joonmoon Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Launched at the dockless Port Maitland ramp on the Grand River at Lake Eries' doorstep, needed to burn some gas so my better half and I trolled upstream to the dam. Once into the "S" bend we noticed a boat waving red flags in distress. Reeled up and headed to see what help we could provide. As we approached the two gentlemen I noticed the depthfinder rising drastically and found what their problem was. Stuck in the mud and stuck good too. Several failed attempts to tow them from the ooze and we decided to abandon their craft and give them a ride back to Fishmasters marina where they launched from. Given some advice from Steve and they were on their way. We on the other hand had come to fish and after picking up a doz minnows did just that. Headed to the dam set up and lost the first three good bites we had but my wife started the ball rolling and landed the biggun of the day. I followed with my largest of the two I hooked and landed. So an hour or so in at the dam and we had lost several good fish, landed some real beauties and we are now down to the last minnow. I offered it to her hook and opted for a 3" green yum grub. First cast and half way back to the boat a huge thump, I set the hook and at the same time a very large fish swirls at boatside. It jumps straight up spits my grub and lands in the back of the boat flopping around on the floor. It freaked the two of us out and with hysterical laughing I grab it and release it into the livewell. What a blast, you don't have to beleive it and I know it sounds awefully far fetched but my wife and had thought it was karma paying us back for helping the gentlemen who had run their craft into a mudbar and were stranded for who knows how long if it weren't for us coming along. What a day and a great way to end the boating season as we winterize and store the "AUGUSTAWINDAGIN" this week. Now we can only walk and wade the river and dream of what 09 will bring. Dinner for two... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAGKING Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 What goes around, comes around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Great story joonmoon, you got back what you deserved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 That's great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Wow, what a day down there! Congrats! I always wondered when the next Dunnville report would include a steelhead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Excellent report, pics, and fish Moon!!! Good on ya for helping the folks in distress with or without the fish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b2kptbo Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Fish jumping in the boat WOW, I have had them jump out of mine LOL. Good of ya's too try and help out the other boaters... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzidevil Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 very nice joonmoon! I'm excited about the 09 season too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Great story guys I take it that's Walleye for dinner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joonmoon Posted November 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Yup eye supper. We were hungry after all that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limeyangler Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Great stuff joonmoon Lol...as a man who has recently needed the assistance of others whilst on my adventures...I SALUTE YOU! Supper looks tasty by hew way.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jediangler Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Great report Bro. Nice eye Sis. Is that a PB rainbow for you Joonmoon? Did it come home too? You'll have to guide me on a kayak trip down at that end of the Grand sometime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jediangler Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 (edited) What are you doing tomorrow? call me . Edited November 5, 2008 by jediangler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbayboy Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Great story - what goes around comes around for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Pike Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Joon, first you guys did your maritime duty and once everyone was safe and take care of, you got back to fishin'. Congtaz on assisting those who really needed it and then congratz on your catch. That meal musta tasted mighty fine!!! Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joonmoon Posted November 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Thanks All. I'm sure many of you would have done the same...I wish I could have done more for them. It was the least I could do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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