This Summer so Far

[One Canadian]

I thought I would post some pics from the summer.
Police Lake has been a new revelation to me and man I am loving that lake. Only an hour or so of a drive and great scenery.
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj62/bwrdavis/policetrout03.jpg

Another big fighter
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj62/bwrdavis/policetrout02.jpg

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj62/bwrdavis/policetrout01.jpg


My bro. caught this one on the belly river- a rainbow trout?
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj62/bwrdavis/bellyrivertrout.jpg


Hopefully more pics to come. A couple of fishing days still to go in the next two weeks.

[WayneChristie]

it is beautiful country down there, not that far from me either :) nice pics, thanks for sharing them

[LongDraw]

The pic of the last fish is a Brown.

[Scuba]

Not a brown... The rainbows in the Belly are often heavily spotted like that...

[BobLoblaw]

Not a brown... The rainbows in the Belly are often heavily spotted like that...

The rainbows in the Belly may be heavily spotted, but that ain't one of 'em!
That, my friend, is 100% brown trout...:)

[Wazzy]

That is without question a Brown Trout. I have seen countless threads where browns are often confused for rainbows...I just don't get it? Scary that so many people have such a hard time identifying species.

[rustynailz]

If you think Police is good now wait a while. Those fish are aren't indicative of the potential of that lake...they're really nice healthy trout, but catch them again in the fall of '10 or the spring of '11 and you better be ready to hold on tight. Just a beautiful place and so much wildlife around there. It will be great again now that they aren't stocking it to death and people aren't lined up bonking them in their first year.

Definitely a brown trout you have there.

[fishstix]

i didnt know people still used treble hooks. I wonder what the mortallity rate is with a treble hook. Fishing with a treble hook isnt very sporting.
A big thumbs down to you and anyone who is fishing with treble hooks.

[brianscott]

Squaretail= Brown(if the spots dont give it away,and the gold coloring on the body, and the giant heads on the males)

Brookies have square tails as well but if you cant tell the difference, then....

[WayneChristie]

I fish with trebles for pike, its my choice, not yours, so put that thumb to some other use

[beerhunter]

I fish with trebles for pike, its my choice, not yours, so put that thumb to some other use

X2 stick your thumb where the sun don't shine. Treble hooks are good for Pike.

[brianscott]

Hey noob, i dont think that was the smartest thing to say.
If you want to stay here, please be of use. If not then at least dont come out with a statement like that.

This board can be a great place if you dont mess it up for yourself.

Thumbs down for you fishstix, bigtime!!!

[baitfisher83]

oh yay another holier than thou person, just what this board needs.....

[DarkAisling]

i didnt know people still used treble hooks. I wonder what the mortallity rate is with a treble hook. Fishing with a treble hook isnt very sporting.
A big thumbs down to you and anyone who is fishing with treble hooks.

:huh:

Of course people still use treble hooks.

I don't remember where I read the study . . . but mortality is very low in released fish (as long as the release is done well). Mortality rates were only slightly higher when barbless treble hooks were used. Even the survival rate of those caught on barbed trebles is very high (but do have the highest mortality rate).

What was significant in the study was ocular damage. Ocular damage was pretty significant with barbed trebles, and decreases when using barbless trebles. Damage decreased further with single barbed hooks, and was the lowest with barbless single hooks.

I wish I'd saved a copy of that study when I read it: very interesting and enlightening.

Poor release practices contribute to the deaths of more fish . . . I'd be complaining about poor release practices before the use of treble hooks.

Sorry for the hijack. But I just HAD to say something.

EDIT: I forgot to add . . . it looks like you've had a nice summer One_Canadian :) Some very nice fish, and I do agree that one looks like a brown.

