Live2fish85 Posted June 13, 2012 Report Posted June 13, 2012 (edited) Well I just got back from my trip up north, the fishing wasn't the greatest but was still a great time. We got up there saturday night and it was to late to fish so we just talked and planned for the next morning. We weren't able to get the boat until a bit later that day so we went to a nice shore spot. Was so nice to be north in the with nothing but the sounds of nature and not the city. The spot we started at was awesome a nice bay with a little waterfall/rapids running into. I got a nice picture with the new combo that I was excited to use for pike to say the least. Well the first cast my friend takes with a spinnerbait he got a nice little pike after that he tried his look at some eyes with the float rod. At that time I tried the fly rod for some pike. After a few cast bam, see the flash and the line go tight, set the hook and I finally hooked into my first pike on the fly combo and first actual fish to put up a fight unlike the rockbass I caught while practicing with it days before lol. Heres me fighting the fish I didn't get a picture of the fish as I was to far from my friend and wasn't able to get a good one by myself. We kept fishing and my friend got a nice little eye on the pin. He was happy as it was a first for him.We kept fishing with only rock bass and some oos smallies to show. We went back to the cottage and ate breakfast then got the boat and took off. After trolling for a few minutes my friend landed a nice pike. Then that was it other then oos smallies and rock bass. Later that night my friend got one walleye which went nicely with his pike. The next morning we were back at it bright and early. We went to the spot which produced the most, took a bit of worked hoping out on the beaver dam and pulling the boat over but we got in and after a few rock bass and oos smallies my friend hooked into a walleye, then two seconds later I got one. Wasn't like the Lake Erie walleye but was going to taste better. We went on without much luck until we were trolling and my friend got a nice walleye to add to the fryer. We didn't end up with anymore walleye though. After fishing but nothing to show but rock bass and the oos smallies which the lake is full of, I convinced my friend or bugged him enough to try for pike again so I could use my fly rod again. Well we were working the shore line drop offs and he got snagged in a tree. Well as hes working on that I was busy casting away. I thought I seen something go for my fly so I casted back at the spot let the fly sink and bit and start to retrieve the line, I could barely see my fly and then I see a mouth open then a flash and then the line tightened and I set the hook. Finally got something a bit bigger and alot better fighter. It wasn't big but felt great on the fly rod, did I mention that I love fly fishing. There is nothing like it that I have experienced. Heres my mangled fly. and a pic with he scrappy little guy That was it for the fish. To me I couldn't have asked for a better trip. I got to catch a pike on the fly which I was really hoping to do, landing 2 was icing on the cake. Now time to get at tying some flies for Brian. An to prep for tomorrow as I may head down for some gar pike on the fly. Hope you enjoyed Chris Edited June 13, 2012 by Live2fish85
Skipper D Posted June 13, 2012 Report Posted June 13, 2012 awsome Timex , to bad you forgot to stop in here on your way by ...lol
BillM Posted June 13, 2012 Report Posted June 13, 2012 Looks like the flies work great Chris! Good job.
Broker Posted June 13, 2012 Report Posted June 13, 2012 Pike on the fly sound awesome, cab't wait to try it myself good job
Pikeslayer Posted June 13, 2012 Report Posted June 13, 2012 You're looking well Chris. Health is all good?
solopaddler Posted June 13, 2012 Report Posted June 13, 2012 Way to go Chris, you must have been pumped! Glad to see you got out of the city for a few days, looks like a fun trip.
Live2fish85 Posted June 13, 2012 Author Report Posted June 13, 2012 Thanks guys. Was awesome to get out there and Mike I was extremly pumped lol. Pikeslayer I am good. The surgery was a bust and didn't work. Ended up back in the hospital for the heart but I am just taking it easy and taking the meds. The heart bugs me alot still but just have to keep going and try not to think about it lol. Thanks for asking as well.
mercman Posted June 13, 2012 Report Posted June 13, 2012 Nice going Chris.Nothing better for the body and soul, than the great outdoors amd fishing with friends. Nice pics and great fish Paul
asdve23rveavwa Posted June 13, 2012 Report Posted June 13, 2012 Good report Chris, glad to see you enjoying yourself up there. Best wishes for continued and improved health bud!
Live2fish85 Posted June 13, 2012 Author Report Posted June 13, 2012 Thank you Frank and Paul. Paul it truely is the best thing for you.
Moosebunk Posted June 13, 2012 Report Posted June 13, 2012 Great report Chris. The area you're fishing (the pics) remind me alot of a place nearby where the fishing is much like you describe. You get me motivated to get out with the long pole and try to get the same results. Good stuff!
Live2fish85 Posted June 13, 2012 Author Report Posted June 13, 2012 (edited) Thanks MB. It truely is a blast and I envy you for living nearby to something that is so nice lol. I need to find a job up north lol. Also thank you catch and release. Edited June 13, 2012 by Live2fish85
Djeep Posted June 14, 2012 Report Posted June 14, 2012 cograts on the pike it sure is fun to catch pike with fly rod. it looks like awesome scenery up there!
Live2fish85 Posted June 14, 2012 Author Report Posted June 14, 2012 cograts on the pike it sure is fun to catch pike with fly rod. it looks like awesome scenery up there! Thanks man. It is a blast catching them on the fly rod. I can't wait to get another on the fly. The scenery was nice. Nothing like going up north and being surrounded by nature and the smell of the north. Smells a hell of alot better then Hamilton.
spincast Posted June 14, 2012 Report Posted June 14, 2012 Hey bud - looks like you did well Sweet scenery and you got what you were looking for - congrats. Carp on the fly at the folks place next?
Live2fish85 Posted June 14, 2012 Author Report Posted June 14, 2012 I do really want to get some carp on the fly Rick. The point out at there place has tons of them and some real monsters. I am going to do some research on how to target them and then go bring the kids to see grandma and grandpa lol.
Leecher Posted June 17, 2012 Report Posted June 17, 2012 I don't know how I miss this one Chris... Sorry Looks like you've found a new way of fishing and you've adapted well to the new style Great job Got to be a great feeling to hook and land your first on the new setup Again great job and thanks for sharing! Jacques
Rod Caster Posted June 17, 2012 Report Posted June 17, 2012 those pike completely smashed your streamer!
Live2fish85 Posted June 17, 2012 Author Report Posted June 17, 2012 I don't know how I miss this one Chris... Sorry Looks like you've found a new way of fishing and you've adapted well to the new style Great job Got to be a great feeling to hook and land your first on the new setup Again great job and thanks for sharing! Jacques Thank you Jacques, I appreciate it. It is a great feeling to land something on a new setup and a great feeling getting them on your own flies. RC they sure do smash them. Don't know what was hooked better at first the hook or they materials in teeth lol.
Twocoda Posted June 17, 2012 Report Posted June 17, 2012 Awesome report Chris...i dont know how missed this too...been to busy i guess...hope you have better luck witht he Gar than i have.... Nice shootin!!!! and awesome pics...
MJL Posted June 17, 2012 Report Posted June 17, 2012 Fnatastic Chris I haven't fly fished for pike for at least 4yrs now. Really got the urge now after seeing this report. Thanks for sharing
Dontcryformejanhrdina Posted June 17, 2012 Report Posted June 17, 2012 Great report, must feel so great catching fish on the fly! Someday I'd like to start fly fishing but I already have a hard enough time catching fish on a regular rod.
Live2fish85 Posted June 18, 2012 Author Report Posted June 18, 2012 Thanks Dave, MJL and Dontcryforme. I appreciate it.
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