March 1st, 2009
Hey fellas, just got my copy of ‘Drift’ (Confluence films, the Drake Magazine), and I’m hyped on doing some steelhead fishing in OR with some buddies. I figured I’d try picking the collective mind of ‘Team Salmon’ for some info.
You guys have any suggestions on cabins to rent, months to come, rivers to fish? I know a little broad, but I’ve got no data. I’ll I know is that after watching John and Amy Hazel from Maupin hooking Deschutes steel I’ve got the itch. Hopefully you can help.
In other news from the Great White North, I had a fantastic season on the Chequamegon Bay. If you’re unfamiliar, it’s located in NE Wisconsin and it’s the best smallmouth fishery I’ve ever fished. This is due mostly to it’s management; minimum take size is 20″! If you’re ever up that way, I’ve got a little cabin about 30 miles away on the Brule river and you’re welcome. Here’s a pic of a 21″ I got in May on a black sencko fly the replica hangs over my fireplace.
Thanks for the help, my regards to Pablo,
Matt B.
(Mpls, MN)
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March 1st, 2009
As many of you may know, I have an affinity for the North Coast Haida Native American artwork…….so when I got this fishing report from Markus, who was up fishing the amazing Queen Charlottes for steelhead……I thought I should share right away!
His fish was taken on the largest tributary river in the Queen Charlotte Islands of the North Coast of British Columbia, Canada. Approximately 55-60 km in length, it is located on Graham Island, the northernmost and largest of the archipelago, and runs in a twisting course generally northwards.
….from the angler…..”Just returned from the Charlotte’s after a 4 day trip. Had a great time but fished just one afternoon on a local river. Water was low and cold but did manage to get this one on the fly – an orange GP variation – size 6. The guide I was with (wasn’t guiding me) didn’t get anything. The weather was fabulous – clear and relatively warm and very little breeze. Also spent a day at another river with minimal effort directed at resident dollies with no success – Nonetheless, had a great time.”
Since this was a hub for the Haida people, originally, to my understanding, this Queen Charlotte name translated to Haida Gwaii or “the islands of the people” and are rich with Haida history and culture. I, for one, would love to go.
Thanks for the great photo spread made available to us from Markus up north.
H3llcat
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March 1st, 2009
When Sal passed along some very cool pictures of some friends of his fishing in Florida for the Sheepshead species………I thought the fish looked so cool that I would feature them here on Allaroundangler.com. I also did a little web search for some specifics:
…from Wikipedia…
Although Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, was named after the fish, they are very much a southern species. Today their range extends from the Mid-Atlantic to Texas. During the winters, many anglers in these states will head to the end of pier to fish for sheepshead. As sheepshead are crustacean and bivalve feeders, favorite baits include shrimp, sand fleas (molecrabs), and clams. Sheepshead have a knack for stealing bait, so a very small hook is necessary. Locating sheepshead in a boat is not very difficult: look for rocky bottoms or places with obstruction.
Caught in Tampa Bay, Florida
….from the angler, Gordo…”I managed to get down to Tampa Bay and fish in the wind and sun. When we got blown off the bay we managed to huddle down next to some pilings and pick up a few sheepshead. Beats the heck out of the snow and cold in the North Country!”
….courtesy Sal Monid……
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