newbie at olcott report 8-9 to 8-11

[mergman]

Just came back from my first trip to Olcott in 20 years. My past trips were with Mad Hatter Charters and I decided to try it on my own this time with my brother in law with each of us bringing 2 of our boys with us. Keep in mind that I have NEVER trolled before on my own and have been buying used gear for the past few months getting set up. Thanks to sites like this, I was able to figure out the basics of how to do do this salmon trolling thing. A HUGE thanks goes out to Tim Bromund who was very generous of his time and gave me plenty of advice down to the size and brand of swivels. In our 2 1/2 days we put 12, 14 & 8 fish in the boat. Most were steelhead (including a 14 pounder that my 13 year old nephew got). Caught 2-3 kings every day including a 24 pounder, a pair of 20s, and a pair of 15s. These were the biggest fish they have ever caught in their lives and the smiles on the kids faces made it all worthwhile. We taught the boys conservation by releasing the smaller ones. I myself did manage to reel in 1 fish which happened to be the last one of the trip (a very little one that was on a dipsy that we didn't even know was on). This was an unbelievable trip that the kids will never forget (nor will I). As Tim Bromund told me, "You'll have a ball with those steelhead" and "You'll be back". I'm pretty sure he is right. Thanks again everyone for the info on here and once again, a special thanks to Tim Bromund for putting up with all my dumb questions.

[Big Dave]

Sounds like it was a fun trip. Its cool to watch the kids faces when they frist see the fish!! Great job Tim!!!!!

[1fish2fish]

Now this is what I love to see! A fellow L.O.U. member helping out a newbie to create memories that the kids, or they, will never forget.

This is what I feel this site is all about. No wonder it keeps breaking records in attendance and membership!!

My hat is off to all who keep this site running.

Jim

[K Gonefishin]

Good job on the fish nothing like catching some dandy kings. Tim is a good dude, he has helped me as well. He looks out for everyone out of towners included. LOU is a great site.

[muskybob]

Thanks for the report & thanks for giving Tim & the site kudos for the info. I'm glad it all worked out for you.

[kremer01]

I am so happy to read something like this.

WTG Tim Bromund!!

Thanks for the report and great job getting those boys into fishing!

I can't wait for your next report and maybe some pics?

[Yankee Troller]

Thanks for the report! Great job as a father too! They will never forget about these trips!

[Tim Bromund]

Awwwww shucks

Mike, I was glad to help and was really happy that you guys had fun and caught some nice fish. It's always nice when things go as planned. A lot of us started playing this game long before the internet and had to figure out a lot of this stuff on our own. Anything I can do to shorten the learning curve and help new people be successful, I'm more than happy to do so.

Hopefully the next time you come up, we can meet in person.

Welcome to the addiction

Tim

[Storm Warning II]

Welcome to the addiction

Ain't that the truth. Good work Tim.

LOTSA has another fan...

[durpdurp]

congrats on the succesful trip! i don't even know tim but he seems like an awful nice guy. every time anybody on this site and multiple other sites tim is normally one, if not the only one to volunteer his expertise to help someone in need out. i cant wait to get up to olcott. only three more weeks!

[enzo]

The look on a boys face when he catches his first salmom priceless , hope you took lots of picts ENZO

[mergman]

thanks to everyone for all the encouragement. I did take plenty of pictures and would love to post them. Unfortunately, I lost the camera somewhere between the Lighthouse Motel, the marina, and Lockport. I am sick to think of all those captured memories lost. I plan to run an ad in a local paper's lost/found and have called numerous places that we stopped at but no luck so far. In additionto losing the camera, I skinned out the steelhead and the big king to mount (I am a taxidermist) and we left the skins in the lighthouse motel's freezer. Fortunately, I think I have someone who will be bringing them back to Ohio for me.