Rattletrap2 Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 It has been a long time for a few things actually! I figure it has been something like 24 years since I have been Trout fishing....and almost as long (at least it feels that way!) since I posted a fishing report! LOL The last couple of years have been real busy while we tried to settle into this place, and I just haven't been able to get out fishing like I always have in the past. Since we bought our trailer back in 1986, I was always busy trying to get that place opened up in the spring and the boat ready, etc. Trout fishing just took a back seat to everything else. Forward to today, and we live right on a tributary of the Nottawasaga river. I had seen the little Speckled Trout quite a few times over the last two years, but never had a chance to throw a line at them. We pulled a couple of spunky Creek Chub out last summer, but otherwise nothing else. This morning, I woke up a little after 6 am, made a pot of coffee and set about getting a rod rigged up and hunted for about 20 minutes trying to find my waders! I headed down to the small bridge behind the house and rigged a float, several tiny split shot, and a #12 hook decorated with a Berkley Pink Trout worm. After only a couple of casts (man was I rusty!), the Chub started hitting straight away. All in all, I figure I easily landed about 15 or 20 of them. Got down to a bend in the small creek and Wow! This little Speckie came out to greet me! Fished along the creek till I came to a nice sized pool. Nothing but more Creek chub though. This little guy was typical. Started heading towards home and managed another small trout. Tossed a new worm in alongside a log and WHAM! This guy came thrashing onto the bank! Another shot of the same fish! All in all, it felt great and I had a lot of fun! Hope anyone else that got out this morning had a good day? I know these are nothing like all them chrome Steelhead everyone likes to catch, but pecking away at tiny streams for natural resident Trout was always my preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beats Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 Great report. Nice brook trout. I'd take a small creek with brook trout over shoulder to shoulder fishing any day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 Beautiful trout! Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben306 Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 Very nice fish. So these plastic worms, do they catch alot then? You'd never catch a thing on anything like that fishing in the UK so this is all new to me and the techniques/baits you use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattletrap2 Posted April 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 Thanks Folks! Yes ben306, a Student of mine was telling me that these are all he uses for SteelHead and other trout fishing. I can't believe how great they actually worked! I had good success on using bright pink "Bubblegum" coloured senko baits on Bass as well. They look like NOTHING that actually swims in these waters! I tried a few casts with natural coloured worms, but no comparison to these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 You're a very lucky man to have that right in your backyard! Nice little spec, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben306 Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 Thanks Folks! Yes ben306, a Student of mine was telling me that these are all he uses for SteelHead and other trout fishing. I can't believe how great they actually worked! I had good success on using bright pink "Bubblegum" coloured senko baits on Bass as well. They look like NOTHING that actually swims in these waters! I tried a few casts with natural coloured worms, but no comparison to these. Thanks for that, think Ill have to have a go of these once I arrive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 Great report and pics Rattletrap Congratulations on those beauties and thanks for sharing Leechman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 WTG Brian. Really glad to see you get out and have a good time! Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 Brian out trout fishing. I think I'm going to wait for the alarm to wake me up cause I must be dreaming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b2kptbo Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 Pretty good for a walk from the backyard, WTG... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 Great report and pics RT2!!! That Brookie looks like a very respectable fish for the water you described!!! The Chub looks like good Pike/Bass bait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattletrap2 Posted April 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 Thanks GCD! Yes it is a very small stream and difficult to fish because of all the trees and brush in the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 Great stuff Brian... old school on a nice little spinning rod ! Can't beat that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehg Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Wow, that's pretty nice for right in your backyard. That last brookie looks to be a decent size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douG Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Fine speck, Brian. Thanks for the nice pictures. Ben, I wonder what might happen if you started throwing some Ontario stuff at the fish at home? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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