troutbum21
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The 2013 Salmon Season
The 2013 Salmon Season has officially begun. I saw a report from DSR saying that an employee took the first King of 2013 earlier this morning. Incredible, August 7, soon we'll be having runs like Alaska. Let the games begin!!!!
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Re:The 2013 Salmon Season
2013/08/07 16:38:47
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They ran some water over the weekend,900 at Pineville,and it is getting close to THAT time so a straggler this early down low is n't surprising.Probably the end of month should see some runs of fish,but I won't be there then as I'm booked for end of Sept.
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Re:The 2013 Salmon Season
2013/08/07 16:46:08
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Oh boy... I dont work til 4 tomorrow... I can see myself going fish spotting. I'll report back kiddies.
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troutbum21
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Re:The 2013 Salmon Season
2013/08/07 17:42:58
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DSR posted pictures on their FB page.
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Clint S
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Re:The 2013 Salmon Season
2013/08/07 20:59:03
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I saw the pics, I'm with Jack not too early to see a lone wolf every now and then. It will be time soon. I am in the minority though. I am to the point where I can take or leave the sharks. Does not mean I wont be up there. Now the steel.............
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Re:The 2013 Salmon Season
2013/08/07 21:10:58
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Clint S
I saw the pics, I'm with Jack not too early to see a lone wolf every now and then. It will be time soon. I am in the minority though. I am to the point where I can take or leave the sharks. Does not mean I wont be up there. Now the steel.............
Same here Clint.. Slimy sharks just don't do that much for me anymore.. Enjoy watching others just as much.. I still go to hang out with good folks and maybe net a fish or two for them but after that they are on their own, lol.. Now !! the word COLD got me all excited.. Bring on the ICE :)
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Clint S
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Re:The 2013 Salmon Season
2013/08/07 21:29:16
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dukewayne
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Re:The 2013 Salmon Season
2013/08/08 12:50:36
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Im with Clint... I look at salmon as a warm up for the steelies. After I get one or two nice mud sharks for smoking, its all practice for browns and steelies.
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Re:The 2013 Salmon Season
2013/08/08 14:42:46
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Why do you get more excited about the browns and the steelies than you do the salmon? Salmon are bigger and fight harder. Is it just because the trout are harder to catch? More of a challenge? I catch steel in Erie every year, but I fished for kings in NY last year and it blew my mind! It was amazing. I only went for steel once last year because those kings spoiled me. lol.
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Re:The 2013 Salmon Season
2013/08/08 16:19:03
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To bad you cant spell to save your f'n life. I enjoy the steel more because the folks that chase them aren't****munchers like MOST of the salmon fisherman, but I am glad you repek your elders.
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Re:The 2013 Salmon Season
2013/08/08 16:53:07
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Yea they fight too hard for an old fart like me. Lol
It's more of a culture thing really.
1. I like some sort of sanity while I fish .
2. Trout are a returning species that put my skills more into play ( not that they or salmon are just cast & catch )
3. The climate suites my clothes , give me cold rain & snow :)
4. Trout are much , much more fun to play with , and they look nice too.
5. It's one step closer to hardwater :)
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Re:The 2013 Salmon Season
2013/08/08 17:11:48
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I like fighting the Salmon 'cause I have a old fart friend that nets them for me.I think this year I'll bring a thermos of ice cubes to keep him happy until the hardwater comes that he loves. 
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Re:The 2013 Salmon Season
2013/08/08 17:27:05
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I sure would like to join you 2 old farts, your pretty good company.
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Re:The 2013 Salmon Season
2013/08/08 17:47:48
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LOL! TD, you're the funniest dude on the boards.
3fan, he spells that way on purpose. It's kinda like his calling card. He's probably one of the smartest and most accomplished anglers around. He has an interesting sense of humor and doesn't miss a chance to rib someone. No harm is ever intended. Wait, let me rephrase: Harm is seldom intended. LOL!
Hot Tuna, I would love to fish the hard water with you some day. I'm still learning about it and the "old farts" always have a lot to teach us young folks.
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Re:The 2013 Salmon Season
2013/08/08 17:58:09
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I think a few of us will have some laughs and good times this " salmon " season ..
Right through the new year :)
We will share waters , stories and good clean fun. Maybe a few fish will be caught along the way :)
Some way, some how , I will get you guys together for a little stroll "on" the water.
Ah well , it's time for fishing and let the games begin.
