manitoubass2 Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 (edited) Well, we moved into a new home december. Big bonus is that rainy river is still a hop skip and a jump from our front door step. But...we have a small river about 300 yards from our backyard? Im not sure what took me so long but +23 temps and no wind made me venture out today. Now, previously ive asked the locals and all said no fish, dont bother. So I go down this even to wash some lures, no expectations. Navionics days 7 fow. A jig says 13 I get down there, sèe about 20 turtles sunning on the mud bank, quickly scurry into the water on my arrival. I set up and fish are jumping everywhere! Now im excited! Beautiful weather, virgin river, fish jumping and nature. It doesnt get any better then this... Until... I start casting. Follow ups on almost every cast. Mainly small pike, and a few bass. I wash top waters, spinner baits, some crawfish, and some twitch baits. All get follows Not ONE single hookup! In two hours i probably seen 30 fish, and couldnt catch one!!!! All i could do was laugh and enjoy the scenery I will post a few pics but photobucket is being a pain in the... Edited May 2, 2015 by manitoubass2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirCranksalot Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Sounds like fun just the same!! When folks say "any luck'? I say "Yes, I'm lucky to be able to fishing today". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted May 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Oh it was a blast? Ill be right back down there tommorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted May 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Fell off the bank and landon on a rock Good pain lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Grimace Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 1 vote for the best fishing necklace ever. Cheers, looks like a great spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimace Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Perch coloured necklace. Solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted May 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Perch coloured necklace. Solid. My daughter makes them. They are awesome! All tackle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Cool looking river. Would love to have that in my backyard. You'll figure the fish out in there the longer you fish it. Nice owwie on the arm. Looks like something I'd do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 right on! Who cares you caught none, you know they are there, gotta eat sometime! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Nice find Rick,lots of fun times ahead I would think!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 You got yourself a pretty nice neighborhood up there Rick !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelheadphycho Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 That's a nice stretch of water! You'll get it figured out. One thing is for sure, the fish are curious. You lucky you...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manjo39 Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Nice backyard! After a follow I would try a follow up plastic bait slowly jigging it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted May 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Yeah I didnt bring any grubs or other plastic just crawfish. Im gonna go try again today, since its +26 ill probably stay longer. The water is very muddy at least right now. Its like 3" visibility lol. I might walk further too and look for some structure Seen alot of baitfish getting chased too. I wonder what they are? Maybe just sucker fry??? Looks like good sucker spawning enviroment but I have zero clue what else is in there Ill sure have fun finding out though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Joey Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 That'll buff right out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted May 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 That'll buff right out Hahahah Doesnt even hurt. And im not one to bruise easily. I musta smacked her purdy good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostAnotherOne Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 You got a gold mine dude. Maybe there's a twenty pound pike living there so you can fight him everyday lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirCranksalot Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 You got a gold mine dude. Maybe. But he probably could have gotten a nice new house right next to the 400 coming out of TO for the same price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted May 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Wooohoooo found some pike today!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.brock Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 Pretty sweet backyard. It definitely has it's perks living up there. What did you get today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 nice spot and your arm, that's just a natures tattoo a little sweet grass and peyote and it will be good as new lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted May 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 Pretty sweet backyard. It definitely has it's perks living up there. What did you get today? Im not sure how many chris but id guess about 15 pike, also caught one OOS bass and a few suckers. Most pike were guestimate 20" but i did catch one good one around 30" before a storm rolled in Man the wind was up and that lil river is soooo dirty. I hope it clears up abit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted May 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 nice spot and your arm, that's just a natures tattoo a little sweet grass and peyote and it will be good as new lol Peyote??? You have a source? Inbox me Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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