice". There is yet a third common explanation for the jumping behavior of many fish. Although based on frustration some anglers, taking the "because they don't have fingers" explanation a step further, will tell you each of those fish is simply jumping out, rolling over and flipping them the fin. While as an angler I agree there are few things quite as frustrating as casting endlessly, with few if any hook-ups, to show for the effort, to fish you know are there because you can see them jumping. I just don't take it personally. There is also the AFL-CIO hypothesis. I have heard some anglers comment that some species of fish, particularly salmon and steelhead, must be union fish. The reason these 'affliated' fish jump, they reason, is to check the time by the angle of the sun on the horizon to see if their coffee break is over yet. While I must admit this theory, at least at first glance, has possibilities - after all, I at least have never caught a fish that was wearing a timepiece (although I did catch one once that had swallowed a pocketwatch) - upon further investigation I am afraid this otherwise engaging piece of logic simply doesn't hold up to the cold, hard, observable facts. Yes, I know that many fish travel in 'schools' but we have no scientific data indicating that telling time is a subject covered in these schools. Besides, ask yourself this: What about Daylight Saving Time? Huh? How would any fish know, regardless of how far they might have progressed in school, when to 'Jump Forward' or when to 'Fall Back'? Having deflated the 'spawning female-only', 'parasite-encrusted' , 'no fingers' and 'union organized' explanations for why fish jump, let's return to simple observation for a hint or two concerning why so many species of fish, in so many varied environments, engage in this activity. In both science and philosophy there is a general rule known as "Occam's Razor". This rule states that an explanation for an unknown phenomena should first be attempted in terms of what is already known about it. Simply put, this means that when all else fails let what you already know about something lead you to an answer relating to something you don't yet have an answer for. Using Occam's Razor as a guideline we arrive at an answer regarding why fish jump that is simple, yet elegant, and deeply satisfying as well. Have you ever watched from a deer stand or on a nature show as deer frolic? Have you ever seen chimpanzes chase each other just for the joy of it? Have you ever seen bear cubs tumble and rough house? Did you watch as your youngster, in that never-never land between toddler and teen, ran pell-mell at the speed of light playing with friends simply because it felt good? If you have, then you already know why fish jump. I am convinced that Mother Nature sees to it that every organism above a certain point in the food chain is blessed with enough sense of self to enjoy being what they are. One universal expression of this joy is the exuberance of physical activity. The whole-body rush as adrenaline and endorphins flood the system. The invigorating flush of heat and motion. The stretch and play of supple muscles, the dynamic tension between skin and ligament, bone and tendon as we each discover our physical limits. The range of emotions your face undergoes as you fight a fish leads us to the same conclusion. First surprise, followed in short order by confusion, concentration, determination and finally pride and joy as you bring the fish to net, all point to the same reason. Fish jump because they can. Because it feels good. It's that simple. Dennis Dobson

Maybe ken didnt catch it atall , maybe it was floating on the surface maybe maybe It will all be questioned when as Irish said they get around to him . It may be worth millions to the tackle industry but I dont think Obrien got much maybe a free box or two of shad raps ,

To get to the other side , no that was chickens and walking , maybe just to say hello like Danbo said .

OUCH !!!!!

Im an engineer , and I have to stand by what ever plans I have approved(and stamped) and when it fails(hopefully never happens ,at least it has not happened yet) I TAKE THE BLAME , (thats why we get the big bucks lol, big bucks I wish, those go to the developer eh Gerritt who did the work and who got the big bucks in that great house you guys built , not the enginner or the workers I bet ) Would go a long way if you made a gesture and didnt bill your regular rates as this was a redo and Im sure the guy even tho he knows it wasnt your fault, is angry he has to pay twice for the same job . So I would give him a deal and eat A little bit of his costs just for the long term relationship and his future business but not work for free .

Was gonna type an answer , BUT LEW beat me to it , WELL SAID Lew , (and his answer comes from someone who has a good chance at catching it )

Robins singing this morning in the yard and 2R's is back , spring is here for sure. Glad ya had a safe trip back looking forward to your reports

Surprised Nate is not posting about the vertical hold on the trout in pic 4 or 5 .. Just awesome pics

SAd to hear ,once you got used to his RULES he was a great guy . I was used to flights were I would sit on beer cases and such and than we went in Rons plane and it was seat belts on etc. etc. everything had to be packed in just the right way . I guess safety is important . Was hopeing to get up there in the fall been a few years and I almost got the wife to agree , will check out the new guy hope hes not changeing anything . Thanks for the info

Many years ago, a fisherman’s wife blessed her husband with twin sons. They loved the children very much, but couldn’t think of what to name their children. Finally, after several days, the fisherman said, “Let’s not decide on names right now. If we wait a little while, the names will simply occur to us.” After several weeks had passed, the fisherman and his wife noticed a peculiar fact. When left alone, one of the boys would also turn towards the sea, while the other boy would face inland. It didn’t matter which way the parents positioned the children, the same child always faced the same direction. “Let’s call the boys Towards and Away,” suggested the fisherman. His wife agreed, and from that point on, the boys were simply known as Towards and Away. The years passed and the lads grew tall and strong. The day came when the aging fisherman said to his sons, “Boys, it is time that learned how to make a living from the sea.” They provisioned their ship, said their goodbyes, and set sail for a three month voyage. The three months passed quickly for the fisherman’s wife, yet the ship had not returned. Another three months passed, and still no ship. Three whole years passed before the greiving woman saw a lone man walking towards her house. She recognized him as her husband. “My goodness! What has happened to my darling boys?” she cried. The ragged fisherman began to tell his story: “We were just barely one whole day out to see when Towards hooked into a great fish. Towards fought long and hard, but the fish was more than his equal. For a whole week they wrestled upon the waves without either of them letting up. Yet eventually the great fish started to win the battle, and Towards was pulled over the side of our ship. He was swallowed whole, and we never saw either of them again.” “Oh dear, that must have been terrible! What a huge fish that must of been!” “Yes, it was, but you should have seen the one that got Away….”

