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SilverFly
12-28-2004, 06:34 PM
...to post a picture of this fish, but I don't care because I haven't wet a line since September!!! Caught this snakey little hen on a local river using a cluster egg pattern. I suspect it is a spawned out summer brat even though it is deceivingly "bright".

http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/medium/4925December28Snake_copy.jpg

In spite of no winter chrome, I can't complain. Had a great day with my Dad. I can only hope I'm getting around as well when I'm pushing 80!

http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/medium/4925December28Dad.jpg

Dad didn't hook up but did have one solid take. Can't blame him for using gear today, the wind was really howling at times. He does FF and is actually the person who corrupted me into fly fishing and tying almost 40 years ago.

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AndyK
12-28-2004, 06:47 PM
Good show!

Maybe you can "ferry" me around when I'm 80 (in a couple years)!
clacksteel
12-28-2004, 08:15 PM
Same type of steelie I caught (decievingly bright), they fool you for a little while.
lilnorthfork
12-28-2004, 09:37 PM
Great post Guy! Hope your family has a healthy new year... lets hit the water some time. Jon
rob allen
12-28-2004, 11:32 PM
I know exactly where that spot is! When i was a kid that was my back yard, Once i worked a few weekend raking leaves in the yard of that A frame in the background:)
Wind Knot
12-29-2004, 08:58 AM
Nothing to be embarrassed about. Good looking fish. There is also something special about spending some good quality time with your father.
SilverFly
12-29-2004, 11:57 AM
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B.K.
12-29-2004, 02:46 PM
No reason to be embarassed about that; every steelhead is an accomplishment to me. Sounds like a great day on the river. Very nice that your dad can still get out there with you.

Thanks for posting.

BK
Green Willie
12-29-2004, 07:58 PM
Hi Silverfly, thanks for stopping by yesterday. I caught one of those today, and my buddy caught one last week. All were very bright and healthy. The good news, in about 3 summers that creek should have some nice summer runs coming in.

Mike
Siwash
12-31-2004, 09:12 AM
Most of the spawned-out bucks i've gotten have been pretty beat, but I've gotten some post-spawn hens that gave me all I could handle. That and the pseudo-bright pale color had me fooled until I got them to the bank and discovered the sunken belly. Still plenty of fun to catch.