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mandinga
12-15-2004, 04:31 PM
Water color-green/clear

Flies-unbelievable eggs white/red

I started fishing at around 7 and ended at noon, just in time to get back to work. I wasn't really counting, but I think 6-7 steelies got to the bank, another 6-7 broke me off. Almost every fish was a hatchery, the only native was small. I hooked a big fish before I left the river, the fish made a mad dash downriver and it was either break the fish off or get wet landing her...i chose to brek her off. I am almost positive that it was a native because I have never had a hatchery fish take that much line that fast.

i swung flies early and then switched to nymphs and then finally to the unbelievable egg pattern...once I switched it was one after another.

http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/medium/7071steel12-15-04_3CROPPED.jpg
This one was the first of the day, I got pics of 3 of the fish then the camera went dead. This fish was a skinny little runt.

http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/medium/7071steel12-15-04_7CROPPED.jpg
This fish fought really hard, too bad you cant see the egg, it was buried in the corner of her mouth.

http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/medium/7071steel12-15-04_6CROPPED.jpg
another


Tight Lines To All.
Chrome Mandinga :sleep:
Riverkeeper
12-15-2004, 04:34 PM
Dude I hope you're not taking my ribbing seriously. I'm only joking around. Those are nice fish and of course we all want to see pictures of them.

BUT THEY ARE SUMMERS!!!! :grin: :rolleyes:
KillerDave
12-15-2004, 04:41 PM
Any fly caught steelhead is an accomplishment. :applause: Keep posting pics, we enjoy them.

But, they are summers.
mandinga
12-15-2004, 04:49 PM
OK, I'll admit that I don't know how to tell the difference between a summer and a winter...maybe you guys should post how we can tell the difference.


In cali I only really fished for winters...I dont thinkn I have ever caught a summer until recently!(apparently)
Stew
12-15-2004, 04:51 PM
Any fly caught steelhead is an accomplishment. :applause: Keep posting pics, we enjoy them.




Absolutely! Keep posting them :cheers:
AndyK
12-15-2004, 05:11 PM
I heard the Hood River was fishing well...

Nice fish, really :cheers:!
lilnorthfork
12-15-2004, 05:29 PM
OK, I'll admit that I don't know how to tell the difference between a summer and a winter...


Or perhaps a flame from a little joshin. Just having fun with you... keep the pics coming. :yay:
Ryan Pultz
12-15-2004, 05:33 PM
Man maybe I will take that offer to go fishing with you this weekend nice fish. rp
mandinga
12-15-2004, 06:00 PM
Man maybe I will take that offer to go fishing with you this weekend nice fish. rp



Ryan, I invited you to come today....too bad you couldnt make it. Next time for sure!
Ryan Pultz
12-15-2004, 06:35 PM
yeah i have to sleep during the week but sunday and monday i am free rp
Abalone
12-15-2004, 06:40 PM
I am enjoying this ! Keep it up Mandinga..

:yay: :yay: :yay:
DAB
12-17-2004, 06:56 PM
Hey man we all love the pic's keep them comeing.
Give us a little hint of where you caught them, PERDY PLEASE WITH SUGAR ON IT. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
DAB
PharmDoc
12-22-2004, 08:27 PM
I don't have a problem with pics! Keep 'em coming! :applause:
Those are some nice steeljaw.
globalfisher
12-22-2004, 11:37 PM
Very nice fish man, great job! :cheers:
fliesone
12-23-2004, 02:45 PM
Nice fish you should post some video!
mandinga
12-23-2004, 02:58 PM
Nice fish you should post some video!




After watching your vids I am planning on doing my own this winter...I have been too afraid to take my camera with me in the past...I tend to get a little retarded when I hook a steely...
Ryan Pultz
12-23-2004, 03:28 PM
Hey I will be the camara man as long as you show me a few tricks. rp
globalfisher
12-23-2004, 03:46 PM
I am going to do the same, starting these next couple days. I will be fishing for steelys at the beach and I will shoot as much footage as I can!
Navigator
12-23-2004, 08:54 PM
Great pics. Keep them coming - large or small.

But, what I want to see a pic of is the unbelievable egg pattern. :dance:
Two Fister
12-24-2004, 09:54 AM
I just wish more people posted pictures and stories, although I understand why people wouldn't want to get flamed or defend themselves all the time.



Ya see CM the point is that we don't catch as many fish as you so we don't have very many pics to post. :eek:

Everybody on this board is total ribbing you about your posts. I'm thrilled for you and only wish that I could break away more often to get on the river. Congrats on the fish and keep the pics coming. Since I can't get out much these days at least I get to enjoy seeing what a steelie looks like. :cheers:

Merry Christmas!
TF