P.S.
Bought my first blank cd's in years .. Tunes in tow for a man in black fan ;)
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Re:The 2013 Salmon Season
2013/08/08 18:04:23
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I have the perfect place to listen to them, cant wait!
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Re:The 2013 Salmon Season
2013/08/08 18:35:13
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When and if I take that stroll on hard water there has to be a heated fishing house at the end of it.......I'll bring the Makers Mark!
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dukewayne
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Re:The 2013 Salmon Season
2013/08/08 18:44:55
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I only prefer Brown Trout and Steelies because yes they are harder to catch, but also there are less people in the river.
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hot tuna
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Re:The 2013 Salmon Season
2013/08/08 18:51:58
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Honestly:
I find salmon harder to catch..
Don't worry Jack, The heat will be on... Now show me how to catch some arm wrenchers again and I'll net all day..
See ya soon ..
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Re:The 2013 Salmon Season
2013/08/08 20:26:20
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I love ice fishing. Buying a flasher made all of the difference in the world. I'd love to go with you guys. I have my own heated shanty! LOL
Johnny Cash is one of my favorite artists. Anyone that likes Cash, has to be cool.
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Re:The 2013 Salmon Season
2013/08/08 20:44:46
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Slab. I tend to go off topic when something gets me hyped. Ice fishing does so sorry every salmon fisher . A flasher makes all the difference in the world when jigging deep water trout. I busted my buddies stones for years while they used a vex and I old school blind jigged. Well humbled I was. I found one someone left in parking lot and used it for the day . On an Ice forum I found the owner and it was returned but next day I ordered the vex-18 right here on fish USA . Won't ever look back. As for species and where I haunt: The great ADK ' s of New York . For lakers there is none better the Lake George , second to none would be schroon lake . Lodging and access is great , cheap and easy. Now in between those 2 lakes are plenty of fine walleye, panfish and giant pike waters to sink a line. When the time comes give me a shout and I will give conditions and updates. As always , I will be on ice by dec-2013
post edited by hot tuna - 2013/08/08 20:46:19
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Re:The 2013 Salmon Season
2013/08/08 21:10:01
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"As always , I will be on ice by dec-2013"
- Wish I could say there. Never any freakin' ice here until February.
ADK's? What's that?
You found the owner and gave it back? That's awesome. Kudos. I bet the guy that lost it was sick. He probably cried when you told him that you had it and was going to give it back. I won't ice fish without one now. If I don't have my flasher, I'm going home.
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Re:The 2013 Salmon Season
2013/08/08 21:23:20
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For me it's the same old. I grew up not to far away and for many weekends since I was I kid we would pester our mom to take us up and then when I could drive I would beg for the car keys. I have snagged them, lifted them, netted them, speared them, tailed them, tackled them, chased them and even fished for them. I am with HT fishing for them especially down low is a bit more challenging. For me I only started with the steel 2 years ago, never knew what I was missing and now I am hooked. Don't get me wrong I will go and try to play with a few sharks, but November and December are the months I wait for. Then January through March to get some perch through the ice. I am wanting to get to Oneida this year too and get a waldo through the ice too. I too get a bit disgusted with the slobs, drunks at 8 am leaving cans everywhere and just the folks who are jerks and feel that they own the river. BUUUUUUT if you want to play, you go and deal and do the best you can with what you have.
post edited by Clint S - 2013/08/08 21:26:52
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Re:The 2013 Salmon Season
2013/08/08 21:42:52
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(ADK ) 6 million acre Adirondack Park . My home :)
Lake George NY = the king ( of lakers)
Ice in NY - nov if lucky , dec a givin
Clint : see you soon :)
We will steel a few this year :)
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Re:The 2013 Salmon Season
2013/08/09 12:13:32
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Got up there Tues evening late- looked at the needle just before dark- no runners Wed Mowed and trimmed till bout 6 Pm and then went down to the estuary and looked over the bridge-Yards get hairy when away for a few weeks lol. First thing I saw was a dying Ho male spinning around and coming to the surface repeatedly right by the bridge- About 8 to 10 lbs. Was surprised at it being a Ho. At bit later saw two Kings making wakes and swimming near the surface. Also saw a few large swirls and wakes of large fish here and there. Mostly way up. NOT a lot- NOT a push or run- but YES its starting. Bass fisherman near the bridge said his brother hooked up and lost a King by Pineville a day or two ago. Buged out bout 8 last night- 24 hrs just for chores. New place is making me nuts and hadda get right back. Fishing- hopefully next trip. Woulda loved to do it today but--responsibilities --darn. The Forum will be fired up big time in a week or two lol.
