Dudley Nelson, First Springer winner... so far?

Jennie@ifish · 02-20-2002, 12:26 PM

I sure hope no one is holding out on us here. Checked with most of the check ins, and so far, Dud is the man!
Here are some pics:

Here is what he had to say:

Jennie,
18Lbs
Lake Oswego Area, Willamette River
8:00 A.M., 2/16/02
Weighed in at Fisherman's Marine in Oregon City by Mike Boetcher at around 11:00 A.M. 2/16/02
Caught on Red Prawn with spinner teaser. (Enclosed)

(Yay! I got a free teaser in the deal!)

Jen

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Lured In · 02-20-2002, 01:10 PM

What rock have I been living under and why haven't I seen a rig like that before? Anyone else seen/try these? I have used prawn rigs behind traditional salmon spinners, but this is news to me.

Looks like a barrel swivel with a split ring on the willow leaf blade.

Thanks for the pic Dudley!

fishchaser · 02-20-2002, 01:13 PM

I have seen those rigs, but usually during Shad season. I have hooked quite a few Salmon fishing for Shad on that same rig.

Jennie@ifish · 02-20-2002, 01:18 PM

I felt the same way! I read the letter, and it said, Teaser enclosed...I went through the garbage and found out, YES IT WAS ENCLOSED!!
What the heck is this???
:smile:
COOL! By the way, the pic makes it look colored. It is not. It is a pure silver blade.
Jen

Lured In · 02-20-2002, 01:29 PM

Jennie what size is that hook...5/0 or so? Just curious to get a scale on the size of the blade.

02-20-2002, 02:44 PM

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Jennie@ifish · 02-20-2002, 03:54 PM

This hook is a 3/0 best that I can tell.
The blade is an inch or less long.
Jen

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