jdmls Posted November 22, 2008 Report Posted November 22, 2008 (edited) Well , I knew what I was getting into last night when I agreed to get out this morning with Sil and Berge.... I thought to myself " high of -3...hmmm that's not that bad. You've dealt with colder, in March so how bad could it be " ... I guess the first slush fest of the season is always the worst !!! We hit our first destination by about 7am. There was a good 2" layer of ice covering probably 80% of the pool with a solid slush run, flowing down the centre . Defenitely not fishable water.. Time to get to work. Spent a good hour breaking ice, and pushing the big ice sheets out of the pool.. Saw a few fish surface in the process, so it kept me going.. I guess this would be a good time to THANK everyone : Poly socks + marino wool is a life saving combo...the feet wouldn't have made it through the first hour without the new sock combo..Thanks guys !! Anyway , I did the best that I could clearing the pool of the ice but the slush still made it unfishable...We walked the stream for another hour or so waiting for the sun to peak over the hill. Finally by about 10AM we came back to some fishable water.... The cold temps has slowed down the fish quite a bit in the last few days , but there were still some fish to be plucked through the slush... Going on 2 hours sleep, I was still a little messed up from last nights , galavanting Buddy next to us was fishing with 2 beautifull LABS this morning....This little guy loved the taste off fish slime.. I couldn't get him to stop licking the chrome so I could take a pic....Sooo funny..... we all had a laugh I saw a possible drift, so I gave it a go without thinking about a landing spot... Thank God for Sil , who quickly smashed through a 6ft slab of shorline ice to make me a landing zone... I owe you one Sil !! This one was Sil's idea ...We dedicated it to Solo ....Sil your getting better with the camera every outing !! Hoping for some warmer temps next weekend.... Good buddy's make even some of the worst fishing conditions a good time, Thanks guys... Edited November 22, 2008 by JDMLS
drwxr Posted November 22, 2008 Report Posted November 22, 2008 (edited) good job i was up by 6am but decided to stay in, hoping for some warmer temps next week. ps we should meet up east some day for some fishing. Edited November 22, 2008 by efka
Gerritt Posted November 22, 2008 Report Posted November 22, 2008 dude... I think I was out gallivanting to long too last night... I keep seeing swirly things in the background whenever I look at the pics.. nice chrome though.. G
solopaddler Posted November 22, 2008 Report Posted November 22, 2008 Days like today separate the men from the boys . Well done guys!
canadian_copper Posted November 23, 2008 Report Posted November 23, 2008 NICELY DONE BOYZ!!! THE HORSESHOE HOLE ALWAYS PRODUCES LOL GONNA TRY MY LUCK FOR A FEW HRS TOMOR!!! GOTTA FIND OPEN WATER FIRST LOL
kemper Posted November 23, 2008 Report Posted November 23, 2008 good fishin bud, glad you got some through the ice. I could keep the bait below the slush on friday myself. Terrible conditions, and ice all the way down the line right to the bait which was also covered in ice. maybe Ill see ya tomorrow
silvio Posted November 23, 2008 Report Posted November 23, 2008 Hey bud always a good time lol you dont ow me nothing just stop bringing me to bk lol. That dog made my mind up I am going to adopt one, that thing was to funny.
jdmls Posted November 23, 2008 Author Report Posted November 23, 2008 Days like today separate the men from the boys . Well done guys! Indeed they do... 5-10 guys out there today, compared to the usual 25-30 NICELY DONE BOYZ!!! THE HORSESHOE HOLE ALWAYS PRODUCES LOL SHHHHHHHH, Do I have to start blacking out the backrounds , You wouldn't believe how many guessing game PM's I get lately ..... The leg work paid off today a bit. More so at keeping my toe's warm LOL. good fishin bud, glad you got some through the ice. I could keep the bait below the slush on friday myself. Terrible conditions, and ice all the way down the line right to the bait which was also covered in ice. maybe Ill see ya tomorrow I have a date with my pillow tomorrow morning . You have no idea how jealous I was when I called you this morning and you were at home , and I was out freezing my nuts off ....Good call , hopefully tomorrow is more forgiving for you...
Leecher Posted November 23, 2008 Report Posted November 23, 2008 Great report and pics JDMLS Nice chrome for sure.... congratulation Thanks for sharing Leechman
limeyangler Posted November 23, 2008 Report Posted November 23, 2008 Superb pictures...what a day! thanks for that
bbnotty Posted November 23, 2008 Report Posted November 23, 2008 Tough conditions but you had a decent day. love that dog licking the fish what a laugh. drifting in my sleep tomorow morning, good night. B
sturgman Posted November 23, 2008 Report Posted November 23, 2008 (edited) Days like today separate the men from the boys . Well done guys! Exactally!! Im looking forward to this week where I may decide on some Musky fishin..... I said may.. Takes alot of gutts to fish in such harsh conditioins.. Awesome cold weather report JDMLS Edited November 23, 2008 by sturgman
jonnybass Posted November 23, 2008 Report Posted November 23, 2008 Wow, didn't know that Bowmanville creek is hot right now. Thanks for the report. Heading down to the S bends with some friends for sure this coming week! I just hope that the weather is a little warmer. lol
silvio Posted November 23, 2008 Report Posted November 23, 2008 Wow, didn't know that Bowmanville creek is hot right now. Thanks for the report. Heading down to the S bends with some friends for sure this coming week! I just hope that the weather is a little warmer. lol Your joking right??
Wild Posted November 23, 2008 Report Posted November 23, 2008 HA! I enjoyed this report keep them coming JD
jdmls Posted November 23, 2008 Author Report Posted November 23, 2008 Wow, didn't know that Bowmanville creek is hot right now. Thanks for the report. uhh ok , I didn't know either..Thanks for the tip I guess
kemper Posted November 23, 2008 Report Posted November 23, 2008 uhh ok , I didn't know either..Thanks for the tip I guess must have recognised the swirls, i swear I have seen them somewhere! of course they look alot like the swirls at another river...cough cough
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