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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: clarki on May 08, 2009, 09:54:10 PM

Title: No wonder the fishing wasn't that hot... May 8, 2009
Post by: clarki on May 08, 2009, 09:54:10 PM
(http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k132/clarki_clarki/IMG_0876.jpg)

(http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k132/clarki_clarki/IMG_0877.jpg)

...when you have competition like this. I have never seen an otter in the wild before, so I put down the rod, grabbed my camera and watched him hunt. Very cool.   

(http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k132/clarki_clarki/IMG_0878.jpg)
After changing spots to get away from Mr. Otter, a cutthroat decided to come in for a snack and instead left his eye behind. Sorry little fella!

In the end, a couple of hits and one wild cutthroat to the net, however the otter made it memorable.   
Title: Re: Not wonder the fishing wasn't that hot... May 8, 2009
Post by: Fish Assassin on May 08, 2009, 10:38:49 PM
That's incredible. Must be quite a hook set to yank his eye ball out. ;D
Title: Re: Not wonder the fishing wasn't that hot... May 8, 2009
Post by: Fishin_Squirrel10-4 on May 09, 2009, 12:21:09 AM
She's a keeper  :D
Title: Re: No wonder the fishing wasn't that hot... May 8, 2009
Post by: Fish Assassin on June 20, 2009, 05:28:14 PM
Do Gibbs still produce Ultra spoons? Where Can I get one?

Yes, available at any tackle shops
Title: Re: No wonder the fishing wasn't that hot... May 8, 2009
Post by: Trophy Fisher on June 20, 2009, 06:53:17 PM
Great story, I'll be on the hunt for the one eyed trout! ;D
Title: Re: No wonder the fishing wasn't that hot... May 8, 2009
Post by: Fish Assassin on June 20, 2009, 09:04:06 PM
hm...i only see Crocs which i owned a bunch and other models except ultra, and I also don't see it on their site

http://www.gibbsfishing.com/default.asp

Can you be more specific which shop has them?

Army and Navy. Berry's definitely carry them:

http://www.berrysbait.com/products.aspx?cat=334&pro=17994
Title: Re: No wonder the fishing wasn't that hot... May 8, 2009
Post by: Fish Assassin on June 20, 2009, 09:25:22 PM
Ic, thanx for the link. I am using ultra light tackle, so i guess the 3/4 oz kinda too heavy for me, is there any smaller one around or under 1/16 oz? I've look around they are rarely available or just few selections of colors...

They don't make them that small.
Title: Re: No wonder the fishing wasn't that hot... May 8, 2009
Post by: clarki on June 20, 2009, 10:39:08 PM
Ic, thanx for the link. I am using ultra light tackle, so i guess the 3/4 oz kinda too heavy for me, is there any smaller one around or under 1/16 oz? I've look around they are rarely available or just few selections of colors...

Yes the 3/4 oz is overkill for ultralight tackle and cutthroat fishing.  I use the Ultra in 1/8 oz. Have never seen them, and doubt they are manufactured, any smaller. Suggest you don't need a wide assortment of colours for cutthroat fishing. Plain Jane silver/nickel is all I have used for used for many years...and to good effect. However I do like adding a strip of prism tape. 


Army and Navy. Berry's definitely carry them:

I have bought mine over the years at Army and Navy. Would suggest picking up a pack of Eagle Claw spoon replacement hooks #4 or Gammie open eye siwash #4. Perfect size for the 1/8 oz. 
Title: Re: No wonder the fishing wasn't that hot... May 8, 2009
Post by: Ben! on June 22, 2009, 09:47:08 PM
(http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k132/clarki_clarki/IMG_0878.jpg)
After changing spots to get away from Mr. Otter, a cutthroat decided to come in for a snack and instead left his eye behind. Sorry little fella!

I've always wonder what the chances were for hooking something odd , like an eye for example... lol

I've seen people catch the odd crab with their hook before...  :o
Title: Re: No wonder the fishing wasn't that hot... May 8, 2009
Post by: Sir Snag-A-Lot on June 23, 2009, 10:45:09 AM
Cool pics.  In the past I've always been surprised at how little having predators in the area (otters, seals, loons, etc) has affected my fishing success.  Maybe I've just been lucky.
Title: Re: No wonder the fishing wasn't that hot... May 8, 2009
Post by: TheChumWhisperer on June 23, 2009, 04:27:48 PM
well done, great catch.  I usually prefer to catch the entire fish...