tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21259110784455554802024-02-22T13:52:59.731-08:00Fin & Fly Adventures Updates on the Fin & Fly Adventures guide service along with personal hunting and fishing experiences, tips, and tactics.Brian Minichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106705488009889169noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125911078445555480.post-52246724304472254692017-09-21T14:08:00.000-07:002017-09-21T14:08:04.489-07:00Fall and Winter Streamer Bite Coming Soon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The trout fishing will be heating up again as the air and water cool down this fall. There will still be some bugs around in October, followed by some excellent streamer opportunities from winter-early spring. Looking forward to some clients booking trips on the Allegheny and Clarion Rivers for October thru March.Brian Minichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106705488009889169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125911078445555480.post-4826987314098687522017-09-21T13:57:00.000-07:002017-09-21T13:57:12.775-07:00Clarion and Allegheny River Trips 2017<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After a soaking wet spring, which had the water levels high for most March and April, conditions finally stabilized for mid May-June. The fishing was phenomenal. Lots of big wild brown trout with a few rainbows and some brookies mixed in. There are always streamer fishing opportunities when the water is high, but it sure is fun after it comes back down and you can get some shots at these big bruisers on dry flies. Action will pick back up this fall and be good all through the winter. <br />
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<br />Brian Minichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106705488009889169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125911078445555480.post-50241188979873822872017-09-21T13:09:00.000-07:002017-09-21T13:09:19.539-07:002017 Spring Gobbler Success<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After an opening week of rain, cold, and wind, conditions became ideal and I was able to be in the woods for the first clear and crisp morning of the season. After starting the morning without hearing a single gobble, I decided it was time to walk and call to make something happen before my time was up and had to return home. I found myself near the end of my hike while making one last call near the edge of a big field. To my surprise a bird answered in the distance. After having that internal struggle with the question of (do I have enough time to make this happen?), I moved towards the bird and the corner of the field through the timber. I called again a short distance from the field and was startled to hear him answer in the field extremely close to my location. Apparently we had both made up ground towards each other during the silence. I moved up a little closer (about 30 yards inside the treeline) and called again. He in turn gobbled back and I could see him strutting in the corner. The big bird worked his way up the edge of the field in and out of strut and peering back into the brush to find the lonely hen that I was trying to imitate. He finally closed the distance to about 35 yards when I was able to get a shot. My nicest bird to date. 20lbs, 9'' beard, 1 3/8 spurs. A great bird for the big woods of Pennsylvania.<br />
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Brian Minichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106705488009889169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125911078445555480.post-16725865669038527702017-09-21T12:47:00.000-07:002017-09-21T12:47:54.107-07:00Tourney Champs <br />
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This years 2017 DAV Tournament Champs for the event held out of Wolf Run Marina near Warren, Pennsylvania. After being in the hunt for the previous two tourneys I fished, Fred Ward and I were able to put a great bag of Kinzua Walleye together and win the day. Also we recorded the "Big Fish" for the tournament which about doubled our payday.<br />
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<br />Brian Minichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106705488009889169noreply@blogger.com0Kinzua Rd, Warren, PA 16365, USA41.8384989 -79.003800000000012-32.5022696 115.76182499999999 90 86.230574999999988tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125911078445555480.post-61751599178377284502017-09-21T12:31:00.000-07:002017-09-21T12:31:21.906-07:00Light Tackle Guided Trips for Walleye in PA/NY<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our 18.5' Crestliner Fish Hawk allows us for great opportunities on the Kinzua Dam and Chautauqua Lake for Walleye and anything else that may decide to bite. We target the walleye but frequently catch perch, smallmouth bass, white bass, pike, and an occasional musky. We can accommodate 1-2 anglers per trip which also includes and the gear. All that is required from the angler is proper clothing and a fishing license. Lunches are included on full day trips as well. These are very laid back and relaxing trips that are perfect for just enjoying a day on the water. Also, any fish that we keep with be cleaned and fillets put into zip lock bags for transport home. You may just want to have a cooler with some ice to put them in afterward.<br />
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Brian Minichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106705488009889169noreply@blogger.com0Kinzua Rd, Warren, PA 16365, USA41.8384989 -79.00380000000001216.316464399999997 -120.31239400000001 67.3605334 -37.695206000000013tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125911078445555480.post-86603661276365778782017-02-04T12:32:00.000-08:002017-02-04T12:32:04.771-08:002016 Deer, A Season To Remember I'll be honest, my expectations for this past deer season were not very high. My wife and I decided to take on the task of opening the Scandia General Store near our home in Warren, PA. This meant that most of my time would be spent between my current job, renovations on the new store, and working with various state and federal agencies to make sure we had all the permits we needed. Hunting was definitely on the back burner. Although, I did make it out for archery season on a handful off occasions, which I was told, was still too much....(Love you honey). <br />
