River Salmon?

[pikeattack]

Thats the thing they loose fish while i CATCH them last time i checked losing a fish was the same as not catching it. I seem to be out fishing most pretty dang good on here, others on here may be older than me but. For me years come with knowledge, for others the years come alone..... Also I've honestly only had one bad experience out fishing ever and that was with a snagged trying to snag a big brown, so not too sure what you're talking about....

[JBen]

A wise man ( My father) once said to me, when I was learning to paddle before I learned to walk

"Going fishing is the fun, catching fish is gravy"

I had a guide and outdoor lover as my father, I learned things before I was 10, that takes many a lifetime to learn. Those are words to remember and live by, once you understand them. It's not about how big, or how many are brought to hand, but rather the experience.

Can honestly say I've never had a bad day on the water, don't care whether I land any or not, have never gotten upset or tossed a rod because a monster spit the hook, or broke me off. In fact I find Im often "happy" when big fish be they 25pound Nooks, or 40 inch Musky "win" and get a quick release.

Its the journey, not the destination.

[MarkB]

Pondo, yes. I am lucky enough to have Bronte around the corner for me. I checked two weeks ago, didn't see much. But I do expect some this weekend. Will probably be out on Sunday. We were out on the boat this past Sunday trolling in front of the mouth, and marked very little - not nothing - did see some late stagers, but not like previous weeks, so the fish must have run with that rain we got last week.

I'm hoping the little bit of rain we get on Saturday will bring them in, overcast on Sunday with some light rain will keep them coming. Anyhow, maybe I will see you out there, I where a vest with a Raven badge on the front and a camo hat. Will be with my 12 year old boy.

[MarkB]

[QUOTE=pikeattack;821960]

Chinooks get dark because they stop eating, it has nothing to do with them coming in and out. The colour of the fish depends on how long its been since its stopped eating. Hence why some salmon are jet black in october and november. That's my point when they stop eating they enter the spawning stage and darken to me that fish that has entered the spawning stage is no longer fresh, it may be fresh from the lake but its been staging for a couple weeks at that point. Also to marksbellino I fish in the lake from early to late august and 90% of the fish we get on riggers are chrome. Also it takes me around a half hour to land a chrome salmon on 10 pound line unless its a coho. Almost all salmon jump when you are fighting them especially males if you are judging that they are fresh by the fact that they jump you are hugely mistaken.

Well, you and me (along with the other 20 guys I fish with) must be fishing different parts of the lake, because any fish that is mature by late August is definitely dark. If you are talking about 8 - 10 lb two year olds, then I understand what you are saying, they stay silver.

And in terms of a jumping fish, let's agree that's not a half dead boot - as you have been referring to them. LOL. I've never seen a boot jump out of the water.

Pikeattack, I'm not sure what you're going on about, to be honest. Are you trying to prove something? I've never seen anyone argue about a topic like this. I guess I just need to stop replying. I'm glad you can catch fish, but when you started you said that you can't catch a salmon on a 5 lb lead. You even said it was impossible with a half dead boot in current. Then you added trees and bushes. Then you added it had to be chrome. Any other rules you want to add before the fish we all catch meet your very high level of standard and count as anything.

Now here's the kicker. It actually doesn't matter what your standard is. I'm out to enjoy fishing. I have an awesome time with my son, and we have some good one on one battles with some pretty big, aggressive fish. I thank God I'm able to do that. I'm not on here to prove anything to anyone, I'm here to share good stories and techniques with people who have a similar/greater passion for the sport than I do.

[MarkB]

The fact that you have your son out with you teaching him to enjoy and respect the outdoors might be the most important part of the whole deal.
Good luck to you both.

Definitely Habs. He's great at it now, after almost 4 years at it. He landed a nice 18 lb fish all on his own this past weekend. He didn't want any help, including landing it, getting the hook out, taking a photo and reviving the fish for safe release. I was like ... huh, he sure grew up fast!

Now I'm working on my 6 year old. He helped me bring in a 28 lb fish (approx.), he loves it. In a couple of years, I will get him his own rod, so he can enjoy this awesome sport. To be honest, it's one of the few things that get them away from TV and video games. I'm like ... you see there's actually an awesome world outside of your games room. LOL!

[BlackandTan]

He's at that age where he thinks he knows everything.....I've got a 5 year old that thinks that way too. PA i could tell you stories about the Ganny from the mid to late 80's when triple digit days where not uncommon from the trench.


Rich.

[Pondo]

Thats the thing they loose fish while i CATCH them last time i checked losing a fish was the same as not catching it. I seem to be out fishing most pretty dang good on here, others on here may be older than me but. For me years come with knowledge, for others the years come alone..... Also I've honestly only had one bad experience out fishing ever and that was with a snagged trying to snag a big brown, so not too sure what you're talking about...

Wow man, you sure are super duper! Now pull up your pants (or waders) and turn your hat around the right way LOL! I jest pikeattack but only to a point. You are not 'better' than any other fisherperson here nor are you any more talented at catching fish. One day, you will realize that it isn't a competition to catch fish in a barrel and may even grow to detest it. Maybe not. I guess only time will tell but for now, you really have to come off your high horse and stop talking smack. This will probably go over your head and you'll be thinking 'what smack?' but that will just entrench my point. Good luck to you and your fishing endeavors.


Markbellino, we must be neighbours lol! I will look out for you when I'm out and about. I usually don't fish Bronte until the salmon are pretty much done and the trout come in but I do walk through there a lot with the dog. Good luck with the lad. They are in now.

[MarkB]

I hear you Pondo about leaving the salmon alone, but it's easier for me to get my 6 year old out now, then when it gets real cold later on. We try and go north of QEW and find a quiet spot. I freak out too much when I see people with braid lines and treble hooks (grapples) loaded with split shot - I don't need my kids to see that.

We try and target a healthy looking fish, and for sure jacks (for dinner)! That's why for me, it's not about the numbers, but fishing sustainably and for the challenge. If we do catch a salmon we aren't going to keep, we work fast to get that fish back in the water.

But for sure the best technique is to leave them alone, and wait for the steelhead later on in Nov.

[fishfreek]

ALL nice fish guys. I always get a kick out of a 16 yr old kid teaching guys in here how to fish and what is what. PA, you do realize some of the guys you spew your hot headed info to have lost more fish than you'll ever catch. Keep chirpin' though, you might even run into a few out on the water this year and have to tuck the tail between the legs.......again.

Fishman is at it again........ here we go again!

[TaylorW]

I freak out too much when I see people with braid lines and treble hooks (grapples) loaded with split shot - I don't need my kids to see that.

Not to many spots left that aren't like that. Unless you don't mind bushwacking.