JoshS Posted October 7, 2012 Report Posted October 7, 2012 Bass and Pike lake only.. back lake, air access only. Figure she was about 22 feet down when the daughter caught her the first time on a "fuji film" green "Dave Mercer" spoon jigging bottom. Was about 6 down when I caught her 20 minutes later on a small bright orange swim wizz. Too much for the old gal and almost 2 hours of revival attempt was for not... this would be a fish over 20 years old. Neat. Did she break off the first time and bite again? You were quite literal when you said "my daughter and I" caught her!
irishfield Posted October 7, 2012 Report Posted October 7, 2012 Neat. Did she break off the first time and bite again? You were quite literal when you said "my daughter and I" caught her! No, we had her in the canoe both times. No choice, unfortunately in a 12' canoe. As it was we did good to grab it and release it both times, but I spent about an hour and 45 minutes laying flat out the stern of the canoe trying to revive while daughter rowed us to shore against a 20k wind. Then another 15 minutes with the canoe pulled up on shore and then I hit it over the head with a rock and we had lunch! As for intros... the whole thing is over rated IMHO !
JoshS Posted October 7, 2012 Report Posted October 7, 2012 No, we had her in the canoe both times. No choice, unfortunately in a 12' canoe. As it was we did good to grab it and release it both times, but I spent about an hour and 45 minutes laying flat out the stern of the canoe trying to revive while daughter rowed us to shore against a 20k wind. Then another 15 minutes with the canoe pulled up on shore and then I hit it over the head with a rock and we had lunch! As for intros... the whole thing is over rated IMHO ! If I'm following correctly and she was landed twice 20 mins apart... poor crazy fish . I've put down a few pike unwillingly and also tried to revive them forever. Once they get that redish skin tint it's over, even if they're still swimming.
HyperActive Posted October 8, 2012 Report Posted October 8, 2012 (edited) Recently signed up and maybe skipped the intro. My name is James from Hamilton. Haven't fished since I was a young teen. dealing with post traumatic stress disorder all my life and almost losing my life to it I decided to return to something I love.....fishing. It has helped immensely and I am looking forward to some great fishing days to come. Edited October 8, 2012 by HyperActive
mercman Posted October 8, 2012 Report Posted October 8, 2012 Recently signed up and maybe skipped the intro. My name is James from Hamilton. Haven't fished since I was a young teen. dealing with post traumatic stress disorder all my life and almost losing my life to it I decided to return to something I love.....fishing. It has helped immensely and I am looking forward to some great fishing days to come. Welcome to the group James.Yup, fishing calms the soul for most of us Glad you made it through the trying times. I made it through some myself, so i hear ya man.
Guest ---- Posted October 17, 2012 Report Posted October 17, 2012 Hi all.......joined this site a while ago but haven't gotten around to posting yet or introducing myself. My name is Kris...I'm 35 years old and I live in Guelph. I primarily fish lake O but like to fish warm water species from time to time as well. I see allot of familiar names here from other boards and I am looking forward to contributing. tightlines all.
John Posted October 17, 2012 Report Posted October 17, 2012 Hi all.......joined this site a while ago but haven't gotten around to posting yet or introducing myself. My name is Kris...I'm 35 years old and I live in Guelph. I primarily fish lake O but like to fish warm water species from time to time as well. I see allot of familiar names here from other boards and I am looking forward to contributing. tightlines all. Great handle Kris, welcome aboard!
ahrushow Posted October 17, 2012 Report Posted October 17, 2012 I saw this and made an introduction post hope you enjoy look forward to sharing stories
mercman Posted October 20, 2012 Report Posted October 20, 2012 I saw this and made an introduction post hope you enjoy look forward to sharing stories Welcome Friend !!! Now lets see what ya got
misfish Posted August 22, 2014 Author Report Posted August 22, 2014 (edited) Seemed proper to bring to the top again. Many new members have joined since the start of this thread. Many I have gotten to know . Many other members have met and made new friends as well. A simple intro is all that is asked. We dont want your life history. Just your love of the outdoors. Weather it be fishing,hunting.picture taking. How hard is that? You want quality answers to your questions,be part of the family PARTICIPATE.. We are all eager to learn ,but take the time to give back, or atleast be able to pay it forward in return of what you have taken from the board members here.. Im not saying you have to get along with everyone here. Families always have their arguments,disagreements. B Edited August 22, 2014 by Brian B
AdamS Posted August 23, 2014 Report Posted August 23, 2014 (edited) Good call Brian. I'll restart this one. My name is Adam, I've mainly lived in the gta most of my life and currently residing in the Hamilton/ancaster area. I shore fished and searched the local creeks and conservation areas on and off throughout my life, and this year, I finally got an 89 Ranger 320V. So I've spent my free time venturing out into the waters in search of the big ones. I mainly fish for bass and pike and love doing it, I'm starting to get into walleye, but I'd also like to try for musky, salmon and trout at some point. I just want to thank everyone who has not only helped me but also shared their experiences on this site. I think the combination of knowledge, experiences and willingness to share is what makes this site unique. It makes me think of a saying, OFC "for the fishermen, by the fishermen" because you guys are what make this site. Edited August 23, 2014 by AdamS
Reel Man Posted August 23, 2014 Report Posted August 23, 2014 Hi folks! My name is Mike and I'm new to the board too. I live in Hamilton and love to fish. Not very experienced at it but I try. My wife and I are most often bass fishing as we took a charter a couple of years ago and have at least some idea what we're doing. Most of what I ever catch is with the old worm and bobber rig but I'm learning to use my other tackle to some effect. Finally caught a decent catfish out of Hamilton harbor the other day on a spoon but my phone died before I could take a pic. I work nights at a men's shelter downtown and am free to go fish around 7am most days. If any more experienced shore fishermen would like to hook up and share some tricks that would be awesome. Otherwise I'm enjoying following the forum's here and finding some great advice. Thanks all, look forward to finding some new fishing friends!!
