navigud Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Not sure if any of you guys and gals are interested in pike on the fly , but I found this vid that may change your mind..... enjoy. http://www.hatches.tv/play.php?vid=371 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanny Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Great vid, thanks for the link...... I just love how pike hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jksnijders Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 I can't wait for ice out. Nothing like having a big pike surface strike in 2 feet of water. Or 8 feet in front of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDoctor Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 I agree spring pike are a real rush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 My favorite shot is around the 3min 26sec point in the vid- a nice tight shot of the fly on top of the water, as a big, ugly pike face materializes out of the tea-colored water and engulfs the fly...wicked awesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dryfly Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Pike ain't no fun at all. You guys should stick to salmonids and suckers. http://members.shaw.ca/clives/pikeflyfish.html We had a great spring in 06. 2007 was decent and last year was cold and late and I only fished for pike two or three days. Even small pike on sliders are unbelievable fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 There is a Pike fishing seminar at Fishtales tomorrow. Nothing beats pike on the fly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad29 Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Give me a call Kyle when you go out, I gotta give it a try this year. That video was awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birchy Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 CDock and I are heading southeast to the Lake Newell area for pike on the fly this weekend. Going to be doing an overnighter, so I'm pulling my camper trailer down with us. Does anyone know if it's okay to park the trailer in an open area around the lake somewhere for just one night? Is there any crown land around there so I can do some "random camping"? Or maybe I'll just leave it hooked to the truck and park on the side of the road somewhere out of the way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jksnijders Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 CDock and I are heading southeast to the Lake Newell area for pike on the fly this weekend. Going to be doing an overnighter, so I'm pulling my camper trailer down with us. Does anyone know if it's okay to park the trailer in an open area around the lake somewhere for just one night? Is there any crown land around there so I can do some "random camping"? Or maybe I'll just leave it hooked to the truck and park on the side of the road somewhere out of the way? I don't believe it's cool to camp wherever overnight on EID land. There's a campground at Kinbrook Island though, but I have no idea if it's open. I think they frown upon camping wherever because of the threat of fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birchy Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I'll look into the campground.. By "random camping", I just meant, sleeping in the travel trailer overnight.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jksnijders Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I think its sort of a funny thing with that, like sleeping in the backseat of your vehicle with no intention to drive will still get you a DUI.. I could be way off mind you. The EID is also, I believe, by legal definiton, private land, and places are posted "No Trespassing". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birchy Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 What's EID short for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailhead Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I believe it is Eastern Irrigation District. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBBrownie Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Just camp. Really, worse things can happen than getting busted for sleeping in your camper on the side of the road in the all mighty, all knowing "Eastern Irrigation District". I mean, its not like you are driving without a seat belt, or pushing the speed limit. Jokes, I just wouldn't honestly be too worried about it if you are not leaving a real impact. I don't appreciate the yahoos wrecking the castle/livingstone areas, but the baldass prairie shoulder shouldn't be too much of an issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBBrownie Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Hopefully my last post doesn't ruffle any feathers, no offense intended, i'm sure there are some who figure otherwise, I just get so into fishin that I tend to lose my brain and do what is necessary to get myself onto the water quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birchy Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Just camp. Really, worse things can happen than getting busted for sleeping in your camper on the side of the road in the all mighty, all knowing "Eastern Irrigation District". I mean, its not like you are driving without a seat belt, or pushing the speed limit. Jokes, I just wouldn't honestly be too worried about it if you are not leaving a real impact. I don't appreciate the yahoos wrecking the castle/livingstone areas, but the baldass prairie shoulder shouldn't be too much of an issue My thoughts exactly. I'm kind of comparing it in my head to pulling off the side of the road to sleep when you're on a long road trip and getting too tired.. One night shouldn't be an issue. If we were setting up the trailer on the side of the road for a week.. probably different. That being said.. first trip for pike on the fly and we can't wait!! woohoo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jksnijders Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Road allowance, may be ok (Doubtful). Wheeled up to the water, outside a campground, not ok. I have a friend that works there, (EID land use) and they will punt you, CO's or otherwise. Just FYI. But I realize that "it's not the Castle/Livingstone" so hey, whatever... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipper Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I'll look into the campground.. By "random camping", I just meant, sleeping in the travel trailer overnight.. I don't think things have changed too much over the years and I have never heard of no trespassing on Newell...unless that is somewhere I am not familiar with. I have drove my motorhome right down beside the Lake many, many times and have never had anyone ever question it. That would really p me off if they started that bs at Newell. Try the south end of the lake around the Rainier draws..that's where you'll find some monster pike this time of the year or Greenwald at the North End or even try Rolling Hills resevoir at the South end ...it's all good and have fun!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipper Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Road allowance, may be ok (Doubtful). Wheeled up to the water, outside a campground, not ok. I have a friend that works there, (EID land use) and they will punt you, CO's or otherwise. Just FYI. But I realize that "it's not the Castle/Livingstone" so hey, whatever... I don't think your friend has the "authority" to "punt" anyone off of Newell. Who is your friend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 At most every entrance to the EID there is a sign that says; stay on trails, no OHV's, no fires, and no camping. The rules are pretty clear. There are lots of designated campgrounds in the area, so no need to break their rules. EID Information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jksnijders Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Kippersnack. Out of curiosity, I called to see what the deal is with overnight camping outside the campgrounds. She said that it is not allowed. That is the main reason Rolling Hills Reservoir campground was set up. (She's a land administrator for the EID) She can deny Encana well service access, so I suppose she has some stroke. I can give you her name and number if you want. What anyone on this board does, personally, I could give a damn less. But the subject came up, and as a bit of advice I passed on what I know. I personally don't fish Newell much, except in summer from a boat, deep, for walleye. I've lived in the general area (county) for almost my entire life, and I haven't seen random camping allowed in many years. She said in extreme cases they have had to involve the RC's. (though I doubt Birchy would be alot of trouble) I know if I was going to travel a ways to fish the weekend, I'd want to know a bit about where I was headed to avoid problems. There may be a good chance nothing would happen, but it is May long weekend and I'm sure the CO's, etc, will be out in full force. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jksnijders Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Just because I'm not a fan of being told how things go in my own backyard.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jksnijders Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Here's a good reason why. Guys just have to see how buried they can get their trucks after a good rain. I was out taking pictures of a storm one evening and came across a guy driving a Hummer through this spot. Buried to the axles. I drove right on by, in my 4 WD Diesel, tow ropes securely under the back seat. I did give him a wave for good measure, but just the fact he was driving a Hummer was enough for me to figure out he was a pompous ***hole.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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