Urban Pike Fishing with Snag

[ccmtcanada]

Snag and I haven't hooked up for some pike since the spring, so after seeing his last report I got in touch with him and today was the day. I left my suburban home this morning at 5:45 so we could meet at 7am. I get there first, to a beautiful fall morning. The winds were calm, the waters were glass, and the air had that slight frosty feel to it. That all gets destroyed when he barrels in the parking area, sees me and starts blasting his horn....and begins waving to me like a mad man. I just looked away, pretending I didn't know this man....LOL.

 

Anyhow, he gives me a quick tour of the area and we begin our walk to the first fishing spot. There are lots of rocks around where we have to walk and he asks how my boots were...I said they were fine. Not 2 minutes later, I'm sliding down a rock face on my butt....LOL.

 

We begin casting out there and we both get follows pretty quickly! This could be a banner day! Then...nothing...no follows a lot of chatting, but nothing. Snag gets the first fish...smaller fish, but they were pretty scrappy!

 

 

A little while goes by and soon it becomes clear to me that he's going to be fish hog...and he lands another one!

 

Remember that post he did a while ago about pike lures that he buys at Dollarama? Well, he takes one out of his tackle box and shows it to me...the thing doesn't even swim straight...when you retrieve it, it barrel rolls over and over....LOL. So, to add insult to injury he begins casting it out there....with me throwing that brand named expensive lure....a Husky Jerk. Guess who gets the next fish with his Dollarama lure??? Yep....here it is in action....

 

And the money shot....

 

He then tells me that the person with the least number of landed fish has to post the report...LOL. We had about 1/2 left to fish before he headed off to work.

 

I keep casting out there...hoping I dont go home with the big skunkaroo....

 

Suddenly I feel a hit. A quick hook set and I finally get to fight a fish...a small one, but I didn't really care...LOL

 

We saw a few interesting things while we were out....I think Snag may post a few pics to this thread....I'll let him tell the story though.

 

Snag is a pretty amazing guy to watch fishing! Here we are, throwing the same baits, using basically the same setups, and he consistently hooks into fish. We're thinking of heading out again next week...and hopefully get into some of those bigger fall fed fish.

 

Thank Snag...always a great time fishing with you.....until next time bud!

Edited November 10, 2007 by ccmtcanada

[tbayboy]

Great report Cliff. I have my doubts anyone could outfish Snag when it comes to shoreline pike hunting so don't feel too bad

[solopaddler]

Isn't Ontario great?, such incredible fishing opportunities so close to the largest urban centre in the country.

Nice report bud, looks like a good spot to drop your new boat in .

[fishnsled]

Great report as always Cliff. Man am I jealous. You 2 out there having a great time on the water while I'm working. In fact I'm still working. Oh Well, thanks for brightening up my evening here at the shop.

[Greencoachdog]

I've been waiting for this report! Looks like a good time was had by both of y'all!... and it's hard to beat somebody on their own turf Cliff

 

I love Pike fishin' no matter what size they are!!!.. Thanks for the Pike porn!!!

[douG]

Great report, Cliff, I like the way you approach these smackdowns, an enjoyable read. I certainly understand that I'd be writing the report if I fished with you two.

 

Attaboy Snag.

[fatherof3]

great report and pics,wtg

[ccmtcanada]

Isn't Ontario great?, such incredible fishing opportunities so close to the largest urban centre in the country.

Nice report bud, looks like a good spot to drop your new boat in .

 

It's pretty amazing what kind of shore fishing opportunities there are within an hour radius of Toronto. Pike, Carp, bass in bigger waters....salmon, trout etc in the creeks. If you do a little homework and footwork then you have a great chance at some nice fish.

 

I took notes...looks like a great place to put the boat....hehe.

[Rich]

Great report and nice fish! Thanks for sharing.

[motv8tr]

Looks like a great day to me, thanks for sharing with us.

 

Maureen

[mattyk]

nice report, thanks for sharing.

[007]

Well done guys. Just when I thought I should put the rods away you go and show me some GTA pike porn. I need to get out and cast some lures before the snow now!

 

007

[Hookset]

Great report.

Nice clean looking fish.

Good tanning weather for November

 

Hookset.

[Toronto_Angler]

Good stuff guys. Good to see some Urban Pike spots still producing.

[snag]

That was great Cliff, but

 

Not quite how I recall everything unfolding.

 

Not LOL.

 

 

I do recall you begging me to post the report solo and screaming like a girl when you exclaimed "FISH ON, FISH ON, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD....FISH ON...OHHHHHH CAROLE WHERE ARE YOU!!........WHERE ARE YOU MY BELOVED IMMORTAL!"

 

A little embarrassing but cute.

 

I'll have to do another post!

[douG]

Dem Blyghts are like that.

[snag]

Dem Blyghts are like that.

[ecxstriper]

That was great Cliff, but

 

Not quite how I recall everything unfolding.

 

Not LOL.

 

 

I do recall you begging me to post the report solo and screaming like a girl when you exclaimed "FISH ON, FISH ON, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD....FISH ON...OHHHHHH CAROLE WHERE ARE YOU!!........WHERE ARE YOU MY BELOVED IMMORTAL!"

 

A little embarrassing but cute.

 

I'll have to do another post!

 

I think everybody knows that is a given! No need to retell everybody we all ready know .

Edited November 11, 2007 by ALEX

[ehg]

Awesome fishing in an extreme urban setting!

SNAG sure makes that pike fishing look easy, you gotta put in the time

for that continued success.

 

Thanks for sharing,

 

ehg

[MJL]

Great report guys. Beauty fish to boot too.

[ccmtcanada]

That was great Cliff, but

 

Not quite how I recall everything unfolding.

 

Not LOL.

 

 

I do recall you begging me to post the report solo and screaming like a girl when you exclaimed "FISH ON, FISH ON, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD....FISH ON...OHHHHHH CAROLE WHERE ARE YOU!!........WHERE ARE YOU MY BELOVED IMMORTAL!"

 

A little embarrassing but cute.

 

I'll have to do another post!

 

Hey man!!! I thought we talked about this....

 

WHAT HAPPENS AT THE FISHING HOLE STAYS AT THE FISHING HOLE!!!

 

And I didn't say immortal.

 

[dsn]

Hey man!!! I thought we talked about this....

 

WHAT HAPPENS AT THE FISHING HOLE STAYS AT THE FISHING HOLE!!!

 

And I didn't say immortal.

 

 

Oops sounds like the fishing hole is about to be covered over.

dsn