Water up slightly, nice and cold.
Spent 20 minutes on water in the evening, saw approx. 8 fish, approx. 1/2 large salmon. Hooked/released nice 8# +/- salmon on the #14 fly previously described, going to have to name that thing and tie up some more over the winter. Seems small but fish catch the fly in the hard part of their mouth and you have to use forceps to remove it :)
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Sept. 29th 2007
Water up slightly, wind most of the day, saw the occasional fish travelling through, no amount.
Dungarvon Counting Station opened it's gates this morning around 274, that makes the 2007 salmon count on the Dungarvon way down.
Dungarvon Counting Station opened it's gates this morning around 274, that makes the 2007 salmon count on the Dungarvon way down.
Sept 28th 2007
Significant rain overnight, water rising slowly.
Lots of fish on the surface in the holding pool early morning - no rods on the water.
09:30 - 16:00 (2) rods on the water, had one rise and hooked another on that # 14 fall fly that worked so well a couple of years ago (no name).
Saw approx. 20 fish during the day, a far cry from the normal Fall Run, wind came up in the evening, no rods on the water.
Lots of fish on the surface in the holding pool early morning - no rods on the water.
09:30 - 16:00 (2) rods on the water, had one rise and hooked another on that # 14 fall fly that worked so well a couple of years ago (no name).
Saw approx. 20 fish during the day, a far cry from the normal Fall Run, wind came up in the evening, no rods on the water.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Sept. 26th 2007
Water low.
A few fish milling around in the pool this morning, 08:15 picked up a grilse on a bomber.
A few fish milling around in the pool this morning, 08:15 picked up a grilse on a bomber.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Sept 25th 2007
Fishing:
Water continues to drop but still sufficient for salmon to travel.
Visible increase in fish presence today, on the water for approx. 1.5 hr saw 8 fish and had three rise to my fly although just a pull and away. Fly was a silver rat style with crystal flash tail, tied very skimpy # 14 hook. A couple of Falls ago this fly worked very well hooking 27 fish between three rods in one afternoon/evening.
Couple of interesting quotes from latest issue Eastern Woods & Waters:
"--- [Atlantic Provinces] salmon [count] down [Quebec, Maine and Europe] as much as 90 per cent from last season."
"Since the month of July numbers have picked up, we're 70 to 75 % [compared] to last year [2006]." (Eastern Woods & Waters p9)
"--- we have reports of huge declines in the [salmon] runs this year = as much as 60% in the Miramichi, --- yet we see aboriginal New Brunswickers acting totally outside the law and in clear breach of negotiated and signed agreement --- jigging protected large spawners ---." (Eastern Woods & Waters, Publisher's Desk (Jim Gourlay) p5)
Hunting:
Our Moose Hunters have arrived and start scouting. It's very warm weather for a moose hunt, however initial reports are that a number of moose are in the area and moving.
The watched 3 deer eating apples in the field and we observed 2 other deer cross the river meeting a flock of Canada Geese mid-stream. We also still have reports of a small bear in the area and first hand knowledge of skunks and raccoons.
Water continues to drop but still sufficient for salmon to travel.
Visible increase in fish presence today, on the water for approx. 1.5 hr saw 8 fish and had three rise to my fly although just a pull and away. Fly was a silver rat style with crystal flash tail, tied very skimpy # 14 hook. A couple of Falls ago this fly worked very well hooking 27 fish between three rods in one afternoon/evening.
Couple of interesting quotes from latest issue Eastern Woods & Waters:
"--- [Atlantic Provinces] salmon [count] down [Quebec, Maine and Europe] as much as 90 per cent from last season."
"Since the month of July numbers have picked up, we're 70 to 75 % [compared] to last year [2006]." (Eastern Woods & Waters p9)
"--- we have reports of huge declines in the [salmon] runs this year = as much as 60% in the Miramichi, --- yet we see aboriginal New Brunswickers acting totally outside the law and in clear breach of negotiated and signed agreement --- jigging protected large spawners ---." (Eastern Woods & Waters, Publisher's Desk (Jim Gourlay) p5)
Hunting:
Our Moose Hunters have arrived and start scouting. It's very warm weather for a moose hunt, however initial reports are that a number of moose are in the area and moving.
The watched 3 deer eating apples in the field and we observed 2 other deer cross the river meeting a flock of Canada Geese mid-stream. We also still have reports of a small bear in the area and first hand knowledge of skunks and raccoons.
Monday, September 24, 2007
Sept 22-24th 2007
Water level low and continues to drop.
We have fish in the pool every morning with very few showing during the rest of the day.
Four rods on the water 22 -23 however they were battling strong winds and had no luck other than one strike. 24th fish showing in the pool early morning - no rods on the water.
Report from a friend that his son took salmon & grilse at Pond's Sept. 19th, small black fly.
A check with Blackville during the week and they feel the fall salmon run may be running 3 weeks behind, same as this year's spring black salmon run going out.
Wilsons are reporting "great fishing" with "fresh run" et al, they are located just down river (obviously have not reached here yet.)
Have a look at Doug Underhill's Sept. 19th Report:
We are still awaiting the fall run which has not appeared yet, but there is hope.
There are a few fresh fish coming into the system each day, so there is slight improvement.
Generally anglers are seeing fish, but they are not taking well.
Keith Pond of Pond's Resort on the Main Southwest Miramichi in Ludlow said angling was spotty and the water low.
The fish were staying near the bottom. They were fishing sinking tip lines and getting a few.
Flies of choice were Copper Killers and Ally's Shrimps.
Derek Munn of Ledges Inn in Doaktown said they have been getting a few every day, but it was hard fishing. On Tuesday they caught four fish with two being salmon over 20 pounds each. On Wednesday they landed a 16-pound salmon and a grilse. The water was low, but cool.
Flies of choice were Bombers, White-tailed Green Machines, the Green Slime and Purple Maribou.
W.W. Doak and Sons in Doaktown reported a slight raise in water last weekend. There are reports here and there of some bright fish. There are good numbers of old and a few new in the traditional holding pools with anglers getting a few each day, but certainly no great numbers. Very few are responding to a fly. In short, the fish are there, but catching them is often a challenge.
They are expecting the fall run soon. They reported a few brighter spots, with one guest angler reporting five fish hooked in a couple of days. Two were salmon in the 20-pound range.
Flies of choice were in three groups. There were the small dark wet flies such as Undertakers, Shady Ladies and Bear Hairs. Others were using the traditional fall patterns such as the Ally's Shrimps and General Practitioners, while a third group were resorting to Bombers and Dry Flies.
Herb Barry Sr. of Herb's Fly Shop on the Station Road in Blackville said angling was slow for the most part. There was the odd fish being caught, but no great numbers. Most were salmon. The water had come up about four inches, but then dropped off again.
Fortunately, the temperature was holding well. Most anglers were at least seeing fish. Otis MacKenzie landed his first grilse of the season on a red""butt Bear Hair. Another angler landed one on a Blue Rat. It was a time to try almost any fly in the box just to get something different over the fish.
Flies of choice were the Blue Smurf, Blue Rat and the traditional fall patterns such as the Shrimps and GPs.
Curtis Miramichi River Outfitters in Blackville said angling was fairly quiet. The weekend rain had produced a few fish. Sports were seeing good numbers, but few were taking. The water had risen, but was dropping off again quickly. There were a few canoers out.
Flies of choice were Ally's Shrimps and Green Machines with the Krystal Flash.
George Routledge of George's Fly Shop at the Mouth of Renous in Quarryville said angling had picked up a bit on the weekend with the rain.
There had been seven fish hooked and four landed on both Saturday and Sunday. Monday, however, produced none, while Tuesday saw five hooked.
So over all, there was a slight improvement. The water was up a little and temperatures were holding. There was a good mix of salmon and grilse.
Flies of choice were Undertakers, Shady Ladies and Ally's Shrimps.
Jim Laws of Miramichi Hunting and Fishing in Newcastle, Miramichi reported a slight raise in water, but it had dropped off again and was in the low range. There were some fish taking, but they were few and far between.
Flies of choice were Green Machines, Shady Ladies and Bombers.
Syd Matchett of Trout Brook Fly Shop on the Northwest Miramichi said angling was relatively quiet.
There was a good raise of water, but it was mostly the lower end of the river that was producing a few fish. Betty Ward had caught a salmon on the weekend. Other anglers had seen fish, but they were not taking well. Ray Kokkonen did catch a grilse on Monday. Dave Ingersoll hooked a grilse on a Wolf Dry Fly on Wednesday.
