motv8tr Posted March 11, 2015 Report Posted March 11, 2015 Hey all, for years I've wanted to try Salmon Fishing. This year I am working on making it happen. I am looking into Lake 'O' charters. Have any of you been on one? Can you recommend one over the other? It;s likely I'll only do a half day (6hr) charter, if so can you tell me if morning or afternoon is better,? Does it matter? I am hoping to take my best friend and more importantly her two boys on the adventure with me. Thanks for you help Maureen
misfish Posted March 11, 2015 Report Posted March 11, 2015 He does it all http://www.bayofquintewalleyefishing.com/
icefisherman Posted March 11, 2015 Report Posted March 11, 2015 (edited) IMHO hiring charter is not worth it. Did it last year for the first time for a group from my company and customers. Only got few bites through the day and I believe there were just 4 fish per boat. We rented 3 big boats (2x40' and 1x60'). 8-10 people per boat. It cost the company lot of money and most people with no experience Salmon fishing were happy, which was the goal of the event but for me it's waste of money if your goal is to catch a lot of fish. In almost all cases based on my experience I catch more fish than the charters. And I just run 4-6 rods all summer on much smaller boat than theirs. My best advise is to go with a friend who knows what to do and where to fish. You'll likely get more fish, save your money and he'll be happy if you chip in for his gas. On the other hand if you are going on a charter just for the entertainment...go ahead. Cheers, Ice Fisherman Edited March 11, 2015 by icefisherman
hookerdown Posted March 11, 2015 Report Posted March 11, 2015 Give Wayne Andrews a call at Andrew's Charters. He is top notch, the oldest and most experienced Charter Captain on Lake Ontario. He is a founding member of the Port Credit Salmon and Trout Association and just simply a class act. Tell him you want numbers or size and he will get you fish. There is also Eddie at Square Tail charters. I don't have their phone numbers handy at the moment but you can look them up. They are both based out of Port Credit Marina. My own experience,is the morning bite is best. Oh and if you get the charter during the Great Ontario Salmon Hunt, and manage to get a bruiser you can enter the Salmon in the derby.
dave524 Posted March 11, 2015 Report Posted March 11, 2015 If you are going early spring I would go with a south shore charter, come June the north shore.
krawler Posted March 11, 2015 Report Posted March 11, 2015 I am one of the first mates aboard Salmon Express out of Port Credit. Last summer was a tough go anywhere along the north shore because the fish never made it to our end of the lake in the numbers we are all used to. we can attribute that to the cold winters and late spring. who knows what this year will be like. Rainbows were on fire as were the coho but we often had to work for fish and develop a pattern. I wont try and sway you to go with us, just saying we are professional and try to give the customer the best experience possible. that being said Squaretail offers a top notch service and Ed is a real character, tell him "the teacher" sent you. I like afternoons but depends on the time of year, i find we hook up with more kings in the morning and a mixed bag in the afternoon. Blue zone runs are always fun too, usually a little later in the summer. Quantity over size out there but you never know, plenty of derby winners caught in the deep. good luck with your search. pm me if you need any additional info.
Locnar Posted March 11, 2015 Report Posted March 11, 2015 Speak to Lloyd at U&Me Charters. Great guy, and both times I've been out with him we caught about 20 fish each time. Tell him you're a member of OFC.
Freshtrax Posted March 12, 2015 Report Posted March 12, 2015 Wherner Rohr Nautrek sport fishing. One of the best on the lake hands down.
fishdawg Posted March 12, 2015 Report Posted March 12, 2015 Shane Thombs at FINtastic Sportfishinghttp://fintasticsportfishing.com/ or Gavin Cameron at Get Bit Sportfishing http://getbit.ca/
motv8tr Posted March 12, 2015 Author Report Posted March 12, 2015 Thanks for all the suggestions, they are very much appreciated. I'll check them out and go from there. I want to catch fish for sure, that's a given but I also know there are days it doesn't matter what you do, they just won't cooperate. I am looking for an all around experience, that is kid friendly...kids being 14 and 11. Maureen
Bondar Posted March 12, 2015 Report Posted March 12, 2015 http://www.wepoundemfishing.com Had a great day out with Ryan. Great boat, top notch equipment and a knowledgeable Captain who works hard to get bites
BillM Posted March 12, 2015 Report Posted March 12, 2015 http://www.wepoundemfishing.com Had a great day out with Ryan. Great boat, top notch equipment and a knowledgeable Captain who works hard to get bites Yup, Ryan @ wepoundem without a doubt. Has the early season down pat! Also seems to always catch the giants Great guy, wouldn't hesitate to recommend him.
