ccmtcanada Posted September 11, 2008 Report Posted September 11, 2008 Well, with bly's success last night, we decided to hit the piers one more time, this time trying a different trib mouth. Talked to a bunch of fellow anglers who said there were lots around...lots of jumping and action. A few hits and a few landed. We found our spot out there and started casting our cleos. Sure enough, we could see lots of action....I was hoping it was just a matter of time before one of us hooked into one. When I first started fishing piers, I just did what everyone else seemed to be doing. Chuck it out there and then start retrieving. I read an article in a magazine that made complete sense so this is what I do now. I cast out as far as I can, count to 5 and then start my retrieve. I fan cast from my spot with the same count. If nothing happens, I cast out, count to 10 and start the whole process again until finally my lure is hitting bottom. Then it's start over again counting to 5. Anyhow, on a 15 count, I felt a quick hit...set the hook and nothing is there. I figured 15 was the number tonight, so I kept at that count. Sure enough, about 10 minutes later, I feel another solid hit and the fish goes beserk!!! Bly started counting how many times it actually cleared the water. It dove deep and then I was reeling like a madman....fully anticipating a jump and sure enough it cleared the water by about 2 feet. Then it dove again and once again reeling like a madman to keep up...this time it jumped 3 times in quick succession. Anyhow, the final count was 9 times!!! Talk about an adrenaline rush. Here's the fish....not as pretty as my last one...this was already brown, but still a ton of fun to fight....measured in at 37 3/4 inches...didn't bother to weigh this one....wanted to get it back in the water as soon as possible.
Moosebunk Posted September 11, 2008 Report Posted September 11, 2008 Great stuff Cliff, and good helpful hints for those not in the know. Thanks for the report.
Casey123 Posted September 11, 2008 Report Posted September 11, 2008 Awesome fish Cliff! Where is the nail polish?
solopaddler Posted September 11, 2008 Report Posted September 11, 2008 15 count eh? What's the matter with you? (Just joking, nice fish! )
Joey Posted September 11, 2008 Report Posted September 11, 2008 Way to go Cliff. I have never heard of the count thing either. Do you go 1 mississippi, 2 mississippi, or just 1, 2, 3... ha ha ha!! Nice size to that one for sure Joey
Dondorfish Posted September 11, 2008 Report Posted September 11, 2008 Way to go Cliff - but I think something is up! Don
Greencoachdog Posted September 11, 2008 Report Posted September 11, 2008 Great report pic, and fish Cliff!!! I thought you were going to say your strategy was to pack up and leave and come back after catching a fish on the first cast! ... the ol' countdown ploy eh?... I've never heard of it... ... one thousand one... one thousand two... one thousand three...
MJL Posted September 11, 2008 Report Posted September 11, 2008 (edited) Great catch Cliff Instead of counting from 1 to 15, try counting down from 15 to 1...You'll get more hits that way Edited September 11, 2008 by MJL
Ramble Posted September 11, 2008 Report Posted September 11, 2008 Another nice fish. Good tip as well. -R-
badboi Posted September 11, 2008 Report Posted September 11, 2008 alot of members talk about "pier" fishing.... does this refer to the manmade rocks placed at the rivers/mouth edge that people fish from? like at port credit? I thought piers were sorta like docks...... thanks for the clarification.
SlowPoke Posted September 11, 2008 Report Posted September 11, 2008 I can see a 5 count, even a 10 count but 15?!?!?! Didn't your foot get cold? Nice fish Cliff, sounds like an epic battle! -Brian
Billy - Curtiss Posted September 11, 2008 Report Posted September 11, 2008 Nice work dude! That seems like an efficient strategy and I think I'll employ it either this evening or first light tomorrow at the mouth of the Humber! How heavy is the line you are using? I don't want to get spooled and I maybe have 125 yards of 50 lb braid. At the same time, I don't want the fish to snap the line if I try to muscle it in. I've only been out twice trying to land salmon off piers and have yet to actually even get one on so I have zero experience in this realm.
b2kptbo Posted September 11, 2008 Report Posted September 11, 2008 Another good one, thanks for the tips...
ccmtcanada Posted September 11, 2008 Author Report Posted September 11, 2008 Way to go Cliff - but I think something is up! Don Hey now!!! I spent 20 minutes photoshopping the nailpolish out only to have you put it back in.
ccmtcanada Posted September 11, 2008 Author Report Posted September 11, 2008 (edited) alot of members talk about "pier" fishing.... does this refer to the manmade rocks placed at the rivers/mouth edge that people fish from? like at port credit? I thought piers were sorta like docks...... thanks for the clarification. Piers are man-made structures that go out into the lake. Could be made of wood or concrete. Here's a pic of one I grabbed from the net..... Edited September 11, 2008 by ccmt
ccmtcanada Posted September 11, 2008 Author Report Posted September 11, 2008 (edited) Nice work dude! That seems like an efficient strategy and I think I'll employ it either this evening or first light tomorrow at the mouth of the Humber! How heavy is the line you are using? I don't want to get spooled and I maybe have 125 yards of 50 lb braid. At the same time, I don't want the fish to snap the line if I try to muscle it in. I've only been out twice trying to land salmon off piers and have yet to actually even get one on so I have zero experience in this realm. I'm using 30lb power pro. The reel I use has a 250 yard capacity with 8lb test (same diameter as 8lb mono). I'd say you have enough line for most of the fish....just make sure you use your drag properly! There has been a fish or two though that just runs and runs like I didn't have my drag set....luckily for me both times it spit the hook and they didn't spool me! I'd suggest using at least a 7 foot medium heavy rod...these fish are powerful!!! Edited September 11, 2008 by ccmt
ccmtcanada Posted September 11, 2008 Author Report Posted September 11, 2008 Way to go Cliff. I have never heard of the count thing either. Do you go 1 mississippi, 2 mississippi, or just 1, 2, 3... ha ha ha!! Nice size to that one for sure Joey Depends on my mood....LOL.
ccmtcanada Posted September 11, 2008 Author Report Posted September 11, 2008 15 count eh? What's the matter with you? (Just joking, nice fish! ) LOL....that is too funny Mike.
ccmtcanada Posted September 11, 2008 Author Report Posted September 11, 2008 I can see a 5 count, even a 10 count but 15?!?!?! Didn't your foot get cold?Nice fish Cliff, sounds like an epic battle! -Brian Ok...maybe I'm slow, but I have no idea what you are talking about...LOL.
Reef Runner Posted September 11, 2008 Report Posted September 11, 2008 Nice job Cliff! I agree, having a good drag system on your reel is key. Nice catch.
Leecher Posted September 11, 2008 Report Posted September 11, 2008 WTG Cliff She's a real beaut Nice job on the nails there bud Leechman
Guest Johnny Bass Posted September 11, 2008 Report Posted September 11, 2008 Nice Salmon.Gotta love Salmon fishing at this time of year when you can catch brutes like that from shore!
fishnsled Posted September 11, 2008 Report Posted September 11, 2008 Nice fish Cliff! :thumbsup_anim:I see a pattern developing.....Bly's turn tonight to catch and your turn on the net?
jwl Posted September 11, 2008 Report Posted September 11, 2008 nice fish Cliff, great to see your wife let you catch one this time ,don't knock that countdown technique either, I do that for steelies and lakers from shore with spoons...it works pretty good
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