Author Topic: NOT Antero, (12/16/17) (Read 2406 times)

Bigassbassman · « **on:** Dec 16, 2017, 08:43 PM »

OR, SMACK DOWN IN BROWN TOWN!!!

Fishslap and I didn't want to fish with hundreds of buddies, so we headed to a little lake we hit a few years ago that produced some fat bows. Got to the lake at sunrise, and had the whole lake to ourselves. Drilled a few holes in 20 fow, and it was ON! Browns, snake river cutthroats and bows. They hit everything -- small tungsten, shrimpos, HD Ices, jigging raps, leech flutter spoons, tubes -- it was actually a challenge to find something they didn't want. Average size wasn't huge, around 14-15", but we probably caught close to 75 fish each, missed another 30. Shaun got the biggest of the day, a 17" brown. Didn't find the real bigguns, but it was highly entertaining. It's interesting how the lake has changed in a few years. Not as many bows, WAY more browns. Left by around 2pm, thoroughly browned-out. The next fishing I do will NOT be for trout.

callovthemackinaw · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 16, 2017, 08:57 PM »

North pork?

Yeah next weekend I’m gonna travel for good ice. Even if I have to go out of state. Got a lake in my sights I wanna fish 2 hours north of the house

fishslap · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 16, 2017, 09:46 PM »

So many browns...

grababrewski · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 16, 2017, 10:08 PM »

Very nice!! Love that first pic! Freakin Colorado, the scenery makes the long beautiful drive makes the trip easier to deal with.

browntrout60 · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 16, 2017, 10:12 PM »

Can't wait till I can hit the ice. Looks like a great day!

Catfishking · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 16, 2017, 11:07 PM »

Nice job was definitely a nice day today no wind at all

stinkyfingers · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 17, 2017, 08:49 AM »

Just like you plan it out. Respectable fish, heavy action, nice weather, beautiful surroundings, agreeable companionship. You'd be hard to please if you didn't enjoy that kind of day. Good to see those HD Ice lures doing their thing. Sounds as though you may be trouted out.

SLAYERFISH · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 17, 2017, 08:51 AM »

Nice Brownys! Im going south again soon-

stinkyfingers · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 17, 2017, 09:36 AM »

Quote from: SLAYERFISH on Dec 17, 2017, 08:51 AM

Nice Brownys! Im going south again soon-

Looks like some serious ice building going on from Thursday until well after Christmas, at least in SP.
I liked the look of that Fuel/Clam/Mora I saw you using Friday. Buzzed right on down. I'm running a Fuel/Kovac, 8" Nils but it's just a little tall for leverage and a little twisty at the bottom of the hole. That Clam can't add very much weight I wouldn't think.

lovetofishnow · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 17, 2017, 09:40 AM »

Beautiful fish and scenery.

Shoe · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 17, 2017, 10:28 AM »

Nice. I know those fish and road. How thick is the ice there? I was thinking of scouting out a perch spot today. See how far the ice extends from the inlet.

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fishslap · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 17, 2017, 10:37 AM »

Didn’t measure it but I’d say 5-7” at least. Road was good because it was frozen. If it warms up it could get sloppy.

Bigassbassman · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 17, 2017, 10:38 AM »

Quote from: Shoe on Dec 17, 2017, 10:28 AM

Nice. I know those fish and road. How thick is the ice there? I was thinking of scouting out a perch spot today. See how far the ice extends from the inlet.

Yeah, I'd say 5-7" and super clear. It was fun watching the fish fighting through the ice!

Thanks for checking the perch location-- looking forward to hearing what you find. Another perch spot just North of where we were yesterday has fishable ice already.

My next fishing spot won't be for trout. Or perch. But it also won't be on the ice.

SLAYERFISH · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 17, 2017, 11:20 AM »

Quote from: Shoe on Dec 17, 2017, 10:28 AM

Nice. I know those fish and road. How thick is the ice there? I was thinking of scouting out a perch spot today. See how far the ice extends from the inlet.

