Brookies on opener

[finnigan]

Instead of dealing with the crowds at the big tribs I decided to hit up some small stream brookies close to Barrie.

4wt in hand I headed out to my honey hole on Saturday but got skunked. The fish were there but were spooked out by any little bit of movement, wind included.

I decided to try a new spot I've never fished on Sunday and was rewarded almost immediately! Tossing small beadhead nymphs I hooked into a few small guys early on and closed the day with a nice 9 or 10 inch spec. Not bad for a creek I can jump across!




I hope the rest of you fellas had a good time on opener and at least got a fish or two.

 

[harse77]

better than I did..a big zero on opener...Still worth it!

 

[Dozer]

Very nice

 

[FisherGirl]

Explore and score! Way to go. They are like a piece of art.

 

[drifter2k]

Nice brookie, you made a right call avoiding the zoo, this is more relaxing than fighting the crowds.

 

[Knuguy]

I'd rather catch 1 fish w/o the crowds than 1/2 doz with the crowds!!

 

[finnigan]

better than I did..a big zero on opener...Still worth it!

You know what they say "a bad day fishing is better than a good day at work".

 

[finnigan]

Explore and score! Way to go. They are like a piece of art.

That's why I love fishing for them. Love those red spots and blue halos! And nothings better then getting out into the bush and enjoying a nice quite spot that doesn't get a lot of pressure or the trash left behind.

 

[BERRRG]

Nice fish. How were you fishing those beadhead nymphs, dead drift?

 

[rich_ace_G]

would prefer that over anything else on opener. would like to go out on a brookie trip myself this weekend if my schedule clears up.

 

[finnigan]

would prefer that over anything else on opener. would like to go out on a brookie trip myself this weekend if my schedule clears up.

Well if you ever need a fishing buddy, don't be shy. Lol

Nice fish. How were you fishing those beadhead nymphs, dead drift?

Pretty much. Just letting the stream do the work. In the slower pools I do a slow strip, strip, stop.

 

[CampVibes]

Beautiful catch! I can't wait for the warmer temps so the fish start moving a bit more!

 

[Bowie]

Small creeks for the win! Nice job.

 

[pfc_ivan]

What is typically used to catch a brook trout?

Sorry, I am a noob

 

[finnigan]

What is typically used to catch a brook trout?
Sorry, I am a noob

If you just want to use a spin casting rod I typically use super light line, a very small hook (barbless) a single split shot and a bobber. Use a little piece of worm and just let it drift in some current. You can also try small spinners.

Brookies love fast moving, clean water. So find yourself a nice little stream and try it out. Underneath bridges are good places to try. Log jams and undercut banks dont hurt either, but are harder to fish. Get hunting and good luck!