Newbie to Salmon Fishing

[Matty]

Hey guys,

 

I am going to head out on Lake Ontario for the 1st time (in my boat) tomorrow evening (weather/wind permitting). I live in Brooklin (Whitby) but am probably going to launch out of Frenchmans Bay. No down riggers yet, just dipsy's. Any tips, suggestions, helpful tid bits you could provide would be appreciated. I am more going out to get my bearings and if I hook into one, that is just an added bonus! I want my first time out to be when there is daylight and I will do the early morng fish once I feel comfortable.

 

Thanks in advance,

Matt

[misfish]

Maybe someone in your area, would take you out and teach you the ropes.That would be a good thing.Or you could ask for someone local to you,to go out with you.

[Matty]

I would love to have someone head out with my buddy and I. Either frenchmans or Whitby. Any takers?

Edited August 14, 2012 by Matty

[Rich Nelson]

Check out Spoonpullers. Lots of good info there.

[Harrison]

If you go out of Darlington i can give you a run down before you launch if I am free.

[captpierre]

Better fish crack of dawn.

 

I would use the largest dypsie you have.

 

Most guys use braid or wire. but it back 200-250 ft. (should have a line counter reel)

 

Use a spoon, flasher and spoon, spin doctor and fly, or flasher and meat.

 

Watch where others fish if you don't know where to fish.

 

If you mark a ball of baitfish, circle back again and go thru it again.

 

Most of all, if you go, especially in the evening, take a good look at local weather. especially windspeed and direction.

 

Less than 20km/hr from the north, NW or NE. Less than 10-15km/hr from south, SW, SE or south

 

Lake Ontario doesn't care if you drown.

[davey buoy]

Better fish crack of dawn.

 

I would use the largest dypsie you have.

 

Most guys use braid or wire. but it back 200-250 ft. (should have a line counter reel)

 

Use a spoon, flasher and spoon, spin doctor and fly, or flasher and meat.

 

Watch where others fish if you don't know where to fish.

 

If you mark a ball of baitfish, circle back again and go thru it again.

 

Most of all, if you go, especially in the evening, take a good look at local weather. especially windspeed and direction.

 

Less than 20km/hr from the north, NW or NE. Less than 10-15km/hr from south, SW, SE or south

 

Lake Ontario doesn't care if you drown.

 

That's great advise!!,With Lake O it's the winds from the southerly direction that do the most harm.

[Matty]

Thanks for the help. I have 4 dipsy rods, 2 magnum dipsys and 2 #1s. Should I pick up 2 more magnums?

 

It's suppose to be a calm evening tomorrow, but I will of course keep an eye on it. I'm not too proud of a guy to call it quits if it's going to blow up!

 

Thanks again!

[spincast]

4 dispsey rods eh? make verrrrrrry wide turns. speed between 2.5 and 3.1 good luck!

[workwear]

let line out very slowly or you will end up with a mess.....start with 2 dipseys and then when comfortable add 2 more...

 

bring spin doctors and a few flies...

[John Bacon]

Do you have a GOSD ticket? The rules is that everyone in the boat needs one. People would be more inclined to take you if you had the ticket.

 

The derby ends end of Aug 25th.

[Matty]

No tickets for this year. Hard to justify the cost for 2-3 outings.

[captpierre]

any fish?

[Matty]

We just got a small 1...but it's a fish!

[spincast]

If the weather stays the same as it is forcasted now - Sunday should be a good day to try again for the south shore.

http://www.windfinder.com/forecast/vineland_station

[captpierre]

We just got a small 1...but it's a fish!

nice! what did it grab?

[Matty]

A real small rainbow and I think 3 salmon...what kind...no idea :-)

[Matty]

Well, 3rd time was a charm! Thanks to everyone for your help on getting started. Fished for 8 hours on Sunday with very poor results and a very long day. But, went out on Monday evening and went 6 for 10!! Almost everything on spoons. Here is a couple pictures of my buddy (and my son) with the 2 largest!

 

Why didnt anyone tell me salmon fishing was this much fun ;-)

[Rich Nelson]

Good stuff Matty! Nothin in freshwater fights like a King!

[davey buoy]

They say it can be different flavors one day to the next.Variety is the spice of life!,sometimes:PGood day for sure!!!!!!!!!

[spincast]

those are a pair of brutes - well done.