danbouck Posted August 28, 2011 Report Posted August 28, 2011 I met up with my buddy Matt at 4:30AM. After a quick inventory and coffee stop we were off to meet Pikeslayer. Arrived at the launch just before 6AM and got the boat in the water. We didn't really think the fog was as bad as it was until we got out a bit. It was THICK!!! The fog stuck around for a while but Simon got all the rods setup quickly. It was nice to just sit back and watch someone else do all the work I was first up when we got into the action. This thing was just dead weight not moving in the water but when it got close enough to the boat I told Simon there is no need for a net, I am a pro angler. I reached over the side of the boat and lipped the beast in. We hit the jackpot, a nice Roots orthopedic back pack. It is a new personal best for me and being the good guest that I am I let Simon take the first catch of the day home Unfortunately no pics but this is what it looked like except red instead of pink. We knew that we wouldn't get a better catch that day but decided to stay out anyway. Soon after a dipsy rod fired I took over control of what would turn out to be my first Salmon 2nd PB of the day! It was a light fighter with a few good tugs on the rod. She cooperated and was invited to a photo shoot. After a bit it was time to hit the blue zone. Matt was up when a rod fired. This thing was an acrobat with a few nice jumps in a row. Simon used his master ninja netting skills and lifted it into the boat. A nice healthy bow that was Matt's PB. We payed the fish gods, we sent gentle loving vibrations down the lines, but nothing was happening. We watched some stupid fish swipe and miss for a bit until a dipsy fired again. It was my turn to winch in this creature of the deep. She was a good fighter but no match for my giant bear paws and Simon's ninja netting skills. And wouldn't ya know it, a new PB bow for me The fish gods didn't want Matt to get another but he would have none of it. He gently massaged the rods and did things to them that I cannot say but the fish couldn't resist and took the bait. Another healthy bow that was Matt's new PB! A little while later we were laughing at the HDS as it looked like a fish hit and missed 2 rigger rods with the same spoon on. "Stupid fish" we said. A second later one of the rods fired. She was a hungry beast that thought she could take me on, she was mistaken. I pulled her in to find BOTH spoons from those 2 rods in her mouth We took her for a photo op and now I have another PB! A short while later it was the captains turn to pull in a fish. This thing took off straight down and was giving Simon a nice fight. Matt was the net man for this while I was doing the camera work. Simon pulled her up and she was another beauty Salmon. After that the lines were pulled and we headed in for the day. Is was a great day fishing and I am sure we will be heading out together again.
Roy Posted August 28, 2011 Report Posted August 28, 2011 Great report Dan! Y'all did well in spite of your looks eh? Some really nice fish there. I think Matt's fish is fizzing.
mercman Posted August 28, 2011 Report Posted August 28, 2011 Beauty Report Dan !! Those are some awesome fish you got there Simon is the Man
Live2fish85 Posted August 28, 2011 Report Posted August 28, 2011 Great Report those are some real nice fish. Congrats on the PBs.
splashhopper Posted August 28, 2011 Report Posted August 28, 2011 awesome Dan... thanks for posting the report
misfish Posted August 28, 2011 Report Posted August 28, 2011 SWEET REPORT BUD. Thats some real nice fish there.
lew Posted August 29, 2011 Report Posted August 29, 2011 Beautiful picture there Dan !!!! Congrats to everyone on a very successful day on the lake.
danbouck Posted August 30, 2011 Author Report Posted August 30, 2011 Thanks guys Lew- I was PISSED when I noticed my finger in the pic lol I've decided to take the boat out of Long Point for a few weeks and go for them again. We'll see what happens.
Pikeslayer Posted August 30, 2011 Report Posted August 30, 2011 Thanks guys Lew- I was PISSED when I noticed my finger in the pic lol I've decided to take the boat out of Long Point for a few weeks and go for them again. We'll see what happens. Oh Oh! Seems somebody might be getting a little obsessed now? Dan, let me know if you want to borrow any equipment, rods, reels, dipseys, secret vinnimon spoons etc. I'm right off the highway on your way to the launch. I'll be stripping the boat on Monday and transferring to Seguin next week for some homeless pike. BTW, Mom said thanks (actually 'Praise The Lord - Food!!!'). She's selling the fish so she can put a door on her shed for the winter. Thx for making that happen Dan. Cheers, it was a blast!! Simon
danbouck Posted September 2, 2011 Author Report Posted September 2, 2011 I'm obsessed over any fishing lol Glad your mom can finally get that door I should be good for gear, thanks for the offer. Hopefully those baits catch ya something!
vinnimon Posted September 2, 2011 Report Posted September 2, 2011 Oh Oh! Seems somebody might be getting a little obsessed now? Dan, let me know if you want to borrow any equipment, rods, reels, dipseys, secret vinnimon spoons etc. I'm right off the highway on your way to the launch. I'll be stripping the boat on Monday and transferring to Seguin next week for some homeless pike. BTW, Mom said thanks (actually 'Praise The Lord - Food!!!'). She's selling the fish so she can put a door on her shed for the winter. Thx for making that happen Dan. Cheers, it was a blast!! Simon What no nemo rods in hand, what the heck Dan That sounds like an awsome day with dan in the boat Simon you keep those spoons vewy, vewy quite, Or Its gonna be wabbit season vewy soon Maybe not jk
danbouck Posted September 2, 2011 Author Report Posted September 2, 2011 What no nemo rods in hand, what the heck Dan That sounds like an awsome day with dan in the boat Simon you keep those spoons vewy, vewy quite, Or Its gonna be wabbit season vewy soon Maybe not jk It's Spongebob Your spoon is safe with me, maybe
spincast Posted September 2, 2011 Report Posted September 2, 2011 Thanks guys Lew- I was PISSED when I noticed my finger in the pic lol I've decided to take the boat out of Long Point for a few weeks and go for them again. We'll see what happens. another one gets hooked Welcome to the O addiction Dan
vinnimon Posted September 2, 2011 Report Posted September 2, 2011 It's Spongebob Your spoon is safe with me, maybe Ok spongebob, the recipe better be safe in your hands. If not I may have to slap you one across the face with it. lol with the real one
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