Peak salmon run?

Just wondering how far into the run we are at the moment as I haven't been able to take a look at the creeks as of yet. I had heard that the run was starting earlier this year because of the big rainstorms we've had in the last week or so. It tends to get in the way of my wading when I go after trout so I'm just curious if I've still got time for one or two more sessions on my days off.

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u/Shrike034 — 1 month ago

Had a wild time up north for my second trip of the year!

I got a chance to do pretty much everything I hoped for with the exception of fly fishing for brookies in a nearby stream (it rained the day before so I guess I'll just have to be happy with the river smallies). The suprise walleyes plenty made up for it though! It's wild how good the fishing is in upper Ontario.

u/Shrike034 — 2 months ago

Before I started fly fishing, I made a post a year ago asking about targetting smallmouth in a river that meant a lot to me. I'm happy to say that I've finally gotten a chance to do it.

I also understand now why a 6wt and up is recommended. 🙃

u/Shrike034 — 2 months ago

Any improvements I can make?

The other end of the 'reel' is getting a carabiner -> rope-> trolley-> cleat with a quick release slip knot.

u/Shrike034 — 2 months ago

Brachiopods and what else?

Found this fossil cluster and another in my local creek. I can identify a good amount (essentially just the brachiopods) but I'm sure I'm missing some stuff here namely the concave section. Found in Southern Ontario so clearly Devonian era.

u/Shrike034 — 3 months ago
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Caught my largest resident Brown and almost stepped on a snake... I'd say that's a fun way to start the weekend.

u/Shrike034 — 3 months ago

Kastking Zephyr combo?

Is it actually worth picking up? BFS gear has extremely limited supply in Canada and it's hard to pick up without paying an arm and a leg here. Looks like Kastking has opened up a Canadian amazon store however and while I'd prefer to just grab the reel that isn't an option.

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u/Shrike034 — 3 months ago

First camping trip of the year was a success!

Probably my prettiest smallmouth in a while, and my first walleye!

u/Shrike034 — 3 months ago

State of Samuel de Champlain?

Heading over there later this August. Just wondering what the state of the park is and what is actually accessible. Hoping to fish the stretch of the Amble du Fond in between the two campgrounds on the Jingwakoki side, but with that but if that side of the park closed for camping is it even accessible? Are the Campion Rapids accessible? I've tried phoning multiple times this week but no one ever picks up.

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u/Shrike034 — 4 months ago

Who is this cute jumping spider that wouldn't let me tie on a new fly? Durham Region, Ontario.

u/Shrike034 — 4 months ago