The archery season was for the most part a bust. Other than one great encounter with a nice 10-point that I had trail cam pictures of on several occasions, there were never any other opportunities.<br />
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This buck followed a doe around me for 45 minutes one evening in the later part of October. Never close enough to shoot, all I could do is watch. Of course, I threw everything I had at him. Grunts, bleats, rattles, wheeze, and even raking the side of the tree I was in to sound like rubbing. I recognized him right away when he appeared working a scrape at 60 yards. The first time he licked the branches I saw those long brow tines. That encounter being the only highlight of my time in the tree with a bow, season came to an end and it was time to get ready for the opening day of gun. <br />
With there being two weeks between the end of archery and beginning of gun, I left some trail cameras out to try and get a better idea or some confirmation as to where I should be on the first day of the rifle season. I waited until Thanksgiving day to check the cameras and was surprised to see a new buck show up that I hadn't seen at all this year.<br />
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He wasn't very tall but he was wide and definitely mature, even maybe a little over the hill based on his looks in this picture. Needless to say that with a lack of other pictures anywhere else, I would be hunting this area on opening day of rifle season, which is the same area that I encountered the 10-point in archery. <br />
Opening morning came and I was in my tree stand by 6:15 am. I wanted to get there before the rest of the crowd came in and started spooking deer around as they raced to their stands just before daylight. It was not more than 30 minutes into daylight when I heard the distinct crunch of frosted leaves that only a walking deer sounds like. When I finally caught a glimpse of the deer on the thick brush covered ridge to my right, there was not doubt in my mind that it was a buck sneaking through and after getting him in the scope of my rifle for the first time, there was also no doubt that it was the wide 9-point from my camera on Thanksgiving day. Openings for a shot were extremely limited, however, there was no worry at this point as he was coming right to me. As he got closer, it was painful to watch him. Take a few steps...stop and look around...take a few more steps...stop and look around. At this point he was at about 80 yards. STILL NO SHOT! He stopped to look around one more time and as if sensing that something was not right, he made a hard left and started walking away from me and down the hill. In an instant of worry and panic I just kept looking for a small window to make an ethical shot. While following him with the scope I remember seeing a gap between two hemlock limbs that allowed me an opening to the back end of his vitals while he was walking away. With a squeeze of the trigger the deer took two leaps down hill and then headed directly at me before disappearing behind a group of oak trees. Anyone reading this that is a hunter knows that the next few minutes after realizing that the hard work put into scouting, stand placement, and shot execution has all worked out perfectly....these are the best minutes of your hunting season. A great feel of relief along with respect for the animal that you just harvested. <br />
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This is where the story line changes. It took me several pictures and even almost to the point of field dressing to realize that this deer looked familiar. As I inspected the antlers, I noticed that the brow tines were broken off, not just short, and that is when it hit me. This is a deer that I hunted hard two seasons previous to this year. I had many encounters and trail cam pictures of him.<br />
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Even my wife had an encounter with this deer in her first season which was also 2014. She nicknamed him "Sheister" after she had a quick opportunity at him when he stopped running for a split second coming off a circle that I cut for her. Even though she could not get a shot, she described the rack perfectly and picked him out of the lineup of trail cam pics from that season. </div>
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I was very disappointed last year to never see or get one picture of him during the 2015 season, although I still managed to take a very nice 7-point on the second day of rifle last year as a consolation prize. The only picture I saw of him since 2014 was from this past summer. Another member of the lease I hunt sent me a pic of a buck that he got on camera in August.</div>
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Sure enough, there was "Sheister". However with no sightings or news of him since, he was not even on my radar come season. After realizing that the buck I had taken was really him, I sat back again giving even more respect to the deer that had eluded me for almost three whole seasons and almost without even a picture for the last two years before showing up on Thanksgiving of 2016. </div>
