Aaron Shirley Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 (edited) I spent Friday and Saturday fishing the lower Niagara River, and it was an absolutely awesome 2 days of fishing! Friday was like a sunny spring day, and Joe and Thom joined me for this beautiful January hammer fest It was so mild, we didn't even wear gloves, and Thom spotted two mature bald eagles, which cooperated for a quick photo shoot. The company was great and the numbers of browns and steelies were unreal on this unbelievable windless winter day. We shared some laughs and kept busy with multiple fish on most drifts, and a few double headers for good measure. The hungry trout seemed to bite at everything we presented to them, but they did show a preference. The best baits were bow roe tied in pink, peach and white bags, nickel and quarter sized, and Joe's hot corky and streamer combo. The water was a perfect steelie green colour with about 6-feet of vis. The fish are scattered all over the river as is typical for the winter months. The ice flows were not that bad, but careful navigation was needed to avoid a repeat of the Titanic, albeit much smaller proportions. This is one of the reasons I own a tough Lund ProV and not a glass boat. Saturday was a much different day. It was snowy, windy, damp and downright cold! Tony was quick to join me after hearing how Friday was, although the fishing wasn't as good for us. Roe wasn't working as well on Saturday, and my livewell full of shiners was not accessable with the frozen door. I didn't have streamers, and I didn't want to take my hands out of my gloves to retie and try different baits. After such a nice day on Friday getting spoiled, I was a wuss on Sat lol. We still got about 10 fish and we left early for a hot coffee. Still better than sitting at home dreaming about fishing I saw Paul Castellano out there, and he nailed them as well. If you get the itch to hammer some chrome after viewing the pics below and your boat is all cozy for the winter, send Paul a PM. I'm sure he would be happy to have you out for some winter trout action. Ok, enough talk, on to the photos and videos! Enjoy. BTW you can watch the vids from my Playsport pocket cam in full 1080p http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwEejme_WPg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkpbGP_tOow And Yamaha Joe by the end of the day Friday was known as Joe Brown, with the baddest streamer in the whole damn town lol Glad you boys could join me for some Niagara Winter Wonderland fun, it was a blast! On to some ice fishing for me now See ya on the hard stuff! Good fishing! Aaron Edited January 19, 2011 by Aaron Shirley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutologist Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 Great photos Aaron! Looks like you're right into them, good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 Hate you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tostrinj Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 This looks like tons of fun, great pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdve23rveavwa Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 Took me a minute to wipe the drool away so I could type this!!!!!!!!! SPECTACULAR!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blairwelsh Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 (edited) *SMILES* Edited February 1, 2011 by SecretSpot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steverowbotham Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 super jealous of the fish, not of the cold hands... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 This is one of the reasons I own a tough Lund ProV and not a glass boat. Me too What a stellar report Aaron. Now you got me wanting to go down there Really love the colour of those fish and the eagles are amazing. What is the green mark on the back of the one eagle? Can't be a leaf can it? Excellent Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Shirley Posted January 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 Thanks, that will keep me satisfied for a soft water trip for a while so I can go ice fishing now Joey, I believe that is a tagged eagle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvette1 Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 what a day on the niagara congrats guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryC Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 I have got to find a way out there someday. Awesome report as always! Cheers, Clarence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 Unreal Aaron, nicely done. I was on Simcoe Friday perch fishing. No wind, brilliant sun, it was a very comfortable day. The fish were biting as well. But all I could think of was "I should be at the Niagara right now!" Guess I should'a. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'mHooked Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 Wow, excellent looking day! Great pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 Joey, I believe that is a tagged eagle. Ya, that's what I figured too Aaron, but I always thought the tag was a clip around their leg Oh well, guess I'll have to Google that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnimon Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 Good Job Aaron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimace Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 That is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alphaalpha Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 looks like an amazing time, thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bondar Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 (edited) Great report ! We found the same thing out there from Friday to saturday was getting a lil warm in the floatsuit on friday and then saturday was a total different game freezing hands , guides , white out snow !!! Love it ! Friday Saturday Edited January 19, 2011 by Wiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.cortellessa Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 Unbelievable! I gotta get out there and try my luck. I've never been and would have to fish from shore, I dont know how that compares but hopefully it will do! Great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 NICE Aaron.. NICE ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew_10 Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 Nicely done guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l2p Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 Beautiful fish all around! gotta love that river. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PikeMolester Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 wow teach me please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spincast Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 WOW, AWESOME day, great pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubbex1 Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 (edited) great report Aaron! I was out with Paul on Saturday, we went 16/30 the weather was crazy! Nice boat you got there too Here's one of the pics from saturday... Edited January 19, 2011 by stubbex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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