trout fishing contest

#1 06-30-2009, 06:54 PM

decided to make a different contest to.

lets see who can catch the biggest and smallest trout from june 31st to august 10th.

RULES: trout only, only in alberta, must have pics to prove catch, must have measurment, can only be caught from june 31st to aug 10th.

i will try to post some pics to. good luck

sheepguide · #2 06-30-2009, 07:06 PM

smallest fish my youngest boy has caught. And he was just as happy as the bigger ones.

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Paul C · #3 06-30-2009, 07:11 PM

This contest is from July 1 to August 10th, 2009. Is there any specific location. North versus the south ?

#4 06-30-2009, 07:12 PM

nope. just catch what ya can. were not versing anyone

troutpirate · #5 06-30-2009, 08:32 PM

what will i get for winning?

#6 06-30-2009, 09:10 PM

just bragging rights and praise

#7 07-01-2009, 11:34 AM

so whoes in? if you are please have measurments. the pike and walleye contest seems to have alot of people with no measurments present.

baitfisher83 · #8 07-01-2009, 11:40 AM

i never get to anywhere with good sized trout in it, biggest i've caught is about 1 4 1/2 pounder at sibbald pond last season

~Octane~ · #9 07-01-2009, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brook trout

so whoes in? if you are please have measurments. the pike and walleye contest seems to have alot of people with no measurments present.

Ya no kidding...nice to see somebody lay out some good rules for a contest and stick by em! Good post, I bet those bow river guys will take it

I'll try and hook another one of those RDR browns.

loopyalcsel · #10 07-01-2009, 11:46 AM

Holy cow I can't believe there was actually a 4 1/2 pounder in sibbald.

baitfisher83 · #11 07-01-2009, 11:48 AM

there's a few of them lurking, a couple guys have told me they even caught a 5er in the "lake" but i've never seen one that big there, our was caught on powerbait<lame i know> and it was a brookie....unless it was a cross but seems to have only had the brook markings..

loopyalcsel · #12 07-01-2009, 04:42 PM

Everytime I go there I end up gettin frustrated and head on down the powderface to hit up jumpingpound. I've only ever managed a couple 4 inchers out of sibbald. Always catch something decent in jumpingpound, canyon or prarie creeks, especially this time of year.

baitfisher83 · #13 07-01-2009, 04:52 PM

guess the minnows like you..lol

loopyalcsel · #14 07-01-2009, 06:16 PM

I like anything on the end of my rod even if it is the size of my pinky. LOL

#15 07-01-2009, 09:13 PM

lets stay on topic pics and meausurments please

exportblue · #16 07-02-2009, 06:52 PM

i am totally in i will make sure i have the requirments u ask sounds like fun good luck to all

#17 07-02-2009, 07:10 PM

ok! lets go! im in to! good luck to all

Fishfinder · #18 07-02-2009, 07:48 PM

Going for largest rainbow here!

Good luck all!

The Fisherman Guy · #19 07-03-2009, 02:06 AM

Just got in from the lake, with the biggest freshwater fish I have ever caught!!!

Almost twenty agonizing minutes of a fight this beast finally gave in. 22lb 40z on 12lb braid. I will never go back to mono!!

This was BY FAR the best fight I have fought on a rod, ever. We cheered so loud you'd swear we had won the Cup!!! What an experience!!!!!

Does anyone have any suggestions for a taxidermist?

steve · #20 07-03-2009, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Fisherman Guy

Does anyone have any suggestions for a taxidermist?

Nice Laker!

Step 1 Take a length and girth measurement

Step 2 Barbeque it

Step 3 Get a replica

Best of both worlds, you can eat it. You will also have a much higher quality, better looking and longer lasting mount.

brianscott · #21 07-03-2009, 11:57 AM

Here is a couple of bows caught last night on the Bow River.

The male came in at 19" and had some good markings and a well defined Kipe.

The female came in at 19 3/4" and was considerably thicker than the male.

Both were caught within 5 mins of each other on a 6' Ultralight using a Rapala

Still looking for a 20+ incher.

enbeya · #22 07-03-2009, 11:14 PM

hey brianscott...
Iam wondering where is that on bow river ,cos i live in calgary i want to go to fishing in the bow river but not fly fishing just of shore.
thanx

brianscott · #23 07-04-2009, 12:29 AM

I cant tell you where that is, but there are many places you can fish from shore with a spinning rod, try policemans flats or the 22x both can be productive spots if you have the right gear.

Good luck!

Walleyed · #24 07-04-2009, 01:05 PM

Hey, anyone catch a rainbow bigger than 24 1/4"? Weighed in about 4.5 to 5lbs. My scale was too small to place the fish on so Im gonna have to get one where you can hook them to weigh. Girth was about 12" at the thickest part. I have pictures if you guys would like me to post. Caught another one that was about 23". I'm planning on sending it in for the alberta angler of the year contest, hopefully nobody beats that cause I want to win it at least once. I also lost one around the same size but unsure about the lenght as I lost it lol. Tight lines, and I'm still looking for a 30" if theres any in the bow.

Walleyed · #25 07-04-2009, 01:23 PM

Actually, I'm gonna post the pictures since I have some free time before I go fishing today. Hopefully more people will start posting more pics

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Cheers,
Hung