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Now, I assumed that my season could not get any better after taking a buck that I had all that history with 30 minutes into opening morning, however my wife still wanted to get out and try her luck as well. She took her first whitetail last year in gun season. A nice mature doe all by herself, without a nervous husband talking in her ear. Of course, all it took was me walking away to try and get some deer moving to make it happen. I barley got out of sight of the stand when the gun went off last year. I was happy for her but wished I could have been with her when it happened. This year, we went to the same stand that she had shot her doe and that I had killed my buck the previous season. Even with that success last year, I once again had low expectations since I had not gotten one picture of a nice buck in this area all year. However, I did know that there were some doe around and anticipated that even if we did not see anything at first light that I could walk around and get some moving. While getting into the stand we hear some deer spook and my heart sank a little thinking that those ones might have been our only opportunity. After getting set in the stand, its just breaking into shooting light, my wife decides that this is the best time to get out her thermos of oatmeal for breakfast. I really wanted to say "do you think this is the best time to eat", but like a good husband, I kept my mouth shut. About 3 bites in she says "Oh S**t" and hands me her oatmeal and grabs her gun. I see the deer moving through the thick undergrowth and determine that it is a mature doe. When the doe finally steps out, I ask her if she on it. After she replies "yes", I tell her to just put the cross airs on the shoulder and squeeze. The gun goes off and the deer drops where it stood. After the shot, she puts the gun back on safe and gets a congratulatory hug from her very proud husband.</div>
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As if this story could not get any better, it is still not over. After dressing, tagging, and hanging the doe, it was back to the stand. Honestly, just so Megan could finish her breakfast. After we got set again, we had encounters with two small bucks that came looking for the doe. She must have been in heat. While having her practice getting on the small bucks with no intentions of shooting, I looked back towards where she had shot the doe and saw another deer coming through the brush. As I looked through my scope, i saw that it had a nice rack and was just waiting to confirm that it was a legal buck because all I could see was an incredibly large Y on its left side. Once it looked towards the stand, I saw the brow tines and told Megan to get ready, and that it was a good buck. This deer stepped out exactly where she shot the doe and she pulled the trigger on him. He ran about 50 yards and we watched him go down. Unfortunately his G2 and G3 were broken on the right side, but still is a great first buck. The best part being that I was able to sit right beside her for both.</div>
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I'm very happy to restart my old page with its new look, name, and content. Finally after 15 years in the industry, I'm taking my show independent and it's my pleasure to present Fin & Fly Adventures. This is a primarily fly fishing based guide service that also offers some terminal tackle opportunities.<br />
Fly fishing opportunities include trout, bass, musky, carp, and steelhead. Species options are all based on conditions and time of year. Both wade and driftboat fishing trips available as well. Terminal fishing opportunities are primarily targeting walleye, with perch, crappie, white bass, smallmouth bass, and northern pike as a bonus.<br />
Our area of service would be NW Pennsylvania and the Southern Tier of NY. Waters we fish are, but not limited to, Allegheny Tailwaters (Allegheny River), Clarion River, Lake Erie Tribs, Kinzua Dam, and Chautauqua Lake.<br />
Also on this page you will see my own adventures from hunting and fishing with family and friends. <br />
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These pics are just a little recap of last years guiding season. We are looking forward to a great 2017!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A rare double on the Allegheny River where both quality fish were landed and able to get pics side by side.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Larry doubled up on back to back runs with big Allegheny browns</td></tr>
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The Fourth of July weekend on Chautauqua was amazing.Brian Minichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106705488009889169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125911078445555480.post-19558681324410007352014-04-06T09:12:00.000-07:002014-04-06T09:12:25.298-07:00Beggining of the Clarion River season<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"> It has been a not so bad start to the season so far. Water temps are still pretty cold but on the good cloudy days with stable flow conditions decent fish have been caught. The first couple trips found that most of the fish were grouped up in their prime wintering spots. Slower currents, deep water, and lots of structure. As of late, the fish have been spreading out. More are being caught in the faster current and shallower water. A few bugs have been present. Black stone flies and midges mostly. Not enough for consistent rising but enough to make a trout attack once in a while. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> We have been fishing mostly streamers so far. Big and ugly has was the ticket early but a slimmer, shorter profile has been working best as of late. We have stopped and ran some nymphs in some of the primary riffles with moderate success. I am sure that a little more time and effort would produce more fish on nymphs, but I must admit that when they are chasing streamers and you get to see the entire follow and take, that I would much rather cast the big stuff. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Warmer temps this week should help get the fish a little more active. Hendricksons are right around the corner. As much as I love streamers, I can not wait to cast a dry fly to a big rising brown trout. More clients are starting to book trips now that the weather is breaking and I can not wait to spend more days on the water. Hopefully this will be the start to a great season. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Brian Minichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106705488009889169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125911078445555480.post-40154712648773654362014-04-02T16:33:00.000-07:002014-04-02T16:34:57.739-07:00Escape From The Cold<style>