[Scuba]

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[One Canadian]

thought i would show a few more pics from the last week or so. The final trip to montana for the summer and got some fishing in. Caught my second bass ever, this one is bigger than the first so that shows how small the first was! http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj62/bwrdavis/P1060834.jpg

A nice perch from same lake.
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj62/bwrdavis/P1060836-1.jpg

My oldest boy and his first fish:
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj62/bwrdavis/P1060759.jpg

Our favorite spot on the Middle Fork of Flathead River
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj62/bwrdavis/P1060752.jpg

A nice thick rainbow from the middle fork of flathead river.
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj62/bwrdavis/P1060824.jpg

A native cutthroat from the flathead
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj62/bwrdavis/P1060817.jpg

Here are a couple more from the summer:
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj62/bwrdavis/P1060804.jpg

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj62/bwrdavis/P1060803.jpg

[DarkAisling]

Look at the grin on his face! That's the best part, isn't it? :)

[Geezle]

My oldest boy and his first fish:
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj62/bwrdavis/P1060759.jpg


Great pics, looks like a good time :)

And I love this pic...you should have it printed and frame it for the little guy :cool:

[Kyle]

A native cutthroat from the flathead
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj62/bwrdavis/P1060817.jpg

cutthroat? :zzz:

[Walleyes]

Early spring 70 pound Hali

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k303/walleyes_2006/DSC00558.jpg

Couple Lake Newell 4 - 5 pounders..

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k303/walleyes_2006/DSCF1498.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k303/walleyes_2006/DSCF1497.jpg

28 pound west coast wild Chinook a.k.a Bullet Tuna...

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k303/walleyes_2006/DSCF1527.jpg

[baitfisher83]

seriously????cutthroat???haha omg
no black spots, no red cheeks or red slash behind side fins....yeah, thats a cutthroat......not
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i145/darksilver1983/westslope_cutthroat_trout.jpg

[DarkAisling]

seriously????cutthroat???haha omg
no black spots, no red cheeks or red slash behind side fins....yeah, thats a cutthroat......not

I don't know . . . check out this rainbow:
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_noAg96reT_4/SmkjxQSBKaI/AAAAAAAADKg/0uwdzG5Glis/s512/P1013024.JPG

It doesn't look like any rainbow I've ever seen! This gentleman knows his fish. His website is here: http://www.theflyfishfanatic.com/. The details on that fish are on the second page of the blog.

After seeing that rainbow . . . that may very well be a cuttie.

I find fish identification a challenge most of the time. That rainbow has turned it all upside down.

[Walleyes]

You know what you guys ???

For a frickin change quit being the experts on every thing and just enjoy the pics..

So what if its not a cutty,, I am sure it was thrown back anyways.. Why not try and educate rather than discriminate

Baitfisher,, give it a rest already why don't you actually go out and catch a damn fish for a change rather than sit there and pick people apart.. Get a life !!! lets see some of your pics,, or you haven't found a ride yet ???

[Wazzy]

I can't take this anymore...the fish in question is a Bull Trout... not a cutthroat, not even close! Dark Aisling I fail to see how that rainbow is so difficult to identify. It is definately pale in comparison to most rainbows I've seen, however the fins, tail, and pink coloration along the lateral line suggest rainbow all the way. Wow!

[sonny]

Well said Walleyes,All of a sudden everyone is an expert.
Enjoy the pictures and story.
Sonny

[baitfisher83]

no kidding, i didnt even have to think twice that it was a bull trout, and i havent even caught one before......
and knowing the difference between a cutthroat and a bull doesnt make anyone an expert....

[DarkAisling]

I can't take this anymore...the fish in question is a Bull Trout... not a cutthroat, not even close! Dark Aisling I fail to see how that rainbow is so difficult to identify. It is definately pale in comparison to most rainbows I've seen, however the fins, tail, and pink coloration along the lateral line suggest rainbow all the way. Wow!

Hmm. Doesn't take much to push you over the edge. Hope you're not a parent, and hope you don't drive either.

[Wazzy]

Hmm. Doesn't take much to push you over the edge. Hope you're not a parent, and hope you don't drive either.

