ehg Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 Tried the Forks of the Credit area today in hopes of catching some small trout and getting a little fresh air. This a secluded little gem of an area fairly close to Toronto. Some pics of the Credit here An old structure Was able to catch alot of small rainbows and browns on a #4 Panther Martin which had to have the treble cut off and replaced with a single barbless hook. Had to try and pinch down the barb. Didn't take pictures of bows or browns as they seemed to small, was waiting for larger ones. Needed to 'set the hook' to keep fish on, alot just fell off before landing. Was able to catch a few nice brookies as well, here is some maybe over a foot long. I'm not stepping on this ones head, though it looks that way. This one looked a little different than the small bows and browns i caught. Maybe an Atlantic salmon parr? Anyways, ended up tripping and falling, resulting in a broken reel handle. Then decided to leave, caught a couple more of them on the way out. With broken handle. (Twirled around with thumb) Nice quick little getaway on a summers day. cheers, ehg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbo Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 That's a Brown, bro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barracuda Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 I'm no identification expert but given the location and the look (fork tail), I'd say it's an atlantic parr. An online pic that looks pretty similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekadam Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 Really nice colours on that brookie!! Perfect day to be out on the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbo Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 http://www.atlanticsalmontrust.org/salmon_...ecognition.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbo Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 Now I aint sure..that pectoral fin sure is long..dang! Lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aniceguy Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 Atlantic parr, sure is some nice water that away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addict Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 nice pics looks quiet.it wont be till late october till i see the tribs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehg Posted July 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 Atlantic parr, sure is some nice water that away I think it might be an Atlantic as well. Initially i thought it was a rainbow due to silvery flashes underwater before it was landed. If it is an Atlantic it would make the species photographed the only native salmon/trout to the river. At one time, maybe over 100 yrs. ago both species would go right into Lake Ontario. It is a nice area. ehg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nautifish Posted July 8, 2007 Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 I'm no identification expert but given the location and the look (fork tail), I'd say it's an atlantic parr. An online pic that looks pretty similar. I'm no expert either but that fish picture u have posted there is identical to what i scooped up with some minnows this morning at a local creek that feeds out into lake erie. I wish i had taken a picture now but i did not want to keep it out of the water longer than needed to be as it was obvious it was a very small fry. But seriously the tail and the markings are absolutley with out a doubt identical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canoe2fish Posted July 8, 2007 Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 WTG...despite the broken handle, looks like you had a great day. Beautiful colours on the specs. I'd like to hit that area too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehg Posted July 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 Thought i'd add some pics from another time for comparison. A rainbow a brown this thing Looks a little like a brown but the big black dots on gill cover are salmon like. But whatever, was a nice day out. ehg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 WTG ehg! Bly and I were just saying we should try some holes at some local tribs again soon. This post confirms that we should go ahead and do that! Some nice fish there...colours look awesome. Sorry to hear about the reel!!! Good thing you didn't hook into a big fish...twirling around with your thumb could have been interesting to say the least!!! LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyb Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 Always sacrifice the body to save the fishing rod/reel That fish certainly appears to be a baby Atlantic salmon! Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvio Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 I also believe it is an Atlantic because of the spots on the gill plate atlantics have 3 spots on there gill plate. On the other hand rainbows do not have spots on there gill plate especially that big. There for Atlantic. They stock them up there so it probably isn’t unusual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbo Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 Beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ketchenany Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 Great report! One of my favourite places, haven't been for a while, 30 minutes from home. I have to read up on the regs by the sounds of it they may have changed. I'm doing a book for Great Fall Drives in Ontario and I was told to change my copy regarding Belfountain as this as the roards are now under construction, is this accurate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 I have no idea what kind of fish that was, but those are some great photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeh Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 Another great report, awesome colors on those fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 That is for sure an atlantic, as already said, the spots on the gill plate (3) are a dead giveaway. OFAH and local angling clubs have been stocking them up there for a while now. Sinker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nautifish Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 That is for sure an atlantic, as already said, the spots on the gill plate (3) are a dead giveaway. OFAH and local angling clubs have been stocking them up there for a while now. Sinker OKAY so if they are stocking them over there does anyone know if they have been stocking them here in lake erie. Because i am for sure with out a doubt positive that that is exaclty what i scooped up in my net while catching minnows on sunday morning at a creek that feeds into erie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehg Posted July 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 Great report! One of my favourite places, haven't been for a while, 30 minutes from home. I have to read up on the regs by the sounds of it they may have changed. I'm doing a book for Great Fall Drives in Ontario and I was told to change my copy regarding Belfountain as this as the roards are now under construction, is this accurate? I noticed that the Forks of Credit road was closed for construction from McLaren Rd. westwards but didn't notice for how long. Nautifish, i'm not aware of stocking of fish in Lake Erie but don't think Atlantic's are put in there. cheers, ehg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nautifish Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 Nautifish, i'm not aware of stocking of fish in Lake Erie but don't think Atlantic's are put in there. cheers, ehg Well i have neither heard or read anything either myself. This is really bugging me now and i am annoyed at myself for not having my camera with me. I usually allways have it with me..... But as i said i am positively sure that is exactly what it was and the other person with me at the time also agrees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 Just speculation but I don't think Lake Erie's temperature range would support Atlantic Salmon? Just a guess though? HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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