Slough Shark Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 Hello fish fans, I went out ice fishing at Chickakoo lake with my old man for 3 hours today. We ended up seeing 6 fish and caught 4/5 for our daily limit. Each fish was about 10", definitely ripe for the belly! This was my first time catching trout, so I was very happy and amazed at there beauty up close (especially since these were brook trout). Finally, all of my trout fishing research payed off and we got to bring some tasty fish home. I tried for some pics with my photo tank, but the fish moved around to much and the water was way to cold for me to use my hand to hold it in place. I will have to rig up a 3D background that I can move close to the front pane to trap the fish so I can get some good photos. My first time cleaning them went quite well also, trout are much easier to clean than pike or burbot!! This lake has some fun fishing to it, and I will have to return for more (and maybe get some better pics next time too!). Taylor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qattarra Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 I love ice fishing. Sounds like you had a great time . The fish look good , yummmmy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmaan. Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 LOOKS VERY TASTY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slough Shark Posted December 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 They definitely were very tasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnaw Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 (edited) icefishing... trout... the Well I'm there! mmm... love trout and ice fishing. Hope you brought a pan, some eggs, and that Rocky's batter stuff...mmm good! How far is this lake from Edmonton? O, your right about the fish cleaning part. In my opinion ANY fish is easier to clean compared to a slimy pike! Trout are perfect for those kind of fish where you venture into the wilderness on foot, camp by a lake and catch them and eat them on a stick over a fire. Hope you enjoyed yourself, cause I'm jealous! Edited December 30, 2008 by Gnaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slough Shark Posted December 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 I definitely agree with the bit about trout being a good wilderness food. Possibly the best (at least my favourite so far), though I've heard rabbit or grouse stew can be good too This lake is about 45 minutes from Edmonton. If you need directions go get directions from google maps. Type in "A"- Edmonton and "B"- Chickakoo Lake Public Parking. Hope that helps, it's a nice place to fish (but I prefer little fish over trophies). Taylor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishful Thinking Posted January 1, 2009 Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 Great pics, Taylor. The speckling really showed up well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slough Shark Posted January 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 Thanks Greg! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slough Shark Posted February 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 Here's a couple more from today... I really recommend anyone in the Edmonton area who enjoys ice fishing to come out to this lake for some fish. I saw 14 fish today in the 3 hours I was out. Only caught 2 because I got a little too excited and tried to set the hook to quickly I can't wait to get out here in the spring to try spin-casting for these fish, then I can get some pics with my photo tank :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnaw Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 That's it! I'm going! I don't care if I don't have a snowmobile, auger, any tackle, or a license! I miss it ice-fishing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slough Shark Posted February 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 Nick, There were a few people out today that were using old holes that other ice fishermen left, so you can scavenge for those. Or you could just ask someone to drill, if it's a weekend there's sure to be some tents out there. As for tackle, you can just head out to Canadian Tire and get a set of small ice fishing jigs. They aren't expensive and work great (I can post some examples if you want). Then just get some good line (I like 10 lb test when ice fishing) and a few flat sticks of wood. I'm sure you'd have some laying around with your 100 gallon restoration project. I use shims for mine. Then just tie the line on lengthwise and wrap it around a bunch of times. There's your rod! I never use actual fishing rods for ice fishing, the reeling process leaves to much time for the fish to get off IME, so I just use these jigging sticks and you pull the fish straight up and out of the water! Ice fishing can be extremely cheap if you allow it! Cheers buddy, Taylor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shai Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 Ah, brook trout! One of my favorite fish to fish. : ) Fab pics as always Taylor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slough Shark Posted February 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 Thanks! That male (second pic) had phenomenal colours, my shots don't do him justice by any stretch. I hope I can catch some like him in the summer, underwater pics of a fish like that would really look great. The male had quite a few parasites on his digestive tract, but I'm pretty sure I got them all. I'm pretty sure after freezing and being baked with onions (anti parasitic properties) whatever is left will be neutralized. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erin Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 The colors on those fish are amazing... makes me think about putting them into a tank HAHAHAHA I'm not one for fish other then tuna... congrats on the great catch I'm sure they where just yummy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slough Shark Posted February 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 (edited) Thanks Erin, you could always scratch the arowana and put some trout in that big tank your planning You'd have to upgrade the tank later though, these are the REAL big fish lol. Edited February 13, 2009 by Slough Shark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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