fishdawg Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Chomping at the bit to get out soon to chase down some trout before the Kings arrive! Should be an interesting season to say the least after this prolonged "Artic Vortex" winter.... What's everyone else thinking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 I'm thinking of going North for another week of ice fishing Mark ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallie Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 I usually dont start going until the kings are puttin on weight. That being said this winter should lead to an interesting season. After we had two really good years i hope we can put a third in a row. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkpie Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Can't wait! Also can't get my damn boat out of the driveway, it's still frozen in a snowbank!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Guts usually start chasing them as soon as you can get out on the lake we used to start some years the first week in April in port Dalhousie and Jordan harbor !!!! Lots of fish and all tight to shore in 20-40 feet of water !!!! And talk about fight !!! Wow a 15lb silver king in ice cold water the fight is amazing also early spring browns along the shoreline running xraps on long line or running an inline board !!!! No need to wait till summer some of the best fishing happens from April till June !!!! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Southern shore was a bit of a bust last year.. A lot of the fish seemed to be over on the US side. If that's the case this year, I'm hauling the boat over. Might as well make use of that NY license Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallie Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 We had an awesome year last year, multiple fish over 30 lbs, 20+ fish days, one day with 8 or 9 fish over 20 lbs. mind you the first couple weeks of july were hit and miss but after that we slayed them till september. If this year is half the year 13 was ill be happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 We had an awesome year last year, multiple fish over 30 lbs, 20+ fish days, one day with 8 or 9 fish over 20 lbs. mind you the first couple weeks of july were hit and miss but after that we slayed them till september. If this year is half the year 13 was ill be happy! Was a great summer, spring on the southern shore not so much compared to previous years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Sounds like fun Mark. Maybe we can work out a day to fish together this year.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 I'm thinking I won't even get close to my boat for at least another month. The snow in my yard is nuts!! I'll keep drillin holes until then though, tons of ice left! S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANUK Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 The winter kill on baitfish population will be quite big this year IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch312 Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 I was out last Tuesday when it was 12 degrees and got a sunburn on my head. No fish for me, but I did see 3 browns landed. Here's to hoping this season (my second) of trolling for salmon results in a bigger fish than my current PB... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyb Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 It's going to be tough to top last year! I am thinking a cold and extended spring which should be great for shore anglers to take advantage of the big fish cruising the shallows! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Can't wait to get back out there again. Lots of fish last year but never broke the 30 pound mark and would like to do that this year. Picked up some some stuff to try out and anxiously waiting to do so. Bring on the warm weather please!! Nice fish Tony and congrats once again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallie Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 It's going to be tough to top last year! I am thinking a cold and extended spring which should be great for shore anglers to take advantage of the big fish cruising the shallows! Werent you the guy who won the derby last year? If so that will definitely be a tough hill to climb, but were all chasin the same thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Can't wait to get back out there again. Lots of fish last year but never broke the 30 pound mark and would like to do that this year. Picked up some some stuff to try out and anxiously waiting to do so. Bring on the warm weather please!! Nice fish Tony and congrats once again! If I can get down there,I,ll bring a camera that takes full pics.LOL Very nice Tony. Lets hope that Lady Simcoe opens up before Laker and Whitie season opens. Ice fishing in May? LMAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spincast Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 the south shore was tough last year for sure (for me at least). A late start and smaller fish than previous years. Biggest of the season was just a touch over 30, off the North Shore (courtesy of Capt Pikeslayer) Cant wait for this season to start. This colder winter will hopefully keep them in closer longer. Plus I owe the