Rod Caster Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 (edited) Today was a travel day so I had lots of time to pull over and fish MANY creeks and rivers on the Superior north shore. I have some insiders in this area who tell me the bows are starting to run, albeit not fully since it's been cold. The rivers are very fast and quite murky. I spoke to a few guys who were catching a few fish but I got SQUAT. One hefty sucker was all I managed to drag in. Two days ago I scratched the paint job off my truck and today I scratched the skin off my arms walking through some very dense forest. I was sure I'd have an amazing turnout today.... but my optimism has turned to self deprication. I should have time to fish after work tomorrow... I want nothing more than to post a nice c & r report for all you nice folks. If you don't hear from me tomorrow night, you can assume my gear is somewhere in lake superior. None the less a day of trying is better than the alternative Edited May 10, 2011 by Rod Caster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Turns out I suck. Do not come fishing with me. hum, there are a few people here that can say that and I have fished with them and well, I have been one of them to say that. Well. you are on team 8, don't make me send you over to team 2... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted May 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 hum, there are a few people here that can say that and I have fished with them and well, I have been one of them to say that. Well. you are on team 8, don't make me send you over to team 2... You might be able to trade me for a used bus or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipfisher Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 hum, there are a few people here that can say that and I have fished with them and well, I have been one of them to say that. Well. you are on team 8, don't make me send you over to team 2... If I had him on Team 2 I could show him my good spots. Now when I take him out on Nipissing I'll take him to my C,D, and E spots lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Today was a travel day so I had lots of time to pull over and fish MANY creeks and rivers on the Superior north shore. I have some insiders in this area who tell me the bows are starting to run, albeit not fully since it's been cold. The rivers are very fast and quite murky. I spoke to a few guys who were catching a few fish but I got SQUAT. One hefty sucker was all I managed to drag in. Two days ago I scratched the paint job off my truck and today I scratched the skin off my arms walking through some very dense forest. I was sure I'd have an amazing turnout today.... but my optimism has turned to self deprication. I should have time to fish after work tomorrow... I want nothing more than to post a nice c & r report for all you nice folks. If you don't hear from me tomorrow night, you can assume my gear is somewhere in lake superior. None the less a day of trying is better than the alternative Naaaa,you don't suck..You just need to refine your methods a little...Lot of guys get frustrated with steelhead at first but I bet if you spent a day with any one of our more successful steelheaders on this board you would pick up on a lot of little details you may have been overlooking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted May 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Naaaa,you don't suck..You just need to refine your methods a little...Lot of guys get frustrated with steelhead at first but I bet if you spent a day with any one of our more successful steelheaders on this board you would pick up on a lot of little details you may have been overlooking. You are exactly right Chris. I'm a Walleye/pike/speck guy at heart and only had access to steelhead waters as of last year. More practice, some mentoring and a wee bit of confidence will go a long way. I'm a persistent guy, so I'll learn quick. You'll see more positive reports out of me soon. I had to vent though haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 (edited) If I had him on Team 2 I could show him my good spots. Now when I take him out on Nipissing I'll take him to my C,D, and E spots lol. LOL!!!!!!!!!!!! take him to Skeeter's spots! No, wait, I gave him some recently... Edited May 10, 2011 by GBW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhickey Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 hum, there are a few people here that can say that and I have fished with them and well, I have been one of them to say that. Well. you are on team 8, don't make me send you over to team 2... WHAT?? GBW ?? I dont speak for the team but any one who is willing to put the effort into catching fish is OK in my book.. Send him over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted May 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 If I had him on Team 2 I could show him my good spots. Now when I take him out on Nipissing I'll take him to my C,D, and E spots lol. I definitely don't want to go to your A hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheaptackle Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Ya really didn't expect to strike gold the first time in a new area during a late spring didja? Pretend it's like last year when you were exploring my lake - ya had fun then! Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 I definitely don't want to go to your A hole. Thats where the best fish are man !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ThisPlaceSucks Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 where abouts are you on Gitche Gumee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvette1 Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 i will take all of your fishing stuff i will pick it up at lakair thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeter Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 You dont suck, it's called a "Slump". Sooner or later, you will get over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted May 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 where abouts are you on Gitche Gumee? Near Marathon tonight. I've mapped out three spots for the evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splashhopper Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Hang in there bro. My first year steelie fishing, I got 18 !(3years ago) I thought it was easy peasy ! Last year I got SKUNKED. This year I downsized my lures and line and am using an ultra light set up as well as drifting with longer flourocarbon leaders. The result, 4 bows and one brown landed so far. 2 lost. Keep at it. It can just as frustrating as it is rewarding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipfisher Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 (edited) I definitely don't want to go to your A hole. Catch some nice "Brown" Trout. How about my G spot? Edited May 10, 2011 by Nipfisher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeter Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 I guess he will get over his slump on "Hump Day"? All he has to do is figure out if he wants to go to the A Hole or the G spot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeter Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 And NO you cant use crabs for bait!!!!! :rofl2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted May 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Hang in there bro. My first year steelie fishing, I got 18 !(3years ago) I thought it was easy peasy ! Last year I got SKUNKED. This year I downsized my lures and line and am using an ultra light set up as well as drifting with longer flourocarbon leaders. The result, 4 bows and one brown landed so far. 2 lost. Keep at it. It can just as frustrating as it is rewarding. Exactly, last week I caught 3 on manitoulin, last fall I bombed at the notty and last spring I did 4 for 5 on superior.... These fish can be super easy or very frustrating, high risk high reward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikeslayer Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Rod Caster- YOU'RE FIRED!!!!! Slayer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskullz Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Exactly, last week I caught 3 on manitoulin, last fall I bombed at the notty and last spring I did 4 for 5 on superior.... These fish can be super easy or very frustrating, high risk high reward. Lots, and lots of people fail to catch fall fish at the notty!! Keep trying and be persistant, you'll get some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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