hooked on it Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 Let me start by stating I have created a new account so that I may post this anonymously. I have been a registered member since 2001 under another username and post several times per week. The reason I have created this thread under a new username is to protect the identity of my step-son. About a month ago he had a failed suicide attempt and has been in the hospital since. He is in his early 20's. I won't go into details but he has depression issues and has had several setbacks in life over the past year. He is now getting the help he needs. As his stepdad, we have had a pretty good relationship. For years, since he was young I have attempted to pass along my passion for fishing but he had little patience for it and never really caught much that would give him the lifelong itch. In the past 6 months however he has a renewed interest in it. Recently, he has asked that I take him and I am overjoyed to say the least. One day this week he will be spending the day with me. It's another shot at perhaps making a connection with him and hopefully turn things around. I intend to take him to Port Dalhousie and fish a mile or two out. I have a 14' boat and motor, trolling motor, downrigger, fishfinder and all the tackle needed. Alternatively I may take him to the whirlpool, gorge or Queenston to fish from shore. The advice I am looking for is any reports/info you may have as to where and with what we may get him into a good sized fall salmon. I understand this time of year many are reluctant to give details in a reply. Please feel free to PM. Thank you in advance to all the members of OFC. Wish me luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twocoda Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 This is quite the situation you are in ...i wish you luck i would focus on the tribs and do some shore fishing ...the salmon are in the rivers but if your heart is set on hitting the lake ..stay in shallow cuz the majority of the fish are staging at the mouths... Good luck to you and better luck to your step son... brush up on some good jokes to make the kid laugh ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ThisPlaceSucks Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 hey. i'm 29 now, but went through some pretty tough times around the same age. can't help with the fishing as i'm from northern ontario, but your heart is in the right place. fishing has been my rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelhead hunter Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 sorry to hear about your step son tha has got to be hell port D would be your best bet niagra is realy slow right now and the shore fishing just sucks every where around here good luck I hope it helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splashhopper Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 Bump... and a pm sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 Are you willing to make a little drive east of TO? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooked on it Posted September 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 Bump... and a pm sent Thank you again slashhopper for your words of encouragement and offer of assistance. Are you willing to make a little drive east of TO? Unfortunately I don't think time would permit. Curious to know however what you are suggesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 (edited) Thank you again slashhopper for your words of encouragement and offer of assistance. Unfortunately I don't think time would permit. Curious to know however what you are suggesting. From what I know of this fellow, I think it would be worth it. I haven't fished with him, yet, but he appears to know his stuff. PM me if you would like the name and contact info of a counseler that works with this type of problem. Edited September 12, 2009 by hometownhandyman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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