Cpt a Laker day for my half of the deal Hopefully I can pay back the favour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 the south shore was tough last year for sure (for me at least). A late start and smaller fish than previous years. Biggest of the season was just a touch over 30, off the North Shore (courtesy of Capt Pikeslayer) Cant wait for this season to start. This colder winter will hopefully keep them in closer longer. Plus I owe the Cpt a Laker day for my half of the deal Hopefully I can pay back the favour You know it's rough when you gotta run from Weller to the Bar in order to catch a greasy lake trout!! Usually if you hug the bottom around Weller, it's pretty much laker after laker. We marked a lot of fish last year but man they just didn't want to commit. Like I said, if the US side is hot again this spring, that's where I'm going.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikeslayer Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 the south shore was tough last year for sure (for me at least). A late start and smaller fish than previous years. Biggest of the season was just a touch over 30, off the North Shore (courtesy of Capt Pikeslayer) Cant wait for this season to start. This colder winter will hopefully keep them in closer longer. Plus I owe the Cpt a Laker day for my half of the deal Hopefully I can pay back the favour Can't wait to boat a 30 lb laker Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spincast Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Can't wait to boat a 30 lb laker Rick yeah, me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Can't wait to get back out there again. Lots of fish last year but never broke the 30 pound mark and would like to do that this year. Picked up some some stuff to try out and anxiously waiting to do so. Bring on the warm weather please!! Nice fish Tony and congrats once again! I can't wait either Will!! Hint hint. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLA Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 (edited) Lots of cool stuff happening for the Lake Ontario trollers this spring!1st off, the 39th annual St Catharines Game & Fish Association's Spring Salmon Derby begins in 2 weeks!A couple hi-lights to mention:* Everyone who buys a ticket, qualifies for the draw for a 2116 Scotty HP Downrigger. As well if you win a top 5 placing in any category, you get an additional chance in the draw.* They will be also running a Summer Derby, same format and same payouts running from June 14 - August 12. Again, everyone who buys a ticket, qualifies for the draw for the 2116 Scotty HP Downrigger. As well if you win a placing in any category, you get an additional chance in the draw* There will not be a "Members Derby" this year. Instead, there is a new "Members Division" which will run concurrently with both the Spring & Summer Derby. There will be one placing for each species in the "Members Division" and you cannot enter the same fish in both divisions, it has to be one or the other. Please refer to the rules.Summer Derby will have same rules, format & payouts and will run June 14- Aug 9They are going to try to use social media as often as we can to keep regular updates coming.The SCGFA will also be running the 1st annual Port Dalhouise 3x3 Salmon Classic over the May long weekend May 17-19.Very simple concept. Any boat owner ("captain") has until the Friday at 6pm to register their boat for $50. From Saturday 6am, to Monday at 2pm, they may enter any and ONLY 3 salmon that are caught from that boat. No upgrading fish!yes you can enter the same fish in the Spring Salmon, or any other event, as long as all rules are followed for both eventsVery simple concept. Any boat owner ("captain") has until the Friday at 6pm to register their boat for $50. From Saturday 6am, to Monday at 2pm, they may enter any and ONLY 3 salmon that are caught from that boat. No upgrading fish!yes you can enter the same fish in the Spring Salmon, or any other event, as long as all rules are followed for both eventsAlso this Tuesday, April 1 at the Grimsby Legion, the guest Speakers at the Strait Line Anglers Club meeting is the 2013 KINGS OF THE LAKE, the "Silver Junkies". (Darryl Day, Pat Commerford, and Nate Jamieson) All are welcome, to attend this free meeting. Starts at 7pm!The SLAs will also be running a new Salmon tournament on Sat May 31, out of Fishermans Pier. More details to come on this, but it will follow same rules & format as the "Catch The Fry" Tourny.Hope some of you fellas can make these events! Edited March 28, 2014 by Strait_Line_Anglers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishmaster Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 (edited) 1st day out last spring 15 for 18 April 22nd can't wait to get back out chasen Kings for clients Edited March 30, 2014 by Fishmaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishdawg Posted March 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Really looking forward to the presentation at Tuesday's SLA meeting. Should be good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishdawg Posted April 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Great seminar Tuesday night by the Silver Junkies! Was a full house & "standing room only" at the 'ol Legion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now