Haha Bravo... not sure what that has to do with anything but gave me a good chuckle. You might be surprised what I do for a living, and yes it involves driving a car.

Point being, this is a FISHING FORUM. I am floored by the constant failure to identifiy fish species. I understand there are beginners and people who are new to the sport however, one look at the full color page fish identification chart in the Alberta Provincial Regulations would clearly dictate the species in question. I find it interesting how people are so uptight about conservation, fisheries management, fish handling practices among other things however if we cannot differentiate between species what good is it all? A classic example right here (and before everybody goes off the deep end, I am not saying anybody intended to harvest any fish...I am speaking in general terms)...bull trout are a zero limit...cutthroat on the other hand are available for harvest depending on the management zone. If by chance the bull trout was kept for a meal mistakenly for a cutthroat things could get real bad...loss of fishing gear, large fine...etc, etc, etc. I'm just sayin' it pays to know your fish species.

[baitfisher83]

Haha Bravo... not sure what that has to do with anything but gave me a good chuckle. You might be surprised what I do for a living, and yes it involves driving a car.

Point being, this is a FISHING FORUM. I am floored by the constant failure to identifiy fish species. I understand there are beginners and people who are new to the sport however, one look at the full color page fish identification chart in the Alberta Provincial Regulations would clearly dictate the species in question. I find it interesting how people are so uptight about conservation, fisheries management, fish handling practices among other things however if we cannot differentiate between species what good is it all? A classic example right here (and before everybody goes off the deep end, I am not saying anybody intended to harvest any fish...I am speaking in general terms)...bull trout are a zero limit...cutthroat on the other hand are available for harvest depending on the management zone. If by chance the bull trout was kept for a meal mistakenly for a cutthroat things could get real bad...loss of fishing gear, large fine...etc, etc, etc. I'm just sayin' it pays to know your fish species.

so true, ever notice how people get ****ed off when they're corrected???stupid thing is it wasn't the guy who posted it who's going up in flames about it....

[fishstix]

ya im sure they are!

[RedHeadedFisherman]

You know what you guys ???

For a frickin change quit being the experts on every thing and just enjoy the pics..

So what if its not a cutty,, I am sure it was thrown back anyways.. Why not try and educate rather than discriminate

Baitfisher,, give it a rest already why don't you actually go out and catch a damn fish for a change rather than sit there and pick people apart.. Get a life !!! lets see some of your pics,, or you haven't found a ride yet ???

i don't verry often do this,..
but!!!!!!!!!!!!

walleyes STUFU BF was right and is a fine Girl.. she can outfish you anyday ( and i haven't even see you fish) lol:evilgrin:

and DarkA.. ignore em.. that trout looks like a juvi fish and a bad shot, but def. is a RB

on another good note, I was at PCR today.. broke my record,.. 109 'eyes.. smelt and Berkley PB Smelts.. 6pm,.. got a ey rigt under the dock.. pull to hard.. (wtf) i thought.. was no eye.. was a

1. chair(folding)
attcheted to a rod/real
atched to a 37 1/2 " pike!!!!!!
and my camera at home(((((((((((((((((((

atfer 10 min's and help of the guy next to me, got all in.. let the pike go ( he was tired as H***, kept the chair and rod :D:D

[baitfisher83]

about time ya caught the other chair and that rod RHF...lol

[RedHeadedFisherman]

about time ya caught the other chair and that rod RHF...lol

lol!!! Sol was very happy to get his chair back. i told him how your little cutie caught it ) he told me to say thanks to you 2 L))

*Thanks from Sol * :wave:

[baitfisher83]

he's got his work cut out for him reparing it though...

