bigugly

I use to post a fair bit but a lot of people complaining about a lot of nothing. Come back once in awhile to see what's happening but yeah I think its dying.

I've always said that we have all caught salmon in creeks by snagging them, maybe not intentionally but it happens. I just straight arm them and hope my hook pops and if not my leader breaks so I'm not out much. I do however take offence with saying all of them are snagged, I can't see poop once my gear is in the water, never have been able to, it helps when you have shitty eyes. I've seen fish headshaking in pools then realize its my stuff but other than that I just go by my float I realize these fish are not eating once they have hit the creeks but they will hit out of aggression, now I saw I can't see my gear which is true but I can see fish and when one darts at something and your float goes down it's a pretty good indication it took a swipe at your bait. One tip if you don't want to snag don't jerk your line out at the end of a drift, just slowly pull it out of the water.

One of the rules of the board is to not mention names of locations you catch fish but almost all creeks that run into Lake Ontario will have them for a little while yet. We all have our fav and not many willing to pass out details. Its not that hard though, walk any creek that has steelhead and there will be paths leading to the known spots. The more successful do off season scouting to find spots the creek has changed. Sorry this isn't narrowing it down for you but you will find them.

A lot of guys fishing my home creek on Wednesday on the Redds. I just shock my head and carried on till I got to the spot I knew they would pass on. Guys where scaring fish up to me and down to me, I had a blast. Only had two hours to fish, caught twelve lost three. You should have seen that tiny pool converged on when I walked away...lol

There are so many things to learn but once it all falls into place it becomes easier, Some tips from me. Learn to tell what your presentation is doing by how your float is sitting in water. I know three creeks very well and know when to fish them and what the fish like. I spent a lot of time working these three creeks and didn't bounce around much, learned one then concentrated on another. Go during the summer when water is low and clear and find the spots that still hold water and look for undercuts and small depressions this will help you catch fish others walk by when water is up. Fish the whole pool not just where everyone else is drifting, don't forget to fish your feet. Don't be afraid to mix up what you are using, many times first drift with something new works. Number one tip, set the hook on everything!! Hook sets are free, that float dips, tilts, lays back, farts, burps you set the hook on it. Number two and this is to keep fish on after you get hooked up, always keep an eye on your leader line and main line. Fishing with a pin does crazy things to line and you will be amazed how often there will be a knot in your line and always check after snagging or catching a fish.