post edited by retired guy - 2013/08/09 12:21:39
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Re:The 2013 Salmon Season
2013/08/12 07:30:45
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Salmon are bigger and fight harder than steel. This is true. 18 wheelers are bigger and pull heavier loads than Masseratis. How many rich Middle agers buy 18 wheelers when they go through the mid life thing? Steelhead, like Masserati's, are FAST, and totally unpredictable, especially in the warmer water of October.
Judging from his posts for the last few years here, and on other boards, calling Topdog99 an angler is a misuse of the word. Anglers practice fair chase and wait for the jerk at the other end of the line instead of throwing it in themselves. 'Dog's patter, misspelled or not, implies he is more of a "I spot 'em, I got 'em" type of yanker. The great hordes of such "ethical" fishers is the major reason I don't get excited over the sharks anymore, even if there is a chance to rub elbows with Charlie Daniels or George Clooney!
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Re:The 2013 Salmon Season
2013/08/13 16:06:39
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Definitely not a fan of Shark fishing on the SR. Chrome is the only interest or maybe late season fishing away from the SR for some Cohos. I went twice, first year fished a different stream coming out of LO and had a blast. Unmolested salmon will actually play, despite several debates while in town having dinner. The following year went on the SR, and was disgusted even with a guide so never again. Maybe Alaska next year for Salmon but have even heard the art of flossing is fairly common especially for Sockeyes. Plan to stay away from the Kenai as I've heard it can be elbow to you know what.... Notice I said heard...., but I would be very saddened to see behavior (snagging, etc...) like on the SR and spend the coin it takes to get one to Alaska. Is November hear yet?!?!?!?!?
post edited by fischnmachine - 2013/08/13 16:08:15
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Re:The 2013 Salmon Season
2013/08/14 08:48:48
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excited to see fish in the river
i'm holding off til mid september to go up again though
yes salmon will bite (for whatever their reason), but you won't hook near as many as those skillful snaggers
have a good season everyone :)
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Re:The 2013 Salmon Season
2013/08/14 09:37:36
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bigbear2010
excited to see fish in the river
i'm holding off til mid september to go up again though
yes salmon will bite (for whatever their reason), but you won't hook near as many as those skillful snaggers
have a good season everyone :)
I had a experience several years ago on the LFZ that disputes the snagger vs fair hooked thingy. I was fishing near three guys that were obvious lifters and I think I showed them the light,at least I hope so.They were hooking up but I was into fish two to their one.After awhile one of them asked me if I was actually getting hits,I said yes and if you fish for them and BELIEVE that they will hit you won't have to "lift" them and will hopefully feel better about the "experience".He was interested in seeing what I was saying so I litterly took him under my wing and showed him.I won't bore you with the details but after a hour or so I had all three of them FISHING for Salmon and they started catching them fair.They told me that they were having a better time of it now that they were FISHING! You gotto BELIEVE!
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Re:The 2013 Salmon Season
2013/08/14 19:03:52
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pafisher
bigbear2010
excited to see fish in the river
i'm holding off til mid september to go up again though
yes salmon will bite (for whatever their reason), but you won't hook near as many as those skillful snaggers
have a good season everyone :)
I had a experience several years ago on the LFZ that disputes the snagger vs fair hooked thingy.
I was fishing near three guys that were obvious lifters and I think I showed them the light,at least I hope so.They were hooking up but I was into fish two to their one.After awhile one of them asked me if I was actually getting hits,I said yes and if you fish for them and BELIEVE that they will hit you won't have to "lift" them and will hopefully feel better about the "experience".He was interested in seeing what I was saying so I litterly took him under my wing and showed him.I won't bore you with the details but after a hour or so I had all three of them FISHING for Salmon and they started catching them fair.They told me that they were having a better time of it now that they were FISHING!
You gotto BELIEVE!
I BELIEVE......... I BELIEVE........ Here is the kicker. If more people did fish, more people could fish. I the fish we not all spooked to H$ll with 10 lbs of lead wizzing by them there could even be more FISHING
The gods do not deduct from man's allotted span the hours spent in fishing. ~Babylonian Proverb
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