adolson Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 I want a bucket full of rainbow trout (up to a maximum of five, of course). Most of the lakes that have them around me are tough to get in without an ATV or sled, and haven't had luck [yet] at the others. Both through ice and in softwater. I'd like a bucket of perch, too. I catch them from time to time, but never anything eatable. I'd like to catch a laker in softwater (tomorrow, maybe). I'll try for auroras again too, some day. But likely not for another couple years. Aside from that, I'd need to travel hours away to catch fish I would like to catch but can't around here, like largemouth bass, brown trout, and musky (though I don't plan to buy musky gear, so I'd have to borrow/rent). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dontcryformejanhrdina Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 I think I missed my first 50" musky a few hours ago. It hit a jerkbait, I set the hook into her and she came up. I tried reeling hard and getting her down and swimming but she was barely moving, so heavy! I saw it's mouth was wide open the entire time. A couple big head shakes from her and she was off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 A 10 lb walleye is something that has eluded me so far, even though I've landed at least 3 in the 8 to 9 lbs range... I was lucky enough to cross 2 off my list this year. 3 Species of resident trout on a fly rod and a 50 " inch musky. A 40 + " pike is definitely next on my list. I've yet to even hit 35 ". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acountdeleted Posted August 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Knocked these guys off my list this year! A must add if you ask me My goodness...... its beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locnar Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Muskie Brown Trout Chinook Salmon 35"+ Pike Carp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfisher Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 (edited) Peacock Bass Inconnu Giant Brookies Aurora Trout Grass Pickerel Atlantic Salmon Bonefish Edited August 31, 2012 by Garfisher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopheraaron Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Peacock bass Aurora trout Any lake trout Any Muskie Bull trout Permit Cutthroat trout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Peacock Bass Inconnu Giant Brookies Aurora Trout Grass Pickerel Atlantic Salmon Interesting that you'd say grass pickerel. There are so few people that would know one if they caught one. An adult would never be much more than 12 inches long so most of these fish would be shaken off at boatside mistaken for a baby pike. Interesting choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirogak Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Knocked these guys off my list this year! A must add if you ask me Man, the first time I saw this fish was on the fishing show called "Fishing Adventurer" ... they are a beauty fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirogak Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Being relatively new into this sport, my list is straightforward and probably already scratched off on yours: - 15"+ brookie on the fly rod in a river/stream - to catch a nice harvest of 3 to 5 brookies in the 20" range, within the same outing - 3+ lb bass on the fly rod - crappie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopheraaron Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Being relatively new into this sport, my list is straightforward and probably already scratched off on yours: - 15"+ brookie on the fly rod in a river/stream - to catch a nice harvest of 3 to 5 brookies in the 20" range, within the same outing - 3+ lb bass on the fly rod - crappie I really doubt more than probably 10 people i this whole site have caught a 3lb bass on fly gear, that would be epic though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfisher Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Interesting that you'd say grass pickerel. There are so few people that would know one if they caught one. An adult would never be much more than 12 inches long so most of these fish would be shaken off at boatside mistaken for a baby pike. Interesting choice. They seem like a neat little species, plus I'm pretty sure I've had one take a swing at a lure a couple years ago around bass opener on twenty mile creek which makes me want to catch one even more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dontcryformejanhrdina Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 They seem like a neat little species, plus I'm pretty sure I've had one take a swing at a lure a couple years ago around bass opener on twenty mile creek which makes me want to catch one even more. Seeing your username reminds me I'd like to catch a gar. I see them in many of the waters I fish, they just don't seem to like musky lures at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopheraaron Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Grass Pickerel I caught my first 2 this year in nova scotia, they're really aggressive and even though they were only about 10 inches they fought amazingly well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave524 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 I caught my first 2 this year in nova scotia, they're really aggressive and even though they were only about 10 inches they fought amazingly well. caught a few in the Welland River/Chippewa Creek as a kid years ago, probably a few still there. Yep they are small, dad called them grass pike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mepps Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Marlin and giant bluefin tuna for me! 50 inch muskie is a more realistic goal though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky or Specks Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Marlin and giant bluefin tuna for me! 50 inch muskie is a more realistic goal though! You'd think untold years of frustration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfisher Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 (edited) Seeing your username reminds me I'd like to catch a gar. I see them in many of the waters I fish, they just don't seem to like musky lures at all. Toss a skitter walk (maybe try fishing it with the bottom hooks of the trebles removed, doesnt seem to be a disadvantage with hooking them) or a Rapala F-11 and you will surely get some, smaller lures work too as long as they float and there isn't a large gap between trebles I caught my first 2 this year in nova scotia, they're really aggressive and even though they were only about 10 inches they fought amazingly well. Those are actually Chain Pickerel (Esox niger), they reach much larger sizes, up to 30" i believe and there have been reports of 6lbers in around Halifax county. I have caught one of those before, just a 15"er, would definitely like to get into more . Also they are now found around Kingston and in the St.Lawrence River, shouldn't make much of an impact compared to out in Nova Scotia though. Edited August 28, 2012 by Garfisher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleDigits Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I will limit myself to 10, in no order: 50" muskie 10# walleye through the ice 10# largemouth Full grown tarpon Barramundi 10 kg Snapper (Australasian) Black Marlin Sailfish New Guinean Black Bass Bonefish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Sperm Whale. I guess it's not really a fish... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopheraaron Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I will limit myself to 10, in no order: 50" muskie 10# walleye through the ice 10# largemouth Full grown tarpon Barramundi 10 kg Snapper (Australasian) Black Marlin Sailfish New Guinean Black Bass Bonefish you can add barramundi to my list too, bonefish are probably the hardest fighting fish I've ever fought! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GYPSY400 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 For me it's a huge lake trout from Great Slave Lake in NWT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broker Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I really doubt more than probably 10 people i this whole site have caught a 3lb bass on fly gear, that would be epic though! I dont know, I'm sure quite a few of us have. I had a 3.5 pounder couple days a ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mepps Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 You'd think untold years of frustration Guess you are right, I just realized its been 15 year since I caught my first muskie and I'm still chasing the 50 incher! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedtroll Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 For me in order 1- Black Marlin 2- Great white 3- 150 plus Tarpon 4- Blue fin Tuna 5- Giant Sturgeon 6- many more sail fish 7- 50 lb + musky 8- golden trout 9- 7lb plus speckled trout 10- Giant grouper I don't ask for much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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