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Sweet check it out! I may go there tomorrow.

ronco · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 17, 2017, 12:38 PM »

Quote from: SLAYERFISH on Dec 17, 2017, 11:20 AM

Sweet check it out! I may go there tomorrow.

Let me know, I might meet you there.

Shoe · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 17, 2017, 04:22 PM »

Ronco, I was already there by the time your message appeared. The ice was not safe. Ice shelf is creeping forward from the feeder stream. But, the thickest edge ice that I found was 2" - and cloudy. I didn't walk up and around the bend. Maybe it was thicker around there. But the perching has been weak for me that far up. Below link is a picture of the ice shelf forming. Looks like it I will have to waiting until I get back from Tejas in the new year to fish it.

http://www.plumbobber.com/FishingPics/JSM12172017.jpg

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SLAYERFISH · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 17, 2017, 04:50 PM »

We are there!

Perch tacos with Blew cheese here we come!

Shoe · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 17, 2017, 05:03 PM »

Kill em. I was alone and my jack russell wasn't going to be able to pull my 220 lb azz out. It is a long hike when you don't have several hours of fishing at the far end for recovery.

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SLAYERFISH · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 17, 2017, 05:27 PM »

Quote from: Shoe on Dec 17, 2017, 05:03 PM

Kill em. I was alone and my jack russell wasn't going to be able to pull my 220 lb azz out. It is a long hike when you don't have several hours of fishing at the far end for recovery.

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Hell yeah Shoe! Thx for the info -

ronco · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 17, 2017, 06:37 PM »

Thank you Shoe, guess we'll have to take the long rods.

JohnnyO19 · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 17, 2017, 08:12 PM »

Quote from: SLAYERFISH on Dec 17, 2017, 04:50 PM

We are there!

Perch tacos with Blew cheese here we come!

Maybe next weekend!

Bigassbassman · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 17, 2017, 08:31 PM »

Perch tacos can wait! No rush...

Thanks for the report, Shoe!

mtnhillbilly · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 18, 2017, 10:52 AM »

ThaTs about 50 yards more ice than10 days ago when I was there! Did they finish the bridge shoe? I had to cross the river down stream!

randingo · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 18, 2017, 06:08 PM »

Quote from: Shoe on Dec 17, 2017, 05:03 PM

Kill em. I was alone and my jack russell wasn't going to be able to pull my 220 lb azz out. It is a long hike when you don't have several hours of fishing at the far end for recovery.

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Just a fyi no dog allowed

SLAYERFISH · « **Reply #24 on:** Dec 18, 2017, 08:58 PM »

Quote from: randingo on Dec 18, 2017, 06:08 PM

Just a fyi no dog allowed

I think you are in error-

randingo · « **Reply #25 on:** Dec 18, 2017, 09:48 PM »

Quote from: SLAYERFISH on Dec 18, 2017, 08:58 PM

I think you are in error-

New sign. STL. New rules. I guess they are allowed if hunting, but not if fishing. According to the sign you can't even hike. Always fish the inlet river up to eagles nest during the summer with my dog. Not this year super pissed. you must of walked right past the sign. On the bottom

mtnhillbilly · « **Reply #26 on:** Dec 18, 2017, 10:39 PM »

Darn! My dog loves perching there! Many a fly fisher will likey complain!

Shoe · « **Reply #27 on:** Dec 18, 2017, 11:36 PM »

Yeah, I saw the sign. Brought the dog in anyway. She was scouting for rabbits. She doesn't have to go in the future, pain in the butt anyway. I like the concept but...I suspect the sign will be disregarded and then with enough complaints maybe taken down. It has always been a popular place with hikers with dogs. The bridge is recently finished and looks great. So, no wading across.

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SLAYERFISH · « **Reply #28 on:** Dec 19, 2017, 08:15 AM »

Well Sh!t in my mouth! Read that sign yesterday obviously not very well-

JohnnyO19 · « **Reply #29 on:** Dec 19, 2017, 10:01 AM »

Well that does suck! planned on taking my new pup up there this year

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Author Topic: NOT Antero, (12/16/17) (Read 2406 times)