Trout fun

[MJL]

Since trout opener, I’ve made a few forays to the streams in search of brookies & resident browns. By far they are the prettiest fish we have in Ontario and definitely some of my favourite fish to catch. It’s certainly a change from steelheading though. Pin-point accurate casting, hero drifts underneath log jams and ghost-like stealth are required. Study to be silent and disappear. With gin clear water and high sun, it was a challenge. Aside from my fishing gear, I also brought along my camera gear in the hopes of taking some nifty shots.

 

Brookies

 

 

 

 

 

 

Browns

 

Yesterday I hit 7 different streams over the course of 14hrs for wild browns. In 2 of the streams the browns were just insanely coloured up. Vibrant yellows, reds and many with big leopard spots. They fought with reckless abandon and many tail-walked and jumped like a steelhead. Lost 1 biggun around 6-7lbs to the wood

 

Smashed a panther Martin

 

 

 

 

 

 

Camouflage

 

 

21 inch warrior that lost a bit of its tail

 

I also managed to sneak up to 1 shallow riffle and take a few shots of browns holding in the current and feeding.

 

 

 

 

 

Yesterday I also discovered 1 stream just loaded with brookies. Ironically it was some of the toughest fishing I’ve ever experienced for them. They were just too smart.

 

I did land a small handful though on extremely tiny nymphs my friend tied up for me (I borrowed his 0wt fly rod for the day which made even tiny fish feel big.LOL)

 

I felt like a kid again exploring new waters and hunting down fish yesterday. The blood sucking bugs were also totally absent which made the trip even more awesome. I walked the distances through thick forests and muddy bogs to find some amazing spots – It was therapy for the soul.

[woodenboater]

Great sub surface photos ! and the colouring on those trout, gorgeous. Thx for the pix, and report

[Roy]

Wow! Those pics are just super and so clear! Thanks so much for posting them Mike.

[Victor]

Can't believe you put in another full day yesterday haha, and you were rewarded! I was exhausted after Saturday.

 

Awesome pics! Don't worry I'll catch that 6-7lb brown that you lost next week.

[torco]

Wow great report, 14hrs and 7 streams that is just incredible. My brother inlaw did the samething yesterday minus the beautiful pictures. I used my fly rod and he used his ultralight, we hiked a gorgeous stretch of river for about 5hrs and caught some nice fish. The ultra light with spinner outfished me because he could get his spinners into all these little pockets. I had been wishing I packed the ultralight along as well. It was just the perfect day for it.

[johnnyb]

Fantastic shots....thanks for putting that up

[I'mHooked]

Wow, incredible shots. Sounds like a fun day Mike. Thanks for sharing.

[ccmtcanada]

I sense a career for you in photography! Unbelievable pictures Mike!

[Musky or Specks]

Some nice fish and your photography skills are amazing

[crappieperchhunter]

Great great shots Mike Thx for sharing that with us.

[Rod Caster]

Magazine-quality shots Mike! Wow.

 

 

[frozen-fire]

Lost 1 biggun around 6-7lbs to the wood

 

Now you know how I feel.

 

While going through your pics, I was looking out for the big buck brown that violated me last year.

Soooo glad you didn't get him

Did you try for him in that wood?!

 

Fantastic photos. The fact that you're out there by yourself taking these shots is awesome.

One of these days we'll get some half and half shots with the angler in the background

Edited May 7, 2012 by frozen-fire

[mirogak]

Very nice. I was out doing the same thing yesterday with my GoPro but the water was too murky. Awesome photos.

[rocheleauc]

amazing shots, thanks for sharing

[John]

They are amazing shots Mike...

[Harrison]

I enjoyed that! Thanks.

[Jon]

Incredible shots! Given the rain we had last Thursday, I'm surprised you were able to find water that clear. I'm shopping around for an underwater camera and was wondering what you are using.

 

Thanks in advance,

 

Jon

[Sharkbait22]

Great shots! What kind of gear are you using? Technique?

[esoxansteel]

Now thats photography at its finist

[misfish]

Those are some real great photos Mike. Beauty brown at the end.

[Jds63]

beautiful pictures, thanks for sharing !!!

[Dutchy]

Great photos. Thanks for sharing

[Paulus]

Those are absolutely gorgeous - pics AND fish - thanks for sharing!

 

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[Walleye'm Fishing]

Fantastic photography right there!!!

[davey buoy]

They have to be the clearest underwater pics i have seen!!!.Great job Mike:clapping: