ccmtcanada Posted September 11, 2007 Report Posted September 11, 2007 Wow...that's all I can say. Bly and I headed out again tonight...me in search of my second salmon from shore and she awaiting her first. We got there at around 8pm...the sun was going down and there were quite a lot of people around. This time, I didn't bother experimenting with crank baits and went straight to tossing my spoon. About 45 minutes in (exactly 24 hours since I hooked my first one last night), I have a HUGE hit. Quickly set the hook and the fight is on!!! This one took off on a few hard runs, but I felt a little more confident and thumbed the spool as she started to run towards some snags in the water. I thought I had lost her at one point...the line went completely slack....so I started to reel as fast as I could. Wouldn't you know it...she was almost right in front of me!! She took off on a few more quick runs, but she couldn't escape the net!! Here she is...a real beauty and my new personal best. She measured in at 38" in length and came in at 18.5 pounds. This also beats the current best for team 6!! We have a new entry in the OFC tourney. After removing the hook, I looked in amazement...she completely destroyed the trebles and her teeth did a number on the paint. I quickly replaced the trebles and started casting out again. Apparently, my rod was no match for two powerful salmon as the tip broke off on my next cast out there. We continued fishing...Bly had a few solid hits, but she was unlucky and didn't end up fighting one. Her time will come...and you just know it...she'll beat my PB length by an inch and weight by a pound. That's ok...I'm used to it now...between the two of us, she has the largest steelhead and walleye....LOL. Anyhow....pretty tired...need sleep. I'm still pumped.....
fatherof3 Posted September 11, 2007 Report Posted September 11, 2007 wtg! 2nights in a row. nice fish and congrats on new pb
scuro Posted September 11, 2007 Report Posted September 11, 2007 Now you got me interested! Every OFNer is going to be shore fishing tomorrow :w00t:
Joey Posted September 11, 2007 Report Posted September 11, 2007 Well that's great Cliff, you continue to amaze me. I'm sure its all beginners luck tho That one is a real beaut, nice a silver. C'mon Bly, get cracking, can't let Cliff be out in front for too long Reel, MF, Reel....... Joey
ecxstriper Posted September 11, 2007 Report Posted September 11, 2007 ok here we go folks last year it was monster walleyes and now we have monster salmon from these two!!!! I can hardly wait for next year to see what they pull out of the water!! Congrats Cliff that is a beautiful fish!!
Golfisher Posted September 11, 2007 Report Posted September 11, 2007 I have a feeling that Cliff's mugshot with salmon is going to be a daily feature for some time to come. LOL. WTG, Cliff!
bassboy Posted September 11, 2007 Report Posted September 11, 2007 Awesome Cliff! Two nice ones!!! You are going to have me out on shore now...... WTG on your PG too. Bly's turn now!!
wolfville Posted September 11, 2007 Report Posted September 11, 2007 Cliff, you did make sure that's not a carp underneath that shinny cover, right? LOL Congrats on the fish. Now, for us readers it's another 24 hours for the next report ;-)
Tarzan's Jane Posted September 11, 2007 Report Posted September 11, 2007 I knew it, I just knew that you would be doing it again. I also know that Bly will be definitely kicking your Excellent - good on you and good for you!
SlowPoke Posted September 11, 2007 Report Posted September 11, 2007 Well done Cliff but could you maybe leave some for us poor unfortunate boaters? -Brian
Shelley Cooper Posted September 11, 2007 Report Posted September 11, 2007 Wow Cliff.. NICE FISH... WTG...
Beans Posted September 11, 2007 Report Posted September 11, 2007 Well done Cliff... I hope Bly gets a turn soon... It poured rain all night so that should really get them moving in...
ChrisK Posted September 11, 2007 Report Posted September 11, 2007 Nice fish Cliff !!! It will be hard to top that one. Tight Lines
Greencoachdog Posted September 11, 2007 Report Posted September 11, 2007 Great report and pic!... and Congrats on the PB! I now have 2 dozen of those Blue/White spoons on order... incase the Salmoon should happen to migrate down here!
danbo Posted September 11, 2007 Report Posted September 11, 2007 atta boy! Now go get one on a flyrod & really feel the power!
Toronto_Angler Posted September 11, 2007 Report Posted September 11, 2007 Nice job! It sucks living in the east end. I have to wait until shore fishing at Bluffers heats up.
ccmtcanada Posted September 11, 2007 Author Report Posted September 11, 2007 Thanks everyone....my goal this year was to catch one salmon that qualifies for an OFAH award. This fish made it by a mere 2 inches. If I dont catch another one this year, then I'll be very content with the successes I've already had.... now..... I WANNA BIG MUSKIE!!!!!!! LOL
fishnsled Posted September 11, 2007 Report Posted September 11, 2007 I told you it wouldn't be long before you broke your PB from the other night. CONGRATS!!! We'll see what we can do about the muskie when we get out.
tbayboy Posted September 11, 2007 Report Posted September 11, 2007 (edited) Congrats Cliff and I'm sure your right - Bly is just letting your ego climb a bit so she can drop it that much further with her 40" 20lber tonight . Hmm now I'm gonna have to learn all about this salmon shore fishing stuff - when's payday or as I now call it "give bass pro all my money day"? Edited September 11, 2007 by TbayBoy
Moosebunk Posted September 11, 2007 Report Posted September 11, 2007 The hobbit has finally found his precious. j/k lol. Addictive ain't they.
Fishmaster Posted September 11, 2007 Report Posted September 11, 2007 Great stuff ccmt ....Jen and i hit Burlinton pier and Port Credit last night from 9:30 till 1ish never seen a fish caught ...1st time i have ever been to the Credit and never even seen a fish jump or even got 1 hit ....Guess i will wait to get them in the net for the Hatchery ...thanks for the report ...Fishmaster
Hedfish Posted September 11, 2007 Report Posted September 11, 2007 Woohoo, grats man! Stop going there please, leave some salmon for the rest of us!!
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