Paulus Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 With so much rainfall and so few other anglers out and about, fish were very easy to find this year. I'm with CC when he says "I LOVE RAIN!" Only three half-days spent on the rivers so far, since April 23rd - including one unforgettable morning that rates among my best ever; and I hope to have a few more outings before all is said and done. I'll be taking one of my 5 year-olds for his first "serious" trip soon - which means 5 minutes of fishing with an actual worm; so let's see if that's enough time for him to get into something unforgettable, too . Anyway, here are some of my pics. Enjoy! This next one took me well over 15 minutes to land. She was almost completely recovered, very well fed and extremely energetic and strong. The first five minutes felt like I was hooked to a freight train! I kept her in the water for the pic; no need to add to her extreme stress! Not all fishing. Gotta take time to smell the roses, too... Red sunrise Yummy! Who was here? Footsteps in the pool Swan Redwing Blackbird Reproduction in full swing! p.- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splashhopper Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 Well done my friend. Kind of bizarre that the tables are turned and you're fishing and I'm not. (nice rod btw ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Ivan Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 Great report! Thanks for sharing and awesome pics too. I wish I could get out. I have to ask - I couldn't help noticing the one pic of your reel underwater in the sand, did it run okay after that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LefroyFisherman Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 Wow! very nice bows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twocoda Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 (edited) Must be the lucky red hat i seen you wearing a few years back...nice shootin!!! i agree with solo ...nice rod! steamed fiddleheads lotsa butter and salt... Cheers Edited May 7, 2011 by Twocoda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live2fish85 Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 Great report and great pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l2p Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 Sweet lookin rod and solid choice of reel, ive also had mine since they came out except mine might have more roe juice than the original black on it haha. Also some very healthy looking drop backs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulus Posted May 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 Well done my friend. Kind of bizarre that the tables are turned and you're fishing and I'm not. (nice rod btw ) It is definitely an unusual circumstance, and hopefully things correct themselves soon For me, not much has changed though. I've only had 3 short trips, no glorious full days on the river - but I can't complain about any lack of success so far. Your old rod has been a godsend, though. With most fish, the fights have been over really quick, making for good releases. Plus the rod is sweeeeeet Great report! Thanks for sharing and awesome pics too. I wish I could get out. I have to ask - I couldn't help noticing the one pic of your reel underwater in the sand, did it run okay after that? I just dunk it in clear water, if ever the sand gets in there. You wiggle it around a bit, and that's usually enough. But it is a centrepin, which has only 2 bearings & sand usually only gets in between the spool and backplate. Different story if you're using a spinning reel... p.- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadian_copper Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 NICE CLEAN STEEL THERE BRO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msp Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 Some great looking steel there. Nice fat little brown. The rivers should still be good for a little while longer.Nice pics and thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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