asdve23rveavwa Posted May 8, 2011 Report Posted May 8, 2011 Man it has been a long winter, even with ice fishing. Been itching to get out on the open water, but, haven't even got my boat out of storage yet (next week for sure!!!!). Received an invitation from one of my fishing buds, and fellow board member, Spincast. Juli and I jumped at the chance to hit Lake O in search of salmonids. We hit the road bright (dark) and early, got to Rick's, transferred our gear...then hit the open road. We were on the water, with the first rod out shortly after daybreak. The cast and crew Spincast Myself and Juli, smiling faces all around We had some time to chat, and, trade a few stories before the first fish hit. We had decided Rick would be up first, he was overdue to have some fun with some chrome. After a nice battle, a scrappy 22"er was landed...quick photos and measurement, back it went. We must have still been half asleep, we had misidentified it as a bow, after the rest of the morning...and checking the photos, turns out it was a nice coho. Juli was up next, and, she made us wait...and wait........and wait some more We had lunch, and, right after the fish turned on with a flurry! First rod jumped, we missed it...less than a minute later, the rigger rod went, by the time Juli got to it, the fish had been dancing on top and shook free, arrgh! Another minute passed and a third rod went off!! This one was on for good...almost a triple header, which would have been interesting. 18" coho, not large, but, Juli's new PB Before we could get the two rods back in the water, my lead core, planer set up went off. Scrappy battle, and, my Lyman hunch had paid off. 21 1/2" male coho What a great flurry of action, Rick in his "glitter pants", lol!! Coho scales everywhere! We were starting to run out of time, but, decided to make one more short pass back over the area where we had success. Trolled down, nothing, as soon as I began the turn...bang...fish on, Rick's second coho, a scrappy 17". Trolled for a brief time after that, then packed up, and headed for port. Great times, laughs (especially the infomercial moment, where we were persuading the fish to bite, had to be there) and company. Thanks for an awesome morning/early afternoon on the water, buddy!!! One last photo, fresh coho on the bbq (Juli's 18") Off to a kid's only fishing day tomorrow morning, then work in the afternoon. Happy Mother's Day to all the ladies on the forum!!!
Roy Posted May 8, 2011 Report Posted May 8, 2011 Beauty report and pics, Frankie! Congrats to the three of you. Looks like a nice calm day out there too!
dave524 Posted May 8, 2011 Report Posted May 8, 2011 very nice those smaller spring cohos are the best on the table out of all the Lake Ontario salmonoides
vinnimon Posted May 8, 2011 Report Posted May 8, 2011 Thats awesome guys What a way to start off a weekend, congrats to all of you
Leecher Posted May 8, 2011 Report Posted May 8, 2011 Excellent report and pics Frankie Sounds like you guys had a blast.... Congrats to Julie on her PB I wasn't so fortunate as you today.... got a good old skunkaroo Ah well tomorrow's another day Again great job and thanks for sharing Jacques
asdve23rveavwa Posted May 8, 2011 Author Report Posted May 8, 2011 Thanks for the comments, guys. Yeah, Roy, it was a really nice calm day out there. Could have gone out in my 14 fter. Too bad about the "skunkaroo" Jacques, hope you get into some today!!! Off to the kid's fish/Mother's Day event here in Oxford County in a little bit, see if we can get the boys into their first rainbow trouts.
spincast Posted May 8, 2011 Report Posted May 8, 2011 It was a great day on the water - enjoyed your company as always - you and Julie are welcome to join me anytime. Nice way to chrsiten the new down rigger setups . Thanks for the report -- my camera was on holiday yesterday (time for new rechargable batteries, no longer holding a charge) . Did Julie's arm recover from that little drag setting issue yet?
solopaddler Posted May 8, 2011 Report Posted May 8, 2011 Looks like a picture perfect day on the water. Lucky you.
Rod Caster Posted May 8, 2011 Report Posted May 8, 2011 yo yo! that's great Frank. The BBQ is the happy ending.
limeyangler Posted May 8, 2011 Report Posted May 8, 2011 Good stuff Frankie, now i'm itching to get out even more, my boat is out of storage...lol...a lot of work needs doing though The Lake looked perfect for ya, and those coho steaks look yummy!
misfish Posted May 8, 2011 Report Posted May 8, 2011 Nice catching and report. Thanks for sharing. Boat will e out this week and up for sale, to get me a more fishable boat.
danbouck Posted May 8, 2011 Report Posted May 8, 2011 I love it! I gotta get out there with you guys one of these days
spincast Posted May 8, 2011 Report Posted May 8, 2011 anytime Dan - see what we can do in the next couple outings. Then I'll get to pick your brian (or sneak a peak at your waypoints) for LPB
misfish Posted May 8, 2011 Report Posted May 8, 2011 anytime Dan - see what we can do in the next couple outings. Then I'll get to pick your brian (or sneak a peak at your waypoints) for LPB You pick on me ,and you,ll get a smack.LOL
tb4me Posted May 8, 2011 Report Posted May 8, 2011 Good job guys!! Congrats! Looks like a Happy Mom there..Happy Mothers Day to all the moms today!
irishfield Posted May 9, 2011 Report Posted May 9, 2011 Nice Frankie.. great for Rick to get the two of you out on the water!!!
Leecher Posted May 9, 2011 Report Posted May 9, 2011 ....Too bad about the "skunkaroo" Jacques, hope you get into some today!!!.... Well Frankie.... I got a perfect record.... another skunk
asdve23rveavwa Posted May 9, 2011 Author Report Posted May 9, 2011 Well Frankie.... I got a perfect record.... another skunk Sorry to hear that, Jacques. The main thing is you were out fishing You'll get 'em next time!! Thanks, again, to all for the comments.
fishindevil Posted May 9, 2011 Report Posted May 9, 2011 a very nice productive day out on the big pond!!! cheers,man them little guys are sure tasty
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