Lyle Reiner 174 Report post Posted August 20, 2012 Hey guys, I was down at Alexander the other day on my way home from Frazer, and I saw a few boats fishing, but no huge salmon breeching. Are they up that way yet? or are we still about 2 weeks out? 1 Quote Prostaff For Lowrance Canada Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Some Old Guy 968 Report post Posted August 20, 2012 There should be some in there.But I don't know for sure.I leave them all alone so they can spawn and multiply so there will be "salmons" in the river for years to come.Roger Quote R.T.R. Respect the resource! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bullshark 23 Report post Posted August 21, 2012 We are supposed to get some rain this weekend so that will help kick start the fish. Quote There is a fine line between fishing and standing on the shore like an idiot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eyelander 164 Report post Posted August 21, 2012 I do not think we are 2 weeks out, the salmon are almost residents in the river all year long. A few guys I know catch them there all summer. Not lots of them, but occasional catches. The Chinooks should be starting about now. Coho's a month later. But I do not fish the Nipigon River, it is a different fishery from what I am used to(I do not have the boat or equipment to fish it properly), so I can only comment on my experiences on much smaller rivers fishing off shore with a spinning rod.I really do not target the Chinooks, just Coho's once or maybe twice in the fall. Quote Prior Proper Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WalleyeWayne 137 Report post Posted August 21, 2012 The 3rd week of August is typically when the 1st serious run of Chinooks begins. If it's foggy and damp on the Nipigon River in August...it's time to start long-lining for salmon! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbrest 151 Report post Posted August 27, 2012 Late response, but yes they are in the river at this time. Landed a 17lb female yesterday, snapped a photo and released. Gotta let a female that big go to spawn that many eggs. Try a J-14 Fire Tiger Rapala, people keep saying they do not work there, but thats all I've ever caught on, and I have caught every time! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lyle Reiner 174 Report post Posted August 27, 2012 That's all I use! Lol Quote Prostaff For Lowrance Canada Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thefishleclair 175 Report post Posted August 29, 2012 got 7 of them in my box! Quote Grumpas' Baits Check it out on FB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbrest 151 Report post Posted August 29, 2012 Ill be posting a picture of my 17lb Sunday catch soon, I think its worthy of the the Salmon catch album! haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McGinnis_Fishing 49 Report post Posted August 29, 2012 What shape are the salmon in right now? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thefishleclair 175 Report post Posted August 30, 2012 Pretty goodSaw lots Jumpin, Lost some and missed some, Boated 1! LOL Quote Grumpas' Baits Check it out on FB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbrest 151 Report post Posted August 30, 2012 great shape actually, Mine was still pretty light, a lot of people on the Nipigon had boated smaller 4-6 pounders that were actually still pretty silver. After the derby this weekend though is when I notice they get darker. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FreshwaterFisherman Report post Posted August 31, 2012 Siiiiilver Salmoooon! Here I come!Brodie K. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thefisher 39 Report post Posted September 4, 2012 Let's see the pic! Want to get pumped for fishing there this weekend haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lyle Reiner 174 Report post Posted September 4, 2012 Sam, why get pumped, your just gunna bail anyway Quote Prostaff For Lowrance Canada Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbrest 151 Report post Posted September 5, 2012 thefisher:haha I'll be posting it soon, hope you did well on the Nipigon this weekend, personally you wouldn't catch me on that river during the Nipigon fall fish festival, too many boats, too many cut lines by ignorant people. Ive seen people jump into other boats and fight people! lol but I hope you had some luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thefisher 39 Report post Posted September 6, 2012 haha that sounds pretty crazy!!!... didnt go last weekend headin up there to fish Sat and Sun! Hopefully hammmer the salmon going to stock up on some raps @ d&r friday woo hoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canadianyanke 7 Report post Posted September 6, 2012 theres another salmon derby on saturday so be prepared for lots of boats Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest shabaz Report post Posted September 6, 2012 And some good ole fashion boat fights......I'm coming for you yank.....narrows at 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbrest 151 Report post Posted September 6, 2012 Make sure you Get the J-14 fire tiger Raps, D/R might be out, but I know Rockwood Bait/Tackle had the J-14's in, my dad just went again this week, nailed 3 more on the fire tiger, best rap ever made. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest littlegm Report post Posted September 6, 2012 Rapala makes J-14's now? Gotta get me some... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lyle Reiner 174 Report post Posted September 6, 2012 Yeah they're j13's lol Quote Prostaff For Lowrance Canada Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shmanks 21 Report post Posted September 6, 2012 anyone know if the pinks have made it into the mackenzie? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbrest 151 Report post Posted September 6, 2012 haha how embarrassing, I meant J-13;s lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canadianyanke 7 Report post Posted September 7, 2012 And some good ole fashion boat fights......I'm coming for you yank.....narrows at 9 I FEESH DEREhaha bring it cocks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
