solopaddler Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 Steelheading is long over now at least as far as I'm concerned. Overall it was a decent although unusual spring with the best fishing by far happening in February because of the mild winter. The more northern trib's were either boom or bust at least for me. With a large portion of the runs just blasting right through you had to hit it just right in order to have success. Much more consistent were the more southerly trib's with a bunch of banner days in the books. Overall it was a much busier spring for me than usual, but I was still able to put in 15 days on the water and managed to fish with several board members as well, so no complaints. Fidel (Highdrifter), Paul (Paulus), Chris (Live2fish85), Craig (I'mHooked), you guys were all a pleasure to fish with! A small apology to Craig. He caught a bunch of nice fish with me one day but my camera with all his photos still on it is now sitting on the bottom of the Grand River in Dunville LOL! I will sign an affidavit for you if you want buddy, you definitely did catch some fish. The highlight for me was without a doubt getting my 5 year old son Brendan into a bunch of fish. I gave him a custom 10' spinning rod for Christmas and paired with a light spinning reel it's a good combo for him. Of course he refuses to use it. He insists on using dads $1500 centerpin rod and reel LOL! Obviously he couldn't cast far enough, so I'd make the cast then hand the rod to him. He did everything else. Here's a couple video clips of the action: <iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/N7gPhss8AmU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> <iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/dbq1XgTH0N4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> And a few of the better photos: The long sticks are now on the shelf 'till probably October. It's now time to concentrate on some other species starting this weekend with brookies in Algonquin park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 Those are some big, lonely rivers Gotta adapt according to weather, eh? Some of those shots are wallpaper quality, but I still like the boy with the stringer shot the most haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdve23rveavwa Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 Good stuff, Mike!! Love the shots of Brendan holding the bows! I never did hit the rivers this winter/spring, looking forward to the fall for that. Good luck at Algonquin, looking forward to some shots of nice brookies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 Real nice Mike. The long sticks are now on the shelf 'till probably October. I cant say thats my plans yet.I think I got another 2 weekends left. Looking at them all summer is going to be painful.LOL Have a good one at AP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted April 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 but I still like the boy with the stringer shot the most haha. Me too. Good stuff, Mike!! Love the shots of Brendan holding the bows! I never did hit the rivers this winter/spring, looking forward to the fall for that. Good luck at Algonquin, looking forward to some shots of nice brookies! Thanks Frank, maybe next fall we can get out together. Real nice Mike. I cant say thats my plans yet.I think I got another 2 weekends left. Looking at them all summer is going to be painful.LOL Have a good one at AP. Ugh....another steelheader is born. LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovetofish Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 Great pics! Love the one with the little guy holding the fish! LTF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 Ugh....another steelheader is born. LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landry Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 I enjoyed your report and pics. Have not been to that southern-most river pictured above as I don't steelhead much anymore. I used to make the trip there almost every weekend 15+ years ago - when it wasn't fished so hard. Great memories. BTW - I think we met real briefly at the dock in Dunnville as you were just heading out (and lose your camers?). Landry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted April 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 (edited) I enjoyed your report and pics. Have not been to that southern-most river pictured above as I don't steelhead much anymore. I used to make the trip there almost every weekend 15+ years ago - when it wasn't fished so hard. Great memories. BTW - I think we met real briefly at the dock in Dunnville as you were just heading out (and lose your camers?). Landry You are correct sir. I was in Albert's bass boat with my son when you were pulling out. As far as the trib in question goes, I rarely fish it anymore myself, in fact I kind of despise it...but I've never had to endure crowds when I do fish it. You'd be surprised what effect 20 mins of walking has on the number of people. It's still a fun place to fish when everything else is marginal or with beginners. Always lots of fish. Edited April 26, 2012 by solopaddler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopheraaron Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 WOW! some of those rivers looked almost BC worthy! Looks like a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'mHooked Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 Definitely a good time fishing together, whether we had a 'successful' day or not. That's ok, no affidavit needed...this time. We'll just have to replicate the outing to be sure there's some evidence next time! Afterall, landing my largest Steelie & close to largest smallmouth doesn't happen everyday for this armchair fisher! Brendan sure looks like he enjoys his time with his old man! Looking forward to the Algonquin report next week. (Don't forget your camera ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 I meant to ask Mike,,, Is that Dale Jr???????