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I love the snowy months and I love
ice fishing but man, what a winter!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Little did I know when my family and I booked a trip to Belize last fall,
for the following March, that it would be a much needed vacation to escape the
grips of the bone chilling cold that our area has experienced the last few
months. We certainly had plenty of ice and an extended season this year, but it
comes to a point where enough is enough.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>When March finally got arrived was definitely time to go.</div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The
morning of the trip was here and after driving though a not so unusual blizzard
on the way to the Buffalo Airport, it was time to head south.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The flight out of Buffalo left at
6:30am and by 2pm it was time for shorts, sandals, and my favorite fishing
shirt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And oh yes…it was 85
degrees in Belize City.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Another
short yet very scenic flight from Belize City Airport found the final
destination on the Island of San Pedro, also known as Ambergris Cay. </div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Reservations had been made at a luxury resort called Victoria
House, and upon arrival on the island their limo and friendly driver was
awaiting my family and I.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is
however not your traditional limo.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This limo was one of the nicest 8 person golf carts that you have ever
seen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The primary mode of
transportation on the island is either golf cart or bicycle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After checking in, it was time to make
sure that the fly rods had not been damaged during travel and my mind quickly
geared towards fishing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Now, this trip was more of a family
vacation but I was able to get my fair share of fishing done.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is a nice sized lagoon just a
short walk from the resort that I had had some good luck fishing in past trips
to this island and it would not disappoint this year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In fact, the lagoon fished better than it ever had.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Blind casting big streamers tied with
rabbit strips from a point protruding out produced snook, baby tarpon, and even
a big barracuda.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The lagoon would
be my every morning routine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Get
up at 5:20am, fishing as it breaks daylight, and back to the Victoria House for
breakfast with the family by 7:30am.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The only problem with fishing by yourself early in the morning is that
there is nobody around to take your picture when you catch a nice fish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I managed to land my first ever tarpon
on the second morning and was just hoping to flag down a passer by to take a
picture for me to no avail.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After
settling for a nice picture of it laying next to my fly rod, I returned it to
the brownish off-colored water of the lagoon.</div>
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After a few days of seeing the
sights, snorkeling, and eating some great sea food, it was time to hit the
flats for some bonefish and anything else that may present an opportunity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first day I spent with my brother, who had not cast a fly
rod since we were kids. Which means it was 15 years ago, and on this day it was
very windy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not a good combination
for your first flats fishing trip.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>After big brother (myself) landed a couple, it was now little brother’s
turn.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We got back in behind some
mangroves and out of the wind.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>With a little coaching, my brother (Dan) was able to hook up and land his
first bonefish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He managed to hook
4 other bones and land a couple more on a day that turned out to be more for
him than myself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I would not have
had it any other way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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The next day I was on my own.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was not really concerned with
bonefish so my guide and I looked for some permit and tarpon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now, I have never caught a permit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nor have I had any very good
opportunities at any.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This day
