Happy Post about Steelheadin the Gorge Sat

[PATRICK 11-14]

With all the unhappy, arguement geared posts I've read today
thought I'd share a new expierence for me fishing the mouth of Tanner Creek with all the "regulars" that fish there. Got to meet the "leader" Tom, was actually a nice pleasent guy once you got to know him! I have actually avoided fishing the east bank of the creek b/c it seemed to me that this was a tight group that did not like to let "newbies" on their turf. We all lined up at the gate at 7am, picked out our spots and guess where I ended up....right in the middle of about 20 poles. Tom was actually nice enough to go over the "rules" and explained what needs to happen where, when and why. I thank you for all the help, no I didn't catch any fish that day "managed 3 drive bys /oh well" And at the end of the day, I stayed out of trouble and even got a reply of "man, you look like you done this b/f??" :tongue: I smiled and said "thanks" All in all about 15 steelies caught, some in the creek in the morning some on the east side, some on the west side. Small spin-n-glows tossed out with about 8oz of weight was the trick. Can't wait to try it again, but its time to get the boat ready for the busy fall run!!!
to all you guys at Tanner!!!!! thanks again for another great day on the water!!
Patrick 11-14~

[LuckySteelhead]

Yes, indeed its tight group there, you have to follow protocol, I don't fish there but I'd admire the people that can and do catch fish there. Alot of times when one guys gets a hookup another guy get one also, then you get crossed lines. Generally since its a tight group, you don't see problems.

[Chinookjinxd]

I fished with all thoose guys Sunday, it was really slow no one put one on the bank but as for fishing the creek it was slow to but right as we were leaving one hit the dry fly I was casting #11 1/2 pounder

[PATRICK 11-14]

Is that the ugly fish in your newist pic??? I would have thrown back that half dead thing!!!
Just poken fun at you, also whats with the "mom" shirt??
Just a momma's boy eh??? :grin: should have known!!!

[Chinookjinxd]

no thats not the pic its one of one I got on the wilson and he's smoking right now the one of the one I caught in the creek is on film whish I had something to poke fun at you with

[SteelheadBum2]

Patrick, was that your first time plunking there??? Yeah Tom always makes me mad because he cleans fisherman's marine out by buying all the secret lures we use up there

He is a great guy!! He finally started acting nice to me when I took off my tuff line that i used last season for fall nook bobber fishing . I will be up there every day this weekend. If you need help with the secret plunking rig PM me anytime man

[chromerdome]

I used to fish with Tom and his uncle now that I have a boat I dont fish there anymore does Tom still drive his white burb . He will teach you alot ask him if he rembers Phil # 1 I have a shiny head !

[rileyusmc]

chromerdome:
to answer your question.When Tom & I fish the creek we either take my car or his wifes'when he takes his boat he tows it with a 69 Ford pickup,two tone red and white.

SteelheadBum 2:
DON'T be telling everyone our secrets!
by the way,Tom DOESN'T buy ALL the lures at Fishermans!
We usally end up splitting them!

Patrick

[PATRICK 11-14]

Was that you fishing along side Tom, Pat? Got a chuckle or two out of you also. My buddie Scott was nice enough to show me the ropes b/f hand and I'd like to say thanks to you too! You guys make fishing what it should be..fun and relaxing!! That was funny when Scott deceided to pick up from the right and fish the left side and then kill the bite for the rest of the day! Gave him an ear full for crackering those 2 fish!! Gonna show him in the comming weeks how its done at the coast in a boat. Then later this fall we'll fish the smaller rivers on the bank!
Heres a cold one for you too!!
Patrick~

[SteelheadBum2]

Dont worry my mouth is sealed!! I got chewed big time by you guys for using braid :shocked: now I learned my lesson I have had to order the secret lures from the other fisherman's store and my god you and Tom caused me alot of trouble All the guys that work down there in the reel department alwyas tell me "your too late...Tom and his buddies already cleaned us out!"

-Matt