ccmtcanada Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 (edited) ChrisK and I had this past weekend planned for me to join him at his trailer for a few months now...and when the opportunity came up for Spiel and MJL to join us, it was shaping up to be a great weekend filled with great times! Leading up to the weekend we were all praying for rain, as the levels were very low. I think we prayed a little too hard and MJL's last ditch attempt at an "anti rain" dance fell short. I left my house in Whitby and headed to pick MJL up at this place in Toronto...then we headed to Spiel's place. The three of us then piled into Spiel's van and we went to London to meet up with ChrisK. After dropping off some things we headed to the trailer. We arrived and immediately went to the river. It was up over 3 feet, was chocolate milk, and running FAST!!! We knew there was no fishing to be had today, so we spent the rest of the day tying up MONSTER roe bags, having a few drinks, relaxing and hoping the water would drop overnight. With dreams of fresh steelhead in mind, we called it an early night...with intentions of hitting the water at first light! With the exception of a little light snoring keeping some awake and MJL's feet getting licked, it was an ok night! LOL. We headed to the creek and although the waters had dropped about a foot, it was still far from being prime conditions. Didn't matter...MJL and I headed out to see what we could stir up! The scenery was breath taking...temperatures were mild...it was a treat just to be there fishing. (yes, that's like saying it was an honour just being nominated!!!) With nothing going on there, MJL and I went to another hole and found some slower moving waters. After drifting there a while...my float goes down and I feel the weight on the end of the line I was waiting for! The fish went breserk...and then took me in benind a fallen tree. I waded out...rod extended as far as I could reach and miraculously the fish came out. MJL was getting the camera ready when the fish shook the hook free!! Oh well, that may be my only chance....sure felt good to have one on the end of the line again though! Back to the trailer around noon to take a break...had some lunch and a little snooze... Later in the afternoon, the water changed a bit...from the chocolate milk we had been fishing in...it was turning a chocolate greenish colour. We are drifting for a bit and I hear a loud SPLASH! I look over to see Spiel fighing a nice one! MJL stops fishing and snaps some pictures of the fight.... And the money shot! After a evening of laughs we called it a night...hoping the water would cooperate more Sunday. Some random Sunday shots... Devon, MJL and Spiel ChrisK and Spiel Both ChrisK and MJL had fish on, but unfortuately were not able to land them. Devon schooled us all that day and got a few! Here's one of his. I have to say I am very impressed with the skill and patience Devon has with his set up! Wait a few more years and this young fella will be killer out there! Of course we had to leave on the day the waters were looking pretty darned good A great time was had by all...thanks very much for the hospitality ChrisK! Hopefully we'll get out a few more times this fall! Oh...my numbers? 0 for 1 in the steelhead...and a few of these...LOL Edited October 25, 2011 by ccmt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Beautiful! Glad you all had a good time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 That's a really great pic Mike got of Chris's fish in the air! Great stuff. The weather gods can be fickle for sure, seems you were just a tad too early. Glad to see you boys had a good time regardless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 CCMT is not going to take pics eh! LMAO Looks like you guys had fun, some spotted carp, a whistle trout and the lead solo in Brown Eyed Girl, all in one report! Well done lads! HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted October 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 CCMT is not going to take pics eh! LMAO Looks like you guys had fun, some spotted carp, a whistle trout and the lead solo in Brown Eyed Girl, all in one report! Well done lads! HH LOL...I didn't bring my camera...I had to wait for MJL to email the pictures he took! Ok...there is one or two from my phone...but all the nice ones are MJL's photo credit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Many thanks to be said. Thanks to Chris for having us, thanks to Cliff for the post and of course thank to MJL for the minute by minute photos. Here's another one MJL took of me fishing in the cold morning on a misty river. A great weekend guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigdritchie Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 That's what it's all about, isn't it? Sounds like a great weekend. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Awesome jumping shot Mike!! Nice when a few the guys can get together and have a great weekend. Thanks for the report Cliff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Fantastic !!! That last pic of you , Chris, would make a great painting !!!! It looks like a very Zen way of fishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 nice report and pic's all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Great report of some fellas sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msp Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Looks like good times had by all. Tough conditions for sure, but you guys just proved that they will still bite in the chocolate milk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 I wondered how you guys were going to make out in those conditions, but knew you'd have a great time no matter what they were. By the looks of the photos, I was right You even managed some fish in there too You should have that last picture of your on the river's edge framed Chris Great report Cliff and great photos Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Had a great time with you guys and your welcome to come down and do another weekend anytime !! If anyone is wondering MJL got his toes licked by Sam in the middle of the night. Guess he likes toe jam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbouck Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 So I will not be the only one on a river with a spinning reel Sounds like a great weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted October 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 So I will not be the only one on a river with a spinning reel Sounds like a great weekend! He was using a kwik fish there...he uses a pin when he's drifting. You aren't alone anyways as I use a spinning reel to float! Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushart Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Looks like a blast boys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spincast Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Looks like you guys had a great time - couple of beauty snap shots there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpfishing Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 (edited) I need steelheading friends like yourself's. Awsome stuff guys Edited October 25, 2011 by jpfishing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twocoda Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Sam is proclaiming innocence to the licking Looks like you guys had a great time regardless....good on ya'll......fish are just a bonus when the conditions are like that...congrates to the young lad for schooling the ole boys....nice images Mike ....been trying to get that "jumping fish" shot for a long time now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinnerdoc Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Looks like a great weekend guys....so this is what you were talking about Chris....Seems like an awesome time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJL Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Ever sleep 10ft away from a chain-saw going at max revs? I sure did...His name was Cliff Getting your feet licked at 2am by an obviously hungry dog is not cool Having 6lb Maxima UG part like thread and getting smoked by fish back-flipping and steaming down river...Demoralizing With that said, it was an AWESOME weekend and I'm looking forward to my next trip back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Shirley Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 Sounds like you guys had a good time. Great to see Spiel out with a rod in hand That shot with the fish in the air is awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishin jesus Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 the official " boys weekends"...you can't beat them .A few drinks, a few fish, and a ton of laughs ....great shots, especially the airborne fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Field Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 Great report! Gets the urge to get out even stronger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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