bigbrookie 5 Report post Posted April 20, 2019 20 hours ago, Deep said: I must have been late. I went around 7pm and there was 4 guys none of us caught while i was there. I've never caught a steelhead tho. Maybe I'm just bad. Haha Morning is best right now, fish is occasionally caught in the evening, none that I have seen personally though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hurketthunter 65 Report post Posted April 22, 2019 Did anyone have any luck this weekend? I headed east of town and found all the rivers running high and muddy. Fished anyway with zero luck. Hopefully someone did better. Hurketthunter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deep 2 Report post Posted April 22, 2019 37 minutes ago, Hurketthunter said: Did anyone have any luck this weekend? I headed east of town and found all the rivers running high and muddy. Fished anyway with zero luck. Hopefully someone did better. Hurketthunter I just came back from the Mackenzie out by the golf course. Almost everyone unasked saidnthey caught atleast one. Saw one jump myself aswell didint fish tho. Sun was going down everyone was leaving. I'll be going out to the macintyre tomorrow for sunrise. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigbrookie 5 Report post Posted April 22, 2019 I'll see you there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zackcorbin1401 541 Report post Posted April 22, 2019 Went out sunday to the mac 5:30 am and there was many people hard to get a decent spot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oyo 127 Report post Posted April 22, 2019 34 minutes ago, Zackcorbin1401 said: Went out sunday to the mac 5:30 am and there was many people hard to get a decent spot Macintyre or macenzie? I find macenzie really doesn’t have any room once now than one or two anglers show up? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zackcorbin1401 541 Report post Posted April 22, 2019 5 minutes ago, oyo said: Macintyre or macenzie? I find macenzie really doesn’t have any room once now than one or two anglers show up? macintyre Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigbrookie 5 Report post Posted April 22, 2019 Is it worth going in the evening or are the fish still being caught mainly in the morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zackcorbin1401 541 Report post Posted April 22, 2019 Mornings have been primetime Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishman1 164 Report post Posted April 22, 2019 5 hours ago, Zackcorbin1401 said: Went out sunday to the mac 5:30 am and there was many people hard to get a decent spot Went out Sunday to the Mac, 11 am and there were not many people and easy to get a decent spot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unbedable 16 Report post Posted April 23, 2019 11 hours ago, Zackcorbin1401 said: Went out sunday to the mac 5:30 am and there was many people hard to get a decent spot keep mentioning times, runs and spots and you wonder why it gets busy lol🤔 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigbrookie 5 Report post Posted April 23, 2019 18 minutes ago, unbedable said: keep mentioning times, runs and spots and you wonder why it gets busy lol🤔 True lol 😂 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oyo 127 Report post Posted April 23, 2019 It is busy every year. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James01 223 Report post Posted April 23, 2019 Yes, the lines of vehicles parked along the road and anglers lined up to access rivers doesn't give it away ... its posting on this forum. And so what. We all started fishing steelhead at some point, and we all had questions. This board and TBF is for sharing knowledge and asking questions. For the record, I have always found mornings best for steelhead. If you're new to steelhead fishing, ask questions, observe what others are doing and where, and spend time learning the water and what to look for. This last bit - in my opinion - is probably the most important, and can only be had with time and experience. The MacIntyre is an excellent river for steelhead, but expect a fair number of people and a few idiots on the river. Still, it's probably your best bet for fish in town. Despite the opinions of some, no one has rights to 'the' river. But be courteous, use some etiquette when fishing, and enjoy yourself. And ignore the passive aggressive posts on this board. Roger does a service to the local fishing community with TBF, as a place to ask questions and share knowledge. 8 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
oyo 127 Report post Posted April 23, 2019 Good words! Given only a few rivers in town and the fact that most of the other close ones to town have quite a bit of private property around them is it surprising the rivers in town get busy! Like you said, don't need the forum to see all the parked cars and people fishing. Even if you didnt know morning was prime time, who would want to fish the in town rivers in the evening given the high number of transient people walking around those areas. Personally, I appreciate the posts, gives me a good idea when I can head out of town and start catching fish I'd feel safe eating. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobber Down 921 Report post Posted April 24, 2019 1 Quote Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW - what a ride!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2112 174 Report post Posted April 24, 2019 Oyo, Is that a local picture? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbrest 151 Report post Posted April 24, 2019 Of course it is, its McVickar Creek. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oyo 127 Report post Posted April 24, 2019 3 hours ago, 2112 said: Oyo, Is that a local picture? No it’s somewhere from the states. But I’ll be honest man, I grew up in downtown Toronto and I never thought about needles until I moved here. They seem to be everywhere, especially parks and public areas, (the school near me fenced off their entire property from public access due to a needle incident during class hours). I used to walk everywhere back home, anytime I tried walking around town here I usually ended up going for a jog because someone didn’t like my answer regarding their question for change or smokes. it would be nice if the only steel head in this city were fish not needles. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2112 174 Report post Posted April 24, 2019 I grew up in southern ontario too and only saw maybe 2 or 3 needles ever and here you definitely need to be on the lookout. I always pick up litter but I'm not about to pick up a needle to toss it out. City of Thunder Bay may eventually have to take an initiative to specifically target bio hazard clean up. Only a matter of time till you catch a fish nodding and strung out haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oyo 127 Report post Posted April 24, 2019 Bingo, I feel nervous when I let my kid jump in puddles in the laneway, the needles here seem to be everywhere. Ditto on the fish being on the drugs, its only a matter of time before we see someone post a picture of a chromer that snagged a needle while being reeled in. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arvey 154 Report post Posted April 24, 2019 McVickar Cr. has always been a hangout for that element of people , before the drug craze it was booze and it wasn't uncommon to see a bunch sitting under a tree share a bottle of wine. I never got bothered other than hey buddy want a shot or got any smokes . Sometimes you'd see someone filling up a wine bottle with water then mix it with rubbing alcohol and shake it turned milky use to be called moose milk . There are many parts of town you'll find needles and i'm sure in Southern Ontario has those areas too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James01 223 Report post Posted April 24, 2019 Arvey, its called "babash" now (nonpalatable alcohol with water) ... I work with that population, so I don't mind seeing them. Many of them are quite interesting and they keep people away from some of my favorite fishing spots. Truth be told, most of the people being referred to are still drinking and not overly responsible for the needles. They do tend to litter though, but so do a lot of the anglers along the river - I sometimes bring a bag with me to pick up garbage. I should do it more than I do. But, I get everybody's concern ... and I too don't like being harassed. 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
Beaver 12 Report post Posted April 24, 2019 I agree litter sucks. People suck. Thats what happens when snow melts... What ever happened to talking about fishing for steelhead? Cheers all🍻 Beaver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
