***Early August Salmon Run Confirmed***

[iJay]

No one turns 16 and becomes Michael Andretti.

You have to practice somehow. Boots are great, catching something of that size also is a turning point for alot of my friends I have brought along on trips with me.

Its either a sense of accomplishment in hooking and landing a big old boot. Or a sense of Why did I just do that?

Boots at their worst aren't the same as smaller fish. They have a bit of fight in them, even if they start turning sideways and the current carries them down stream its still a fight to retrieve your line.

It sounds bad, I am one for conservation. Everyone needs the opportunity to experience hooking into a salmon be it a boot or chrome before they know if they like the "sport"

when I moved down to Florida alot of people thought I was crazy because I targeted Gar, while they an easy catch they fight hard and they present a huge challenge. I LOVE IT! 99% of people in Florida target bass, I don't get it tho. There isn't a challenge in the fish itself. The challenge is in presenting the bait properly...... Once the fish is hooked its a minute or less till you have him in the boat.

 

[tcp]

No one turns 16 and becomes Michael Andretti.

You have to practice somehow. Boots are great, catching something of that size also is a turning point for alot of my friends I have brought along on trips with me.

Its either a sense of accomplishment in hooking and landing a big old boot. Or a sense of Why did I just do that?

Boots at their worst aren't the same as smaller fish. They have a bit of fight in them, even if they start turning sideways and the current carries them down stream its still a fight to retrieve your line.

It sounds bad, I am one for conservation. Everyone needs the opportunity to experience hooking into a salmon be it a boot or chrome before they know if they like the "sport"

when I moved down to Florida alot of people thought I was crazy because I targeted Gar, while they an easy catch they fight hard and they present a huge challenge. I LOVE IT! 99% of people in Florida target bass, I don't get it tho. There isn't a challenge in the fish itself. The challenge is in presenting the bait properly...... Once the fish is hooked its a minute or less till you have him in the boat.

Id have to agree with all of this. While boots seem like a waste of time to me now, the first time I caught one it was like a turning point for me. I no longer had interest in small fish. The challenge of bringing in a heavy fish was a thrill that I since have always craved. I now, primarily, fly fish for carp in my local waters during the spring and summer months and steelhead in the fall / winter. Carp being the largest fish available to me locally besides the odd freak pike which are nearly impossible to find.

I really cant seem to understand North Americas obsession with bass. They say pound for pound bass give the best fight which I don't disagree with, but unless I can loose 90% of my body weight, pound for pound bass are still a small creature compared to me and the fight is too short and easy. On the note of pound for pound, you could say a bluegill fights the hardest as well, like come on. People spend tens of thousands of dollars to fish for bass and it baffles my mind. To me the only challenge is coming up with all the money for the boat and then coming up with the gas money to drive around finding the fish, and at times choosing the correct presentation (presentation is a common challenge to all fishing generally), the rest is child's play. Of course you can fish bass from shore or wading but most serious bass anglers are the boat + lake + tournament type. I was out on rice a couple of weeks ago on a boat with some family and I had to dust off the old 6 footer spinning combo and some senkos as the boat was too full for fly casting. They wanted bass so bass we caught, I definitely had a great time, but reeling in those fish was a joke really. Im used to having a carp on a fly rod that it takes at least 5-10 min to get it close enough to attempt a netting, fights last up to 30 minutes sometimes. Or even a decent steelie takes a few minutes at least before you can pump it in. Anyways, Ill end my rant here.

Heres to patiently waiting for the steelhead to flood the rivers, for now, carp carp carp

 

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haha yea, i just cast out, then saw him coming, so i stopped reeling in hopes the spoon would sink my line fast enough, he made a turn towards the pier to ask us how the fishing was, ran my over and it got caught up on the keel underneith.

was funny cause we just finished talking about hooking up ans a boat passing by at the same time, and my rod bent over lol

 

[Dozer]

FF's catch "surfacing" after he "tired it out" in the middle of the channel. Prob close to 5000lbs although we couldn't weigh her because she snapped off. Atleast I ran after him and got an action shot!!

:lol: Awesome post

 

[rich_ace_G]

Haha... I caught one of those when I was kid.

I remember yelling FISH ON!!

I was so excited until I realized I was caught on a boat.

ya think, during salmon runs, a couple of boats are getting hauled in for storage, one dude casted a spoon so far and yelled..."this one is burning my reel hard!"...Crane defeats man on a 25lb line tug-of-war anytime any place.

 

[steelhead101]

if you guys are getting bored of the big lake o boots in the rivers try georgian bay/huron salmon. they are much smaller and its a much more manageable exhilarating fight. opposed to just wearing out your arm on a big lake o boot that has been dogging it for 5 minutes straight.

 

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its why i fish lake o salmon, without a boat, its my only chance at something 30+ lbs, if i want a smaller more managable fight, i'll fish steel

 

[ottawanewf]

hi all
new here, can anyone tell me if I will see posted here when the salmon run starts, I mean the FIRST day or do people not say, until its half over and I should be looking elsewhere for current updates? just don't want to miss this,,have never fished for salmon in Ontario,, haven't been fishing for over a year ( lol,, any help ,, greatlyyyy appreciated.

 

[steve7321]

I went to a West trib and an east trib yesterday and nothing so far. Looks like at least another 2 weeks. Likely a September run. Now I have time to get all my gear grease, oiled, and cleaned f9r the run

 

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hi all
new here, can anyone tell me if I will see posted here when the salmon run starts, I mean the FIRST day or do people not say, until its half over and I should be looking elsewhere for current updates? just don't want to miss this,,have never fished for salmon in Ontario,, haven't been fishing for over a year ( lol,, any help ,, greatlyyyy appreciated.

no one is going to say hey, the run is on at this trib....not going to happen, stop asking in every post you make. this forum is like anything else, you give something, you get something in return, and a 3 hour drive really isn't that huge of a deal, i mean quite a few people drive from toronto to a huron or GB trib every weekend, its not the end of the world if you miss the first waves

 

[zvonmonet]

agreed, making a trip is a trip in its own even if you don't catch anything.

 

[salmotrutta]

I can see where you're coming from Ottawanewf, though there's many chances to hook a salmon from now until December, there's nothing quite like the first run, where water fountains erupt from the shallows as the 25lbs+ salmon push their way through in droves.

If it happens middle of the week (cough cough, hint hint), there honestly will be very few people taking advantage until the weekend. I'm 500 miles away now so I'm not the best person to ask for updates, but seeing as you're from Ottawa and likely coming by yourself or with 1-2 other ppl, I'm sure there's many people who would gladly message you when it's on and even tell you a good spot. That's for Lake O tribs. Don't expect people to tell you hotspots on Huron or GBay.

 

[goodentight]

You should be looking else where for current updates, the natural raw data itself - the river.

 

[iJay]

You should be looking else where for current updates, the natural raw data itself - the river.

This.


People who are new to this sport or people who are just afraid to waste their gas or time to find no fish. Its time you look for a new sport.
If you learn to identify the signs of "run worthy" weather it will become a tool you can use.

Also opportunities where there are no fish and you are the waters edge is the perfect time to learn the craft with relatively low risk, your able to take you time, find a great spot perfect casting, or just feeling the line in the water.Thru this practise you will be able to perfect your craft, so when there are fish, it will be second nature.

I've spent more springs and summers than not over the last 20 years learning different signs and techniques. This isn't information I am going to just hand over to any one especially some random person off the internet. I am sure there are a couple people who I share this feeling with.

Best advise, get out to what ever water is close to you, check the clarity, the flow rate and colour of the water. Those will be ur first indicators

 

[instapump416]

TIP:

Call the local tackle shop everyday to see if the run has started.

 

[Shawarma]

I love salmon season

 

[Beman9010]

Yea same love this time of year

 

[rich_ace_G]

If you don't want to miss a good run. 2 days after a good rain...where? take your pick....every trib will have 'em running. If you're able to make it...there's no guarantee you will catch one. Plan thoroughly if you're driving 2-3 hours from where you are. One hint...if this forum has very low activity...guess where everyone is? My son goes to school 1 minute walk from a trib...everytime he sees cars on the ditch...that's what's up.

 

[sidekick10121]

This.


People who are new to this sport or people who are just afraid to waste their gas or time to find no fish. Its time you look for a new sport.
If you learn to identify the signs of "run worthy" weather it will become a tool you can use.

Also opportunities where there are no fish and you are the waters edge is the perfect time to learn the craft with relatively low risk, your able to take you time, find a great spot perfect casting, or just feeling the line in the water.Thru this practise you will be able to perfect your craft, so when there are fish, it will be second nature.

I've spent more springs and summers than not over the last 20 years learning different signs and techniques. This isn't information I am going to just hand over to any one especially some random person off the internet. I am sure there are a couple people who I share this feeling with.

Best advise, get out to what ever water is close to you, check the clarity, the flow rate and colour of the water. Those will be ur first indicators

I'm new but totally agree. Plus there is vast amounts of info to read out there. Being a complete newb this spring (2014) I have done nothing but reading and am already starting to figure out the signs. Plus like you said. Perfect casts. And I there's no "big" fish in the creek the river bait can keep the attention going and telling you I the hook is in the rite spot. Atleast I think so

 

[416fish]

I hooked 2 in the tribs so far this season so the run has not started yet. A few randoms here and there but nothing like how it will be in a few weeks. Can't wait to get my salmon on!