would be no different.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After a
pelican spooked an entire school of permit before I could make a cast, we
headed on the hunt for tarpon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
tarpon were around but none of them seemed to be very interested.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They were moving very fast and acting
very spooky.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The day was ended
with a few bonefish before heading back to the resort.</div>
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Besides just the spectacular
fishing, it was a great trip and a much needed break from the cold
weather.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Belize has much to offer
such as fishing, diving, snorkeling, sailing, Mayan Ruins, jungle tours, cave
tubing, and many other activities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This was my fourth trip back and I guarantee that it will not be the
last.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Great fishing, great fun,
and above freezing!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After this
winter in the southern tier, it was a great way to break the cabin fever.</div>
Brian Minichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106705488009889169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125911078445555480.post-59365958309028432014-01-26T10:28:00.000-08:002014-01-26T10:32:00.441-08:00Fishing The Hardwater<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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First trip on the ice this year. Temps were in the negatives with the windchill for most of the day. Fish would freeze before you could get your tip-up back in the hole. We had a great day on the walleye along with a few nice perch and a couple pike. Caught on nice walleye that measured almost 23 inches that I released. She was a very fat female and it was evident that she was full of eggs. Always have to look out for the future and let the big females go once in a while so that they may spawn. I'm looking forward to getting back out on a little warmer day but do not see temps above the teens anytime in the near future. Until next time!<br />
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<br />Brian Minichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106705488009889169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125911078445555480.post-90636199455856947712013-10-05T17:05:00.000-07:002013-10-05T17:05:18.857-07:00Makin It Easy!
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Gone are the days of spending hours
in the woods scouting for the upcoming hunting season.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What used to require a lot of time and
effort has been made simple by the use of trail cameras.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These cameras have revolutionized
scouting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just set up and walk away.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Find out what wild game is living in
your hunting grounds without the worry of spooking them with human scent or
visual presence.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Place multiple
cameras in different areas and it is like being several places at once.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Use of these tools is most effective
during the early archery deer season or in an area with little or no hunting
pressure.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A trail camera allows
you to see deer and other game on their natural movements.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you are placing them in an area with
a lot of pressure or activity then all bets are off.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You may get a picture of a good buck one day only to have
him pushed out of the area by hunting pressure.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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popular areas for setup are usually a well used game trail, food source, or
scrape line.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Food sources and
scrapes are fairly simple.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All you
have to do is point the camera right at the scrape or at the area you think the
deer or other animals will be feeding.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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up or down the trail.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If the
animal is walking towards or away from the camera then chances increase of
getting a full image of the animal rather than just a partial if it just passes
by the camera.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is a delay
from the time the camera senses motion until the picture is taken.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even though some cameras are down to ¼
of a second delay between sensing the motion and taking the picture, it is
still enough time for a deer to stride out of frame before the picture is
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have come a long way in the technology of these tools.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Trail cameras have been on the market
for a while now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The original ones
required a roll of film just like a regular camera and then a trip to the local
Walmart’s “one hour photo” before you could see the images that you captured.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now these cameras are all digital.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To check your images all you need is to
pull the SD card and insert it into your digital camera or put a new card in
the camera and take the old one home to look at the images on your
