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jafware
10-30-2002, 04:35 PM
Howdy,

First post here at iFish. Apparently I barely made it past the rigorous registration process...PHEW!

So, here's my requisite Fish Story First Post:

Went out last Saturday with my brother in law. Was a beautiful morning! Little bit on the cold side but no wind and lots of sun. We put into the Columbia at Pateros at the mouth of the Methow River. There were about 10 other boats on the water, but not too crowded.

Craig and I had never fished for steelhead before but we had asked around and felt like we at least had a clue.

So, by around 8am we were on the water and had our line's in the water...Around 8:30, I saw my bobber doing a little dance and I thought that some little guy was just harrassing me, since it was just a little tip tap...finally it stayed down a little longer and, what the heck, I'll set the hook and see what happens. THUD! My oh my, seems there's a big something or other on the end of my line. FISH ON!

So, our first time out, we have a beauty in the boat in about half an hour. Whoo hoo! This is easy! Of course, that was the only bite/fish we got all day, but I'll be back out there this weekend for sure!

Jeff
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Gorgeherm
10-30-2002, 04:37 PM
Nice fish and welcome. :cheers: :grin: :grin: graemlins/applause.gif

The Fishing Geek
10-30-2002, 04:37 PM
That fish wasn't the only thing hooked that day. Congrats and welcome!

Miss B Haven
10-30-2002, 04:40 PM
Man oh Man - Look at that water. Get the skis out! Welcome aboard. I sure hope they all come that easy for ya. :grin: :cheers:

graybeard
10-30-2002, 04:44 PM
Yep, fish hooks man. Welcome to Ifish. :grin:

FEAR NO FISH!
10-30-2002, 04:51 PM
Congrats Jafware,
Your sickness has begun. It is a wonderful disease! :cheers:

puffins crew
10-30-2002, 04:56 PM
Welcome aboard!!

NIZE FEESH!! I have friends who have put in many hours chasing the elusive ironhead, and have yet to hook one. :hoboy: Congratulations! :cheers:

Peace, Tom

5-Cents
10-30-2002, 05:32 PM
Welcome to Ifish! :grin:

Nice fish and great story right off the bat. Way to hit it out of the park man! graemlins/applause.gif graemlins/applause.gif

:cheers:

ampersat
10-30-2002, 08:21 PM
yep, that's how it starts. an easy first trip. you'll spend a lot of hours cold and wet in the future... and you'll love it. welcome to the club.

Dipnet
10-30-2002, 09:47 PM
Nice story. Nice fish. Welcome to ifish!!! :grin: :grin:

crabbait
10-30-2002, 10:54 PM
And a picture on the first post! Nice work Jeff and a great picture. We will be referring those with picture problems to you so don't stray too far from your computer. :grin:

fishinbuddy
10-31-2002, 02:31 AM
Nice summer steely! Welcome aboard!