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[TDunn]

Well, I haven’t posted a report since the atlantic season. I figured it is about time.

After my last report the fishing was good for only another couple days. The atlantic bite quickly went foul this year. Ted landed the last fish of the summer season.

 

 

A bunch of relatives rented a camp on a nice lake east of the Sault for a week of relaxing and fishing. I made it out for 3 days and 2 nights. We had a great time at camp and the fishing was excellent. We caught a lot of fish once we found them. GPS coordinates we had from the lakes opening weekend this spring did have fish but we found them feeding 20 feet shallower. Most fish were released but we did have 1 fish fry. Spin doctors, flashers and cowbells followed by a smelt or gulp was working awesome.

 

My little cousin reeling his first ever fish off a downrigger

 

 

 

All fish throughout the 3 days were 19-25"

 

 

 

 

It was actually a perfect time for the St Marys to become quiet for awhile because I had a long 16 day trip planned to BC with my girlfriend. We drove from the Sault to Vancouver Island. We stayed and explored many cities such as Winnipeg, Edmonton, Banff, Jasper, Canmore, Nelson, Ucluelet and the furthest point we went was Tofino. Wicked whale watching in Tofino!

A few pics from the roadtrip.

 

 

 

 

 

Even took a few casts on the Kootenay River with a fly rod

 

 

 

After the trip I had to put in a ton of hours at work and make some $, so I never got out for any full days for awhile. Seasons on the river were kind of in between anyway. A few hours here and there would be all including an afternoon of bass from the lower stretches of the river. I havent fished bass this year and I really enjoyed getting on a decent bass bite.

 

2 best of the afternoon.

 

 

 

 

The Chinook season has begun and I have only been out a few times including a local derby. Although we did catch a few fish each day. Our best efforts fell about a pound short. Only 4 spots out of the money.

 

Few salmon so far...

 

 

 

My sister came out for an evening

 

 

This past long weekend Ted and I joined another group (8 total) heading to a walleye lake just south of Chapleau. Although it was freakin freezing and really windy, we made out really well. Our boat alone landed in the triple digits numbers wise. No camps or roads to the lake only ATV access. 2 outfitters do have cabins on the lake they fly guests into.

We nailed them on rocky points that were in the most windy areas. They held a ton of fish especially during the day. Every pass would yield a fish and more times than not a double header. Bottom bouncer/ spinner rig with either a gulp minnow or worm worked well. A rapala behind the bottom bouncer was also another deadly combo.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Camp

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alot of the fish had a blue tinge especially on the fins. Nothing like doacks report tho.

 

 

 

 

 

I’m looking forward to the rest of the fall season. It’s time to lay a beat down in the boat and with the waders on more salmon until the steelhead arrive.

 

 

TDunn

Edited September 10, 2010 by TDunn

[Pigeontroller]

Great pics, thanks for sharing.

[Guest ThisPlaceSucks]

i was wondering when a report was coming.

looks like a good summer.

 

i was out on the long weekend and it was foul. you guys are brave souls for venturing out. i admittedly wimped out on most of the weekend and sat in the sauna nursing bud lights.

 

bring on the steel!

[bongo]

Wow you got some amazing fishing up there, I never got to go to the St Mary's river this summer for the Atlantic Salmon run, but maybe in the fall for the Steel.

 

Anyway, great report, I've been to Banff and Jasper, those places are just heaven on earth

[laszlo]

Wake up, brew my coffee, chill at the computer before work...read a great report...PERFECT.

 

Well done.

[bushart]

Awesome

[corvette1]

awesome trips congrats

 

 

[splashhopper]

thanks for the adventure

[johnnyb]

Heckuva report....nicely done!

[thalweg]

Real nice

[NAW]

Right on man. Nice report!

[thatleetboy]

Incredible pictures of an amazing summer!

[steverowbotham]

nice! Western Canada is so beautiful man. Cant wait to go back!

[stubbex1]

what an adventure!!! nice work!

[doack]

Anyone else getting red "X" for pics? I am at work, but can get photobucket pictures, not sure why I am not seeing them. I am sure they are great though TDunn knows his fishing..

[Guest Johnny Bass]

Excellent report. Our country is beautiful. Your sister's not bad looking either. Looks cold but as long as the fish are biting, its worth it! Thanks for sharing.

[Grimace]

Thanks. Great bunch of fish. Look like your having a great year.

[asdve23rveavwa]

Fantastic report and pics!!!!! I've done the drive out west and back once, beautiful scenery, amazing wildlife, breathtaking views...it can't be beat.

Great stuff, Tyler!

[The Urban Fisherman]

great report and pix brother - one of these day's I'm going to make my way up there... kids have me wrapped up for now though! haha keep in touch.

 

cheers,

Ryan

[stasbrute]

excellent report, very nice fishing up there!!!!

[TDunn]

Thanks for all the great replies!

Ryan, no kidding we havent spoke in awhile.

I'll keep in touch man. You gotta get up here at some point.

 

TDunn

[daryl0815]

great report, it sounds like you have had quite the summer

[Kinger]

Great report! I need to go laker fishing with you.

[Fishing 24/7]

finaly..... fish pron of the day!

 

 

i had my dose!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Leecher]

Great multi species report TDunn

I'd say..... you're having an awesome season so far!!!

Thanks for sharing

Leechman