Flies of choice were Ally's Shrimp, Green Machines and Undertakers.
Debbie Norton of Upper Oxbow Outdoor Adventures on the Little Southwest Miramichi said they were seeing some fish, but they were hard to get to take. Those that did were often taking short. She had heard of a couple of salmon in the 15-20 pound range on the Main Southwest.
The water was getting low, but was still alright.
Flies of choice were small Undertakers, Shady Ladies and Green Machines.
Moose hunters coming in Tuesday for the season.
We have fish in the pool every morning with very few showing during the rest of the day.
Four rods on the water 22 -23 however they were battling strong winds and had no luck other than one strike. 24th fish showing in the pool early morning - no rods on the water.
Report from a friend that his son took salmon & grilse at Pond's Sept. 19th, small black fly.
A check with Blackville during the week and they feel the fall salmon run may be running 3 weeks behind, same as this year's spring black salmon run going out.
Wilsons are reporting "great fishing" with "fresh run" et al, they are located just down river (obviously have not reached here yet.)
Have a look at Doug Underhill's Sept. 19th Report:
We are still awaiting the fall run which has not appeared yet, but there is hope.
There are a few fresh fish coming into the system each day, so there is slight improvement.
Generally anglers are seeing fish, but they are not taking well.
Keith Pond of Pond's Resort on the Main Southwest Miramichi in Ludlow said angling was spotty and the water low.
The fish were staying near the bottom. They were fishing sinking tip lines and getting a few.
Flies of choice were Copper Killers and Ally's Shrimps.
Derek Munn of Ledges Inn in Doaktown said they have been getting a few every day, but it was hard fishing. On Tuesday they caught four fish with two being salmon over 20 pounds each. On Wednesday they landed a 16-pound salmon and a grilse. The water was low, but cool.
Flies of choice were Bombers, White-tailed Green Machines, the Green Slime and Purple Maribou.
W.W. Doak and Sons in Doaktown reported a slight raise in water last weekend. There are reports here and there of some bright fish. There are good numbers of old and a few new in the traditional holding pools with anglers getting a few each day, but certainly no great numbers. Very few are responding to a fly. In short, the fish are there, but catching them is often a challenge.
They are expecting the fall run soon. They reported a few brighter spots, with one guest angler reporting five fish hooked in a couple of days. Two were salmon in the 20-pound range.
Flies of choice were in three groups. There were the small dark wet flies such as Undertakers, Shady Ladies and Bear Hairs. Others were using the traditional fall patterns such as the Ally's Shrimps and General Practitioners, while a third group were resorting to Bombers and Dry Flies.
Herb Barry Sr. of Herb's Fly Shop on the Station Road in Blackville said angling was slow for the most part. There was the odd fish being caught, but no great numbers. Most were salmon. The water had come up about four inches, but then dropped off again.
Fortunately, the temperature was holding well. Most anglers were at least seeing fish. Otis MacKenzie landed his first grilse of the season on a red""butt Bear Hair. Another angler landed one on a Blue Rat. It was a time to try almost any fly in the box just to get something different over the fish.
Flies of choice were the Blue Smurf, Blue Rat and the traditional fall patterns such as the Shrimps and GPs.
Curtis Miramichi River Outfitters in Blackville said angling was fairly quiet. The weekend rain had produced a few fish. Sports were seeing good numbers, but few were taking. The water had risen, but was dropping off again quickly. There were a few canoers out.
Flies of choice were Ally's Shrimps and Green Machines with the Krystal Flash.
George Routledge of George's Fly Shop at the Mouth of Renous in Quarryville said angling had picked up a bit on the weekend with the rain.
There had been seven fish hooked and four landed on both Saturday and Sunday. Monday, however, produced none, while Tuesday saw five hooked.
So over all, there was a slight improvement. The water was up a little and temperatures were holding. There was a good mix of salmon and grilse.
Flies of choice were Undertakers, Shady Ladies and Ally's Shrimps.
Jim Laws of Miramichi Hunting and Fishing in Newcastle, Miramichi reported a slight raise in water, but it had dropped off again and was in the low range. There were some fish taking, but they were few and far between.
Flies of choice were Green Machines, Shady Ladies and Bombers.
Syd Matchett of Trout Brook Fly Shop on the Northwest Miramichi said angling was relatively quiet.
