mod479 Posted October 9, 2012 Posted October 9, 2012 Hey guys, thought I'd start a thread about those other fish we catch from time to time while bass fishing. Up here in the North, fall is in full swing, so I have been out there searching for a new PB smallmouth. My goal is a 6lb bronzeback, from waters not including the great lakes, or the St.Lawrence River. I have thus far failed in my efforts, but have landed some really nice trout in the lake I usually fish. So, I thought I'd share some pics and ask, whats your most memorable or surprising bonus fish? Mine is this gorgeous bull rainbow trout. Yes, he hit a pointer 78 (baitfish silver)...actually he CRUSHED it, and I thought I was into a decent smallie. This fish was shallow, near a downed tree, I didnt know trout related to cover in lakes. Enjoy, now lets hear some stories! Quote
Super User J Francho Posted October 9, 2012 Super User Posted October 9, 2012 Trout do actually like cover, especially if there's current. At night, they actually nestle in tight to anything they can get under. This time of year, as the shallows cool, trout will follow bait-fish in shallow, and feed on them, and a pointer is an excellent bait for targeting them. Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted October 9, 2012 Super User Posted October 9, 2012 This was a real bonus for me, not only a great fish but a financial success as well. 1975 in Key West, Florida fishing on a drift boat that was targeting margate snapper I hook into this cobia, I actually landed it on 7' mh freshwater spinning rod, I didn't know any better at the time, lol. Won the pool of about $125.00 and sold the fish to chef waiting at the docks for $2.00lb.......yeh I remember I much I got. 2 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted October 9, 2012 Super User Posted October 9, 2012 Here's a bonus fish from last week, also caught chasing smallies. Waiting by the ramp for my partner, just fan casting, hooked this 28" steelhead hen. She ran about 9 lbs. 2 Quote
mod479 Posted October 10, 2012 Author Posted October 10, 2012 This was a real bonus for me, not only a great fish but a financial success as well. 1975 in Key West, Florida fishing on a drift boat that was targeting margate snapper I hook into this cobia, I actually landed it on 7' mh freshwater spinning rod, I didn't know any better at the time, lol. Won the pool of about $125.00 and sold the fish to chef waiting at the docks for $2.00lb.......yeh I remember I much I got. I dont have much saltwater experience, but I'll bet that cobia gave you everything you wanted on a MH freshwater rod! Nice fish, any idea what it weighed?? Quote
mod479 Posted October 10, 2012 Author Posted October 10, 2012 Trout do actually like cover, especially if there's current. At night, they actually nestle in tight to anything they can get under. This time of year, as the shallows cool, trout will follow bait-fish in shallow, and feed on them, and a pointer is an excellent bait for targeting them. Interesting info, I woulda never thought that as we have always caught them suspended over 50 or 60 feet of water all other times of the year, this is the first time I left the motor on my fishing raft for the fall, so I'mjust learning the fall patterns here, so far so good, but no footballs....yet. Quote
mod479 Posted October 10, 2012 Author Posted October 10, 2012 Here's a bonus fish from last week, also caught chasing smallies. Waiting by the ramp for my partner, just fan casting, hooked this 28" steelhead hen. She ran about 9 lbs. And that is one nice steelie! What'd she fall for?? Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted October 10, 2012 Super User Posted October 10, 2012 Caught on a lc pointer last fall while fishing for smallies. 1 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted October 10, 2012 Super User Posted October 10, 2012 And that is one nice steelie! What'd she fall for?? Quote
Gavin Posted October 10, 2012 Posted October 10, 2012 Longnose gar in the 4' range..towed the canoe around for awhile. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted October 12, 2012 Global Moderator Posted October 12, 2012 Caught on 7' 1" MH rod with 14lb test and a 1/2oz jig flipping docks. Was very obvious when it bit that it was not a bass. My buddy kanasbassfisher08's Missouri muskie that trashed a buzzbait for him. These guys are always a fun surprise when they crush my swimbait during the winter months. Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted October 12, 2012 Super User Posted October 12, 2012 @ Bluebasser, that cat is impressive. I could never land that Cobia on lighter tackle now, I had youth on my side at the time. My bonus fish because I made quite a bit of money on it. Quote
NEjitterbugger Posted October 14, 2012 Posted October 14, 2012 Heres my bonus fish, not much of a giant, it's a 5lbs 3oz Cusk...... It was early spring and won me $125... (there was a pool for biggest fish on a big full day charter) Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted October 14, 2012 Super User Posted October 14, 2012 Nice fish jitterburg...........even a 5 lb fish is gonna put you thru your paces offshore. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted October 15, 2012 Super User Posted October 15, 2012 Bonus brown while chasing brown fish..... 2 Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted October 15, 2012 Super User Posted October 15, 2012 Nice brownie J. I like that reel handle too! 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted October 15, 2012 Super User Posted October 15, 2012 From a couple of seasons ago ~ A-Jay Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted October 15, 2012 Super User Posted October 15, 2012 A-Jay I would like to catch that pike when she hits 50". 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted October 15, 2012 Super User Posted October 15, 2012 A-Jay I would like to catch that pike when she hits 50". I hear that ! She came from a lake loaded with big fat trout (and bass) so she eats well. In the spring (before the season opens here), there are some real bruises sunning themselves in the shallow bays - I drives me CRAZY ! A-Jay Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted October 16, 2012 Global Moderator Posted October 16, 2012 From a couple of seasons ago ~ A-Jay Wow that's a fat pike! They're fun to catch but at the same time I'm glad they aren't in the lakes I bass fish, I like keeping my baits 1 Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted October 16, 2012 Super User Posted October 16, 2012 Wow that's a fat pike! They're fun to catch but at the same time I'm glad they aren't in the lakes I bass fish, I like keeping my baits You ought to fish with me, lol. I don't think I have a lure, spoon or jig that lasts a couple of days, except when there are no fish around, then some just rust. I get cut off, lures bitten rendering them uselss, jigs pulled apart, gill plates cutting leaders......nature of the game, can be pricey but wouldn't want to do anything else. 1 Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted October 16, 2012 Global Moderator Posted October 16, 2012 You ought to fish with me, lol. I don't think I have a lure, spoon or jig that lasts a couple of days, except when there are no fish around, then some just rust. I get cut off, lures bitten rendering them uselss, jigs pulled apart, gill plates cutting leaders......nature of the game, can be pricey but wouldn't want to do anything else. I'd love to have the problem you have, getting that variety of fish that you get in the saltwater. At least the baits you normally use in saltwater seem to run a little cheaper. I've never really gotten to do any real saltwater fishing, just going out on the charter boats and dropping pieces of squid straight down and cranking like mad when you feel a bite. I wouldn't be tossing any Megabass or Lucky Crafts into the salt though Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted October 16, 2012 Super User Posted October 16, 2012 Wow that's a fat pike! They're fun to catch but at the same time I'm glad they aren't in the lakes I bass fish, I like keeping my baits There are very few waters up here that don't have at least a few pike. Most have a very healthy population. The times I don't rig with wire, I often get bit off. (especially jig fishing spring / fall) The times I do use wire, I rarely catch a pike. It's like a bad joke. A-Jay Quote
Super User J Francho Posted October 16, 2012 Super User Posted October 16, 2012 It's like a bad joke. A REALLY bad joke. Same problems here, especially in fall and spring when everything seems to intersect the same habitat. 1 Quote
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