misfish Posted September 15, 2016 Report Posted September 15, 2016 (edited) Was to be a weekend of 4 lakes in 4 days, but the season of salmon upon us and steel head to follow, I wanted to try something different. Call it,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Taking advantage with the toon, Advantage= getting away, out from the wading crowd on the rivers edge. Out where they cant get. Well today was the day to figure out, where to be. I wasnt expecting much as the run has been behind. It was more of a scouting day. I was up at 2:30 am and only thinking of the days event. Knowing it was way to early to hit the road, I just tossed and turn til 3:45. The hell with it, get up and get on the road. No matter my age, I just want to go.LOL I get to my spot hours before light, but it gave me time to get set up and retie a couple of rods. They didnt need to be, but I had time to kill. I could hear waves crashing the shore. I thought this odd, as there was no wind. Talking to a fella that was there, said yesterday the winds had water rolling in big time. Once there was a bit of light on the horizon, I started my drift out over 3 ft rollers. I could hear the talk on the banks about my craft. All positve. Look at that guy, thats cool. (I wonder if that will be the same when I cut a path during the busy steelhead season?) LOL Not having been out there before, I had asked the help of my buddy James about the lay of the area, I headed out on his advise..Once I thought I was where I was to be, I started to throw a spinner. GBay sunrise, another first. After about a half hour of that, I switched up to floating a row bag till there was enough light to see where I was. No luck with either baits, I had to go with my ole fav. The Kwik fish. A few casts in and fish on. Landed. Bucket list complete. Not a big fish, but landed. Bucket fish completed. A half hour later, line goes limp on a retrive. Reel fast and pull up. Fish on. Number two. Im like this is so awesome. Drifting out and rowwing back (didnt bother with the flippers) several times, I worked the whole mouth. No depth finder required. Just look down and i knew where I was going and knew when I was on my spot after a few times. Fishing with long rods on the toon can be frustrating. Im sure it will get easier. Anyhoo, took me a while to get this video together. Need to get some help on editing. My first salmon and second on the toon. Yah, I sound like a giddy school boy. Like I care. LOL Im having fun. Cant wait to do this again. Edited September 16, 2016 by Brian B
Terry Posted September 15, 2016 Report Posted September 15, 2016 cool bud wish I didnt have to work today
Meegs Posted September 15, 2016 Report Posted September 15, 2016 Lol.. i dont fish a quickfish too often anymore but when I do thats my go to pattern. Got one of my bigger specks in Algonquin on that very one! Good job with the video and the fishing buddy! Wtg!
esoxansteel Posted September 15, 2016 Report Posted September 15, 2016 Great vid, and getting away from the river rat race is the way to go Brian, and the smaller the craft the better, im sure you got towed around a bit by Mr. Nook
GBW Posted September 16, 2016 Report Posted September 16, 2016 VERY NICE B!! And as for the editing, you did good "fudge, fudge, fudge, FUDGE!"
ketchenany Posted September 16, 2016 Report Posted September 16, 2016 You have to take Terry with you as a camera man lol. Thanks for the "other report;" man you are a good one! be careful tomorrow, we don't have to come and get you at Midland It does happen. be well B.
Freshtrax Posted September 16, 2016 Report Posted September 16, 2016 Nice, be fun to hook into a monster on the toon.
chris.brock Posted September 16, 2016 Report Posted September 16, 2016 Next weekend there will be 25 toons floating out there, lol. Nice Bri!
Gnote Posted September 16, 2016 Report Posted September 16, 2016 Sweet man! You make it seem so much more exciting lol!
BillM Posted September 16, 2016 Report Posted September 16, 2016 It really does suck trying to land them while in the toon, lol!! Good job Brian!
Old Ironmaker Posted September 16, 2016 Report Posted September 16, 2016 You need someone other than yourself filming. That I would like to see.
AKRISONER Posted September 16, 2016 Report Posted September 16, 2016 well done! a buddy and i also plan on tossing flies for salmon this fall from the rafts...should be interesting!
TheTallPolak Posted September 16, 2016 Report Posted September 16, 2016 Not sure what your setup is, but you can get a shoulder mount (with a slight elevation for a "over the shoulder" view) or pole extension and strap a GoPro to it? Looks like a great experience, That's something I need to add to my bucket list now!
misfish Posted September 16, 2016 Author Report Posted September 16, 2016 Thanks a bunch guys. As for filming, I gave the crew the day off, along with today. Maybe next time. LOL I had to go back up there this morning. Hell, gas is 88.9 a lt in Stayner,and the Ram sips it like fine wine, so why not. I made it out at dark, threw the toon anchor out and just sat and waited for daylight to come. Even watched a guy fight a fish while sipping on my cup of java. Once the light came, the water was as clear as gin. Totally different then yesterday. Went from east to south. You talk about trying to stay controled in that wind and the current of the river. Was a bit frustrating, but figured it out. I think a small drift sock is in order for this type of fishing from the toon. The bite was slow, boats were way out. I did have a few short strikes. Managed to get me an eater which is just fine by me. Got to talking with some of the regulars there today when I came off . They were interested in my set up. Good bunch of fellas. The one guy I talked to yesterday, offered to open the fish cleaning station for me to use yesterday and did today as well. Looks like were in for some rain tonight, and all day saturday. Gives me a reason to head on down to woodyville get my shepard peppers and get them roasted and stored. Might even get some roasted garlic done in a few jars. A short video from today.
Old Ironmaker Posted September 16, 2016 Report Posted September 16, 2016 That would be a blast fishing from a Toon. I have never seen one close up or far away for that matter. I can see a good size King pulling you around Brian. What does the whole set up weigh Brian? A Go Pro stick is a great idea then we can see you too.
misfish Posted September 16, 2016 Author Report Posted September 16, 2016 That would be a blast fishing from a Toon. I have never seen one close up or far away for that matter. I can see a good size King pulling you around Brian. What does the whole set up weigh Brian? A Go Pro stick is a great idea then we can see you too.
Terry Posted September 16, 2016 Report Posted September 16, 2016 nice catch mine weighs an ounce or 2 more then his setup
misfish Posted September 16, 2016 Author Report Posted September 16, 2016 (edited) nice catch mine weighs an ounce or 2 more then his setup ?????????????? Lets see you lift it up on your shoulders and carry it. LMAO. Edited September 16, 2016 by Brian B
Terry Posted September 16, 2016 Report Posted September 16, 2016 what do I win if I do that empty of course
AKRISONER Posted September 16, 2016 Report Posted September 16, 2016 (edited) ?????????????? Lets see you lift it up on your shoulders and carry it. LMAO. i just carried one of these out of the bush...they arent that heavy? maybe im missing the joke? yup missed the joke i forgot terrys has a pool deck, theatre and 3 dining rooms Edited September 16, 2016 by AKRISONER
misfish Posted September 16, 2016 Author Report Posted September 16, 2016 It really does suck trying to land them while in the toon, lol!! Good job Brian! What year was this Bill? You look 18.LOL
BillM Posted September 16, 2016 Report Posted September 16, 2016 18?!?! I wish! lol! A few years ago, I need to get that stupid pontoon back out!
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