There was a good raise of water, but it was mostly the lower end of the river that was producing a few fish. Betty Ward had caught a salmon on the weekend. Other anglers had seen fish, but they were not taking well. Ray Kokkonen did catch a grilse on Monday. Dave Ingersoll hooked a grilse on a Wolf Dry Fly on Wednesday.
Flies of choice were Ally's Shrimp, Green Machines and Undertakers.
Debbie Norton of Upper Oxbow Outdoor Adventures on the Little Southwest Miramichi said they were seeing some fish, but they were hard to get to take. Those that did were often taking short. She had heard of a couple of salmon in the 15-20 pound range on the Main Southwest.
The water was getting low, but was still alright.
Flies of choice were small Undertakers, Shady Ladies and Green Machines.
Moose hunters coming in Tuesday for the season.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
September 18th 2007
Water low and cold.
One rod on the water, hooked (1) salmon 15:00 hr., seeing the occasional salmon jumping in the pool throughout the day.
Still no main fall run.
One rod on the water, hooked (1) salmon 15:00 hr., seeing the occasional salmon jumping in the pool throughout the day.
Still no main fall run.
Monday, September 17, 2007
Sept. 16/17 2007
After Saturday's dream fishing we still are seeing a few daily in the air - no rods on the water, so we are leaving them for upriver. Saturdays fish were without a doubt salmon that had been holding in cold water pools down river who happen to pass trout dropping out of the brooks and ran into a stonefly hatch.
The normal fall run is not yet in !
The normal fall run is not yet in !
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Sept 15th 2007
Rain all day, water still low but nice temperature.
The ice is finally broken, around 14:00 hr (2 PM) we had a nice run of salmon come in along with large trout laying in the pool, they were taking hatch off the slow water, so with a little # 12 black dry fly we were able to trick four (4) grilse (3) landed and several trout, had numerous rises.
In the evening still had both trout and salmon in the pool, some jumping, but not taking well, one grilse or large trout hooked.
The ice is finally broken, around 14:00 hr (2 PM) we had a nice run of salmon come in along with large trout laying in the pool, they were taking hatch off the slow water, so with a little # 12 black dry fly we were able to trick four (4) grilse (3) landed and several trout, had numerous rises.
In the evening still had both trout and salmon in the pool, some jumping, but not taking well, one grilse or large trout hooked.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
12th Sept 2007
Water temperature good, level, low to so-so, sufficient for fish.
According to reports from down river, Country Haven - Reel Reports - Smoker Brook & Wilson's there are some fish in the lower stretches of the river which are described as moving up.
If fish are moving it must be at night, the water level is low enough so we would normally see them during the day either holding or moving plus Sept. has always produced an Ariel display which has yet to materialize, I'm more of a mind to say that the main fall run has yet to come in.
The tidal camps are reporting some success using flies such as the - Almost, General Practitioner, LT Special and Eco Beach Green Machine.
Check Doug Underhill's Sept. 6th Report - there is one report of good fishing above Boiestown, however this is not consistent with my sources all the way to Clearwater - there are some in-the-river fish with very little movement and I concur that the fall salmon run has yet to come in. We are also not seeing any fall trout, usually trout are dropping out of the brooks as the river cools and the main river is definitely cool enough ?
According to reports from down river, Country Haven - Reel Reports - Smoker Brook & Wilson's there are some fish in the lower stretches of the river which are described as moving up.
If fish are moving it must be at night, the water level is low enough so we would normally see them during the day either holding or moving plus Sept. has always produced an Ariel display which has yet to materialize, I'm more of a mind to say that the main fall run has yet to come in.
The tidal camps are reporting some success using flies such as the - Almost, General Practitioner, LT Special and Eco Beach Green Machine.
Check Doug Underhill's Sept. 6th Report - there is one report of good fishing above Boiestown, however this is not consistent with my sources all the way to Clearwater - there are some in-the-river fish with very little movement and I concur that the fall salmon run has yet to come in. We are also not seeing any fall trout, usually trout are dropping out of the brooks as the river cools and the main river is definitely cool enough ?
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Sept 5th 2007
Cool nights, decent water = fish but where!
A few hook & release taken during past week at Ponds just down river. Wilson's talking potential, Blackville, Gray Rapids, very little movement.
A few hook & release taken during past week at Ponds just down river. Wilson's talking potential, Blackville, Gray Rapids, very little movement.
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