Wilson River Report (12-23)

uspolymer · 12-23-2003, 07:00 PM

After hearing so much about jig fishing here on IFISH, I'd thought I'd give it a try. I purchased a pink jig at Fishermen's for $1.19 (couldn't find First Cast Jigs there).

I put a small sand shrimp tail at the end of the jig and off I went. I was still trying to adjust my depth when suddenly my bobber disappeared. My bobber didn't disappear like when it drags bottom but it went "poof." I frantically tried to retrieve all my slack line and when I finally set the hook, I saw the fish wink at me and disappeared. Eventhough I was disappointed, I was more excited to see a steelhead take down my bobber for the very first time! I know I still have a lot to learn, but I feel like I'm constantly learning. I already hooked 4 steelhead this month but only managed to land one.

Lesson learned today....reel in my slack line.

Merry Christmas and Happy Fishing!

Alan

go fisch · 12-23-2003, 08:54 PM

Thanks for the report. Maybe you will get one on a jig. I am still new at Jig fishing and hope to try it next week after Christmas.

Thom