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted April 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 Definitely a good time fishing together, whether we had a 'successful' day or not. That's ok, no affidavit needed...this time. We'll just have to replicate the outing to be sure there's some evidence next time! Afterall, landing my largest Steelie & close to largest smallmouth doesn't happen everyday for this armchair fisher! Brendan sure looks like he enjoys his time with his old man! Looking forward to the Algonquin report next week. (Don't forget your camera ) We'll get out again next fall for sure Craig! I meant to ask Mike,,, Is that Dale Jr???????????? Dale Jr? Have no idea who that is. That's Fidel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 (edited) Dale Jr? Have no idea who that is. That's Fidel. Dale Jr.= Dale Earnhart Jr. son of Dale Earnhart Sr. one of the best stock car racers there ever was. Hide under a rock much? :rofl2: Edited April 26, 2012 by DRIFTER_016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDunn Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 Some really nice pictures Mike! Thanks for posting TDunn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted April 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 (edited) Dale Jr.= Dale Earnhart Jr. son of Dale Earnhart Sr. one of the best stock car racers there ever was. Hide under a rock much? :rofl2: Ah that explains it, I'm not a fan of the sport. Watching grass grow or maybe even paint dry is far more entertaining. And btw the dufussy looking satin shirt with the patches all over it doesn't improve my perception of this so called great driver. I get my fill of that kind of thing on the QEW everyday. There's enough A Types zipping around everyone like angry hornets for a lifetime of race watching. When I do happen to stumble upon a race when I'm channel surfing I just end up with a mild case of road rage. I do enjoy a good hockey game though. Last nights game was SPECTACULAR! Edited April 26, 2012 by solopaddler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esoxansteel Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 Common Mike help get the ratings up, watch Nascar, great looking photos as always, we will have to hook up for a fish in the fall steve I know Jeff Gordon, and Dale Jr. would win if they knew you were watching, and maybe Jimmi Johson and cheatin Chad would quit cheatin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 Thanks Dave. Zoey can attest to Mikes comment. She dont like him either. Shame,I like Zoey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted April 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 (edited) Common Mike help get the ratings up, watch Nascar, great looking photos as always, we will have to hook up for a fish in the fall steve I know Jeff Gordon, and Dale Jr. would win if they knew you were watching, and maybe Jimmi Johson and cheatin Chad would quit cheatin. I like the idea of getting together in the fall. I don't think Nascar needs me to help boost their ratings though. LOL! Thanks Dave. Zoey can attest to Mikes comment. She dont like him either. Shame,I like Zoey. HAHAHAHA! I forgot about that. I trained my dog to attack on sight when she sees anything Nascar related LOL! Edited April 26, 2012 by solopaddler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdve23rveavwa Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 Thanks Frank, maybe next fall we can get out together. That would be great Mike, haven't hit the rivers much the last six or seven years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 Dale Jr? Have no idea who that is. That's Fidel. My brain is back tracking,,,,,,,,,,,,,,I do believe,,,Yep,I do believe, I asked this question before. Oh it must be the,getting older thing.Or watching Grumpy ole men to much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted April 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 My brain is back tracking,,,,,,,,,,,,,,I do believe,,,Yep,I do believe, I asked this question before. Oh it must be the,getting older thing.Or watching Grumpy ole men to much. I can relate. I'm morphing more and more into Walter Matthau every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 So who am I? Jack Lemmon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 Nahhhhh I must be Burgess Meredith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 Nahhhhh I must be Burgess Meredith. Ya,thats you.LOL <object style="height: 390px; width: 640px"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CITa_pmox4?version=3&feature=player_detailpage"><param'>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CITa_pmox4?version=3&feature=player_detailpage"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CITa_pmox4?version=3&feature=player_detailpage" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="640" height="360"></object> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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