solopaddler Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 It hasn't been a particularly bad winter here in southern Ontario, but for me it's been a long one. I have had the chance to get out steelheading a handful of times throughout the winter with decent success. The Niagara especially has coughed up a few brutes for me. Yesterday was special though as it was the first time I've fished in such warm spring-like temperatures with obviously bright fresh run fish. Spring is in the air folks! In addition I was finally able to hook up with John (FLEX ROD on the board). Once again the greatest thing about this board is the quality of its members and the new friends that you meet. It was a pleasure fishing with you yesterday John and I'm sure we'll do it again! The water at our river of choice was running extremely high and slightly stained from spring runoff. This freshet pushed goodly numbers of steelhead into the system and provided almost perfect conditions. Fish were caught on a mix of brightly coloured jigs as well as the usual oversized roe bags tied in chartreuse. Here's a few from yesterdays outing. With spring fully upon us and the weather cooperating there'll be a lot more of the same in next 2-3 weeks. Cheers, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highdrifter Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Dude... You make us weekend warriors writhe with all your week day escapades!! Very noice! HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutologist Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Right on Mike. Good to see the steelhead pics again. I've got to fish for them soon or I'm gonig to go crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ThisPlaceSucks Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 sweet. yesterday was my last day out with the snowmachine (barring some sort of biblical snowstorm) so steelheading is near... let's hope the superior tribs will cooperate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnimon Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Beauty Bow Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel28 Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 nice going Mike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyb Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 And so it begins...those poor mykiss don't stand a chance. Great to see you your reports again Mike, hope we can share a drift again soon. Boat comes out of hibernation on April 15th, let me know if you want to get out for some spring Kings. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairpy Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 (edited) How was the traffic down there Mike ? I might stop by on sunday after visiting the inlaws. Joseph Edited March 11, 2010 by Joseph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strakey Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Mike im not to sure how you do it but you are a steelhead magnet. They must leave every other river and gravitate to you when you go fishing, because my rivers arn't coughin up anything. Good first spring post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Wow, now I know why you wanted that neon chartreuse thread with white trim on your new rod, it matches your fly perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted March 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Wow, now I know why you wanted that neon chartreuse thread with white trim on your new rod, it matches your fly perfectly. Yeah right. Don't you be messing with my thread colours now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icefisherman Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 So while I was closing ice season you were opening the soft water one. Way to go Mike. Great reports and love the pictures.... I can smell the season coming in....time to start getting the boat ready. Cheers, Ice Fisherman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Yeah right. Don't you be messing with my thread colours now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock34 Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 I need to stop looking at your posts when I am at work...it makes me really unproductive the rest of the day as my mind dreams of dancing steelies on my line. Great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLEX ROD Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Mike, you coud not have summed it up any better, "Once again the greatest thing about this board is the quality of its members and the new friends that you meet". Once again many thanks for the great day I had a blast and any time and you have space and paitience I will be ready. Thanks, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCTFisher9120 Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Beauties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Beauties Bah! I've never caught any smaller than that. JF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Bah! I've never caught any smaller than that. JF Or bigger...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucabrasi Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Nice to see your reports coming in again and a great one as usual. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 Here we go..... the solo pose Been a while since I've seen you holding steel Mike.... real nice ones Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted March 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 Here we go..... the solo pose Been a while since I've seen you holding steel Mike.... real nice ones Congrats Tis the season, you'd best get used to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 Or bigger...... SHHHHHHHH! JF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 Tis the season, you'd best get used to it. I know Mike and truly enjoy reading your adventures on the river banks..... Keep up the great work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie_james_c Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 (edited) I was just down at the local river tonight to try out my new Croix rod. First cast with a 2/5 oz. Cartreuse/Silver Cleo...BAM. 'Bow on! Made a little jump and shook his head at the same time...off the hook and gone . Should have never cheaped out and ran mono as opposed to my normal braid... Edited March 12, 2010 by archie_james_c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dozer Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 Spring starts when solopaddler starts reporting on steel... 'cause Chuck Norris said so Nice fish, I cant wait to hook into more steel this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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