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XQB
02-05-2009, 07:19 AM
Was able to hook and land my first two steelhead on a spey rod yesterday on the Sandy. Both fish were hatchery and new to the river. Awesome job by my guide Marty Sheppard/Little Creek Outfitters.

sothereiwas
02-05-2009, 09:05 AM
Thats awsome. A 2 fish day on the swing in the winter is great. :applause:

I just booked a float with Marty I hope my trip is as successful. :meme:

Brad

speydude
02-05-2009, 04:17 PM
Congrats! I've heard good things about Marty. What a great day to be on the river. Did you guys float from Dodge to Oxbow?

Slow and Low
02-05-2009, 06:34 PM
Congrats...and I was thinking of floating the Sandy Sunday. Guess not, it will be crowded now.

That 2nd fish is a dandy.

TallFlyGuy
02-05-2009, 06:34 PM
Way to go! Marty is the Man!

I recognize that secret little river left spot there. We swung it today and didn't touch a thing. Great to see someone is hooking up out there!

Justin

Steelie Mike
02-05-2009, 06:58 PM
Marty is dope!

PTS
02-05-2009, 07:47 PM
It's tough on the Sandy right now. Great job by Marty getting you into two fish. Fact is he is a fish magnet. I hooked up two weeks ago just because he was standing right next to me giving me casting tips.

Steelie Mike
02-05-2009, 08:29 PM
It's tough on the Sandy right now. Great job by Marty getting you into two fish. Fact is he is a fish magnet. I hooked up two weeks ago just because he was standing right next to me giving me casting tips.

Dammit, I need casting lessons!

Slow and Low
02-06-2009, 06:29 AM
Dammit, I need casting lessons!

Yeah right. Lazer loops not tight enough for you?

TillamookChinook
02-07-2009, 09:04 PM
Woo Hoo !! Congrats !!

I did the spey casting clinic several years ago with Mark Bachman. Cast a few tangles, some awkward casts, and an occasional thing of beauty. And I caught one nice steelie.

Someday I'll add a spey rod.

TC

tnetz
02-08-2009, 02:51 PM
Way to swing for those two good looking fish. Serious chrome did they put up a good fight?

XQB
02-08-2009, 06:11 PM
Way to swing for those two good looking fish. Serious chrome did they put up a good fight?

Yea both fish were real fresh, but I think the buck pulled a little harder and longer. Just crazy to catch them back-to-back. Also had a tug before and after these fish.

Fly Junkie
02-19-2009, 08:29 AM
Nice fish!!:bowdown: what color pattern were you using????

XQB
02-19-2009, 09:54 AM
Nice fish!!:bowdown: what color pattern were you using????

Black and blue

Fly Junkie
02-19-2009, 02:17 PM
Black and blue
Thanks for the help XQB. :D