wask Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 Hey guys, been years since I have hit the Salmon run in Port Hope and/ or Bowmanville. When do they usually start running? I usually miss it (and may have again this year, lol). Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricoboxing Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 salmon can run? cool!! They should be in the now, and after every rainfall now. Was a snagfest at the oshawa creek last weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbaquial Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Monday & Tuesday (Sept. 21 & 22, 2009)... Expecting Rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone_fishin Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 seriously??? the salmon have been in the creeks since mid august. LOL. the next rain will definitely bring in a lot of fish though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbaquial Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 I know - just saying that MORE will come in though OH...the rain is expected for TORONTO though.. but I'm sure surrounding cities will get a bit of it too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
river Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 I was pasing through Port Hope yesterday 7:30pm, stopped just to take a look and saw about 6 or7 fish passing through the rapids in about 15min. Went down toward the mouth and lots of people fishing off of bottom. Water is low. But there is fish and more to come. Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinguypat Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 i'm officially going next weekend ...should be great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard S. Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Just a reminder guys, The ganny closes above the CNR bridge sept 30th. Rich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jubaitca Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Anything goin on off late? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BITEME Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 I heard rumours you guys were pretty much finito out that way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 I find the practice of "fishing" for salmon who are within days of dying, disgusting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 What's a Salmoon???... and how big of a marshmallow do I need??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 I find the practice of "fishing" for salmon who are within days of dying, disgusting. Well , first of all , fish that are ''within days of dying'' are usually holding in areas such as a sanctuary (ex: the dam on the ganny) and are left in peace , for the rest , try to fight a 25 pounder in the harbor on a centerpin , a 13 footer , a 4-6 lbs test leader and a number 10 hook...Disgusting ? there's a ''few'' that would disagree with you. Tightline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 on a centerpin , a 13 footer You must mean a willow branch with a clothesline pulley attached... I've never been impressed by that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Well , first of all , fish that are ''within days of dying'' are usually holding in areas such as a sanctuary (ex: the dam on the ganny) and are left in peace , for the rest , try to fight a 25 pounder in the harbor on a centerpin , a 13 footer , a 4-6 lbs test leader and a number 10 hook...Disgusting ? there's a ''few'' that would disagree with you. Tightline As a 30 year veteran of float fishing (center pin) I don't disagree with Roy's opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendrix Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 You must mean a willow branch with a clothesline pulley attached... I've never been impressed by that. hardy har har.. I find the practice of "fishing" for salmon who are within days of dying, disgusting. if you catch them on a lure, off a pier, they are still pretty damn feisty. you should try it some time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twocoda Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 If there in the harbour they are just comming in ...so thats a different ball game then what Roy was implying .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 You must mean a willow branch with a clothesline pulley attached... I've never been impressed by that. Sorry , but the hat does not fit me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 As a 30 year veteran of float fishing (center pin) I don't disagree with Roy's opinion. ... and just when are we gonna see some of the 30 yr. old "old boot" reports???... I would find them interesting, and they could be used as much needed "cannon fodder"!!! Sorry , but the hat does not fit me... ... how aboot the "marshmallow and treble hook" hat??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadadude Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 It's funny how here in Ontario we bash dudes for fishing the fall Salmon run in the rivers but in B.C and Alaska it's a freaking Bonaza when the Salmon run starts. In the Kenia river people pay thousands of $$$$$$ to fish the king run, yet here in Ontario we bash dudes for enjoying the fresh run of kings. I will agree that when the fish start growing fungus and turning black it's time to leave them alone, but there's nothing wrong with getting out there and enjoying the run right now as they enter the tribs.I have fun throwing glows off piers and even floating big chunks of skien for chinnies this time of year, the fight right now is amazing with these fresh run fish. The Salmon are stocked for the sole pupose of being caught and providing a sport to anglers thats why there here. Anyway it gives me something to do before I start with the trout fishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4thgen Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 It's funny how here in Ontario we bash dudes for fishing the fall Salmon run in the rivers but in B.C and Alaska it's a freaking Bonaza when the Salmon run starts. In the Kenia river people pay thousands of $$$$$$ to fish the king run, yet here in Ontario we bash dudes for enjoying the fresh run of kings. I will agree that when the fish start growing fungus and turning black it's time to leave them alone, but there's nothing wrong with getting out there and enjoying the run right now as they enter the tribs.I have fun throwing glows off piers and even floating big chunks of skien for chinnies this time of year, the fight right now is amazing with these fresh run fish. The Salmon are stocked for the sole pupose of being caught and providing a sport to anglers thats why there here. Anyway it gives me something to do before I start with the trout fishing. You're comparing the Niagara to Wilmot creek... Lures and skein at the mouth of rivers is both fair and alot of fun. Standing in knee deep water lining fish that are attempting to spawn is not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
River Rat Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Roy, from the looks of your Avtar....you are a troller. Throw a bait on a rope and drive around hoping something bites....now THATS fishing! Piers and harbors are fun on the pin......leave the upper water to the hardware chucking trollers. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 Roy, from the looks of your Avtar....you are a troller. Throw a bait on a rope and drive around hoping something bites....now THATS fishing! Piers and harbors are fun on the pin......leave the upper water to the hardware chucking trollers. RR HAHAHAHAHAHA I guess you're right rat. You're gunna have to read a little more I suppose. Have a super evening! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
River Rat Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 well, common sense tells me that you don't need to point out that throwing 3 prongs across the backs of spawning fish is disgusting. I think every "angler" out there knows that.....if that's what you were talking about then I appologise and agree....who wouldn't ? all Chinook salmon staging off shore, and entering the habors and respective rivers to spawn are all within "days of dying"......I did read your comment and my interpretation was that salmon fishing (unless summer trolling) was unethical and "disgusting". Then GCD chimes in talking about the willow branch and cloths line pully......obviously another troller. There are good and bad in both practices....yes there are a ton of "center pin" guys that ARE trying to impress and think they are some big deal making the rest of us look bad. Posting "look at me" documentories pinpointing the exact location of a run in specific rivers. Ripping and popping drifts. 14ft floss leads in 5ft pools....we all know that's disgusting. There are also tons of us who understand ethics and know what we are doing. Fishing ethically and respectfully to others on the water and the environment. (line, garbage etc) Salmon trollers have a bad name too....every downrigger boat in my local harbour comes back full of meat. Fish yanked up on hydro poles and guide wires, exploding air bladders and exploding ice chests. Guys greasing other guys off drifts, and fighting on radio (and shore after) .....gallons of fuel, oil and exhaust leaking into the water and air everyday to drive around and wait for fish to hit.......there also those who know what they are doing but the result is usually the same...dead fish. neither method of fishing is perfect......those that are "disgusting" know it......the rest of us don't need to be painted with the same brush. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trout-eater Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 wow touchy subject! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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