[Walleyes]

i don't verry often do this,..
but!!!!!!!!!!!!

walleyes STUFU BF was right and is a fine Girl.. she can outfish you anyday ( and i haven't even see you fish) lol:evilgrin:

and DarkA.. ignore em.. that trout looks like a juvi fish and a bad shot, but def. is a RB

on another good note, I was at PCR today.. broke my record,.. 109 'eyes.. smelt and Berkley PB Smelts.. 6pm,.. got a ey rigt under the dock.. pull to hard.. (wtf) i thought.. was no eye.. was a

1. chair(folding)
attcheted to a rod/real
atched to a 37 1/2 " pike!!!!!!
and my camera at home(((((((((((((((((((

atfer 10 min's and help of the guy next to me, got all in.. let the pike go ( he was tired as H***, kept the chair and rod :D:D

K your the pro's here,, shore line fishermen,, you guy's can't be beat..

Have this thread it's all torn to **** now anyways..

Thx..

[RedHeadedFisherman]

K your the pro's here,, shore line fishermen,, you guy's can't be beat..

Have this thread it's all torn to **** now anyways..

Thx..

Shore line fishermen,.. yup and proud of it..
if i could afford a boat, i'd be out there. but i still catch fish.. thats what i do.. (that and learning MORE about fishing) and respect fo others..Hmm respect.. mabe you should learn that!!
come out to PCR and we will sell who catch the most fish in say a hour..
:D

[Beazer]

I don't think everyone knows that you can catch Blue Marlin off the shore.
Boat or shore, it doesn't matter, it's fishing.

Now settle down for cryin' out loud and check your ego's.

[Big fish]

i havent been on the site for long
but baitfisher is always bitching or critizing
and not once have i seen you with a pic of a fish up here correct me if i am wrong

[TroutHunter]

I don't really see any need to bash "shoreline fishermen" I've seen many a nice fish landed from shore.

However PCR , come on how is this a test of ones skills? I've fished there once for 10 minutes on my way to the Crowsnest just to see what all the hype was about. I caught 2 dinky little wallys on 2 casts with a 2" rapala , thats a 100% , does that make me an awesome angler? Not a chance , PCR is a kiddie pool at best , so before anyone puts their name in for angler of the year honors let's make sure ya got a little more on your resume than pullin' 100 8" wallys outta PCR on baited hooks.

[baitfisher83]

i havent been on the site for long
but baitfisher is always bitching or critizing
and not once have i seen you with a pic of a fish up here correct me if i am wrong

try lookin up my posts...
http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showthread.php?t=37984
http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showthread.php?t=38753
http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showthread.php?t=40990
http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showthread.php?t=36398

As i say to many fish on my trips...BITE ME!!

[Big fish]

yea but point being id rather seem some nice trout
with buddy makin a little mistake
then seeing you posting pics of slaying minnows

[baitfisher83]

figures, another size queen

[DarkAisling]

i havent been on the site for long
but baitfisher is always bitching or critizing
and not once have i seen you with a pic of a fish up here correct me if i am wrong

Wow! That was a little uncalled for. No, she doesn't post pictures of every fish she catches (though she has posted some). I can guarantee she doesn't, as I've seen her catch some very nice fish that she hasn't posted pictures of. She's a good angler with nothing to prove, and she doesn't require that kind of gratification or ego stroking.

I don't either. You won't find pictures of any of my fish on this site. If I get something spectacular, or something that has a great story I might post a picture, but don't count on it.

Also, take some of what she says with a grain of salt. She's a good woman (I wouldn't spend time with her if she wasn't) with a quirky sense of humour.

However PCR , come on how is this a test of ones skills?

It isn't . . . yet. Someday I expect that it'll be a spectacular walleye fishery. In the mean time, it is fabulous for kids. Took my oldest boy out there last Monday, and he caught his first fish (and his second, and his third . . . ). He had a great time, and he wants to go back. The bite was "off" by PCR's standards, and he only caught around 1/2 a dozen in four hours. But! He has firmly been bitten by the fishing bug now :)

He's hoping to land a pike next time at PCR though, and that is certainly a bigger challenge.

[TroutHunter]

Exactly , I believe I even called it a "KIDDIE POOL" Lakes like this and stocked trout ponds are meant for kids and they are an awesome way to introduce young kids to the sport are. They are not meant to test ones skill as an angler , that was the point I was trying to make.

[Walleyes]

My statement was not against shore line fishermen in general not at all,, do it myself quite often for Sturg in the SSR.. But it was more against the two particular shore fishermen quacking back all the time.. They seem to fish about two lakes a year but are the experts on all things fishing..

Again not going to push it anymore..

They are the experts we are all just mere mortals in their great presence.

[bigrfish]

Walleyes...I'm trying to contain myself lol not gonna say any more than that.
Heading up to Calling in the morning...have you been up there at all...Some big ones hangin around in that water
I'll post tomorrow with a report.

[tonyflyfish]

i saw bf83 pull a nice brookie out of elk creek if that helps. she laid a spinner right at its nose and voila! damn i hate her for doing that-and i hate cathy also.

[baitfisher83]

Yogi made me do it...

[uicehole]

In the few times I've fished it, I've never seen a brookie in Elk Creek. Somebody prove to me I'm a lousy fisherman with a pic!

[baitfisher83]

i caught 3 of them i think, not sure if Cathy got any pics of me with them or not, i think she just got pics of me fishing...

[tonyflyfish]

i went back the next week and caughgt more. was looking for the bulls that wil talked about but they weren't eating my offerings.

[SCRUB]

Here are a couple from the six lakes area north of fort mac....just trying to get this thread back to why it was started to share catches from the summer....and these are northern pike if anyone doesn't know.

Scrub

[Walleyes]

I,, don't know,, that bottom one looks like a Jackfish to me..

[baitfisher83]

I,, don't know,, that bottom one looks like a Jackfish to me..

:lol: smartass

[Rainbow]

Top fish is definately a slough shark.
Bottom fish is a hammer handle.:lol::lol:
Cheers
Rainbow

[Big fish]

you kept that big one?

[SCRUB]

you kept that big one?

It was my boat's day to catch supper for the group of 24 that night so we kept it.

[Walleyes]

you kept that big one?

Please tell me you were joking and not trying to condem this man for keeping a fish..

[SCRUB]

Please tell me you were joking and not trying to condem this man for keeping a fish..

Thank you Walleyes, everywhere you look you get slammed...unreal......anyways i was up at kinnard on the long weekend and caught 3 12" perch I will post later when i get the pics downloaded

[Big fish]

i just like to release the big ones
since they have been living so long
haha but i guess you just wanted to keep your first trophy
ha jk

[Walleyes]

Big fish here is a quote from over on the Hunting Page,, but I think it applies here quite well.. Could you stand still for a minute please while I.

There are a few folks on this board I would like to kick square in the nuts...

Thank you jip911

[sonny]

In the last week i was fishing at one of my favorite southern res., Great day of walleye fishing, caught a good number of walleye, I do not use pickeral rigs for personal reasons, i like to be a better walleye fisherman and move around on a body of water and locate the fish , try and find the bigger size class of fish, work on catching bigger fish, last outing i did catch and release a 29.50 inch walleye, which in my mind was a good day of fishing.
Tight Lines, Sonny.

[DarkAisling]

Big fish here is a quote from over on the Hunting Page,, but I think it applies here quite well.. Could you stand still for a minute please while I.

I hope I'm not one of them!

Wait a minute. I don't have any. :lol:

That was a great looking pike, Scrub :)

[bruce44]

Yeah that fish that he thought was a cutthroat is a bull trout. I used to catch alot of those when i was 10. I thought they were dolly vardens so i always kept them. Then 3 years later i was told they were bull trout and were endangered so i stopped keeping them. but yeah its a bull trout. Great fish. Also guys please stop being so hostile, its a fishing thread not a trivia game.

[bruce44]

I,, don't know,, that bottom one looks like a Jackfish to me..

You gotta be careful with that too man cause there are more than one species of fish called jackfish lol

[walker197]

..not to mention that i seems the fish was caught in MONTANA...although i may be mistaken