SuperDave Posted August 24, 2014 Report Posted August 24, 2014 My name is Dave I was born and raised in Belleville and have fished all my life. Even did some hunting. Now I live in Stoney Creek, fish muskie everywhere and smallies on Erie.
Musky or Specks Posted August 24, 2014 Report Posted August 24, 2014 My name is Dave I was born and raised in Belleville and have fished all my life. Even did some hunting. Now I live in Stoney Creek, fish muskie everywhere and smallies on Erie. So did you spend a lot of time on Stocco fishing ski's or somewhere else?
SuperDave Posted August 24, 2014 Report Posted August 24, 2014 Really didn't start chasing muskies till later in life but go back there once in a while.
Beavertail Posted August 24, 2014 Report Posted August 24, 2014 Hello everybody, time to throw my hat into the ring as well. Fairly new to the board, I live in the K-W region and pretty much think about fishing 24/7...I swear it's a sickness! Mostly fish local rivers because of lack of time, trying to balance work and a new young family. Hoping to get up to the Kawarthas for a fall trip and ice fishing Simcoe this season. Really enjoying the board so far, if I can't get out and fish myself the next best thing is reading about others and checking out some great fish porn! Tight lines everybody.
Musky or Specks Posted August 24, 2014 Report Posted August 24, 2014 Hello everybody, time to throw my hat into the ring as well. Fairly new to the board, I live in the K-W region and pretty much think about fishing 24/7...I swear it's a sickness! Mostly fish local rivers because of lack of time, trying to balance work and a new young family. Hoping to get up to the Kawarthas for a fall trip and ice fishing Simcoe this season. Really enjoying the board so far, if I can't get out and fish myself the next best thing is reading about others and checking out some great fish porn! Tight lines everybody Problem with the local fishing here in KW has been the rain. Water levels have been crazy up and down.
misfish Posted August 24, 2014 Author Report Posted August 24, 2014 Welcome fellas. The waters around here have been crazy as well Brad. Checked out four different systems this morning. Notty is dirty and high, 1 small trib was clear cool but high. The other 2 were silt blown. I hate to see that. Should be a good closer for specks and browns, if the rain stays away for a bit.
Musky or Specks Posted August 24, 2014 Report Posted August 24, 2014 Yep I'm thinking starting Mid September me be doing a lot of speck fishing.
GearJunky Posted August 24, 2014 Report Posted August 24, 2014 Hi all, I am new to the forum.I have been a life long fishing enthusiast, mostly for bass. I would really like to evolve my fishing into trout, muskie, salmon, etc and am excited to peruse the forum and get insight from everybody here. thanks!
misfish Posted August 24, 2014 Author Report Posted August 24, 2014 If your heading up anywhere here, give a shout. i can book a weekday off. Be well worth it, to learn from you.
Lape0019 Posted August 24, 2014 Report Posted August 24, 2014 I never introduced myself either! Some know me from other forums but my name is Adam Lapensee. I fish mainly for bass in the ottawa area. I joined this forum when Fish-hawk.net went down but had lurked for quite some time. I try to post when I have any knowledge regarding any issues or problems guys have on here which doesn't happen very often. OFC has made its way into my daily rituals and I check in here at least once a day like many others here. Adam
daveco Posted August 24, 2014 Report Posted August 24, 2014 Hi all - been lurking here off and on for a few years after one of your members told me about the site. Been in Barrie for about 10 years - fish Simcoe when I can - hard or soft water. Trout seem to call out to me more than the other species. Spend a lot of time in Algonquin - couple weeks a year (third trip this year in about 2 weeks) Hope I can add to the forum - time to give it a good shot anyways. Dave
Rodbender Posted August 24, 2014 Report Posted August 24, 2014 Why not Hiya folks I'm Kevin AKA rodbender why rodbender it was my grandfather's CB handle when we fishéd Collingwood and Craiglteith used to be good rainbow and splake fishing there Hunted for years for ducks around Luther Marsh before there were geese around Now I like slow paced fishing if I even do that My main thing now is Photography I love that
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