[email protected] Posted October 11, 2009 Report Posted October 11, 2009 (edited) Good Morning everyone! Raptorfan and I have been going to Hamilton Harbour and Bronte Pier almost everyday since last Saturday, and have been getting skunked every single time. We went last night to the Harbour and casted for about an hour and I lost my favorite spoon, so we decided to move to Bronte. There was maybe 3-4 people fishing there. That should have been a sign. The water was murky as crap and couldn't see anything. So anyways we headed back to Hamilton after about an hour at Bronte, and Raptorfan decided he didn't want to wash lures anymore so he headed home. I figured since I was there I might as well cast a few. Soon as I got to the regular spot, I looked in the water and saw at least 5 rainbows darting around. They were nice size too. I casted for about an hour and had one hit but nothing exciting. So I decided to pack it in. As I was walking back along the pier, I was looking in the water with my headlight and I saw 2 rainbows just chillin on the edge of the rocks. I figured,.. what the hell.. lol. unpacked...... and then it unfolded.. Here is the charging of the spoon with my Blackberry Camera Flash Cast it about 25 yards past the 2 rainbows, it hits the water, they bolt away, possibly towards it... I like to let the spoon sink a little before reeling, so it was sinking for maybe 2-3 seconds.. tap... TAP.. SCREEEEEEEEEEECH. I fought it for about 10 minutes before I saw its face. I would have bet a million dollars it was a rainbow. Nope! I had to jump down off the pier onto the rocks below to land it, as my net didn't quite reach. I hauled her up to the pier and climbed back up. I got the hook out and weighed her quickly. 21.8lbs. I put her back in the net and jumped back down the rocks, then I tried to revive her in the water but she went belly up. I was sad because I am normally a catch and release guy., So I had to take it home. I woke my girlfriend up at 3am to take these pictures lol. She wasn't too happy edit: heres a vid of the measuring. http://www.screenshotoritdidnthappen.net/1...lmonMeasure.wmv Also my rapala measuring tape was 36 inches, and it went right from the edge of her mouth to the tip of her tail. 21.8lbs, 36 inches... my personal best any fish.. lol.. Finally got to sleep at 7am after cleaning it and putting it in the freezer. I am so tired right now. I think I need a nap before we go back tonight! Edited October 11, 2009 by Ultyma316
Guest steel'n'esox Posted October 11, 2009 Report Posted October 11, 2009 After waking your girlfriend up at 3am to take your picture, I think Id be sleeping with one eye open, congradts on your catch
vinnimon Posted October 11, 2009 Report Posted October 11, 2009 Nice one,hope your girl isnt cooking it,since she might be peed off.My gal burnt mine to a crisp, for payback.she didnt get any sleep that night,that will be the dog house for me, oops.
Toronto_Angler Posted October 11, 2009 Report Posted October 11, 2009 Nice catch..Please dont tell me your going to eat that though
[email protected] Posted October 11, 2009 Author Report Posted October 11, 2009 Nice catch..Please dont tell me your going to eat that though lol. It only has 2 eyes!
LimbLifter Posted October 11, 2009 Report Posted October 11, 2009 Good job! Nice to see your time in finally paid off!
[email protected] Posted October 11, 2009 Author Report Posted October 11, 2009 Good job! Nice to see your time in finally paid off! After all the spoons and tricks I've tried, the very first spoon I bought turned out to be the winner! Raptorfan is mad he left lol
mbosh1980 Posted October 11, 2009 Report Posted October 11, 2009 i have that same rod I think...berkly lightning rod 8.5ft? how'd it hold up, all I've caught with mine is carp
[email protected] Posted October 11, 2009 Author Report Posted October 11, 2009 i have that same rod I think...berkly lightning rod 8.5ft? how'd it hold up, all I've caught with mine is carp Yep. Got it from fishing world for 49.99 It held up awesome. 12lb mono.
mbosh1980 Posted October 11, 2009 Report Posted October 11, 2009 cool, thanks. darn it, now i got the urge to try the mouth of the credit tomorrow morning...
Leecher Posted October 11, 2009 Report Posted October 11, 2009 Congratulations on your PB Ultyma316 A real beauty Thanks for sharing Leechman
ccmtcanada Posted October 12, 2009 Report Posted October 12, 2009 Congrats on the PB!!!! So you woke up your g/f and showed her a 21 pound salmon? LOL. I thought that smile inside looked a bit strange...sort of that "Thanks Honey...I'll make it up to you" kind of smile!!!! You put a lot of effort and hours into that fish...you totally deserved it!!
tibbs Posted October 12, 2009 Report Posted October 12, 2009 Must have been a great feeling finally breaking the skunk.
pikehunter Posted October 12, 2009 Report Posted October 12, 2009 Congrats You really caught a beauty. So now I know why I have never had any luck down there, I have to go fishing in the early, early hours of the morning. Maybe that's what I should be doing when I'm up at this time (3:30 AM) and can't sleep.
[email protected] Posted October 12, 2009 Author Report Posted October 12, 2009 Congrats You really caught a beauty. So now I know why I have never had any luck down there, I have to go fishing in the early, early hours of the morning. Maybe that's what I should be doing when I'm up at this time (3:30 AM) and can't sleep. lol. Yeah it seems the most action is in the middle of the night/morning.
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