henryko Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 I decided to give salmon a try this yr. As I heard so many times about fishing salmon at bronte pier, I finally went there with my friend around 5am. We thought we would be the only ones there, since there were lightning going all over the place when we started driving. But surprise surprise, there were around 10 ppl all fishing for salmon already. (Apparently no one cares about lightning strikes??) So, we started trying out our new glow-in-dark cleos and wut nots. And for the entire time there (from 5am -8am)---nothing! not even anything that felt like a bite...lots of fishes jumping though... Well, at least it's not just me. All the ppl there fishing that night were all empty-handed, at least till the time we left... Now I think I will at least rest for a few days for my sore arms from all the casting...lol Anyone else planning to go to the Bronte pier anytime soon? Feel free to update the salmon status here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redx Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 10 ppl... wow! I hope to find a place where I can solo fish this year. I don't like casting a spoon all night, it's pain. I will wait for them in the rivers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIMTI Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 Good report. I was also thinking about going there last night but decided to see Rush Hour-3 instead. Doesnt look like i miss anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henryko Posted August 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 10 ppl... wow! I hope to find a place where I can solo fish this year. I don't like casting a spoon all night, it's pain. I will wait for them in the rivers... I heard the salmon stop feeding when they are in the river. can u tell me how and where can u catch them in rivers? cuz I am not a big fan of casting a spoon all night too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyb Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 Unless you can get there when the fish first enter the rivers (when they do strike flies, jigs, roe), they will not be easily caught. Most people just drift their line into the mouth of the fish. Called 'lining' or ethical snagging by others Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henryko Posted August 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 oh man, sounds like will have to stay there day after day so that i can be there when they just enter the river from the pier...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeymikey Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 (edited) Did you had to fish/cast next to others ? How about river mouth of different rivers? Port Credit ? All the way to Port Hope? (Probably has more people than any other spot) but it's a great place. Btw... At this point, salmons are still feeding right? Also, what makes them jump around during dark hours? I've always wondered. Edited August 24, 2007 by mikeymikey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toronto_Angler Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 I think when Salmon are in the rivers they instinctively put roe in the mouths briefly which is why roe is a good choice in the rivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redx Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 Unless you can get there when the fish first enter the rivers (when they do strike flies, jigs, roe), they will not be easily caught. Most people just drift their line into the mouth of the fish. Called 'lining' or ethical snagging by others Tony I understand the not feeding when spawning but I have seen a salmon rushing to a bright fly 2 ft away. Out of anger maybe? I do know lot of time there are snagged fish, even with centerpin / float. But many times I have seen salmon landed with the hook right in the mouth. I personly think that salmon attack the eggs since it only want to pass it's own gens. But every one has their own ways. I just don't enjoy standing next to people and casting over and over. Not saying that river fishing is any better, some holes are packed with people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riparian Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 in general, the salmon caught off the peir arent as beat up as the salmon in the rivers. And I would say 10 people fishing the bronte harbour is a very small amount compared to what I have seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatherof3 Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 I have heard that once in the river they are striking out of anger not from feeding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henryko Posted August 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 The bronte pier is pretty big. so we were not really casting side by side with each other. but many ppl try to get to the tip of the pier so that they can cast out to the lake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeymikey Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 Even tho the weather today is humid hot... I think I am gonna visit the water tonight... I just want to get out to the water, relax and give my arms some exercise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henryko Posted August 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 have fun mikey. Let us know how it go. hope to see pics of some nice big salmon!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLofchik Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 There's been fish landed on both piers everyday this week. Let the games begin! BTW: pick up a can of automotive clear coat paint and spray your glo lures. Just casting the hooks will chip the glo paint. I've landed five chinnies so far, you don't need alot of tackle or spend too much: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henryko Posted August 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 I was gonna say, it's raining nicely this wkend. so everybody grab their gear, and prepare for some nice salmon next wk by the pier!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeymikey Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 There's been fish landed on both piers everyday this week. Let the games begin! BTW: pick up a can of automotive clear coat paint and spray your glo lures. Just casting the hooks will chip the glo paint. I've landed five chinnies so far, you don't need alot of tackle or spend too much: I am guessing you've fished during dark hours ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeymikey Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 Ok... So I did ended up going to Bronte Pier last night for few hours. Well, I haven't seen any salmon jumping or seen any of those 10+ people catch anything either. But it sure felt good being out there... cool wind... beautiful sky full of lightning Yes, wind started picking up, more and more lightning getting closer and closer with rain starting to fall. So that was it for me. Atleast I've caught something... here is the picture. That is my Daiwa Regal Xi 3500 + handle of my 10' Shimano Convergence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIMTI Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 (edited) Oyeee..... nice on Mikey !!! Where were you fishing from when you got this one? Next to the light house or the pier? Edited August 25, 2007 by HIMTI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatherof3 Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 still a nice fish from the pier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henryko Posted August 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 hope the rain this wkend can bring the salmon in closer to the pier... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeymikey Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 Oyeee..... nice on Mikey !!! Where were you fishing from when you got this one? Next to the light house or the pier? From the pier. Opposite side of the lighthouse... by the beach. I could see a lot of bait fish? around and small splash here and there... I am guessing there are few bass swimming around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeymikey Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 Just wondering where you people park your vehicle(s) at ? Is the parking lot by the beach side, where the boat launch is... is that lot free to park ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLofchik Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 Just wondering where you people park your vehicle(s) at ? Is the parking lot by the beach side, where the boat launch is... is that lot free to park ? No, you have to pay now, and it's enforced during salmon season (private security). Yes I only fish salmon during the pm, I get off work around 03:00 so it's perfect salmon fishing time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeymikey Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 (edited) I've fished the Bronte early this morning... Seen three fish lost... On fish landed on J13. Once the sun was fully out... I seen several bass cruising right by the breakwall. Edited August 26, 2007 by mikeymikey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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