john_C Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 I've been patient.. Waiting for the waters to warm. Think it's about time to start the season off this weekend.... Really first time out, I'm looking for anythign that bites. Preferably Crappie or Perch, Rock bass.. I won't get picky! i like like consistency ! i fly fish resident trout in streams, so steelheading is not really my thing.. last time i tried it I got to see more fights than a UFC event.. Not my idea of a relaxing fishing trip !! Lol Has anyone had luck on the Holland yet? I driven by it, it's pretty much free of ice, but last i heard the fish haven't moved up yet. Keswick i know will be frozen till about mid April. Any insight or ideas will be greatly appreciated ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin-salmon Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 well i dont know where you live but if you want to try your luck fishing for brown/rainbow or coho, people have been getting pretty lucky the past week in goderich and bayfield at the month of the rivers. I got a nice coho last weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Urban Fisherman Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 I'm hoping the sun shines bright and warm as they weatherman says it will this friday because I'm hoping the start work ass-early so I can hit up some ice out pike or maybe some pre-spawn crappie on Long point Bay friday evening! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ball9320 Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 Hey, not to discredit rock bass and perch and the like, but the time for bucketloads of them is coming soon. Trust me I totally understand you frustration with steelhead fishing around this time of year. But for the simplicity of goin by the river and even tossing out a live worm and float on a conventional spinning rod, and hooking into large,beautiful and fresh rainbows, it really can't be beat. I've only really got into steelheading in the last couple of years, but before id just take my 6,6 60 dollar spinning combo and follow my avid steelheader friend around for fun, net his fish and toss worms when he didnt have enough roe to share and caught quite a few of nice fish. For someone who appreciates resident trout fishing, I think given that given the right circumstances, and a nice peice of river, you would fall in love with stealheading like many others on these fourms. P.S. I could however go for nice pan fried perch right now tho, didn't get out for many this ice fishin season.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Governator Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 I've never gone after rainbows, is there rivers near barrie to try it out? Nottawasaga perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ball9320 Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 Nottawasaga for sure any anything else you see running into georgian bay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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