Bitsmith2k Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 This would be my third time up to Quinte for a G2G.. hadn’t caught a fish there yet so I was more or less looking forward to having a few drinks without having to sort out a screaming kid, than I was to catching fish. I was also a little worried about fishing the bay out of my little rig, but Headhunter assured me, “we’d be fine”. Picked Headhunter up around 9.30am on Friday.. had a pretty uneventful drive up to Perfect View, though I learned some interesting new things about lama’s and goats. Along with some stuff about band camp, and a tuba. Upon finding out about my career bad luck on the bay, Joe said I could take the first rod that went off.. Didn’t think much of it, no way we were going to catch a thing anyways. By the time we were all unpacked and ready to go, we figured we’d only get about an hour in before it was too dark. We marked fish a short ride from the camp so we put out our rigs. We had about a half hour of Headhunter tricking me with “THERES! A nice cottage” and “THERES! Not a fish on that line”. He finally looks at the starboard rod and calmly says “I got one here”. Ya, like I was going to buy that. I figured it was another one of his tricks. get me to stand up, grab the rod and say “Got ya!”… Seriously I wasn’t going to fall for it...... ok i bit... grabbed the rod and Joe talked me through bringing in my first Quinte ‘eye. A little 4.5lbs girl.. That night I celebrated… We’d set out a chair in memory of Gerritt.. I had the intention of preventing anyone from sitting in it for the weekend.. I failed.. We had a nice visit from two Lloyd's, two Irishfields, two Terry's and two dano's.. i could have been seeing double though. One of the Lloyds made himself at home in Gerritt's chair.. Sorry G, the motivation was there to say something, but I lost all advanced motor functions a couple minutes after they arrived. then did my best turnip impersonation the rest of the time they were there.. Irishfield learned from last years visit and came fully prepared. Gerritt's Chair (with the yellow sheet on it) Next morning Headhunter and I started Me and YOU fishing charters.. We were up and on the water at Mike O’Clock (read: 9.30).. Didn’t take us long to get the first fish.. a dirty, stinking pike.. he stuck around just long enough to cause a huge mess of hooks and net.. he was released without a picture.. stupid pike.. Quickly changed that lure to something that I thought looked nice… Didn’t know what it was, but it was in my box for a reason. Asked Headhunter what he thought of it.. Apparently it doesn’t work anymore, I was less than optimistic when he said “that thing hasn’t got a fish on Quinte in 10 years”.. I didn’t care, it was going on.. within an hour or two we were both running it.. We had a good day on the water, lots of fish for the both of us, a lot of Headhunter calling Irishfield and Wil.. (“Where’s Wil?” seemed to be asked a couple hundred times through the day) Here’s some of Saturdays fish ranging from 5-11 lbs Sunday, miraculously we both got up early.. lots of fog, didnt matter, we weren’t going far. About 500 yards off the dock and I’m completely lost.. good thing for Headhunter auto pilot pointing me which way to go.. finally broke out the gps, just to comfort me.. didn’t really help all that much because when the fog lifted we were nowhere near where I thought we were.. in fact we’d probably been trolling back and forth over our hot spot the entire time. We’re not going to talk about that one fish eh Headhunter? sunday fog: Anyways, to save the boat from a skunking, Headhunter picks up our biggest of the weekend at 12lbs. that was the only fish that made it to the boat on Sunday. bunch of other boats out sunday when the fog cleared: HH can add more if he wants, i've probably forgotten quite a bit.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 you guys did well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Wow, looks like someone found the fish this weekend, well done. Great report. Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 (edited) Well done lads! Was a blast seeing only one of each of on Friday night! Congrats on your first Quinte walleye! Edited November 16, 2009 by Dano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 And to think that bugger Joe had to call me on the cell with every fish they caught... yah rub it in bud ! Great seeing you lads... is it time yet??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 What a great report! I hate it when Joe does that too.. especially when all is quiet in the boat and I am working out life's dilemmas in my head! LOL! make for good laughs though! Nice to see you guys got into a few as well.. thank you guys for thinking of me and trying to hold my seat in my honour.... trust me guys I was there in spirit! This weekend was fairly trying... needless to say I could think of a better way to spend my weekend. G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Yeah man... You and Me Charters ROCKS THE BOQ!!! Good job doods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeXXington Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 LOL, I should have stopped following loyd and parked right next too you guys. Excellent report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Thanks for posting that Mike... it would have taken me until the next GTG to get it done. I had a blast, in our cosey little cottage for two! LMAO We found a section of water that was holding active fish. By inlarge, most of the fish we marked, had their noses in the mud... but in one particular spot, we found big marks 10 ft off the bottom and it was at that hump, if you will, that we beat the crap out of most of the time. All our fish were caught within 15 ft of the surface, except one, which was caught down around 20ft. All fish were caught on "The Doctor" except for the deep fish, which