Love the cake , Happy Birthday

Perhaps before takeing a pic we should all have some "http://www.freepatentsonline.com/D423716.html" and maybe a little eye shadow and get those fish looking thier best

one strange looking creature ..

Dont know if I would value my life in the hundreds of dollars Billy . Cant see where I pay 20-30 k (or more) for a car/truck and than say its to costly to make it as safe as I can to drive ??? Sorry but I think you should get the best tires available , and have a set for winter and summer no matter WHAT THE COST

The wording seams clear to me " without lawful excuse" A hunting, fishing, or trapping licence allows the individual to pursue these lawful activities, but it does and should not authorize animal cruelty. I see nothing wrong with this bill and if it helps get convictions like those guys that tied a dog to a tree and beat it to death , but got off because their lawers proved it died with the first blow of the hammer and so they killed it humanly ???

I remove them all , and just use my thumb to stop the lure where i want it .

Reefrunners are good tail dancers are also , heard good things about the shad rap x-raps gonna give them a try , good old shad raps have their days , worm harness , etc. etc. there is no one bait for eyes all have their uses . But ya reefrunners are good get a few in different colors (purple has been good in the sping for me but try different colors for different days ) and give them a go

Be smart radio customs at the harbor when or if you want to go ashore and do what they say ,have alot of ID(a passport is the best) and a NY york liscence if you just stay in the river . Before 9 11 we never had any trouble and I would gas up in youngstown all the time (twin 440's eat alot of gas and I have 2 250 gallon tanks ) pay my money shoot the st*t and go . After 9 11 I was off the bar in the fog (Im sure I didnt go past the black bouy ) I was hailed to pull up , as I didnt think I had crossed and was just up to plane I didnt stop , as I was for sure in Canada I (first stupid misstake)just turned off the radio and vawoom headed to Niagra on the lake at about 35 knots (second missstake I thought I was going FAST) I was still thinking what are these idiots doing IM in canada they have no rights HERE (BIGGEST MISSTAKE ) To shorten A long story we were arreasted at the dock at GUN POINT by the americans , and when the mounties showed up it just got worse alot worse glad IM white and had some resourses or it was off to GITMO for me. I never fish the bar or the river WITHOUT MY PASSPORT WITH ME , never go ashore (not that they would let me ) and allways have a NY linscence for everyone aboard . BELIEVE ME IT AINT WORTH IT to do otherwise ..

My take on this is if your fishing a northern fly in lake, one that doest see many fishermen you can use what ever line you want , but for well fished lakes where catch and release is practiced ,fish I think become aware of that string like thing sticking out of the bait and become line shy its here where floro comes in handy.

I sold my house in To for about the same reason . Bought a bigger house for half the price 1 hour away . The one hour turned into 1 and a half most days and 2-3 hours in the winter . Had 5 Fender benders in the year and a half I tried to do this , the drive just wore me out the STRESS was HUGE ,road rage was killing me , moved back (paid now even more than triple what the country house cost ) now the 15 minute street car ride is all I have to deal with at the end of my work day,I get home happy and ready to take my grand daughter for a walk along the boardwalk , play in the park etc. etc. not just a quick good night kiss and poppie will try to take you to the park on the weekend if we get time . TIME means alot to me now and I will not be wasteing any sitting in traffic wishing I was home . I will never think about commuteing again . Something wrong when at the end of the month I would have spent more time driveing in my car than being with my wife and kids . More to life than saveing some money

At the islands in may if you catch bass you will be in trouble as the are not in season untill end of june . Not many pearch to be caught if any they will be small . Carp will be there , but you probably find more and bigger in humber bay catfish also . Pike will just be finshed spawning than and you will find them still close to shore from humber bay to ashbridges bay untill the water warms and than the big guys seam to disappear untill next spawn but small pike can be found all summer cruiseing the weedbeds in search of a meal .

I use a little drop of crazy glue also to the crimp just in case to stop any slippage and I paint the crimps with some red nail polish . Key here is right size crimps for the line size and a proper crimping tool . I use 80 pound seagar

Dont worry Anton Im down there alot at lunch and after work , and I get alot of silly comments (do these guys think they are the first ones to use those lines , most times I hear the same stuff over and over , no fish there do they glow etc. etc. ) But remember the spot you had the follow , why is this spot different from others ? why didnt it bite , lure moving too fast too slow , wrong color etc. Try to learn from each trip, soon if you work at it you will be able to put together a pattern that will work for you . Its not about just throwing a lure into the water anywhere and hopeing to get LUCKY , lots to learn even on the days you dont get bit ... p.s. I love the poodle comment will remember that, lol