solopaddler Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 The Niagara aside, this time of year it's tough to predict where and when to catch steelhead. Sunday saw seemingly perfect conditions: a dropping and clearing river after a huge blowout combined with warmer temps and light rain for most of the day. These conditions a month ago would have seen huge numbers of fish caught. Sunday I worked hard for just a handful of fish... That's the way it goes and frankly I wouldn't want it any other way. After doing this for 30 years I still havn't figured these fish out but that's what makes the sport interesting and the great days all the more treasured. It's always a bonus when you can get out this time of year, not freeze your digits off and catch a few fish! There were fish being caught somewhat consistently though...and for those that're interested the top bait seemed to be.....live minnows. Looks like there might be some decent conditions to be had on Thursday this week... Cheers, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish_finder Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Tough time of year for sure solo.... I was out Saturday to freeze my guides a little, saw a couple of fish, one hookup and that was it for the day. No complaints, I'm always happy to get out there regardless of fish caught or not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Great report and pics Mike Real nice looking steelies Congratulations Thanks for sharing Leechman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Mike, repairs to the car are finished I am starting to get the itch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapshooter Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Some great looking fish/pics there Mike. Live minnows? Are you a walleye guy at heart? hahahaha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJL Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 PUT A PILLOW UNDERNEATH THAT REEL!!! OH THE HUMANITY!!! Great report and pics Mike Love the colouring on the first two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted December 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 PUT A PILLOW UNDERNEATH THAT REEL!!! OH THE HUMANITY!!! They're made to be fished, not babied LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAC Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 There were fish being caught somewhat consistently though...and for those that're interested the top bait seemed to be.....live minnows. Awe man, now everybody knows!! nice outing Mike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdmls Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 They're made to be fished, not babied LOL! I loved that pillow !! I still have hope's of running into it washed up on the banks of that trib ... We will meet again Mike , c'mon I was expecting atleast one pic showing off the shinny new minnow dispenser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 PUT A PILLOW UNDERNEATH THAT REEL!!! OH THE HUMANITY!!! It ain't broked in until it's been stomped into the mud a time or two!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drwxr Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 (edited) awsome report, quick question though, you ever get skunked? even your shortest reports ("bad day" how you call them), which are still fun to read and browse through pictures, look better than most reports from the rest OFC members when they have good days on water. thanks for sharing. Looks like there might be some decent conditions to be had on Thursday this week...Cheers, Mike btw, keep the fishing forecasts coming in the future as well. Edited December 16, 2008 by efka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadian_copper Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 THATS ONE DARK FISH LOL AND LOOK AT THAT NO SHOPPING CARTS OR A PERSON TO BE SEEN!!! YA MUST OWN THAT PART OF THE RIVER .LOL NICE JOB BRO TUFF CONS INDEED OUT THERE STILL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemper Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Lookin good Mike. Me, Dave and his buddy beat the crap out of the east on sunday, worked REAL hard and tossed everything in the books into perfect water conditions with ZIPPO to show for it. Well two tiny buggers and a beauty hen that was lost. and an IMX that was almost snapped like a twig too, geez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snag Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 I like this pic. Nice one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdmls Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 (edited) and an IMX that was almost snapped like a twig too, geez I can't believe he made it through that .... The tip was bent under the ice shelf with the fish hauling arse down river ... I can't believe it didn't break IMX Mike, looking at this picture the porting on that reel blows my mind !!!!!! Edited December 17, 2008 by JDMLS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadadude Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 NICE, nothing better then steel at the mouth, sweet pics dude been doing that program for 3 weeks now the ole girls are geting dark already, sweet pics ........Keep up the goood work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 Bows 793, 794 and 795 of 2008. lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salmon Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 (edited) Looks like there might be some decent conditions to be had on Thursday this week... Cheers, Mike WTG That's a beauty shot (tripper?) Great reel too Aniiversary Edition Angling Specs? Jose Edited December 17, 2008 by jchau53 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highdrifter Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 Okay okay I give in.. I love it!! Tight loops dawg HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAsin Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 Bows 793, 794 and 795 of 2008. lol. impressive numbers for sure, how many other times have ya hit 800 in a season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted December 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 impressive numbers for sure, how many other times have ya hit 800 in a season? LOL! Drew said that tongue in cheek. I honestly wouldn't know how many, I don't count 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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