captpierre Posted March 12, 2015 Report Posted March 12, 2015 Typically. More likely to catch a salmon in early am Before 8am In the afternoon most captains run out to the blue zone. Mostly rainbows there but more likely to catch a fish than get skunked in close. I prefer to stop and enjoy the fish fight. The charter guys keep going because they have too many lines out to stop. Then fish are torpedoed into the water with hopes they revive themselves. I guess most do. Nothing like hand reviving a good fish next to a stopped small boat. My opinion.
BillM Posted March 12, 2015 Report Posted March 12, 2015 I never stop the boat either, and I don't own a giant cruiser.
Gnote Posted March 12, 2015 Report Posted March 12, 2015 We always keep the boat in gear as well but slow it down, i find it helps revive the fish if you hold it boatside at a slow speed. Ive never been on a charter so i cant recommend one. The biggest fish and the best bite for us always seems to be the evening bite, the magic hour before sunset.
icedude Posted March 12, 2015 Report Posted March 12, 2015 IMHO hiring charter is not worth it. Did it last year for the first time for a group from my company and customers. Only got few bites through the day and I believe there were just 4 fish per boat. We rented 3 big boats (2x40' and 1x60'). 8-10 people per boat. It cost the company lot of money and most people with no experience Salmon fishing were happy, which was the goal of the event but for me it's waste of money if your goal is to catch a lot of fish. In almost all cases based on my experience I catch more fish than the charters. And I just run 4-6 rods all summer on much smaller boat than theirs. My best advise is to go with a friend who knows what to do and where to fish. You'll likely get more fish, save your money and he'll be happy if you chip in for his gas. On the other hand if you are going on a charter just for the entertainment...go ahead. Cheers, Ice Fisherman Sorry to learn of your experience here ice fisher noted--we will follow your vessel going forward-relax-just kidding 2 cents yes-see you have a pm from valued member 'Fisherman'-Really Good Guy Captain Werner is a friend and runs one tight ship out of the Niagara Region-the man is a machine- and fishes 300 days a year-hard and soft water Young Ryan Hare-i have had the absolute pleasure with MNRF folks to be aboard his former boat-prior to the 33' Tiara What a passion-the kids unbelievable--good sandwiches too i might add No substitute for doing your homework Miss Maureen Aaron Shirley-forum member may chime in here Peace ID1
Big Cliff Posted March 13, 2015 Report Posted March 13, 2015 Well, lets see: Who on here runs salmon charters on Lake O and has been a contributor to the "Fishing for Tyler" over the years? I think they would be my first consideration!
fishdawg Posted March 13, 2015 Report Posted March 13, 2015 (edited) Lots of great options! Edited March 13, 2015 by fishdawg
kenzy31 Posted March 13, 2015 Report Posted March 13, 2015 (edited) Yup, Ryan @ wepoundem without a doubt. Has the early season down pat! Also seems to always catch the giants Great guy, wouldn't hesitate to recommend him. X3Knows his stuff and puts clients on fish! Class act all the way Edited March 13, 2015 by kenzy31
DRIFTER_016 Posted March 13, 2015 Report Posted March 13, 2015 I never stop the boat either, and I don't own a giant cruiser. I always stop my boat as I like to just fight the fish mano a mano!!! Besides most of time I'm alone and don't need to worry about the boats position when I should be concentrating on the fish @ the end of my line.
wee scot Posted March 13, 2015 Report Posted March 13, 2015 we poundem charters .We kill every trip with Ryan
wee scot Posted March 13, 2015 Report Posted March 13, 2015 kill the salmon i mean sorry for the typo
Steve Posted March 13, 2015 Report Posted March 13, 2015 i stop the boat for every fish we hook..... reduces the numbers, but increases the fun.... i'd rather go 6/7 than 9/19. maureen, based on the age of your young guests, take a looong look at gavin's get bit charters. if the fish aren't biting, and you can't find emil to follow, then you can rip around at 70mph. every youngster loves that!
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