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[bharkasaig]

Thanks Tossing,

 

Next question - how do you release such a large fish off a pier? Lower in net and stir until it frees itself?

 

I'd like to make sure I'm enjoying fishing while still helping conserve.

[Beman9010]

Hi I agree with tossing my buddy likes to torpedo them head first back in but I try be quick with them out the water and Nicely put them back but torpedo dose work gets the air over the gills and haven't had one turn up dead yet. Mutual 90% the times I use net too. This fish was let go too big too keep and fought well. It was well deserved lol for a bit I thought we would leave with nothing. But luck was on are side few nice cool days and nights will help bring more fish around. Can't wait don't think I have too many 8 hour nights in me lol

[Beman9010]

And yes big net a must with big handle

[King_Kong]

Beauty Berman!

 

K, I have two questions for you 'pros' out there:

1) Will 10lbs mono be enough to fight one of these?

2) Do you tend to keep or C&R?

Today was the first day ever attempting to catch one and I had that little voice in my head going 'you have no idea what you're doing!'

 

I read the post from a while ago about how to Salmon Pier Fish (that's how I found this forum) and it was great. But I was still wondering what people thought.

 

Cheers in advance for the tips.

 

 

If you are thinking of keeping some fish to eat, here's a link to the latest "2015-2016 Guide to Eating Ontario Fish" report - https://dr6j45jk9xcm...da-en-final.pdf

For my own personal reference I photoshopped the chart for Chinooks in the waters I fish. see pic attached.

[fishfight]

Thanks Tossing,

 

Next question - how do you release such a large fish off a pier? Lower in net and stir until it frees itself?

 

I'd like to make sure I'm enjoying fishing while still helping conserve.

With this warm water temp these days, better to lower the fish on the water with a big net, then move the fish back and forth witht the rod handle to ensure it can swim away upright. If the revive bigger fish get stuck on the net and cannot escape the net, then bring it up again and you can torpedo release it. Otherwise, the fish will not guarantee to  survive when you spend 10 minutes fighting it, then taking few photos, and just torpedo release it.  Torpedo releasing the fish right away only work when water temp used to be way cooler 10 yrs ago. I witness many dead salmon throughout the years , from anglers taking too much time allowing the fish to be out of the water, they were not prepared,  by running to find their pliers, cameras, flash lights, taking 5 photos , fish landed being far from their equipment and not readily on them,  etcc...Torpedoing the fish at times will just allow the fish to sink underwater, potentially killing it. Many anglers allow the fish to sink, and hope it survive. it is better to witness the fish actually swims away to clear our conscience . 

 

 I have to teach some anglers this method every season, for us to not just assume, Torpedo releasing the fish  back on the water, after a long fight, means fish is guaranteed to live!  

[King_Kong]

This is why I personally enjoy fishing from the kayak. Besides the great fight one has while on the water it also allows me to put less strain on the fish as I can remove the hook easily while keeping the fish in the water and then perform a quick release ensuring it swims off. Then there's the hook of choice. I'm not a fan of treble hooks due to the additional damage they usually inflict. It's been my experience that a single hooks work just as well if not better most of the time and provides for an easier release with less time spent removing multiple hooks. What's everyone's else thoughts and experiences on treble vs single hooks?

[King_Kong]

Anyone else thinking that today's rain may signal the beginning of something "that sounds like a reel screaming" is soon to be heard?

[Beman9010]

I do the rain in some parts today were over 30mm that will for sure get fish moving big rain always dose. Give it another day or two and try your fav pier or trib should be good. I will be hopefully fun time for all will be had soon

[myspacedave]

Haven't been out since last Wednesday but as of last week, East trib, there were some jumpers and lots of baitfish in. But nothing overly dramatic, or fish caught. Was out from 4:30-9am. A guy at the pier mentioned that if there's a few salmon/trout there and they're not biting but they are feeding on baitfish it may be a sign that they don't have much competition for food and are less willing to take the bait. Dunno how true this is, but thought it was an interesting theory.

 

Thank you for clarifying on release of salmon. I was actually figuring this would be the safest way to release fish, but sadly, I don't get the chance to release many fish.

[Fishing Urban Ontario]

Hey I'm going tomorrow to catch a salmon on an east pier, if i catch anything I will let you all know. If anyone wants to give away any helpful information now would be the time. Keep in mind that this would be the first Salmon that I have ever caught. Also thanks everyone on this forum who have given me advice and tips on this species. 

[Beman9010]

I will be heading Friday and Saturday to try two different piers to see how the fishing is. If I get lucky I'll post another pic. Anyone gone out last day or so?

[bharkasaig]

Was out today on a Western Trib Pier at dawn. Lots of boats were parked about a kilometer off.

 

It was a frustrating hour! I could see them swimming along the pier on the lake side and they were breaking all over. I basically hit one on the forehead with a Cleo. No takers. I did speak to another who had one on the line. The guys on the other side also didn't pull anything out while I was there.

 

After throwing all my spoons at them (I don't have many) I went home. 

[Beman9010]

Think I saw you I was out last night as well close to home no luck few jumps very few but no one getting nothing. Maybe the rain tomorrow or Sunday get them active

[fisherman2280]

I'll be at port credit after work tonight around sunset. Let you all know.

[TheTallOutdoorsman]

Ill be trying around the Port Credit area this afternoon as well!

 

According to the temperature maps of Lake Ontario, it seems the water is the coldest in the Port Credit area!

[fisherman2280]

Clear skies so figure closer to sun set would be best.

[TheTallOutdoorsman]

Calling for rain at 5pm, 30% Chance until 7pm!

[ChromeAddict]

Good luck guys. This weekend should be good.