gsambray 172 Report post Posted April 3, 2011 i was checking some of the rivers about an hour ago and by the mouth of the current river in the first open spot closest to the mouth you can see every so often a quick flash of siler come out from under the ice. GOOD signs to see. hope this snow falling turns into a good rain to break things up more. tried to go see if the other side had any openings closer to the grain elevators but ther were cops there i believe escorting some guys playing in the mud down there so i stayed away since my truck is muddy and didnt want to get involved LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishbum 35 Report post Posted April 3, 2011 i was checking some of the rivers about an hour ago and by the mouth of the current river in the first open spot closest to the mouth you can see every so often a quick flash of siler come out from under the ice. GOOD signs to see. hope this snow falling turns into a good rain to break things up more. tried to go see if the other side had any openings closer to the grain elevators but ther were cops there i believe escorting some guys playing in the mud down there so i stayed away since my truck is muddy and didnt want to get involved LOL Hmmmmmm....now u got me thinking lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gsambray 172 Report post Posted April 4, 2011 not sure if i want to go tomorrow after work or just call in sick and go all day. i guess i will see in the morning when the alarm goes off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Some Old Guy 968 Report post Posted April 4, 2011 Just outside of town it's freakin' snowing out. Has been all day. What's it like in town? We need rain not snow! Roger Quote R.T.R. Respect the resource! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Castnblast 86 Report post Posted April 4, 2011 i was checking some of the rivers about an hour ago and by the mouth of the current river in the first open spot closest to the mouth you can see every so often a quick flash of siler come out from under the ice. GOOD signs to see. hope this snow falling turns into a good rain to break things up more. tried to go see if the other side had any openings closer to the grain elevators but ther were cops there i believe escorting some guys playing in the mud down there so i stayed away since my truck is muddy and didnt want to get involved LOL Hmmm, I wonder if those flashes of silver are fish? Is there enough room for a backcast to fire a few raps around out there? Maybe just fire a rap onto the ice...then pull it off the edge and give it a few pulls. That would do the trick I bet. I hear stealies love raps! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Some Old Guy 968 Report post Posted April 4, 2011 Aren't stealies from Pittsburg? Roger Quote R.T.R. Respect the resource! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Castnblast 86 Report post Posted April 4, 2011 Aren't stealies from Pittsburg? Roger Meant steelies rog. Like "steelhead". They spawn in the rivers in the spring. You can catch them on raps. Btw are we going pickerel fishing this year or what? They open may long! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uncle 19 Report post Posted April 4, 2011 Aren't stealies from Pittsburg? Roger Nope. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishman1 164 Report post Posted April 4, 2011 when i was young, i chased them threw the ice flows too. now with a little grey hair, i have learned to relax, let the rivers open up, let the fish come, and not burn myself out before the run starts. relax guys and let mother nature take its course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishbum 35 Report post Posted April 4, 2011 when i was young, i chased them threw the ice flows too. now with a little grey hair, i have learned to relax, let the rivers open up, let the fish come, and not burn myself out before the run starts. relax guys and let mother nature take its course. Are you allowed to fish on the ice right in front of current river?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lyle Reiner 174 Report post Posted April 4, 2011 Are you allowed to fish on the ice right in front of current river?? giver! just tie a rope to yourself, and a tree, then wear a life jacket. Leave your vehicle running so its warm so you can warm up after you pull yourself out of the river with your rope. **IM BEING SARCASTIC!!** VENTURING OUT ON TO ICE ON A RUNNING RIVER IS LIKE RUSSIAN ROULETTE!! JUST PLAIN STUPID! Quote Prostaff For Lowrance Canada Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLK 38 Report post Posted April 4, 2011 when i was young, i chased them threw the ice flows too. now with a little grey hair, i have learned to relax, let the rivers open up, let the fish come, and not burn myself out before the run starts. relax guys and let mother nature take its course. Amen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gsambray 172 Report post Posted April 4, 2011 yeah I wont go out on the ice either took another look and that made my decision. as for waiting for the rivers to open up more........ NOPE AINT GONNA HAPPEN! i'm still young and well i guess you might say dumb but to be one of the first to post a pic of an april 2011 steelhead it'll be worth every minute of it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davis Viehbeck 25 Report post Posted April 4, 2011 Since the rivers aren't fishable and you guys are all excited about steelhead, maybe you should check out the following: The Ministry of Natural Resources and North Shore Steelhead Association are co-hosting a workshop to show recreational anglers how to gather information from adult rainbow trout they catch. o Thursday, April 7, 2011 o 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm o Valhalla Inn, Viking Room, Thunder Bay o Hosted by the Ministry of Natural Resources and North Shore Steelhead Association The workshop is part of the Cooperative Rainbow Trout Angler Program. This program organizes the collection of biological information from adult rainbow trout, such as scale samples, caught by recreational anglers during the annual spring spawning period, which runs from April to June in the tributaries of Lake Superior's north shore. This workshop teaches recreational anglers the proper techniques for gathering samples and handling fish. The information gathered by anglers provides valuable life history information on the species that can be used to assess the status and health of the rainbow trout fishery. Ministry staff will provide presentations on the origin and benefits of the Cooperative Rainbow Trout Angler Program, fish sampling protocol and proper fish handling techniques. Anglers who sign up for the program will receive a sampling kit and fishing line. Admission is free. Attendees will have the option to purchase a membership to the North Shore Steelhead Association for $10. This project is funded by the Community Fisheries and Wildlife Involvement Program. -DV yeah I wont go out on the ice either took another look and that made my decision. as for waiting for the rivers to open up more........ NOPE AINT GONNA HAPPEN! i'm still young and well i guess you might say dumb but to be one of the first to post a pic of an april 2011 steelhead it'll be worth every minute of it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gsambray 172 Report post Posted April 4, 2011 If theres open water i'll be fishin it. but sounds like it would be worth taking some timr to attend this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishbum 35 Report post Posted April 4, 2011 yeah I wont go out on the ice either took another look and that made my decision. as for waiting for the rivers to open up more........ NOPE AINT GONNA HAPPEN! i'm still young and well i guess you might say dumb but to be one of the first to post a pic of an april 2011 steelhead it'll be worth every minute of it. LOL hahah i hear ya...i've spent many hours on thin ice nailing some bows, and i've still got that young dumb blood flowwing in me..hope i never lose it haha! was out on one this afternoon...no luck but there is not much water moving yet, so the fish are not stacked like they should be. thinking current river mouth might be worth a try....that is if the ice holds up a little longer! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lyle Reiner 174 Report post Posted April 5, 2011 Ill be there bright and early tomorrow Quote Prostaff For Lowrance Canada Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ol Big Moose Report post Posted April 5, 2011 There is a sign in my favorite bait shop that reads. Your only young once,but you can be immature forever. Giver the ice is still good for awhile yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ol Big Moose Report post Posted April 5, 2011 I can't take this anymore ,but isn't it STEELHEAD fishing !! Why in the hell would you want to steal somebodies head ???? Seppi Exactly some of these guys cant spell the name, So how do we know they can correctly identify the species their after. Might be a good idea for them to attend the seminar hahaha,or contact some of us who are members of the NSSA and we can give u a fish identity card. lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robbo 8 Report post Posted April 5, 2011 Exactly some of these guys cant spell the name, So how do we know they can correctly identify the species their after. Haven't been to too many spelling bees or grammar classes but I'm fairly sure you meant "they're", there . I'm just sayin' since the topic was open. Quote going fishing is okay, going catching is great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
walleyebob 7 Report post Posted April 5, 2011 Exactly some of these guys cant spell the name, So how do we know they can correctly identify the species their after. Might be a good idea for them to attend the seminar hahaha,or contact some of us who are members of the NSSA and we can give u a fish identity card. lol aha or we just got better things on our mind like catching fish !!! instead of how to spell the names lmao no big deal though i just wanna catch some STEALHEAD aha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishbum 35 Report post Posted April 5, 2011 Since the rivers aren't fishable and you guys are all excited about steelhead, maybe you should check out the following: The Ministry of Natural Resources and North Shore Steelhead Association are co-hosting a workshop to show recreational anglers how to gather information from adult rainbow trout they catch. o Thursday, April 7, 2011 o 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm o Valhalla Inn, Viking Room, Thunder Bay o Hosted by the Ministry of Natural Resources and North Shore Steelhead Association The workshop is part of the Cooperative Rainbow Trout Angler Program. This program organizes the collection of biological information from adult rainbow trout, such as scale samples, caught by recreational anglers during the annual spring spawning period, which runs from April to June in the tributaries of Lake Superior's north shore. This workshop teaches recreational anglers the proper techniques for gathering samples and handling fish. The information gathered by anglers provides valuable life history information on the species that can be used to assess the status and health of the rainbow trout fishery. Ministry staff will provide presentations on the origin and benefits of the Cooperative Rainbow Trout Angler Program, fish sampling protocol and proper fish handling techniques. Anglers who sign up for the program will receive a sampling kit and fishing line. Admission is free. Attendees will have the option to purchase a membership to the North Shore Steelhead Association for $10. This project is funded by the Community Fisheries and Wildlife Involvement Program. -DV I suppose i can take a day off from fishing for this haha Sounds like a great event...looking forward to it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ol Big Moose Report post Posted April 5, 2011 Just sayin alot of anglers can`t properly identify rainbows. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishbum 35 Report post Posted April 5, 2011 Just sayin alot of anglers can`t properly identify rainbows. I agree with you....but i've been catch bows since i was little....i pretty mcuh live and breath fishing lol! although bows to coho are a tough one for sure sometimes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Castnblast 86 Report post Posted April 5, 2011 LOL hahah i hear ya...i've spent many hours on thin ice nailing some bows, and i've still got that young dumb blood flowwing in me..hope i never lose it haha! was out on one this afternoon...no luck but there is not much water moving yet, so the fish are not stacked like they should be. thinking current river mouth might be worth a try....that is if the ice holds up a little longer! hey make sure you try some raps! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites