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Yep Frankie that was caught within Kitchener city limits. The biggest Kitchener grand walleye I've seen before this one was only 19" and that was in 2008. They are not exactly abundant up in this stretch of the grand.

Figured that was an unusual catch, beautiful walleye...and all the much nicer when it comes as a surprise.

I have only been out after Bass in Kitchener once since the season opened. Had no luck either.

Did manage this 25.5" walleye on June 15/10 in Kitchener while crappie fishing, out of my kayak, in the Grand river.

You caught that in KITCHENER!!!!!!! Nice!

Great seeing all these posts with the kids. Even more amazing that they are catching such nice fish. Good stuff, nice 'ski's!

Some beauties!! Looking forward to getting out there again myself....can hear that musky calling my name.

Never one of my favorite players being a Leafs fan, but, man was he tough!! Scary thing is he was only one day older than me.

I'm pretty sure there are lots like me who would really like to experience some new scenery but have no idea where to start, or are just a little shy about blundering into unknown territory. I've had a great guide introduce me to my area so that now i know all the places I can and can't, or should and shouldn't go.

 

Hint. We don't get trout up this way but I understand there are streams down southeast of here that hold some brook trout. You know anything about that?

 

JF

Just moved to Woodstock two years ago, originally from K-W area. Haven't really done any brookie stream fishing in years...used to go all the time with my dad. Wish I could help you with that John.

Nice post, congrats on the 'ski! Too bad about the "net incident".

A lot of people on here have to remember that you are not the only ones on the water... Commercial Fisherman do this because it earns them money and there is a large market for them. As long as it is done within the law, and they're are programs in place to replenish what was taken, I say go for it.

True, it is all about proper management of the resource. My problem is I don't trust our government or it's ministries to properly manage anything.

Almost wish I hadn't watched that.

What a great offer John!! That is what this board is all about.

Nice to see a family day on the water!! Well done, some really nice fish!

On the water by 5 AM, see that Vinnimon!!!! Sorry, Vince...couldn't resist!!!

I second that!!!! The laughing, nice one Terry!!!

I've been trying to stay out of this one, and, to tell you the truth am getting a bit bored of the whole thing...both points have been made.

As for me, Juli and I went out on a charter on Saturday, as documented in my post. I caught four bows and one salmon. Released three bows.

Juli caught two salmon and three bows...we kept her three bows and one salmon, gave the other to another co-fisher who didn't get any large salmon that day. So we kept a total of four out of seven rainbows...not a crazy number by any means, and, I do not fish Lake Ontario tribs for steelhead. Thus these will more than likely be the only rainbows I keep for the whole year, out of this watershed.

I usually do all of my steelheading on Lake Huron tribs, and, have no problem with the two fish limit. In fact I like it. However, while people are going out on charters and keeping fish that are legally caught and within legal limits, they should not be beat on by fellow fishermen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There is nothing wrong with an argument, as long as both sides have their facts straight.

I agree there is no sense in soaking chunks, however with chips I find they flare and burn up to quick to be of any real use, I find soaking chips works well if I am using chips

Ditto, also, you can still get alot of flavour using chips, just have to add more often.

All I can say is INCREDIBLE!!

Some really nice bass, love the second last one. Hard to believe the season has been open for nine days down here and I haven't got out yet.

Looking forward to the 'eyes and Atlantics posts.

Finally got around to reading this, great report!!! Great stuff that your daughter kicked butt. Love seeing these musky posts, congrats!

Those are great pics, I've been waiting to see them.

 

That smoker looks cool, where did you buy it? Any brine tips?

 

Joey

Thanks, Joey!! It is a Brinkman smoker, just the "cheapie" model, bought it at Lowes in Brantford three years ago for $50...they have the same or similiar at BPS and I've seen them at a few other places as well. Sometimes it is a bugger to get going, ask Juli (she hears me curse it and say I'm getting a better one) but for the money it does a fine job. Once you start eating the finished product you don't want to stop!

The brine I usually use -- quantities vary depending on amout of fish, but, for the shots in this post I used -- four cups of water

-- 1/2 cup kosher salt

-- 1/4 cup soy sauce

-- 1/3 cup brown sugar

-- 1/4 cup maple sugar (the real stuff!!)

Stir/whisk everything until completely dissolved, then submerge the fish in it for at least two hours. Remove and let air dry until the glaze forms, then (this is the tip Lloyd told me) brush with a little more maple syrup. The sweet mixed with the salt/soy is amazing.

Great pics and some really nice fish as well!! Nice going.

Here's a few shots of the "fruits of our fishing labours"

Pre-smoking salmon...

smoking...

Done, oh yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Had Juli do the blind taste test, and, Lloyd your tip is a winner, that little extra maple syrup glaze just gives it that mouth watering sweetness. I've always used it in my brine, but, I will definitely try this technique again.

It smells so good here right now.Like a campfire.Roast is coming along just fine.

I know the feeling...just checked on my salmon in the smoker outside, smells amazing!!!!!!!! Good luck with the roast!

Some nice fish Steve! Must have been a bit of a scary moment with the trolling motor. Good to hear you are keep busy and doing well. Lots of summer and fall to go, but, I can't wait to get out with my ice hut on Simcoe and use some of the techniques we learned from you.

I was a blast putting you on fish. I'm glad I got to make some new friends. Nothing better then a day on the water making friends and enjoying what the lake has to offer.

Thanks, it was a blast catching them!! Sometimes it is just nice getting out in someone elses boat, and kicking back and relaxing, enjoying the water, weather and fish stories.

Almost ready to light up the smoker, trying them without skin this time (as per your advice)...doing half with the extra maple syrup glaze, half with my usual brine of soy, brown sugar, maple syrup and kosher salt. Also doing up some rainbow trout and chips for supper...stomach is growling already, just thinking about it!!!!!!!!!!!

Great reportAnd a big for lloyd as well,a class act all the way.

Dont miss an oppurtunity with lloyd, if its available!

This is one trip i will surely never forget!

one thing you forgot to mention frankie65,lloyd and the horn! Sure woke them up on the sailboat on auto pilot.They must of soiled their shorts!

Oh, yeah...the sailboat was on autopilot, looked like they were sleeping on board...heading right towards us, Lloyd had them just miss our planer boards, then blasted the air horn...I jumped, Juli jumped...and the sleepers on the sailboat probably did need a change of undies, LOL. Blows me away how people can be that unsafe.

Finally got my "pics" ready to go, so I can elaborate on Vinnimon's original quick post. Vince, Spincast (Rick), myself and Juli (the better half, apparently the "luckier" one too!!) headed out with Lloyd for a day of salmon/trout yesterday. What a day it was!!!!!!

Juli and I had arrived in Port Hope/Welcome at around 9:15 Friday night, after fighting through some slightly heavy Toronto traffic. Hit the sack around 11 pm with the cell phone alarms set for 4:10 am. The plan was we would all get there early and head out around 4:45 am for the "glow in the dark" bite. Head hit the pillow I was gone, next thing I knew the alarm was going off...finally our first day out on Lake O!! I've been out on Huron a few times, but, have never fished open water salmonids on the big O.

We hit "Timmies" and arrived at the dock first. Lloyd was already there (of course!!!, Lloyd o'clock comes early, lol) getting things ready. We settled in to wait for Spincast and Vinnimon.

Lloyd waiting patiently????

At about quarter to five Rick showed up, asked where Vince was (he was leaving the Hammer early, and, was going to be tossing a line in the Ganny waiting for us) no sign of him so far. Rick checked his cell, sure enough a message from Vinnimon...running late at 3:48. We knew we had a bit of a wait ahead of us, fortunately at that time of morning traffic wouldn't be heavy. As long as Vince's Cherokee didn't die on the way . We settled in for the wait.

Fortunately, he made decent time. We started loading up the boat with his bit of gear when I heard a splash. Think my words were "what was that". A couple choice words were uttered by Vince as he said "my keys"...pretty sure everyone felt that sinking feeling in their stomachs. Lloyd grabbed a rod and started trying to fish them out, couldn't quite get them. It came down to Vince stripping down and hopping in...

Less than a minute, he had them...time to head out!!!!!!!!!

Lloyd setting up rods...

Since he had booked first we figured Vinnimon should get first fish (after some good-natured ribbing from the rest of us, poor guy felt terrible about everything). Didn't take long he was into a bow...

Quickly thereafter Juli was up. First Chinook of the day, nice scrap, and, she was excited!

I was up next and got a beauty 10.2 lb rainbow, jumped at least 7 times.

Rick was up last and rounded out the first round with a bow as well. Followed by Vince with a good salmon.

Pic of Juli waiting for her next fish...

Wasn't too long of a wait, her first Lake Ontario rainbow...

Rick with another bow, and Juli with a stocked bow that went into the box for us...

In between all this action I had released a bow, then hit my one salmon for the day...not overly large, but, a really scrappy fish...going into the brine, then on the smoker later today.

Here's a release shot of one of my other bows (caught 4, only kept the 10.2 lber)

Kept hitting fish throughout the morning, a few more lost, missed hits, Juli had one break off (first time Lloyd ever saw lead core break on a fish)...beautiful weather, some nice rollers, but, not too windy. Finally on her fifth time around Juli had a bit of a screamer on. We settled in to enjoy the fight...lots of laughing, woo-hooing, and, a holy bleep from Juli!!!!!!!!

After a good battle Lloyd did the honors and scooped up this beautiful 21 lb "Chinnie". Not only her biggest salmon ever, but, her biggest fish ever landed. Yeah, ask, Vince, Rick or Lloyd...she was just a bit excited.

She caught that beauty, trolling back towards port, I followed it up with another bow release and Rick caught the smallest Chinook I've ever seen, other than in pics or tv. Less than two pounds a quickly released.

When all was said and done, we had each landed five fish, lost at least five, and, missed about five or six hits. Over thirty hits for the morning/early afternoon...while avoiding the pack of boats!! I've said it before, Lloyd knows his stuff. He fishes with the same philosphy I usually use, avoid the crowds and have a more enjoyable fishing experience. Rick or Vince might be able to add a few more pics of some of the fish landed, I was steering the boat during some of those battles.

Here's a shot of the four of us, (never did get a group shot with Juli, bummer) waiting in the fish cleaning station...

Lloyd cleaning one of our keepers...I still have Texas Chainsaw Massacre visions everytime he puts that apron on

What more can I say. A spectacular day on the big water with Lloyd, nailed all of our fish on spoons...watermelon was one of our great producers...don't want to give away all of Lloyd's secrets. Riggers, dipsy and planer boards all produced fish.

It was great to meet Vinnimon and Spincast. Vince, man, I think you've suffered enough on showing up late and the "key incident"...things happen for a reason, and, look at the awesome day of fishing we had. Juli figures all of it happened to lead up to her PB salmon.

Like to end this lengthy report with a special thanks to Fishhunter (Lloyd)!! I said it after going out for walleye with him, a class act all the way. Offering charters for operating costs to people on this board is pretty special, don't hesitate to take advantage of it if you get the opportunity.

OK OK cut to the chase....where are the pics? And you arrive a half hour late, drop your keys in the water then expect all the others to wait while you retrieve your keys? You gotta know that many lesser dudes would have left you there Vin.

Hang on there, Roy...I'm working on the post right now. You want pics, I've got about 20 of them loading to photobucket as I'm typing this. Vince is never going to hear the end of the late/key incident, lol! All worked out in the end.