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clacksteel
01-16-2006, 07:40 PM
I had my first successful day of winter steelhead fishing! The conditions weren't the greatest (a rising river and limited visibility), but the result was a nice, fat 29 3/4" chrome native winter steelhead buck. Caught it on a flame orange eggo (the fly I tied for the swap). This was the hardest fighting fish I've caught on a fly rod to date. After a half dozen reel screaming runs, and too many jumps to count, I was finally able to bank it for a picture.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/deschutesteelhead39/Fishing/Steelhead/NF%20Nehalem%20Winters/wintersteelyinwater.jpg
R Jackson
01-16-2006, 07:46 PM
Nice fish! All you guys are killing me. I've got to get my shoulder fixed. :hoboy:
SteelheadBum2
01-16-2006, 08:39 PM
Nice Job Justin :cheers:
Steve L.
01-16-2006, 09:23 PM
Life is good, isn't it :cheers:
AndyK
01-16-2006, 09:26 PM
Good job and great fish.
This moves Clacksteel into first place in the steelhead competition for January.
clacksteel
01-16-2006, 09:29 PM
Couldn't of done it without you Andy! :wink: :clap:
SilverFly
01-17-2006, 12:09 AM
I thought you were supposed to be studying for finals? At least that's the excuse you gave for not having your flies done for the tube swap! And yet you can find time for fishing, - I see how it works, hmmm... :rolleyes:
Andy, please disqualify CS for shirking his responsibilities. We don't want the winter steelhead challenge to contribute to the delinquency of this young man. :wink:
OK, I'm just totally jealous because I haven't fished since OCTOBER AND I'M STARTING TO GET CRANKY!!!!!!!!!!!
Good going Justin! :bowdown: :applause: :cheers:
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Siwash
01-17-2006, 02:56 AM
Dang, looks WET out there!
Great job on the fish. :cheers:
Ryan Pultz
01-17-2006, 03:07 AM
great job rp
Kootenay
01-17-2006, 08:44 AM
Nice fish :dance:
I am glad you started another thread in addition to the challenge thread so I could congratulate you. :cheers: I speak from experience that fishing with Andy is a pleasure and very helpful in finding steelhead.
Coastal streams are an unpleasant drive for me so the high water keeps me on Eagle Creek. It's clear but fast with a lot of water keeping the fish spread out. I have a tape measure just like Andy's and am now looking for a 30 incher for January. :smile:
Gizmo Man
01-17-2006, 12:02 PM
Nice Job....
Giz... :cheers:
jfsfish2
01-17-2006, 12:07 PM
Way to go!! Makes me want to go fishing!! Have not been steelhead fishing for many years. Good job!!
cphatts
01-17-2006, 05:00 PM
Nice work and congrats on your first winter! They are much more rewarding than summers. Kudos for even going out in these conditions!
nookslayer
01-17-2006, 06:05 PM
Nice work. I would love to get out and find some fish but I just have no idea where I can go that's not blown out. If you feel generous CS I would love a nudge in the right direction by PM.
Mad Mikey
01-17-2006, 06:37 PM
29 3/4"
No no no. 30" my friend. Ten pounds.
Close enuff'. Nice feesh! :cheers:
etacada
01-17-2006, 06:39 PM
Great fish!
Did you getting swinging or indicator?
cb
Doryfisher
01-17-2006, 07:00 PM
nice fish
AndyK
01-17-2006, 07:13 PM
Did you get it swinging or indicator?
Since Clacksteel is busy studying for school and tying tube flies for Stew :wave:, I'll answer for him:
He was nymphing with an indicator.
PittsburghD
01-17-2006, 07:51 PM
Is that a fly rod in your waders or are you just...
The pic has an odd placed reflective dot in your groin. I couldn't resist.
--D
gottafish
01-18-2006, 05:53 AM
Is that a fly rod in your waders or are you just...
The pic has an odd placed reflective dot in your groin. I couldn't resist.
--D
Dude Why you lookin at his tool :smash:LOL
Gizmo Man
01-18-2006, 06:57 AM
Stay on point please....
Thanks, Giz the mod....