LOOKIN fer humpies

[Frogpoop]

going to make the trip up just need to find them , would like to flyfish for some humpies can anyone start me off in the right direction , I am not looking for a secret hole just a creek is goodenough....dates ect....

[hypox]

If you really want to get into them, look into Canada.

[pikedevil]

If you really want to get into them, look into Canada.

Exactly, the best runs are definantly in Canada. We saw a decent run this fall in many of the Lake Superior tribs around Marquette but the year before there were hardly any. They are fun for about a day or two, then it gets kind of old.

http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/forum/showthread.php?t=87849
that thread had a lot of replys, check it out for reference.

[Frogpoop]

hate the thought of going to caanada ehh ( lol) ther has to be a place here in Mich. that gets a run, do they run the creeks every year or every other

[ClamMan30]

For the fishing that we encountered last September in Canada for pinks, I can't wait to go back. We didn't have to travel very far into Canada to get into fish either - and some of the holes were stacked - literally. If you start having numbers of 40+ fish in a half day of fishing, you'll change your mind about going to Canada. Other than gas, I figured that my only other costs that I wouldn't have had in Michigan were a conservation license (relatively cheap) and a few nights camping permits (also relatively cheap).

JL

[Frogpoop]

hate the thought of going to Canada cause I have a very hard time getting the truck to go south.......and then there is the prob of getting a license. Michigan has to have some creeks in da UP that gets runs.

[hypox]

Try the U.P. if you like......Here is canada.

http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/photopost/data/531/71DSCF0098.jpg

[Frogpoop]

where in canada ?

[WILDCATWICK]

Hypox did you have to post that while I'm sitting here doing mortgage math? Man that's cruel! :lol:

[2PawsRiver]

Is that UP Canada or Detroit Canada.

[pikedevil]

UP canada....east of the soo

[Frogpoop]

looks good dont it ? as I sit here i the office with this huge sickness and fever..(spring fever) watching the snow flurries.....come on spring... where in canada is that shot from ? PM me or Email if ya like if ya care to devulge

[hypox]

Pikedevil has it right. It's northeast of the soo, but not far. That's about as close as I'll post here. It's a pretty popular place so a map would just about give it away.

[Frogpoop]

PM'd ya...

[uptracker]

No need to go to Canada...go to the Soo next fall and a river just over the bridge.

[CANman]

Dont wanna come to Canada. WHY?

Our rivers in the north are just as nice or nicer than alot of the Michigan flows. Any trib north of the SOO along Superior gets a strong Pink run EVERY year. For bigger fish try the North Shore of Huron. Hop on HWY 17 and head east towards Sudbury. Any river on Huron east of the Soo get pinks, and they are bigger than the Superior fish. Plus, NO ONE fishes them either. I can drift for steel, chinooks or pinks alone every day!

CANman

[Frogpoop]

so who is going to PM me with the spots ?

[2PawsRiver]

CANman, may have to try and solve that "alone" fishing. Frogpoop let me know when your headed up, could try to meet you in the middle of the state somewhere and share a ride. :)

[Creek-Chub]

Marc - Aren't you supposed to be out shooting bad guys at 2:00am? :mischeif:

[2PawsRiver]

Actually am not shooting bad guys this week ;) . I am supposed to be in Lansing and am attending a week long Precision Driving School, so I can catch up with the bad guys.....then shoot them. :evil:

Was able to sneak back for one night. My wife gets up around !:00 am to go to work, just passing some time while she gets ready.

Don't suppose your interested in going up north to do a little Pink fishing. How is that little one of yours doing.?

[2tundras]

The rapids at the Sault, some of the best in the world, just unknown. Mouth of the Garden River, north St. Mary's river, north side of Sugar Island. Need a boat to get there.

[Creek-Chub]

Ahh, so I guess I'm in the clear this week. Then I'll have to see about finding a faster car... :lol: The little one is coming right along. Happy, healthy, and swinging from the chandelier. She's sitting up, getting ready to crawl, and already proficient at pulling my 3 year old's hair. Can't say I've ever been pink fishing, but I'm always game if the timing is right. We're (Live2fish and my younger brother) headed up to the Wellston area to fish the PM's little brother on the 5th. The plan is to float, and do the streamside camping thing if the weather holds off. Looking to scratch the trout itch...

[Frogpoop]

thanks CANman !!!

[steelslam]

what kind an size of flys do you use on those pinks??

[skamaniac]

No need to go to Canada...go to the Soo next fall and a river just over the bridge.

If you cross the river at the Soo, you ARE in Canada. Did you mean Big Mac? Confused!!

