Got Soy?? (Pics)

dejawho75 · 07-13-2005, 06:29 PM

I took an "Extended" lunch today and ended up staying longer than I had anticipated. But, there was a good reason why. Caught both these beauties on the Pink Worm, that I soaked for a day in Soy Sauce and Sugar. The Wilson soooo low and clear, I had to try some new tactics. They were hooked in fast water, as you can see in the background. Both fish put up a good fight for the $$$. As do most smaller Steelies do. They both at least launched out the water completely 3-4 times each. But, was able to tail them both in.
Both hatchery fish. 1st fish was 26", 5lbs. 2nd fish was 25" 4lbs. I prolly fished a good hour before I got my first fish. I covered a lot of water and fished lots of holes, in the 3 hours I put in today. I saw a few guys hunkered down in holes through out the day for hours and not get anything. My advice to some of you who asked me what I am doing is..cover lots of water and work each hole you get to like it's no tomorrow. If you don't get anything after 15-20 minutes tops in a section...Move on! #2, If I see fish holding up in a hole, I will only make a few attempts to see if anything is interested. In my time, I rarely catch Steelies that I can see or are holding up. I see guys and have fishing buddies who spot fish and will sit the same hole for hours..trying to get one to strike. Ocassionaly you'll get an aggressive fish to strike. They'll spend hours and in that amount of time, I'd cover at least 2-3 river miles by then. #3 summer water is like "Frog Water", so don't forget to cover the fast.white water, not just the deep slots. It may look too fast or shallow, but it's water they like. Both the fish I caught, the water couldn't have been more than 3-4 feet deep, but flowing fast and was white. I had to add extra weight to get the worm down just right. Both hook ups were hard slams and I didn't even have time to set the hook on the 2nd fish.

Most important is too Have Fun and Learn something everytime you head out!!

Tight Lines...

Vu

Here is the 1st

Fish

#2, hooked right on the corner of the mouth :grin:

ampersat · 07-13-2005, 06:39 PM

Vu, you're killing me. I'm looking forward to putting your tips to good use on Sunday with Ryan Pultz trying out the latest batch of jigs. I just hope he can keep up for 2-3 river miles!

SteelheadBum2 · 07-13-2005, 06:40 PM

That soy sauce acts just like "pink worm cure!" It has alot of sodium that salmon/steelhead crave when they have been out of salt water for a while...what made you ever think of putting pink worms into your soy sauce??

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Anchor Spanker · 07-13-2005, 06:48 PM

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You caught how many? · 07-13-2005, 06:56 PM

Matt, that is awesome.

shadman · 07-13-2005, 06:58 PM

way to go Vu, Snagged and I beat the living tar out of the river today for nodda. We all gotta hook up one of these days.

PGJPJ · 07-13-2005, 07:06 PM

Dude, you just crack me up with those Pink Worms.

Way to stick with what is working for you. I guess I fall into one of those guys that through the box at em after getting frustrated. But there is a lot to be said for sticking to the tired and true.

Great pics also, as always.

SteelheadBum2 · 07-13-2005, 07:10 PM

Oh by the way Vu, im trying that soy sauce cure on my plunking rig this weekend!

mwade16 · 07-13-2005, 07:26 PM

Vu, Sweet fish, Sweet Bait, just sweet, all you can say, or saltY??? :whazzup:

Boat Monkey · 07-13-2005, 07:50 PM

Dude! Where do you work? I want a job where I can take an extended lunch and catch steelhead. What the heck am I doing wrong? Excellent pic's and tips for the office bound...

Shortbus Flashers · 07-13-2005, 08:29 PM

Amazing, simply amazing... I can spend a day and nada, nice fish

BoogerFish · 07-13-2005, 08:56 PM

Nice fish. First rate pics as always. I will admit, I wouldn't mind having a job that I could take long (or never returning)lunches. Thanks for sharing.

David Johnson · 07-13-2005, 09:11 PM

<font color="green">Very good summer steelhead tips. </font>

Another couple of tips: dress in drab clothes and get some polarized Glasses.

P-ride · 07-13-2005, 09:57 PM

Vu you are the man. Thanks for the great summer steelhead tips. Awesome pictures as always. So when are you gonna show me how its done? I got a big jug of soy sauce in my kitchen! :grin: Nice work as usual!

Traskmilemrk11 · 07-13-2005, 10:18 PM

Do you ever work? LOL You are always posting most awesome pics of most awesome fish! Wish I had that life. Good job on the soy soaked pink worms. Never know what those finicky steelies will hit on.

Chinookjinxd · 07-13-2005, 10:44 PM

Way to go Vu I shall have to try that at some point.

