Dave G. 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2019 You get a few of those cool nights I'm sure the fishing will turn on all the more.. Enjoy ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2019 Some good topwater action for smallmouth this evening. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vicente 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2019 Those are some good looking fish Steve. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave G. 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2019 Top water "is" the best smallie action imo ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2019 Now that's a nice looking batch of fish! Bendin' rods and top water commotion ... serious icing on the cake !!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Parker 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2019 Looks like you are having a great trip with a nice variety of catches considering the weather issues. Gotta love Smallmouth Bass on the fly. Thanks for sharing those pics. I have yet to catch a Walleye on a fly to date, for here in Ontario I fish lakes due to the lack of local large rivers, for most big rivers are 3 hour drive from my home yet the lake is 20 minutes away to launch my boat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted August 13, 2019 The smallmouth did not cooperate at all today. 7hrs of casting streamers without a single bass. On the other hand, a big fat redhorse on the spey rod sure puts up quite a good fight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted August 13, 2019 Been just relaxing most of the day. Hangin around the motel and grabbed lunch across the street at the Au Sable River restaurant which was really good. Water temp has finally dropped nicely. Went from 70/71f the past few days down to 66f as the high water temp right now. So gonna head out for the evening back onto the trout water this evening finally. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flicted 0 Report post Posted August 13, 2019 Good Luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave G. 0 Report post Posted August 13, 2019 Water in the 60's ought to be a bit better. Crazy sucker, we see them during the spring spawn acting stupid in the shallows. Up in Maine too in the slower pools. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Knapp 0 Report post Posted August 13, 2019 Enjoy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2019 I had a feeling the drop in water temp was going to change the fishing for the best, and boy did it ever. Had the best evening/night of the trip. It was an absolutely beautiful evening on the river.Temp was perfect with just a bit of coolness in the air, and not another person in sight all evening. Fished from 4pm-9pm catching numerous 15"-16" walleye and fat smallmouth on small/medium sized streamers. Then after dark I tied on a big 7" long articulated rainbow trout imitation streamer I tie and had a really nice big fat walleye of about 24" just slam the streamer like a freight train. By far the biggest walleye I have landed on the fly rod. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocco 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2019 I don't see you going back to the grind as planned. What a great trip! Rocco Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave G. 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2019 Yep with the water temp drop it had to be ! Changes it all up. Also staying till dark. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mad Duck 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2019 Man, that looks like a really great time was had!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
