flyndie22 15 Report post Posted April 15, 2016 Has anybody went out for smelts yet id imagine there gonna be running this weekend with the extra flow and nice weather Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outsider 0 Report post Posted April 16, 2016 Hi, new to TBay and would really like to go smelts. Is there somenone willing to let me tag along? Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zackcorbin1401 542 Report post Posted April 16, 2016 I seen someone at mcvickers around noon with a smelt net no clue if they had anything Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MasterBaiter807 2 Report post Posted April 16, 2016 I took a ride out to Mackenzie last night, nothing but ice chunks in the net. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outsider 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2016 don't the smelts only run when dark outside? Would you be able to catch some during the day? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnZ 66 Report post Posted April 17, 2016 The major runs are at night, but it is possible to find them during the day. During the day they are usually not going up river, they sit in the deep pools. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunnyfoofoo 49 Report post Posted April 18, 2016 any news 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
Wopfisher 58 Report post Posted April 18, 2016 went and dipped a net In at current river and mcvickers didn't get anything will probably try again in a couple days Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smeltin'Smitherz05 5 Report post Posted April 18, 2016 I had a great time last year at the McKenzie Rivers' mouth.. Wore some chest waders and went out to about my hips and caught heaps! I think that's where I'll be going again this year. Night was by far the best time... Has anyone seen any sign of them at all yet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SILVER MINNOW BAIT SHOP 129 Report post Posted April 18, 2016 Running in the Sault...wont be long...maybe even this weekend! 1 Quote Silver Minnow Bait Shop Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunnyfoofoo 49 Report post Posted April 19, 2016 looking for some square chicken wire to make a couple of stiff nets, seen some FINS with some and thought it would be a good project. They did quite well i might add!! 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
Zackcorbin1401 542 Report post Posted April 19, 2016 I'm going to head out and try tonight il let you all know how it goes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zackcorbin1401 542 Report post Posted April 19, 2016 Got a whole lot of nothing at Mckenzie tonight:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunnyfoofoo 49 Report post Posted April 19, 2016 snap ...soon tho 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
offroader 49 Report post Posted April 19, 2016 Perhaps running by this weekend Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunnyfoofoo 49 Report post Posted April 20, 2016 Talked with China-mart today and was told no smelt nets are coming in unless they are at the last minute. Unless they have no idea what is going on,we will see 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
Outsider 0 Report post Posted April 21, 2016 Crappy Tire as them. I bought one on sunday! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bin fishin lots 125 Report post Posted April 21, 2016 Dnr Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zackcorbin1401 542 Report post Posted April 22, 2016 Went and tried at mcvickers last night and didn't get anything Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunnyfoofoo 49 Report post Posted April 23, 2016 As i waited for the light to change I glance over at the common parking snake of cars usually by Vicars creek, as i turn the corner i see many cars...i say to myself the time has come are they here...I park quickly and head down the path..I am visited by lights hovering in the thicket and laughter and the sounds of nets hitting bottom. I reach the creek and see a man and his child both with smiles, I ask anything caught are they here? No not yet he said as he dragged the bottom hoping to get just one. As i look down to the lake there are more lights and laughter, i make my way down and poke in along the way to see if there has been any luck "nothing yet" they say so i continue on. I see a group of guys at the end some decked out in hip waders and some with the oh so daring shoe and sock!!!!!! The same story here "NONE" they say. So at least 30 were there with nets and buckets and hopes for a good feed, there is tomorrow and another chance to hope, you never know they might start at 2AM lets wait and see.......Not for this Bunny, as i was leaving more were driving in and parking well as i eat my apple pie in the warmth of the house i know all to well when they are running ill be freezing to! 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
Bunnyfoofoo 49 Report post Posted April 24, 2016 Still nada soon. i caught the tummy flu so im still catching... 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 24, 2016 The run had officially begun. Slow going. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northoman 29 Report post Posted April 24, 2016 Fished Mc Vic last night for about 1/2 hr around 10:30 and got nothing but net. Soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRO V 26 Report post Posted April 24, 2016 ...........appreciate the updates guys. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outsider 0 Report post Posted April 24, 2016 Is tonight the night to go or wait till tomorrow night? When is the best time (10:30pm, 2Am) to go? Thanks Sorry all new to this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites