Bassive

So, how was it??? less the two weeks for out trip up.

thanks again.. 15 more days and counting...

thanks...what colour for the X rap?

thanks...what colour for the X rap?

Nice post... I'm heading up to Eddie's on the 3rd of July and can't wait. Can you tell me what the "go to lure" was for the BIG pike please? I'd hate not to pack it. PM if you want to keep it on the down low. One more thing...Did you guys ever get to the far rapids (about 20km away) Eddie outlined on the map he sends out? One one more...was the 16 footer room enough for 3 to fish? I'm heading up there with Flexrod and Yakpiker. Should be a good time. Cheers Bassive

BRAVO!! What a great report. Congrats on eh 87% and fish. Your right, Steve is a GREAT guide. he took me and Yakpiker out on Nov.11 and we caught 22 monsters. Look up our report. Great job Steve www.anglersway.net

Thanks for all the welcome notes boys. I'm all warm and tingly LOL Note, the laker was NOT targeted. but looked to good to pass up a quick snap. I'll be sure to post more pics and reports in the future. ciao! Bassive.

Well what can I say boys and girls. It played out like a fine novel..It was the BEST of times, it was freak'n BEST TIME!!! My buddy Yakpiker and I decided we wanted to fish the Niagara River last fall. After some homework and research we decided to go with a seasoned Niagara area guide to show us the around. We looked for the best and got the best. Steve Piggott who runs a true PRO!! A great boat, gear and very knowledgeable. That day we hooked 10 Rainbows and a hefty Walleye (6.9lb), but that was nothing compared to last week. We booked Steve again and looked for a good day out. Little did we know, it would be a GREAT day out. We met Steve at the Queenston launch at 8am on November 11th; it was a sunny, crisp and clear day. Our guide was all ready to go, float suits laid out and rods rigged up; ready to go!! We started to do "the drift" and immediately hooked up a few beauties (Rainbows). As the first hour went on more and more American anglers in boats joined the drift. It was a holiday for some of them as well. Steve told Yak and I we'd best to back off of the trout drift for abit and target some famous Niagara Small Mouth Bass. SURE!! We said.. well let me tell you. We fished another part of the river and SMASHED 10 Smallies in a few passes. Great fish, some footballs and all scrappy for mid November. WOW our arms were getting a work out. Nine for me and 1 for Yaky boy. (he he) BACK TO THE DRIFT!!! After a short boat ride & very education chat about the river's history and erosion, we were back on the money... Fish.. fish fish!! then BOOM!!! Yakpiker hooks the beast of the day, a 10.4 trout. It was madness. Now you gotta know this, both Yakpiker and I are not newbie fishermen. We've both done our "fair" share of fishing, clocking near 200 fishing days this year alone. We've fished and occasionally used guides on most of great waters this awesome province has to offer like Quinte, Kesagami (Edgar), Pointe Au Baril, and the French River. So when we say Steve was the best, we mean it and are qualified to say so. We've got "a few" bucks invested in that research. (See fishing trip list above) At the end of the day I caught 17 and Yakpiker got 5 (including big fish of the day) Between us, 10 Smallies and 12 trout. I'm still in awe of the beautiful colours from those Niagara River Rainbows. There's nothing like that feeling/rush you get when your line goes tight and as your reeling in you see that first silver flash just under the surface, PURE JOY!! Anyway, I had to tell you folks about it. It was THE best day I've ever had out. (Including the 5.3 Largie I caught this year.) Again thanks to Steve P and Yakpiker. Great fish and laughs boys. If you're looking for an OUTSTANDING Niagara area experience, get off the shore and get out with Steve. You'll never see or fish the Niagara River the same again. Pics to follow in a day or two. Ciao Robbie B.