computer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you do not have a
digital camera or computer, they also make viewers that you can buy to show you
the pictures on the cards.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There
are also cameras now that will send the pictures to your email so that you do
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trail cameras come in either a full flash model or in infrared.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some people prefer the infrared because
there is no flash.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In these models
the nighttime images will be in black and white as opposed to the full color in
a regular flash camera.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some
people believe that the regular flash will spook game at night.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No matter which model you should
choose, trail cameras can be the most valuable tools in your hunting
arsenal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They allow you to scout
your area 24-7 from miles away.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If
your not already taking advantage of these cameras, I urge you to give them a
try.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can get a good camera at
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Finally,
you may want to invest in a security box to lock your camera in while it is in
the woods.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not everyone is honest
and many stories have been told about cameras being stolen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, this writer has had a major Black
Bear problem with his cameras.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
bears do not seem to get aggressive with them but seem to pull and bite at them
to see if it is something they should eat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One camera has been ruined from a bear biting through the
plastic and moisture getting inside the camera’s major components.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So if you are worried, make sure you
get a security box!<br />
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Some early morning smallies followed by carp on dry flies. A nice change of pace after fishing for trout all spring. Looking forward to getting into some pike and musky action next week.Brian Minichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106705488009889169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125911078445555480.post-62790784013876171842013-05-09T16:52:00.000-07:002013-05-09T16:52:04.199-07:00Living The Dream<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I do not really know what to say other than.... does it get any better that this? Two beautiful days on two different rivers. Thank you to Jim from the Dudewater Blog and Orvis Cleveland and also Alex, who guides out of Ohio for coming over to fish. Great weather, great fishing, and spending time with other FISHAHOLICS. Like the title of this post says...Living The DreamBrian Minichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106705488009889169noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125911078445555480.post-28678814607957697132013-05-06T18:44:00.000-07:002013-05-06T18:44:30.156-07:00My Turn!! Spring Gobbler 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"> After calling in a bird for my dad on opening day, I finally connected on my third time out this season. I set up about 150 yards from this bird in the tree. After some heavy cutting on a mouth call to a bird that was so hot in the tree that it gobbled at 5:15 am this morning, I watched as he appeared on the trail in front of me at about 100 yards out. Once he was visible I just shut up and let the decoy do the work. He was spiting, drumming, and strutting all the way to the decoy for what seemed like half an hour but was really about 5 minutes. I had to talk to myself to get my hands and legs to quit shaking during his long approach. Once he was in range I played the (lets see how close he will get) game until he stretched his neck out real nice and I couldn't help but end it there. 16 paces later I was standing over him. A great morning and a great hunt! Taking my brother out on Thursday for a bird that I heard gobbling on my way out of the woods this morning. Hopefully I will be posting pics of his bird on Thursday night.</span>Brian Minichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106705488009889169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125911078445555480.post-25784653406787205552013-04-28T05:54:00.001-07:002013-04-28T05:54:11.349-07:00Clarion Browns On The Surface<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"> What started as a cold slow morning took a major turn after lunch. In the heat of this cold day the hendricksons came off heavy for about an hour in the afternoon. We took advantage of every minute. My clients Mike and Dave caught some great fish on dry flies. Looking forward to this week. Should be some good fishing.</span>Brian Minichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106705488009889169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125911078445555480.post-85970827956003481192013-04-28T05:39:00.000-07:002013-04-28T05:39:18.838-07:00Opening Day Spring Gobbler<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Took my dad out on opening morning where I had been hearing a few birds. After an uneventful set up on a bird that never gobbled or even acted like it was spring, we connected on this bird 15 minutes later. This Jake came in on a rope with a buddy and they both were in full strut at 10 yards before Dad took the shot. Congratulations to dad on only his second ever spring bird.</span><br />Brian Minichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106705488009889169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125911078445555480.post-47716566175810183062013-04-04T15:57:00.000-07:002013-04-04T15:57:44.351-07:00Clarion River Scouting Mission...Success!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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A good day of scouting on the Clarion River. Caught a good number of fish on various beaded nymphs today. The water is still cold but the fish seemed to be pretty active. I have some guide trips coming up soon and can not wait to put some clients on these beautiful fish. <br />
