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Claypool313
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2011/01/23 15:57:37 (permalink)

3 maggots on a mini foo...

...are hanging out under the ice in the tiny feeder creek that runs through my side yard.  In my boredom I hatched a plan to entertain myself this afternoon by trying to catch one of the steelhead that have set up winter residence.  Probably the only section on my property that a steelhead could keep it's back wet.  There is about 5" ice with just enough open water underneath for a fish to squeeze through.  I'll let you know how it goes when I check back around dark.  For now I'll sit here sipping a glass of barely wine watching the birds at the feeder.
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    Claypool313
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    RE: 3 maggots on a mini foo... 2011/01/23 17:58:41 (permalink)
    Says you.

    I guess we'll be having venison for dinner tonight.  No takers.  Nice afternoon to spend walking around the yard and relaxing.  Wind is perfectly still.  Thermometer reads -5 F right now, but I don't know how accurate it is.  Quite pleasant really with the proper winter attire.
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    RE: 3 maggots on a mini foo... 2011/01/23 18:03:26 (permalink)
    do you have any pics of this set-up?
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    RE: 3 maggots on a mini foo... 2011/01/23 18:13:23 (permalink)
    Nope.  Haven't had enough motivation to start a Photobucket account so I could post pics.  I hear you have to link them in.  Anyway didn't take any so nothing to post.
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    RE: 3 maggots on a mini foo... 2011/01/23 20:30:11 (permalink)
    Clay,

    there is a small creek near my home that holds a few resident fish. Occasionally I go down to visit "Stan and Eric". I understand your journey. Fish or no fish, I'll bet you had a nice day.



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    RE: 3 maggots on a mini foo... 2011/01/24 08:22:52 (permalink)
    Nothing wrong with being patient while comfortable. Though this is the first steelhead trotline that I have heard of. Let us know how it goes.
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    RE: 3 maggots on a mini foo... 2011/01/24 09:02:20 (permalink)
    Definitely the 1st trot line for Steelies that I've ever heard of ! I've caught trout on them when I was a kid, messing around in the creeks, but for steelies, yikes ! Looks like you might have to use some strong line to aviod the snap off.
     
     
     
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    RE: 3 maggots on a mini foo... 2011/01/24 10:37:19 (permalink)
    Unattended device?
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    RE: 3 maggots on a mini foo... 2011/01/24 12:15:55 (permalink)
    I wish I had a stream in my back yard, steelhead or not. Bet it was a good day to just get out and move around outdoors along the water.

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    RE: 3 maggots on a mini foo... 2011/01/24 12:26:26 (permalink)
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    Unattended device?



    also I might add, in erie, the small feeder streams are considered "nursery waters" and off limits...




    Uh, not all of them. There are small streams that feed larger streams.
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    RE: 3 maggots on a mini foo... 2011/01/24 13:01:50 (permalink)
    lil less than 18 hours til someone cried foul...

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    RE: 3 maggots on a mini foo... 2011/01/24 18:35:46 (permalink)
    lil less than 18 hours til someone cried foul...



    That's to be expected.  Can't post anything on here without someone getting their panties in a wad.

    Anyway I probably should have been more specific.  I drilled an 8" hole in the ice and set-up one of my steelhead ice fishing rods on a stand.  Bail was open.  You got me on the unattended line though.  Come citizen's arrest me.

    In all honesty I was away from it for about 45 minutes.  After I finished the beer I couldn't wait to check so I went back out and ended up staying the rest of the afternoon trimming brush around the creek.
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    RE: 3 maggots on a mini foo... 2011/01/24 22:07:53 (permalink)
    hey claypool i agree if some of these folks studied or read about other tactics to catch steelhead they may be suprised ......out on the west coast they have a method for fishing steelhead like this its called PLUNKING nuff said

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    RE: 3 maggots on a mini foo... 2011/01/25 06:15:31 (permalink)

    ORIGINAL: Kokanee Killer

    hey claypool i agree if some of these folks studied or read about other tactics to catch steelhead they may be suprised ......out on the west coast they have a method for fishing steelhead like this its called PLUNKING nuff said


    how dare you killer. you should know there is only one and one only way to catch steel. i advise you delete your post before the citizens arrest you... :)
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    RE: 3 maggots on a mini foo... 2011/01/25 13:41:24 (permalink)
    i was expecting to see a picture of three jerks on some kind of small jap cycle!
    post edited by doubletaper - 2011/01/25 13:42:00

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    RE: 3 maggots on a mini foo... 2011/01/25 14:43:10 (permalink)
    So does three maggots on a mini-foo (although technically a jig and not a fly, but close enough for this joke) make Claypool a slob bait fisherman, and elite snob flyfisherman, or something else altogether?

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    RE: 3 maggots on a mini foo... 2011/01/25 16:13:43 (permalink)
    Most methods of catching steelhead are just fine. Except for pinning.
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    RE: 3 maggots on a mini foo... 2011/01/25 18:31:58 (permalink)
    I vote for a little of everything.  I went through my slob bait phase when I was younger and fly snob phase about 5 years ago.  Now I'll fish whatever method better fits the conditions.  Last couple years I've been bottom bouncing flies with a spinning rod.  I have an identity crisis I guess.
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    RE: 3 maggots on a mini foo... 2011/01/25 22:51:21 (permalink)
    +1 not pinning, thats not fishing thats lifting
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    Most methods of catching steelhead are just fine. Except for pinning.

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    RE: 3 maggots on a mini foo... 2011/01/26 06:40:24 (permalink)
    ORIGINAL: fish whisper

    +1 not pinning, thats not fishing thats lifting
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    Lifting with a float ?
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    RE: 3 maggots on a mini foo... 2011/01/26 11:37:46 (permalink)
    Claypool313,

    I appreciate your keeping the adventuresome spirit of fishing alive and well! Reminds me of when I was a kid and tickled Brook Trout under rocks and banks and then grabbed them!
    Maybe I'll try that again on Steelhead!

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    RE: 3 maggots on a mini foo... 2011/01/26 12:31:30 (permalink)
    ORIGINAL: Hefalump

    Claypool313,


    Maybe I'll try that again on Steelhead!

    Mike


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    RE: 3 maggots on a mini foo... 2011/01/26 19:39:24 (permalink)

    ORIGINAL: Claypool313

    I vote for a little of everything.  I went through my slob bait phase when I was younger and fly snob phase about 5 years ago.  Now I'll fish whatever method better fits the conditions.  Last couple years I've been bottom bouncing flies with a spinning rod.  I have an identity crisis I guess.

    it sounds to me that you are quite aware of who you are.... a fisherman....
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