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[TheTallOutdoorsman]

Wasn't on the pier exactly but was trolling along it in my kayak last night on an East trib. There were hundreds jumping non stop all night. They were everywhere. Never seen that many fish in one area. Ive seen alot of cool things and had some amazing experiences on the water but last night topped it. A couple times the fish would go airborne and hit the yak bounce off and swim away. They would get 4 or 5 feet in the air right beside you. So close we could have probably punched them outta the air. I was fully prepared to take an airborne 30 pounder off the head lol

I went 3 for 6. 1 spooled me, 1 broke a rod and another broke a buddy's rod. All on glow spoons down 20ft off the cannon ball. We took a few pics they are not the sharpest as the waves were throwing us all over the place but you get an idea. I took some vids to in the dark but you can't see much.... just hear a screaming drag lol

Nice job!! I have a newly aquired Kayak im interested in taking out on Lake Ontario, How is the waves these days?

[Fishing Urban Ontario]

Alright guys I'm going to an west trib of lake o today. I will tell you how the fishing is there again, wish me luck and say here fishy fishy for me.

[Fishing Urban Ontario]

There was at least 4 alive salmon on the trib and 6 caught and killed ones. These were seen with a 4km hike. I don't think the real run has happened yet.

[TheTallOutdoorsman]

Fishing Urban Ontario, There are lots of fish in the Rivers if you know where to go. There are alot at the Dam (Sanctuary areas) Already and many staged to come in. There may be alot pushing in as soon as today (With the rain) so tomorrow may be a good day to fish the rivers. There will be many more to come next week during the 15-20mm rain falls forecasted.

[Beman9010]

Not just today next few days fish will puch in they have too.

[TheTallOutdoorsman]

Some will start today with the amount of rain that fell! Next week most of the salmon spawning this year will have entered the river (in my opinion)

[Beman9010]

Your righr

[Fishing Urban Ontario]

Alright, thats great that the run for the west trib has begun!!! Here Fishy Fishy!

[N8orDie]

Here's a couple from a week and a half ago. Both caught on a orange and gold J13s.

 

 

 

Question: With many more fish coming into the rivers, will the pier action stay hot for the next little while?

[TheTallOutdoorsman]

Nice fish N8ordie!

 

Your second fish is so dark already for not entering the river!

 

For as long as fish keep pushing in, Piers will be a "Hot spot".

[TheKraken]

Is anyone getting much action out on the piers lately? This is my first year pier fishing. Moved to the pier because I can't handle the hooligans in the creek anymore. Pulled two beauty chinnys and I've decided that pier fishing is my new go to for the trout and salmon runs. But how long does the action last?

[PUMP KNOWS]

[salmotrutta]

 

Great video!

 

Have you tried experimenting with your drag? Depending on how good of a knot/connection you have to your lure, it's amazing just how tight you can set your drag, even with light line, when fighting a big salmon or trout. 

 

Having said that, looks like you landed that angry male relatively quickly.

 

It's also easier when you're up high on a pier, you get a lot of extra leverage versus when you're standing closer to sea level.  

[Beman9010]

Nice man that's a nice fight and take lol

[BNG]

Nice job !!

[MuskieBait]

I fish for pier salmon with 30lb braid and 20lb fluoro leader. They're usually striking out of aggression so I don't think visibility is an issue, but the thin braid allows greater casting distance. Paired with a baitcaster and a MH rod, I can bring them in usually in less than 3min...even 20lb+ fish. I try to use as much drag as reasonable (that still give me a fun fight and without risk of snapping the rod), but occasionally, I have pulled the O-ring open and lost the fish (I now try to upgrade the O-rings to 60lb rings).

BTW, your fish fought for less than 5min (0:49 to 5:30). It's not a long fight at all. Try hanging onto a 200lb shark for 30min. One day, I would love to go on a hour long fight with a big sturgeon, shark, tuna or marlin

[fisherman2280]

If you want a fight why are you fishing with 30lb line?  rookie?

[MuskieBait]

I fish 30lb braid because I usually fish at a marina with docks and boats around, and no room to follow the fish. I need to pull the fish away from the docks, sail boat keel, boat motor...etc. I need to be able to turn a fish so it doesn't run past a jetty to snag my line across a boating channel. I need to be able to turn a fish in case a boat is returning to the dock.

Part of it is to show respect that I need to give to boat owners so I do not foul up their property, since I am a guest fishing at the dock. I would much rather prevent a fish from running the line into the motor and foul up a prop than to fight a fish on gear that I can't control. I would much rather not snag the line on a keel, break off, and have line hanging off the keel. I would much rather not have line stretches across the boating channel should a fish run around the jetty and I couldn't follow.

Plus, bringing a fish in within 3min is less stress on the fish than bringing in a fish within 5min. It ensures better release and (hopefully) allows the fish to spawn successfully to produce the next generation.

A quick fight and a quick release is the same rationale to fight big Muskellunge on 80lb braid and 130lb leader. Honestly, Muskellunge are not that strong (for their size, they are quite wimpy actually)...but the heavy gear is used to accommodate the large lures (10lb breaking strength per 1oz of lure) and to ensure a quick fight.

If the argument for light gear is self serving proposition to get the best fight out of the fish, then you should be fishing 2lb test for salmon in the stream and have everyone else wait 20 minutes for you to land the fish, while running up and down the stream to follow it. Sometimes, respect precedes your own needs.

I see it at PH all the time...

1) People doesn't know how to fight a fish and have too light a drag, fearing they will break off the fish

 

2) People doesn't know how to follow a fish to stay directly in line with the fish, forcing the entire pier to reel in their lines and keeping everyone waiting

 

3) People use gear that is too light that can't even stop a run or turn a fish when it is tired

Sure, you get an amazing 20min fight...but you are wasting people's time.