Bucket list what is on yours ( fighting boredom)
Since spring is taking its sweet time getting here and all this Covid19 crap is increasing the level of stir crazy theses days there is not much else to do then post useless things lol
So what is everyone’s top ten bucket list species to try and catch before you go? Don’t know how may I will check off my list but here we go 1) Musky(was planned for this year but cancelled) 2) Tarpon 3) Triera (wolf fish) 4) Stripped bass 5) Murray cod 6) Golden Darodo 7) Peacock bass 8) Giant snakehead 9) Tuna (don’t care what species but has to be casting top water) 10) Barramundi Yes I am fighting boredom :thinking-006: |
Here's my list.
1) Tarpon 2) Sailfish (on the fly) 3) Blue/Black Marlin 4) Arctic Char 5) Taimen 6) White Sturgeon 7) Golden Dorado 8) Giant Trevally 9) Bluefin Tuna 10) Goliath Grouper Ones that I have checked off my list are Muskie Tiger Muskie Yellowfin Tuna Mako Thresher Mahi Mahi Wahoo Zander Kahawai Barracuda Yellowtail Kingfish Makos were by far the most fun to catch. The aerial acrobatics and runs are unlike anything else I've seen. |
Id like to finish my 700 dinos, maybe even find the giant that swims in there. (80 inches) hopefully be able to accomplish that this season. plus a 30 pound channel cat and a 30 pound carp. should all be doable :thinking-006: if this virus continues and doesnt plant me Id also like to hook into an Inconnu or two, in Alberta.
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Catch and release a Great White.
Dodger. |
Innconnu. And a fly in fishing trip for some really big fish that hopefully has big Grayling in the surrounding rivers. One day......
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Win 60mil....fish whatever...whenever....too many species to list....just go and do it....60mil...who cares.....for now though a little shy of 60mil...arctic grayling...need a good feeding too shore lunch comes to mind....
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Any advice on good bait options? I assume the are similar to the white sturgeon so cut bait and worm balls will work |
Arctic Char from the Tree River...
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If it’s an experience you will never forget the price is not that bad if you save the money by cutting out those useless things we all spend money on to do it I would go elsewhere myself but I can totally understand why someone would pay over 6k for that trip |
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Anyways, I could probably write a bucket list that exceeds ten pages. Keeping it to 10 fish, my key fish would be (in no order): 1) 20+ in male brook trout 2) 2lb+ perch 3) 50in pike 4) 34in walleye 5) alligator gar 6) channel catfish 7) arctic grayling 8) arctic char 9) white sturgeon 10) dorado |
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There is definitely people it would take years of saving to do that trip if they really wanted it but it’s possible |
All inclusive Canadian fishing lodges that have to fly customers in are not cheap!!!!
I can spend a week flyfishing for tarpon in Florida with a world class guide with accommodations, meals and flights from Alberta all in for that kind of money!!! Actually, one can easily book an "all in" fishing trip pretty much anywhere in the Caribbean for that kind of money (or even less in many cases.) Fortunately there are also "bare bones" alternatives that cut back on services provided that can still get you into quality fishing (Many times the fishing is even better than the full meal deal lodges!!!!) Just depends on your "budget" and your "priorities"...... |
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Guys here mention Tarpon. Bang for the buck you would do well to look at Costa Rica. If you know when to be there there is no better tarpon fishing on the planet Florida included. Size and numbers unmatched. I’ve fished a ton but a redo would be: good rooster fishing, and back down under for granders. Osky |
"Destination" fishing doesn't really appeal to me, so things like tarpon, bonefish, etc isn't really for me.... if it can't be caught in the Canadian Shield, I don't really have a lot of use for it. That said......
Musky Sturgeon Largemouth Bass I'll get those checked off before too long... |
I am fortunate enough that my work has enabled me to travel quite a bit through the winter months for the past 20 years, so I have crossed a number of bucket things off the list.... but I still have some things from my old list and I can add some new ones as well....
(The first three should come as no surprise given my username!!!) 1) 50" pike on the fly in Alberta 2) The whole month of June dedicated to chasing pike all over Alberta 3) Flyfish for pike in northern Sweden and the Baltic Sea 4) Guatemala sailfish and marlin on the fly 5) Seychelles flats fishing (now that one is expensive enough that I may never be able to justify the cost,,, but one can always dream that some long lost relative leaves me his fortune!!!) 6) Gulf Of Carpentaria (Australia) 7) Jardines de la Reina Cuba in May 8) Return trip to Los Roques (when safer to travel there!) 9) Smallmouth Bass 10) South Andros Island |
1) Burbot - I just can’t seem to catch one!!
2) Jumbo Perch - haven’t caught a hog yet 3) Tiger Trout 4) Lake Trout over 3 pounds 5) Sturgeon Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
1) Burbot - I just can’t seem to catch one!!
2) Jumbo Perch - haven’t caught a hog yet 3) Tiger Trout 4) Lake Trout over 3 pounds 5) Sturgeon Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Lots of good options on this list ...... but although I have already caught tuna ..... I'd like to do it again as a adult.
I went tuna fishing in Croatia when I was in my early teens. Small Tuna (maybe similar to a yellow jack or bonito ... I don't know). They were in that 10kg size and were voracious fighters. But I do remember catching bait fish first, then rigging up following the bait fish that were bursting through the surface as the tuna fed. We would cast into the turbulent water, and let the bait swim, the Tuna would smash it like a freight train, your reel would scream as they strip line, jump around and throw you into a arms burning rodeo as you jump around the back of the boat constantly adjusting your angle to keep from getting rag dolled ....... something I've never experienced before with light tackle. These fish are crazy and will not settle down. Even after a gaff they would flip around and destroy anything not tied down on the deck ..... lol It was so much fun and they were so delicious on the open fire grill (spices and olive oil) after it was a highlight of my life in many ways. |
1) Bc Salmon fishing. Grew up in BC but never salmon fished
2) Tarpon Anywhere in Florida 3) trout in Scotland. Been to scotland and want to fly fish there 4) Dorado. Anywhere tropical. 5) Bonefish. Key west Florida. Great place 6) Peacock Bass in Brazil. That’s one cool looking fish 7)Marlin. Try again in Mexico. No luck years ago |
Big ol mako shark for saltwater please then a big Permit on my flyrod while I'm in the salt chuck. Then a big ol blue cat from the Mississippi River. Pretty simple list right there I love my alberta fish, they gotter tough out here so every one is a gem, cept for all those cookie cutter wallies infesting our lakes but their time is nigh....sharpen up those filletin knives boys.😄
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30 inch brown !
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Some of you guys have a really short bucket list
Is it really low expectations in life or do you plan on kicking the bucket soon and feel you don’t have time for more :lol: Get out a live a little |
Only two things on my bucket list
First is to fly fish the walleye opener at the mouth occur McKay - it's a yearly thing and simply fantastic all night long! Second is to get into some big ol' muskies with my brother using Smoky Buck's lures ! Haven't fished with him got well over 45 years :) Cat |
I really want to stay at the water's edge inn (I think it's called) in Seattle, and fish out of the window.
Like the Beatles, and countless other big name bands did when they toured through there. That's always been on the top of my bucket list for fishing. There are hundreds more exciting fishing experiences out there, but I've wanted to do this one since I was a little kid. |
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Whenever you plan your trip east let me know and I will see what I can put together for you |
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