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Bob Why
Professional Fisherman
USA
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 Posted - 12/04/2007 : 19:20:11
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Went to the Rocky today. Really muddy and swift. When do you guys that fish it, think it will be clear enough to fish? I tried for about an hour down by Rt 82. Should I have gone closer to the Lake?
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Bob Y. President North Coast Anglers, SFC, US Army Retired . www.northcoastanglers.com
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BigKev
Moderator
USA
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Posted - 12/04/2007 : 20:05:10
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| I would just say you should wait a few more days. Keep track of the flow rate on http://waterdata.usgs.gov/oh/nwis/rt this site and you will know when its close. |
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SEAPRO
Master Fisherman
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Posted - 12/04/2007 : 20:10:49
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| Nice site Big Kev - Hey Dave how bout making this one of those permanent sites like you did the "V" public access map?? |
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baitdave
Forum Admin
USA
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Posted - 12/04/2007 : 20:11:45
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Bob Why
Professional Fisherman
USA
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BigKev
Moderator
USA
1533 Posts |
Posted - 12/04/2007 : 20:21:37
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| Keep an eye on it and you'll know when its time to fish. Get my drift. |
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wake-n-walleye
Master Fisherman
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Posted - 12/05/2007 : 05:43:27
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| i will let you know how it fishes today .. i have had great success with the flys @ about 80 - 120 cfs,,,,, bait will usually fish it quicker from now 350 - 80 cfs... rocky clears the quickest in all our main rivers ... all the rivers fish differently with varis flows learn the charts and have more succes when you choose to go fishing especailly when you are planing those further trips .. Wake |
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Bob Why
Professional Fisherman
USA
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Posted - 12/05/2007 : 06:49:09
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| Thanks Wake. I live in your area, so not making any long trips. Unless you consider from Ridge and Snow to Rt 82 a long one. I did take a long time getting there yesterday. As I went from home to Frank's Bait and Tackle and then up to Lorain Ave. Then took the park off Lorain and went through it to 82. I still haven't tried my waders on. Have to do that today. I have a 5/6 weight fly rod. Don't think it's heavy enough for the Steelies. |
Bob Y. President North Coast Anglers, SFC, US Army Retired . www.northcoastanglers.com
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reo
Superior Fisherman
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Posted - 12/05/2007 : 07:48:30
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Bob
I look for at least some green tint to the water for it to be fish able to me. Your best bet would be to fish lower than Olmsted Falls on the west branch and Lagoon dam on the East. From those points to the lake. |
United We Bargain Divide We Beg
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Bob Why
Professional Fisherman
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wake-n-walleye
Master Fisherman
208 Posts |
Posted - 12/05/2007 : 18:01:26
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| i think the rocky will fish better tomorrow .. only got 1 in the morning on black wooly bugger but it was less than desireable conditions for me .. had to get back to the grind stone : ) |
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BigKev
Moderator
USA
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Posted - 12/05/2007 : 18:52:16
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Wake,
I tried to do some more HARM to the steelies today to and was only able to land 1 meself. Had another good bite but missed him. Well I'll be back at it tomorrow. Let you know. Got mine on spawn. Later dudes.
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reo
Superior Fisherman
193 Posts |
Posted - 12/05/2007 : 20:40:33
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Any pics?? |
United We Bargain Divide We Beg
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BigKev
Moderator
USA
1533 Posts |
 Posted - 12/05/2007 : 21:50:23
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| Thats a good one Reo. U should post some to show us how its done. |
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reo
Superior Fisherman
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Posted - 12/05/2007 : 22:59:19
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Alrighty then. Sorry it is a little blurry but I do not take very many.
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United We Bargain Divide We Beg
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Chucky
Superior Fisherman
USA
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Posted - 12/05/2007 : 23:23:01
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Sweet fish reo!! Is that a center pin out fit someone lost in the grass behind you? I seen it first!! lol Looks like it by the slide rings.
How do you take a pic if your by yourself? Set it on timer? |
 
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DOUBLE EAGLE
Professional Fisherman
USA
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Posted - 12/06/2007 : 05:03:20
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| That pic wasn't yesterday !!! where were you Florida ?? That would of felt good yesterday !! Good job Bud !! Are you one of those center pin boys and if so tell us about it and the benefits. |
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reo
Superior Fisherman
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Posted - 12/06/2007 : 07:21:53
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LOL, that was last December and it was a hell of alot colder than it looks. Had a friend take the pic.
I got into steelheading around '95 with the fly rod. Took me a season and a half to hook and lose my first one on a cold January day. I then got a noodle rod around '99 or 2000 and enjoyed that even more than the bug stick even though I had learned to have great success at swinging streamers and dead drifting nymphs. I found that I could do that with the spinning gear and could also drift bait. About three years ago I got a pin and that is what gets most of the work these days unless it is really windy or I am looking for a change of pace. The center pin is just another wrinkle that allows for longer drag free drifts and only after learning to cast the beast. What I find cool about it is the fight. All drag is applied with your fingers. Just you and the fish. The center pin is every bit the art form as the fly rod and I am still in the beginning stages of learning. Like wake I am a steelhead freak and it is not uncommon that I am on the river at dawn with suit and tie covered up by waders and wading jacket. It get a little tougher with the cold weather though.
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BigKev
Moderator
USA
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Posted - 12/06/2007 : 07:58:59
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| Sure looks like a lot more contact to that fish than I was making when I took my pictures. Lot more of that protective slim being touched. Guess its all just a matter of opinion. Nice Fish though! How long was that one? What kind of set up do u recommend for that center pin deal? |
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Chucky
Superior Fisherman
USA
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Posted - 12/06/2007 : 08:37:08
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Thats about the same path I'm taking now reo. I started with just my spin out fit then bought a noodle rod this year. After watching them guys on Fly&Float and talking with Craig & Erie Outfitters I'm going to center pin also next year. Wife said noway on a $300.00 outfit this winter. lol This spring sounds like a good time to start. You mind someday I tag along to check it out? We can hit all Kev's holes if ya want. It'll be getting pretty cold for him soon.  |
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BigKev
Moderator
USA
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Posted - 12/06/2007 : 08:50:30
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Sorry Chucky,
Never gets too cold for me. We are approaching my favorite time of year. WINTER!!!! I love it. Ice fishing is my favorite kind of fishing. The colder the better. We even drill holes in the ice on the river and catch steelies. Its a blast. You are more than welcome to fish all the holes I fish. They're on public land. Take er easy. I'm goin fishing.
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Rocky River Question