Finally it looks like we are going to have a normal spring. Last year at this time it was 80 degrees, water was getting low, and we were already through the hendrickson hatch and starting into caddis. Hopefully this makes for a longer season on the Clarion this year.Brian Minichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106705488009889169noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125911078445555480.post-73236524025382090282013-02-21T17:00:00.000-08:002013-02-21T17:00:08.664-08:00Flag!!! An ice fisherman's favorite word to hear.<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<br />Brian Minichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106705488009889169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125911078445555480.post-41362342251376241722013-02-16T15:41:00.000-08:002013-02-16T15:54:31.485-08:00Fishing The Hardwater! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Drew, who works with me at Whitetail Country, caught this 26'' walleye while we were out this week. This big female was released so that she may spawn this spring.</td></tr>
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Fortunately this year we have had some ice. Don't get me wrong...I love to fly fish, but I also like ice fishing for walleye, perch, northern pike, musky, and crappie. A few tip-ups, a chair, and an adult beverage have their place and time as well. We caught some nice fish and had some perfect weather for fishing the Kinzua Dam. Perfect ice fishing weather just means that it was above ZERO degrees and light winds!! Oh yeah... and enough ice to stand on. <br />
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January 30th and the weather was pushing 60 degrees and rain. The Allegheny River had been running at 1900 CFS and on this morning was rising. Sink tips and big ugly streamers were the ticket. Pictured above is Steve with a nice healthy rainbow and on the left is myself with my second brown trout of the morning. <br />
Today the temperature is in the 20s and falling with lake effect snow. Glad we were able to enjoy it yesterday. Back to tip-ups and fishing the hardwater next week I guess. It looks like it is going to be winter again for a while.Brian Minichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106705488009889169noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125911078445555480.post-4562719887541595422012-08-25T17:19:00.000-07:002012-08-25T17:19:30.061-07:00From Hot and Humid to Cold and Rainy...Kodiak, Alaska 2012!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Fishing with bears...<br />
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Catching Pink Salmon...<br />
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A group pic at the top of the famous Hatcher Pass...<br />
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4-wheeling to the back side of the island...<br />
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The only sunrise we saw the entire trip...<br />
(The day we left of course)<br />
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Fishing Halibut, cod, and Rockfish from a charter boat...<br />
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What a trip. We caught more pink salmon that you can count, 137 pounds of halibut and cod on the charter, and got to see some of the most amazing scenery in the world. So when I say " Hot and Humid to Cold and Rainy". I'LL TAKE IT!Brian Minichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106705488009889169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125911078445555480.post-88580707342293355712012-05-03T14:04:00.000-07:002012-05-03T14:04:24.187-07:00Spring Gobbler 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last year I was spoiled and took a bird on the first day of the season. This year I had to work my but off for an entire four days. That is still a pretty short amount of time. I have gone many seasons without even coming close to a shot. I feel very fortunate to have had this quick success these last two years. With another tag in my pocked, I will continue to hunt out the season trying to take another bird. But even if I don't, It will still be fun being out there!Brian Minichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01106705488009889169noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125911078445555480.post-69458758986892630682012-04-25T15:10:00.000-07:002012-04-25T15:11:28.201-07:00Clarion River Browns<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was in charge of keeping my father-in-law out of the house on Saturday so that people could set up and arrive for a surprise 60th birthday. I decided to take him fishing down to the Clarion. It was pretty tough keeping him out with fish like this eager to take a fly!<br />
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From 80 degrees and sunny to snow covering the ground this morning. It has been a very unpredictable spring so far. All I know is that we need some rain to bring the low water conditions up. <br />
These are just a couple of pics of browns caught on the Allegheny the last couple weeks. The fish on top was caught last weekend during a windy cold day that topped out around 42 degrees. The fish to the left was caught the week before while I was wearing a t-shirt on a bright sunny 80 degree day. <br />
I wonder what it will do next week???<br />
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