was caught on a "Power Dive", in hot Perch. The real keys to our success were two fold... obviously finding active fish was huge, but, I think our speed was the real difference maker for us.... we were originally trolling at about 1.5 to 1.75 mph, but we decided to try slowing down and that was what got us going... .75 to 1 mph netted us our first fish, within minutes of slowing down. Mike, had a blast, would do it again in a second! Oh, and having active fish within 300 yds of your COTTAGE, sure didn't hurt. So this one time, at band camp... HH BTW - the folks at Perfect Vue are not very pleased with the OFNer's who bailed on them two days before they were due to arrive. They had TURNED DOWN paying customers to keep your reservations and ended up with a mostly empty camp. Mike and I had to listen to her as we checked out and it was a far less then exhilarating experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Looks like a lot of fun. Wayne was well prepared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbayboy Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Congrats guys, good to see fish in that boat Bitsmith - was beginning to wonder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitsmith2k Posted November 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 joe, the other key to our success was your endless supply of "fish whistles".. Congrats guys, good to see fish in that boat Bitsmith - was beginning to wonder me too man.. that musky you owe me is accruing interest too eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 LMAO! HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooked Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Nice going guys, looks like you 2 found the ticket as fishing was tough. And congrats on breaking the curse Bitsmith. Were you guys at Thompson's point trolling crankbaits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitsmith2k Posted November 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Nice going guys, looks like you 2 found the ticket as fishing was tough. And congrats on breaking the curse Bitsmith. Were you guys at Thompson's point trolling crankbaits? we were in hay bay the entire time, within a km of perfect view.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Great report guys thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishhunter Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 WELL LIKE ALWAYS JOE IT WAS A BLAST DRINKING DROPS WITH YOU LOL IM SORRY I PUT YOUR PARTNER IN A COMA FRIDAY NIGHT LOL I LOOK FOWARD TO THE DAY WE CAN HOOK UP AGAIN AND DO SOME FISHING. I THINK IM GOING TO TRY AND SET SOMETHING UP THIS WINTER CLOSE BY SO WE CAN ALL HOOK UP. I HAVE A LAKE THAT I DO WELL ON WILL SEE IF THEY HAVE A CABIN WE CAN RENT FOR A 3 DAY WEEKEND THIS WINTER AND DRINK DROPS TILL THE SUN COMES UP AND THEN FISH ALL DAY LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 Way to go fellas! Hey Joe, good to see yer learning! You catching fish like that the next trip you can school me. (Almost time to plan that again too) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 Excellent report, pics, and fish Smitty!!! It looks like you and Joe had a very romantic weekend... with the fish!!! Thanks for posting that Mike... it would have taken me until the next GTG to get it done.I had a blast, in our cosey little cottage for two! LMAO We found a section of water that was holding active fish. By inlarge, most of the fish we marked, had their noses in the mud... but in one particular spot, we found big marks 10 ft off the bottom and it was at that hump, if you will, that we beat the crap out of most of the time. All our fish were caught within 15 ft of the surface, except one, which was caught down around 20ft. All fish were caught on "The Doctor" except for the deep fish, which was caught on a "Power Dive", in hot Perch. The real keys to our success were two fold... obviously finding active fish was huge, but, I think our speed was the real difference maker for us.... we were originally trolling at about 1.5 to 1.75 mph, but we decided to try slowing down and that was what got us going... .75 to 1 mph netted us our first fish, within minutes of slowing down. Mike, had a blast, would do it again in a second! Oh, and having active fish within 300 yds of your COTTAGE, sure didn't hurt. So this one time, at band camp... HH BTW - the folks at Perfect Vue are not very pleased with the OFNer's who bailed on them two days before they were due to arrive. They had TURNED DOWN paying customers to keep your reservations and ended up with a mostly empty camp. Mike and I had to listen to her as we checked out and it was a far less then exhilarating experience. Very informative post Joe! The info on changing the speed was a great tip!!! So many people are set in their ways/stubborn and won't vary from what is thought to be the "norm"... little differences like that can really be the key sometimes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 Lloyd, a trip locally in the winter sounds like fun! I'll buy a crate of lemons! Bernie... we just may have to try some trolling up at your place... just before hell freezes over! Old school Bernie, old school! GDC... we were romancing the pickereyes! HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 Great post and some nice fishing definately! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 Will's here!! lol! Great report guys and some beauty fish as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 Ok... now I see yah! HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douG Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 Congratulations on solving BOQ, Joe, nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvette1 Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 nice eyes congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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