[Krull]

STEELSMAN- I have had best luck with small egg flies. They sell a fly in the Soo called a St. Mary's flasher that works well too. I can't remeber the name of the shop on the US side that I have picked them up, but it is right by the restaurant Studabakers. If the pinks are in thick, you will realize pretty soon that it doesn't make much difference what you are chucking at them.

[Dedge]

When do the pinks usually start to run?

Dan

[Bowfin1]

Pinks can be found in good numbers in early September. As far as the river that is about 45 minutes from the international bridge is concerned, do not expect to find solitude. I've been there many years and all I can say is expect to see a lot of people. It is NOT a secret! Is it worth all that to catch a 2-3lb fish? I for one would say no! I think it is about the most over rated fishing I have done. As far as flies are concered, it is about the same as with any salmon that are spawning, small natural colors work the best because the fish cannot see them as well and some how the hook ends up in the vacinity of the mouth. Consequently, this is not glamorous fishing! I am not trying to discourage you to go, but you may want to lower your expecations a bit. Finally, don't forget your backcountry camping permit if you plan on staying the night as the Canadian CO's know about the area as well and enforce it strickly. I can't say I blame them with the amount of trash left behind by the numerous people! :rant:

[Sam22]

Bowfin has a point. Although I will contest, I think of all salmon, pinks most readily take a fly. The fact that they are so damn small is the problem, all that work for a little fish and a little fight? All that being said I did take the time to land quite few last year. The runs come fast and tend to be short and sweet around me, you have to keep your eyes peeled as the crowds rarely tell the story.

[2tundras]

STEELSMAN- I have had best luck with small egg flies. They sell a fly in the Soo called a St. Mary's flasher that works well too. I can't remeber the name of the shop on the US side that I have picked them up, but it is right by the restaurant Studabakers. If the pinks are in thick, you will realize pretty soon that it doesn't make much difference what you are chucking at them.

"Hanks" The Trading Post on North 17 (ON) carries them too, a little bigger selection of sizes, etc. You can get your license there too. Despite what eveyone is saying about that "river" being busy, you can head further east, or north, along the shore and you'll caome across a few good size rivers that wil make you more than happy. If you take 17 north and fish those waters you also have the chance to tie into a nice 25 inch coaster, which is always a treat. When you caome up PM me and I'll let you know how we've been doing.

[WILDCATWICK]

Another Canadian tidbit. The CO's don't work weekends. At least they hadn't the last two years becuause of the negotiations from the strike they had. I find it odd that the CO's and Prison guards have the same union over there. When they all went on strike it was a free for rape on the rivers.

[Krull]

I will respectively disagree with those who question the fighting ability of a 2-3 lb pink or if it is worth targeting. Sure if you are using a Salmon stick with 15 lb test it isn't much of a chore to bring one in, but common sense says you target these fish with a 5 or 6 weight fly rod. You also will get the occasional 5 LB Pink, a Pinook or King that will give you all the fight you want. I will also dispute that Pinks do not hit, my experience is that they are way more agressive then Kings, Steelhead or any other migratory fish on a spawning run.

[WILDCATWICK]

Change the tid bit. SOme are now patrolling on weekends. It's rare but I ran into one last Sunday. Make sure you have your id and licsense with you.

[Frogpoop]

when would you recommend n getting up there for them ?
there are 3 others from this forum that would like to make a trip up for them durring the week
any help would be great

[Krull]

I have gone for Pinks the weekend after Labor day for the last 8 years and have hit them everytime. The numbers fluctuate in the Rapids some years but there has always been fish in the Garden.

[2tundras]

Past couple of years Garden hands down. A few other spots, within sight of the Garden, but it'll cost ya beer.

[Frogpoop]

beer hell....how about a few beers !!!
be glad to buy
PM me
would be great to meet up with fellow members

[2PawsRiver]

Will kick in more beer with Frogpoop's beer, will also throw in chips, dip, smoked fish, smoked ribs, and whatever else :)

[hypox]

I'll be at the garden the weekend after labor day. If anyone else is gonna be there feel free to look me up.

[skamaniac]

I'll be there also.

[Frogpoop]

how do ya get to the garden from the mich side of the soo......

[Ralph Smith]

I'll kick in on the beer too :D And a nice crockpot of venison stew back at the cabin. I know of a nice cabin that sleeps 10 on Sugar island. I think its called: Haypoint hideaway. Stayed there once about 6 years ago. Nice and quiet area, also have access to lake george for lots of diffenent species but never fished there.

[Fishndude]

I ran into a great run of Pinks on the Thunder Bay River, in Alpena. There were tons of the little buggers, and they bit all day long, in bright sunshine, on chartreuse and pink yarn flies. I have read that bright days call for bright flies for Pinks. It worked for us. They don't fight too well, though - just because they are small. They spawn right along with Kings, and I wouldn't want to hook a King on a 5 weight rod - but that is the right size for Pinks.