Photoz Posted January 1, 2007 Report Posted January 1, 2007 I'd almost for got what a decent trout on the receiving end of my line felt like . . . . the last 4 times out . . . about 4 'line bumps,' didn't even see many hits! Yesterday I was FINALLY rewarded when I took my eyes off my rod for about 5 seconds . . . and looked back to see it wildly bouncing, and a nice 8 pound trout doing a back-flip about 200' out. In my haste to get to the rod, I slipped in some loose gravel, and NEARLY ended up going for a swim! My dear ol' Auntie knows how to stuff & roast these guys better than any turkey . . . I can hardly wait for dinner today! But . . . . I don't keep many (hell, I don't CATCH many) but on those good days I don't know which is worse . . . . seeing people taking 5 large trout home . . . . or those who catch 10 or more, hold the big ones up by the gills for shots, then uncerimoniously KICK it along several feet frozen ground, across gravel & concrete & into the water, after it's flopped around for several minutes? I likely 'kill' less in a year than SOME (definately NOT all) of these proud 'conservationists' do in an outing!! Oh well . . . . . what can ya do?
motv8tr Posted January 1, 2007 Report Posted January 1, 2007 Glad to see you got one Steve, enjoy Maureen
lew Posted January 1, 2007 Report Posted January 1, 2007 Good to see all the line bumps finally turned into the real thing Steve. Enjoy your dinner
ChrisK Posted January 1, 2007 Report Posted January 1, 2007 Nice one Steve....Thems were made fer eatin
crappiesteve Posted January 1, 2007 Report Posted January 1, 2007 Well Steve,is that what line bumps turn out to be,WTG a nice rainbow.I know you will enjoy your dinner toniight. Steve
tip-up Posted January 1, 2007 Report Posted January 1, 2007 Can't complain with a brute like that Steve...Now get back out there..LOL
Canuck2fan Posted January 1, 2007 Report Posted January 1, 2007 (edited) I don't know which is worse . . . . seeing people taking 5 large trout home . . . . or those who catch 10 or more, hold the big ones up by the gills for shots, then uncerimoniously KICK it along several feet frozen ground, across gravel & concrete & into the water, after it's flopped around for several minutes? I likely 'kill' less in a year than SOME (definately NOT all) of these proud 'conservationists' do in an outing!! Oh well . . . . . what can ya do? I have rarely seen truer words written here!!!! Talk about hitting the nail right on the head. Congrats on a beautiful fish and I hope you enjoy every tasty morsel. Edited January 1, 2007 by Canuck2fan
Pigeontroller Posted January 1, 2007 Report Posted January 1, 2007 No need to explain. Nothing wrong with eatin' some of your catch now and again.
danc Posted January 1, 2007 Report Posted January 1, 2007 Congrats Steve. Happy New year, and enjoy the feast!!
Smokey Posted January 1, 2007 Report Posted January 1, 2007 Congrats and enjoy. Thanks for the report.
bpsbassman Posted January 1, 2007 Report Posted January 1, 2007 Almost sounds like yer apologizing Steve. Enjoy your feast!!!!
fishdawg Posted January 1, 2007 Report Posted January 1, 2007 nothing wrong with a feed or two at all - enjoy!
Photoz Posted January 1, 2007 Author Report Posted January 1, 2007 Not exactly apologizing . . . . . but geeze . . . . with the flack we 'fish-killers' sometimes take these days, it makes you feel kinda guilty sneakin' the odd ONE home. P3TA lurks EVERYWHERE!! Port Hope was a virtual tomb today . . . apparently the days of 'limiting out' on trout here are gone . . . . I talked to a local this morning, he bets there were less than 10 trout caught in town all weekend . . . . I know I never even saw a hit in 5 hours this morning . . . . . between the 10 or 12 people fishin'! Waitin' with much anticipation for the new regs . . . . hopin' they drop the trout limits out east like up Georgian Bay way . . . . it seems to have worked okay up there?
jordan Posted January 1, 2007 Report Posted January 1, 2007 Nice trout its always fun to have one on the end of your line. jordan
TroutSlayer Posted January 1, 2007 Report Posted January 1, 2007 (edited) Not exactly apologizing . . . . . but geeze . . . . with the flack we 'fish-killers' sometimes take these days, it makes you feel kinda guilty sneakin' the odd ONE home. P3TA lurks EVERYWHERE!! Port Hope was a virtual tomb today . . . apparently the days of 'limiting out' on trout here are gone . . . . I talked to a local this morning, he bets there were less than 10 trout caught in town all weekend . . . . I know I never even saw a hit in 5 hours this morning . . . . . between the 10 or 12 people fishin'! Waitin' with much anticipation for the new regs . . . . hopin' they drop the trout limits out east like up Georgian Bay way . . . . it seems to have worked okay up there? Very nice catch Photoz! I like to eat fish also, and don't worry about how they're held when they are destined for the oven! This one was a nice meal! Edited January 1, 2007 by TroutSlayer
wishn4fishn Posted January 1, 2007 Report Posted January 1, 2007 Nice stuff, they always hit when u least expect it. Congrats on a fine catch.
TroutSlayer Posted January 2, 2007 Report Posted January 2, 2007 (edited) Nice stuff, they always hit when u least expect it. Congrats on a fine catch. I expect a hit on every drift! Doesn't always happen though! Photoz, can you share Aunties recipe? Edited January 2, 2007 by TroutSlayer
cisco Posted January 2, 2007 Report Posted January 2, 2007 Great news Steve! Hey, maybe share the recipe if your Aunt permits. I may be trying some river spots soon and who knows, maybe I'll catch a rainbow!!!!
Carp Posted January 2, 2007 Report Posted January 2, 2007 That a sweet looking trout Photoz. I'm sure it will be even sweeter when your auntie fixes it up with her special recipe. Congrats and enjoy.
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