[ausseron]

Got lucky today on the Vedder and just as well because it was the last day (for me)of winter steel fishing.
A nice 12 lb chrome Doe. The weather was really weird, I had everything from cloudy to shower to rain then snow and finally sunshine. I am sure those of you that were there are aware of that anyway.
I know there has been some debate as to what causes those marks around the girth of steelhead. Well the ones on mine were definitely caused by the fish rolling, because I saw it happen. I got the fish to shore and it was in pristine condition and then it decided it wanted a last run for freedom.
It was when I got it to shore the second time that it decided to roll itself up in my line right in front of me and I saw the line cutting into the fish.

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[HOOK]

Re: Chrome bullet

nice fish man :thumbup:

im hoping it doesnt rain to much because im going out saturday for my last day before the licence expires and going to use my spey setup also :beerchug:

 

[Britguy]

yes nice fish
how was the water clarity
I was out Tuesday and it was crystal clear
no fish for me
I am heading out Friday if i can get rid of this ear infection

 

[mmmroe]

went out yesterday....buddy and I got a hatch each but let um go since they werent that chrome nice fish ;D....probably be out tomorrow

 

[ausseron]

I caught the fish about 10am after a heavy downpour so the water had a bit of colour to it. I was pleasantly surprised to see how chrome it was.
Like you said mmmroe if it was dark I would have released it as well.

 

[ribolovac]

Beauty fish,how did other people do on river was it good fishing.

 

[nocoho]

talked to one guy yesterday who said he was into 5......talked to 6 other guys who said they had not touched a thing......nothing for me as well

 

[ausseron]

There was not very many people where I was fishing, "Didn't even get a sniff " were the comments I got from them. Mind you, "to be fishing in that weather ya gotta be crazy" my wife said. She just doesn't understand Steelhead fever. Besides the type of gear that we wear protects us from the elements, Isn't that right Folks.

I am going to eat that beauty on sunday night with all my fishing buddies.

Cheers and may your rod bend under the strain this weekend.