[fisherforever]

After 4 years of fishless steelhead seasons I finally landed a nice little 8 lb. wild doe today ;D. She nailed a silver RVRFSHR spoon and after a few runs and jumps I guided her into shore. There was another gent fishing below me and he had come up to have a look so I asked him if he could take a couple of pics for me. So I tailed her and removed the hook from her mouth and being wild I didn't want to lift her clear of the water so this was the best pic, I was hoping it would show the adipose. Great feeling to finally catch another of these beauties after so long.

 

[steeliesrking]

As I said yesterday, fisherforever, way to go. Must feel great to get that monkey off your back. 4 years is a while.

 

[Pat AV]

Nice release picture and congrats on your first steel, the rest will come easier I am sure.

I remember when I was 14 and finally landed my first steel well into my second year of trying I was so excited I ran circles around my parents house screaming "steelhead" for close to an hour after my father and I got back from Chehalis.

Don't fight it if you feel like doing the same thing...who cares what the folks next door think!

 

[11th Warrior]

Nice fish in what looks like really nice water!!

Congrats on the Steelie :thumbup:

What kind of rod/reel/line weight, etc?

 

[leaping tyee]

Congrat to you Gord,nice picture.

 

[hotrod]

Wow! Four years is along time! Way to go. That's a great pic too but now you're really hooked aren't ya?



Hotrod

 

[fisherforever]

Always have been hooked ;D, just the past 4 years was the big zero, the 26 years previous to that was no problems.

 

[Crazy Drifter]

Is it just me or does there seem to be more fish being caught earlier that the last few years, I haven't had the chance to pound the water hard yet this year due to commitments, but from what buddy's are sayin there seems to be a ton of fish in already.
Keep the catch pictures coming
Cheers,
Crazy D

 

[lophat]

Man, that's a nice looking fish! Were you using the Record reel? :thumbup: The river looks just awesome as well. I've been a drought for awhile, (due to new baby girl). Haven't been out in 2 years now and finally! might be able to get out on Sunday. Just hope to have the day you've had! Congrats!

 

[Salmonator]

The fishing has been great for alot of people! :thumbup:I hope Rib puts back the post with the young girl with her steelhead. It has been very positive for you die hards out there! :thumbup: :beerchug:

 

[mmmroe]

nice fish ;D.... with the drought put to a halt....i bet you'll start hookin more now

 

[Nuggy]

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[RiverRat]

Way to go man! I hope I can join your club this year too

RR

 

[Fish Finder]

That is a great shot. After that first one, they'll come easier. :cheers:

Finder