Hi all, heading to Niagara on Sunday and was hoping to do some trout fishing while i'm down there.. I will be around the bridge border, when the errands are done I want to try out the whirlpool, but I have no clue where it is or access point, i'm using a 11ft rod and spinning reel, any advice on terminal tackle setup?
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the whirlpool
Started by anoobiss, Nov 04 2011 04:16 PM
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Posted 04 November 2011 - 04:25 PM
Whirlpool Rd. - niagara pkwy / river rd.
parking lot & trail is there
parking lot & trail is there
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Posted 04 November 2011 - 09:40 PM
You can use flies on a spinning reel?
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Posted 04 November 2011 - 10:26 PM
Hell ya! Just drift them under a float like you would any bait!
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Posted 04 November 2011 - 11:16 PM
Guys thankyou so much, only been in the country 2 years now, so I am really not familiar with anything outside the gta. Add to that this is my 1st season fishing for something other then bream, tuna or flathead (back in aus). You guys have been an enormous help, hopefully one day I can pay y'all backHell ya! Just drift them under a float like you would any bait!
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Posted 04 November 2011 - 11:24 PM
I heard that it's quite a climb down to the river and it's hard to fish with a float because it is so deep?
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Posted 05 November 2011 - 01:21 AM
Is this right? otherwise any tribs around there? Have the wife with me as well..I heard that it's quite a climb down to the river and it's hard to fish with a float because it is so deep?
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Posted 05 November 2011 - 02:04 AM
Is this right? otherwise any tribs around there? Have the wife with me as well..
The hike down the trail is NOT BAD... at all.
Just take your time and enjoy.
The trail is easy - many Dog walkers and others do it daily.
If it's WET - then be more careful.
It only takes about 10 mins to get down.
COMING BACK UP is a different story *SMILES*
It's just the stairs at the end/beginning that I call the "STAIRMASTER 3000".
Really lets you know you have calves & thigh muscles.
Ps; the pool can get very deep, but seriously ... you only have to fish about 20-30 feet out from shore.
This time of year it stay at its LOWEST WATER LEVELS and does not RISE up, like in the Spring and Summer.
You do not even really need a net. Think of a BOWL, and your just working the edges.
Just when you think you've got the CURRENT FIGURED out ... it changes like 180%, literally every minute or two.
You can fish the Bottom (But: TONS OF SNAGS) or just work the depths as best as you can.
GOOD LUCK!
Go and see it, you wont regret at least trying it out.
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Posted 05 November 2011 - 06:55 AM
I miss fishing the niagara region.. I always seem to skip the fishing and head straight for the casino's.. lol!
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Posted 05 November 2011 - 08:30 AM
I heard that it's quite a climb down to the river and it's hard to fish with a float because it is so deep?
There's no actual climbing involved. It is a long hiking path down through the woods, just watch your step if its wet and muddy.
You can drift a float around the edges in the currents, you'll see fish less than 5ft out some mornings.
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Posted 05 November 2011 - 11:05 AM
Yeah I am going to find out which is stronger, gambling addiction or fishing addiction lol.. Rationalizing with if I win at the casino I can buy a nice center pin really is not helpingI miss fishing the niagara region.. I always seem to skip the fishing and head straight for the casino's.. lol!
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Posted 05 November 2011 - 11:33 AM
Also I only have very limited tackle, right now my arsenal includes a blackbird phantom 3.5g float ,3.0g float a sheffield 11g float and an arrangement of spilts from large to very small, with the current there what sort of float, weight comboam i aiming for? I am happy to pick up more, just don't want to get skunked due to poor set up
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Posted 05 November 2011 - 07:00 PM
It is very dangerous in my books. . .careful water levels rise fast . . current very unpredictable. . . orher than that . . awesome fishing!!!!!! I use a centre pin set up. . . 8 gram slip float bulk shot above 3 ft. leader. . . and down about 7 to 10 ft big fish so use min 10 lb test
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Posted 05 November 2011 - 07:03 PM
Also, if you fish all day standing take it slow on the way back to your car. . especially if you land a 20 lber. . . lol
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Posted 05 November 2011 - 11:57 PM
Prob not going to happen due to A) I suck andAlso, if you fish all day standing take it slow on the way back to your car. . especially if you land a 20 lber. . . lol
6 lb test leader
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Posted 06 November 2011 - 12:03 AM
Prob not going to happen due to A) I suck and
As long as your DRAG is SET properly .... should be fine.
I've been using 6lb for the last 2 months.
Only exception has been Pike Fishing with 8lb Mono (NO LEADER).
Too each their own (use what your comfortable with) ... but heavy line is NOT NEEDED!
As the water cools and gets clearer in late fall & winter, I run 4lb leader, No problems.
I'm not directing this at you:
ie: SALMON SEASON seems to lead the pack of "LOOGANS who think you need 50+lbs Braid to catch fish)
or guys who say they need that to Catch Bass (... because of the weeds?)
Shows the level of "Fishing skill" they are using. (Along with 1/2lb weights & Hand sized Treble Hooks)
Update:
TRIB SNAGGERS ...being the reference point
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Posted 06 November 2011 - 12:07 AM
So are you actually going to FISH the POOL... or just talk about it?
*SMILES*
*SMILES*
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Posted 06 November 2011 - 12:23 AM
My apologies if impolite.
Just go fishing and enjoy!
Just go fishing and enjoy!
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Posted 06 November 2011 - 12:42 AM
The line you use does not show the level of fishing skill you have. In some situations very light low visibility line is the smart decision. In other situations 50lb line is the smart decision. The level of fishing skill is indicated by wether or not the angler knows when to use what.
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Posted 06 November 2011 - 12:47 AM
The line you use does not show the level of fishing skill you have. In some situations very light low visibility line is the smart decision. In other situations 50lb line is the smart decision. The level of fishing skill is indicated by wether or not the angler knows when to use what.
Agreed.
*SMILES* However ... could you "Suggest" some time when 50+ Braid seems to be the CHOICE TO GO TO?
* Other than Musky Fishing
Especially in a Trib, or as the THREAD IMPLIED : "Possibly Fishing the Whirlpool" for : Bows, Browns
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