craigdritchie Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Those really are beautiful shots, Mike. Thanks for sharing them. That last brookie is now my desktop wallpaper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammercarp Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Thanks Mike You brought back many good memories of fishing for those little gems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky or Specks Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Oh yeah Specks are beautiful. Thanks for the report and the photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyboy Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Thanks for sharing such a great report Mike. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike01 Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 absolutely beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJIG Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Like others, I'm suddenly yearning to walk the creeks again after seeing this. Great shots! -- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Pike Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 I have never seen small stream brookie shots like that before! That's quite a talent you have, Mike, first to catch 'em and then catch 'em with the lens. Terrific stuff. Sounds like a lot of effort but boy, was it ever worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Looks like you are getting the hang of those underwater shots. You definitely had a better morning compared to us haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Really great shots, I love the first one the best. I'd also like to know what camera you are using! Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highdrifter Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 I'm sick with jealousy... disgusted actually.. Well done Mike!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbouck Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Awesome pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusky Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Truly amazing!! treat to watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ThisPlaceSucks Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 sweet shots! nice to see fish pics where such great care is taken in handling such a fragile species as opposed to rolling them in dirt etc. keep 'em coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baitrummer Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Excellent session Mike. Some great photo's. Your inspiring me to do some brookie hiking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Is King Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Great report. Those are very unique photos!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctranter Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 a fantastic report as always, Mike. Your underwater shots from the DSLR really tempt me to invest in an underwater case. I can't imaging how weird it feels to intentionally dunk a 2000$ camera haha. Great report, great fish, great pics. Glad to see you are healthy as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikehunter Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 FANTASTIC! Love all the pics. Thank You Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsTheBassMan Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Mike, This is my big fishing passion too - it's an amazing way to fish. You either get it or you don't . . . if you hear "those fish are only 8 inches!" then that person definitely doesn't get it. I've managed to pound a few rivers and a fair amount of streams this year and it has only renewed it as my favourite kind of fishing. Amazing. Do you fish anything lighter than a 5ft to 5'6" ultralight with 4lb test? Thanks for all the great shots and taking the time to post this. I will have one coming up soon (though my pictures have been pre-trumped by you!). Cheers, Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJL Posted May 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Thank guys Thanks Mike You brought back many good memories of fishing for those little gems. Lorne, I'm hoping to get the camera working underwater for the carp...Hopefully it doesn't involve snorkeling in Hamilton harbour Really great shots, I love the first one the best. I'd also like to know what camera you are using! Joey Hey Joey, I'm using a Canon 40D. Glad you liked the pics a fantastic report as always, Mike. Your underwater shots from the DSLR really tempt me to invest in an underwater case. I can't imaging how weird it feels to intentionally dunk a 2000$ camera haha. Great report, great fish, great pics. Glad to see you are healthy as well Chris, the only thing more awesome than dunking a $2,000 camera underwater is dunking one costing $10,000+ For me it's a toss up between the Nikon D3S and the Canon 1D Mark IV for my next camera...Obviously you'd need 2 just for a backup Mike, This is my big fishing passion too - it's an amazing way to fish. You either get it or you don't . . . if you hear "those fish are only 8 inches!" then that person definitely doesn't get it. I've managed to pound a few rivers and a fair amount of streams this year and it has only renewed it as my favourite kind of fishing. Amazing. Do you fish anything lighter than a 5ft to 5'6" ultralight with 4lb test? Thanks for all the great shots and taking the time to post this. I will have one coming up soon (though my pictures have been pre-trumped by you!). Cheers, Ryan Ryan, I actually used to be a lot like that. I figured anything that didn’t grow 10+lbs wasn’t worth fishing for which is probably the reason why I never really fished for anything other than steelhead or carp. After taking up small stream fishing a couple years ago, it really opened up my eyes to things I never really knew or thought about. It has enhanced some aspects in my other fishing as well - Like stalking carp in the shallows or fishing water I’d never normally think to fish for steelhead. You pay closer attention to stealth and the smaller details in finding the fish. I find fishing for those tiny trout more difficult than steelhead in many respects. For me, the journey involving research, recon, hiking in thick bush, dealing with blood-sucking insects and snagging up on something almost every cast adds a whole new dimension to my fishing. For tackle I'm currently using an old 5’ Shimano stimula rod I got for $20 at the fishing show more than 10yrs ago. The reel is spooled up with 4lb mono...I figure I’d have a better shot at getting my lure back if I snag up than with 2lb line. One day I'd like to get a 3-4wt fly rod and try for them that way. Can't wait for your report. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LefroyFisherman Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Incredible shots! Beautiful fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jds63 Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 It is now almost 40 yrs ago that my Dad would take me with him to the local streams for specks, i really miss it ... those are some great photos ... thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehg Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Thank guys For me, the journey involving research, recon, hiking in thick bush, dealing with blood-sucking insects and snagging up on something almost every cast adds a whole new dimension to my fishing. Mike Again an incredible post MJL! The thing about this headwater fishing is that brookies are all over the province wherever an underground spring trickles out to start some creek or river. Getting to these spots usually involves brutal trekking through thick, overgrown bush, loaded with bugs, just to flick your spinner into a lil' pool to get that beauty fish. Being able to get those amazing underwater photos adds a whole new dimension to capturing those gems. Very worth the effort. I remember last year you did a post and mentioned my past reports over the years of headwater brookies kinda inspired you to give it a shot. That is why i will always post a report if i go fishing (seldom these days). Would be hoping someone would notice the lures or locations and reap the rewards as well. No use being selfish. One of the best all-time fish reports here. Thanks, Mike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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