Bunnyfoofoo 49 Report post Posted March 9, 2016 Weather is getting nice, melt is doing good, anyone getting the itch for them (or freezer getting low on them). Maybe im jumping the gun, but good memories with family!! Want to make more and fill my tummy to !!! Quote There is a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore like an idiot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benji 67 Report post Posted March 12, 2016 Yah I'm getting the itch! Hopefully this year is better than the past few years Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunnyfoofoo 49 Report post Posted March 12, 2016 Wow a reply, Yes i did best at Mackenzie at the mouth 20+ per scoop, tho i was out up to my chest almost and with a 15 foot reach net, good times. Also kids love McVicars there looking forward to it. 1 Quote There is a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore like an idiot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benji 67 Report post Posted March 14, 2016 I've only ever gone at eldorado beach. Witchy neighbor at my uncles camp screamed at us for checking the creek she said we could fish in last year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunnyfoofoo 49 Report post Posted March 16, 2016 Really fun with kids, put them in a bucket (fish not kids in bucket) and they play with fish. Throw a few in the net and let them scoop. This year i think they will do good. All depends where you go, and what net you use. Normal net , metal net big small. Fun Fun Ill post picks of the nets i am going to make and store bought. Quote There is a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore like an idiot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mooboy76 4 Report post Posted April 4, 2016 Hoping to get out for my second ever smelt run. We missed the heavy runs last year, it took us three hours to net 40. They still tasted great, and the kids loved them! Quote CSSA Member CCFR Member Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thefishleclair 175 Report post Posted April 4, 2016 If I am home Ill have to go check my Day spot. Done with the dipping and crowds in the dark. Quote Grumpas' Baits Check it out on FB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunnyfoofoo 49 Report post Posted April 5, 2016 like the dark love the night love the crowds, its like walking into a full on drama with fishing as a side dish!! Quote There is a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore like an idiot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bombtrack81 1 Report post Posted April 5, 2016 Looking forward to the smelt run again this year. Pulled out 3 buckets like this last year from McVicar mouth. Went around 10:30PM and people willing to go out a bit deeper were filling buckets within minutes. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
offroader 49 Report post Posted April 5, 2016 19 hours ago, Thefishleclair said: If I am home Ill have to go check my Day spot. Done with the dipping and crowds in the dark. I'm thinking around April 15 for the run...too cold as of late. I go with the day approach now too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunt or be hunted 59 Report post Posted April 5, 2016 Have any of the rivers started flowing yet ? I'm away at work and curious how things are doing on the north shore Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunnyfoofoo 49 Report post Posted April 5, 2016 low low water lvl as of right now, still ice and snow Quote There is a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore like an idiot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Domer 103 Report post Posted April 6, 2016 Somebody said slow past couple of years. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Some Old Guy 968 Report post Posted April 7, 2016 I could not imagine cleaning all of those. Roger Quote R.T.R. Respect the resource! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Outdoorsman 33 Report post Posted April 7, 2016 last year was my first year for smelts and i almost filled a tote similar in size to one of those. needless to say I learned my lesson for this year 5 minutes ago, Roger Mayer said: I could not imagine cleaning all of those. Roger 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunnyfoofoo 49 Report post Posted April 7, 2016 My hands hurt just looking at all those little guys....... but i know it was fun and they are so tasty........ from the looks of that location it is below boulevard lake? Quote There is a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore like an idiot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Domer 103 Report post Posted April 7, 2016 Kept 2 dozen and gave the rest away to people who couldn't go or aren't capable to go no more Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jayfishin 63 Report post Posted April 7, 2016 You didnt leave the poor salmon out in the harbour anything left to eat Dom! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benji 67 Report post Posted April 10, 2016 On April 7, 2016 at 8:39 PM, Roger Mayer said: I could not imagine cleaning all of those. Roger Roger that's what children are for Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James01 223 Report post Posted April 11, 2016 15 hours ago, Benji said: Roger that's what children are for Brings back some bad child hood memories... staying up most of the night cleaning what seemed an unending supply of smelts. I still hate cleaning them because of that. I am happy with a single feed or two of them - because I am still not interested in cleaning buckets/totes/bags of them. Quote Many Men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.- Henry David Thoreau Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyndie22 15 Report post Posted April 13, 2016 With this warm weather smelts should be running by monday tuesday Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishman1 164 Report post Posted April 13, 2016 On April 7, 2016 at 11:21 AM, Domer said: Kept 2 dozen and gave the rest away to people who couldn't go or aren't capable to go no more Kept 2 dozen and have the rest away?????? holy geez, the city of Toronto could feed off them for a week!!!!! perhaps you took a few tttttooooooo many??????? 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Domer 103 Report post Posted April 14, 2016 I know a lot of people that appreciate the gesture Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metalgod 1 Report post Posted April 14, 2016 is that a 40 hour week of cleaning smelts lol you must know a lot of people! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the grudge 5 Report post Posted April 14, 2016 smelts should be starting to move shortly with this warmer weather and hopefully the steelhead are not to far behind Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites