Angler pulls 57-pound lake trout through the ice; ‘I was frozen’
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You missed the thread post a while back where people were mad it wasn’t released lol
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Crap, again I was late to the start, didn’t see the thread or didn’t remember, getting older, [emoji38] but man what a beast. Sucks waiting for break up, checking over gear going around in circles, checked the lake, dam ice. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Break up is expensive because I end up ordering new gear and supplies for the up coming season
Today was $420 on a new Abu beast toro with a higher gear ratio $280 on tough saltwater blend plastisol(soft plastic)and some new colors Next is more resin for hard bodies and clear coat |
Ohhhh my wife got herself a
50k boat last week! Then she got her essentials like hummingbird etc in which we installed along with extras, my knuckles are just healing from dings and cuts. Not my flavour of boat but I was told I can come along. [emoji38] help land lunkers for her. I prefer my kayak over everything on open water and skidoo on hard water. If she brings in a laker like posted then I guess it’s worth it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Jeez what a tank!!!
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She has the master angler awards but technically I caught them with the net:sHa_sarcasticlol: |
Gregg this will be your last year you have a chance to keep a big one like that in Cold Lake . Hopefully they will be protected after that .
But the nets might get him still . |
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Yesterday I found a half dozen Len Thompsons, cleaned out about 100 yards of line/ pickerell rigs, and found a neat little oddball called a "Striper Striker" that I cant wait to try. A topwater plug intended for the surf, just over 5" long that weighs over 2 oz, very weird that it ended up in LSL but it should work quite nicely for my purposes. |
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For example almost no one in B.C. jigs lakers in open water yet it is popular in most provinces. It works great in B.C. too but everyone prefers to troll so lure recommendations will all be based on trolling. Take spoons Len Thompson’s are a staple in Alberta but in B.C. it is gibbs and lure Jenson for popular spoons. They all work in both provinces Take pike and how they are fished in North America vs Europe again different. I lean more towards European style pike lures or musky lures and get great results along with funny looks from those who only use the local favorite pike lures lol The biggest thing I have figured out is all the go to lures from different regions work regardless of the location. I completely ignore what local fishermen say are go to colors and lures. Instead I go with what the species feeds on But today is another expensive day Airbrush, resin, and clear coat need to be ordered today lol |
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If I ever pull up a laker like the young lady did ya better have the AED ready:sHa_shakeshout: |
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It occured to me that my needs are much the same as theirs, a tough lure that will cast a mile and run shallow. All of them are quite heavy for their size, and run shallow, lots of them have an internal weight transfer thing to get them to cast further. In rougly a month I should be able to give some results. Using Euro dead baiting tactics has caught me some pretty big pike, but I also work the float like a topwater to attract attention, which is something I learned in Florida while fishing for sea trout/ redfish. I find that the window of opportunity is limited. Within as little as a week or two the fish are less concentrated around spawning locations and covering more water works better. Unfortunate, because that feeling I get when the float go's under, and you know its probably a good one but you need to wait a little for the right time to set the hook... I dont really get that same rush from any other type of fishing. |
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The funny part is this forum seems to think my bush buck hunting is where my knowledge is but my close friends view my knowledge/accomplishments for fishing at a way higher level :sHa_sarcasticlol: I have no problem helping others here and I know a few have had some amazing DIY sturgeon trips in B.C. from help through PM. But I don’t have much motivation to post reports and pics on this forum especially on Alberta fishing trips. Too many negative people and too many cry about the fact someone may go fish X body of water because they seen a post. Too bad really because I remember when fishing forums were far more busy with people sharing pictures, reports and knowledge with others. Overall it was more positive but now true fishing content is lacking do to negative people |
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Your call of course, but I would be happy to read a report or two from you. For me, I will post reports and really don't care about any peanut gallery. I like to share and get into the discussions it brings. Nothing is going to stop me from using a forum the way I intend to ;) |
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I will likely post a little out of province stuff but we will see how my motivation is on local stuff. I will still help others by PM either way |
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Dam smoky wouldn’t worry about what some may or may not think. I have met a ton of great people on this forum from all walks of life, even some we went back and forth on various discussions etc. Many PM’s but mostly phone calls and good chats about hunting, fishing, experiences outdoors etc. We could learn a ton from each other but a forum is like a work crew not all will stomach each other oh well. Helping people out just puts a smile on my face and if they travel to this neck of the woods I give them my phone number just in case they run into a bind. I know what it’s like to go to a place sometimes a little intimidating but when you know you got assistance one call away etc sure makes outings that much more enjoyable. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Sure it is not just this forum. I was on IceShanty Alberta area and two members complained about lack of members and posting and then went on to basically say that they are not posting there anymore. Solves nothing. Make it your place and whatever you want to do. But stop and it will stop - obviously. I know you post and contribute in tons of ways here. Just when I see comments from anyone that is going to stop doing something because of someone else, it just sounds wrong to me. |
Just like to add another point is I had only a few give me negative feedback about posting pics, places etc
Meh, your lake, your spot, your wrecking it for locals etc blah blah blah I fart around from BC to Manitoba and have had many outdoors people assist me on my adventures which is soooo greatly appreciated and many times return the favour when I can. That to me is what it is all about. Got trips planned this year to the lower 48 for a cut throat slam, with my son, then off to Alaska, along with Quadra island BC too then out to athapapuskow, Manitoba gonna make a lot of friends along the way that when they come here well hello gonna return the hospitality ten fold. Again that’s what to me it’s all about. You Smoky keep posting as we are all following and learning. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
For what's its worth a like your Cold Lake updates during the winter. I don't comment on many of them but I've likely read 100% of them :)
And I'm jealous and want your skidoo!!! Also, those are some amazing plans you have this year. I wish you all the best on them. Feel free to report back ;) My plans, heading back to Port Hardy in July with the wife. After we explored around the island we are coming back to where we found it best - 3 days of guided fishing. Also plan to fish Shawnigan lake for bass and St Marys lake on Salt Spring for bass. Beyond that I have a lot of bookings in Jasper including week long stints to work from there remotely. woot! That and a lot of local lakes to hit up. Feel like every weekend is spoken for - perfect! |
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