P.S. Vu I sent you mail a few times where are you buddy ?

spinner53 · 07-13-2005, 10:56 PM

Nice Work Vu.

dejawho75 · 07-13-2005, 11:47 PM

Hi Nathan,

I was trying to look for you guys, not sure what car you were driving, so I stopped at a few holes where I saw cars, but not you guys.

Vu

dejawho75 · 07-13-2005, 11:48 PM

You did? Hmm...my younger brother gets on my moniker sometimes, I'll have to check. Sorry, send to me again Bro!

Vu

Chinookjinxd · 07-13-2005, 11:51 PM

you got mail Bro

dejawho75 · 07-14-2005, 12:14 AM

Got a question, how come Anchor Spanker's post show deleted? And what is so funny You caught How Many?? Just curious

Vu

Ryan Pultz · 07-14-2005, 04:58 AM

hey Amp if there are fish to be had I can keep up!! Rp

Fishing4Life · 07-14-2005, 07:50 AM

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PapaHog · 07-14-2005, 09:40 AM

Thanks for the great report and pictures. Congratulations

Luck follows them that are in motion.

If you spank the water long enough with a tried and true method success is realized.

Rubber Robin · 07-14-2005, 01:50 PM

dejawho75,

The rubber worm manufacturing companies should be paying you a huge endorsement fee for selling their product time and time again!!!!!!

Great job! It helps those of us that are not getting out to see others catching fish! You are the master of the pink worm!

SEAWEED PETE · 07-15-2005, 06:26 AM

Are you going to try rolling them in some Panko next time ?

Great job. I miss being able to fish that river mid-week for this time of year. Great river if you know what you are doing, which you obviously do.

GoFish · 07-15-2005, 07:47 AM

Soy for all!!

Soybeans, the miracle plant.

SalmonJeff · 07-15-2005, 08:20 AM

very nice Vu

just imagine there are guys all over the world buying soy sauce and soaking every item in there vest in it right now

If I see any of those little idivisual pac's along the river while I am fishing I am blameing you

keep it up and leave me a couple

STRUTTIN-1 · 07-15-2005, 08:37 AM

Vuuuuuu....

fishing is life · 07-15-2005, 02:51 PM

Nice job , i got a good chuckle out of the panko roll. maybe try wasabi next time.

dejawho75 · 07-15-2005, 04:16 PM

Oooohhh Wasabi.. Now,that would get the fish to put up a good fight...Hmmmm..now you got me thinking

steelhead22 · 07-15-2005, 04:19 PM

Gosh darn it! Why did you guys have to mention Wasabi? Now I've got to go spend $50 on sushi tonight!

dejawho75 · 07-15-2005, 04:55 PM

LOL

$50 on Sushi..Dam..where you getting your Sushi? That's either a lot of Sushi or Expensive Sushi.

Vu

steelhead22 · 07-15-2005, 05:13 PM

It's A LOT of sushi, I can't stop myself. "I'll try the freshwater eel....and an Oregon Roll....and I gotta get a few salmon...oh, and a......" It's freakin' ridiculous. I'm fully addicted to the stuff.

I like Mio Sushi off 23rd. or Saburro's off Bybee in Sellwood (although it's less "authentic", it's really good). Sorry didn't mean to hijack, like I said, I can't help myself.

Congrats on the fish. When are we going to go toe to toe, you and I. It's the battle all Ifish has been waiting for. The dejawho75's famous Pink Worm (Seducer, right?) VS. steelhead22's Pink Zipperworm (smaller and more effective). It's a battle for the ages! We'll be famous!

It's your classic good guy/bad guy battle, we gotta do it, SOON. Salmonberry Jeff can be the referee/photographer...as long as there's no background shots :tongue:.

P.S. I don't know what's in Miso Soup, but holy smokes, is that stuff GOOD!

Oh, and don't go on your birthday, because everyone around you start pouring you hot Saki like it's going out of style and you end up looking like an ass

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dejawho75 · 07-15-2005, 09:49 PM

LOL!!! Mio Sushi..there's one out here on the Westside, it's my fiance's favorite place. I don't eat Seafood :blush:

That would be fun Steelhead22. We should hit the rivers sometime. I use the Berkley 6". I'd think Salmonberry Jeff would want to fish too, he'e a fisherman....I just fish :tongue: We should get a few Ifishers involved and BBQ afterwards on the river. Hook to hook..rod to rod

Deja

SalmonJeff · 07-15-2005, 10:38 PM

bull I'll put my secret spinner aginst any of your pink jobbies any day of the week!!!!

how about Monday?? P/M steelhead22

Vu how about o dark thirty??

I'll make sure the batterys are charged for the camera as you two fight to tail my fish

oh yeah I may need to borow a rod as 3 of mine are broken