redpearl99 Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 I want to take my dad river fishing for the first time but I haven't been able to get any roe yet this year. I've checked out one of the fish cleaning bins a few times but all the roe was gone. I'm currently in downtown Toronto and would appreciate if anyone close by has any extra they can spare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 You can buy some from Fishheads if I'm not mistaken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Field Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 www.fishheadscanada.ca www.centerpinangling.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Well there I go I guess,good luck . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Razor Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 You can also buy cured roe at Sail. Fake roe works just as good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 thought it was www.fishheadscanada.netnot ca/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 You can buy some from Fishheads if I'm not mistaken. Yup I bought some and it works fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 thought it was www.fishheadscanada.net not ca/ http://www.fishheadscanada.net/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Don't bother with anything but nightcrawlers til November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Razor Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Really? Live worms for salmon? That works? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 (edited) I actually made a post about it last fall. Then I did it, all fall. It caught them when nothing else would. Bottom bouncing, not floating. By "bottom bouncing" i mean sitting stationary in slack water. I'm lazy. Edited August 29, 2013 by Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 I also did good using a weightless 4" Gulp Minnow and working it like a jerkbait. WOW they come out of nowhere to throttle that thing sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Just be sure to mark the package in the freezer,do not throw out.LMAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Just be sure to mark the package in the freezer,do not throw out.LMAO ha ha lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Just be sure to mark the package in the freezer,do not throw out.LMAO I would of gave you top dollar for that !!!lolol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redpearl99 Posted August 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 thanks for the suggestions ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverGuy Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Angling Specialties 325 Central Pky W, Mississauga, ON L5B 3X9 They sell roe also that's were I get mine at... They sell pre- made roe bags and they sell loose eggs also so you can make your own bags up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redpearl99 Posted September 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 ok guys, so I have a follow up question. Firstly, I ended up getting some pre-tied roe bags from lebaron for $5. Me and my dad used them this morning and were able to hook 4 salmon (they all got off). Not bad since this was my dad's first time ever river fishing. Now my question is whether special ordered roe like the one from www.fishheadscanada.net is significantly better than fresh roe caught yourself. I was talking to a guy by the river today and he was telling me that in his opinion the roe he orders is much better so that's all he uses. I also noticed that not many people today were using roe bags for salmon. some had streamer flies while others had egg imitations. So is roe really that good for salmon fishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Nothing beats fresh roe, nothing. I don't care what kind of fancy dancy cure you're using. If I'm fishing salmon in the estuary water, I'm using big skein chunks, golf ball size or bigger, not tiny little roe bags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Nothing beats fresh roe, nothing. I don't care what kind of fancy dancy cure you're using. If I'm fishing salmon in the estuary water, I'm using big skein chunks, golf ball size or bigger, not tiny little roe bags. Once I realized what flossing was and that i was snagging fish I tried this... Like Bill said... Golf ball size..... I used an egg loop knot and a big hunk of skein under a float... Landed 4 salmon in no time first time trying it... The key for me was the egg loop knot.... And leave your hook as exposed as possible.... The idea of driving 3 hours to snag fish put me off... So I wanted to catch em legit.... And seeing a tiny float drop on fish that large.... Oh baby... Nice thing was... My wife could do it... She caught 2 in a few hours... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redpearl99 Posted September 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 damn, then I guess I'll just have to keep trying until I can get some fresh roe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Yup, egg loop is perfect.. Keep that hook out in the open and when they chomp on it, it's game on! Funny thing is, I never have chinnies drop my float like a steelhead will, it usually just starts to quiver a bit then slowly drops, lol! After that, all hell breaks loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redpearl99 Posted September 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 what size floats do you use for big skeins like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 what size floats do you use for big skeins like that? 15-20g or even bigger. All depends on how big the skein is.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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