Mike Carey
12/21/2009 12:55:00 AMcongrats on your first steelhead. that's a nice fish summer or winter run. You know it's true - you never forget the first one. :-)
flinginpooh
12/21/2009 7:06:00 AMNice job man! I am headed out now to hopefully catch my first one this year. Its been about 14 yrs since I targeted stealheads. I know what ya mean as far as a wise old man some yarn and observing. My uncle is a fishing guru like that. He sits for ever stands up looks at the water a sec casts and then fish on! I wish I had his skills.
jens
12/21/2009 9:21:00 AMWay to go GP!! I smile looking at your tackle scattered all over the place. I thought I was the only one who does that- lol
Throw some good vibes my way so I can get this skunk off my back please (:
Throw some good vibes my way so I can get this skunk off my back please (:
procaster
12/21/2009 11:22:00 AMCongrats on ur first steelie. The next one will be a chrome winter run, at least you got the stank off!
goodtimesfishing
12/21/2009 11:41:00 AMcongrats GP, way to stick with it. I too have to comment on your mess on the beach it shows your well prepaired rather it be smokes, dounuts, fishing gear, you have it all there. lol is that a sleeping bag I see there...just kidding lol
goodtimesfishing
12/21/2009 11:45:00 AMoh ya, meant to ask (my be a dumb question but I am new to steelhead) How do you tell a winter run from a summer run? I figured it was when you caught it but I guess not.
kinghunter
12/21/2009 3:51:00 PMNice job GP. All that hard work finally paid off. Now Jens and I are jealous you got one first. Damn it, I should of gone with you but it was either saving my marriage and family or risk being single again. LOL. Hopefully I will get a chance to go out before New Year's, and get my first steely before Jens does. Did you have someone net the fish for you? With Jens, don't count on him offering to help net your fish. Let us know how it tasted.
Anonymous
12/21/2009 5:14:00 PMhell ya man good job. youll have to pass the wisdom from the old man on to other beginners ha. anyways nice fish dude and hope to fish with ya soon.
kinghunter
12/21/2009 6:59:00 PMJens no need to be angry, just learn to be positive and your anger will fade. Come on lets go catch some steely, that's how you stay positive. Feeling better already aren't you?
fishmanjh
12/22/2009 6:05:00 AMI also had an "Olde" retired Boeing guy, take me aside as a 11-12 year old kid, and put me under his wing one winter ... He taught me so many things, and I was a sponge as well!!! As for the yarn ... I've been using yard, for over 20 years now. The one thing it does for beginners is it hangs up in the teeth, so you get a bit better strike indication. No bait, No bobber, no spin&glow, no nothing ... Plain old yarn. It sinks better, less drag, also undulates with the current, and is cheap, and you can pre-tie a ton of them and the take up no room in your vest.
fishmanjh
12/22/2009 6:05:00 AMI also had an "Olde" retired Boeing guy, take me aside as a 11-12 year old kid, and put me under his wing one winter ... He taught me so many things, and I was a sponge as well!!! As for the yarn ... I've been using yard, for over 20 years now. The one thing it does for beginners is it hangs up in the teeth, so you get a bit better strike indication. No bait, No bobber, no spin&glow, no nothing ... Plain old yarn. It sinks better, less drag, also undulates with the current, and is cheap, and you can pre-tie a ton of them and the take up no room in your vest.
fishermick
12/22/2009 11:38:00 PMMy first was about the same. Great catch............ Well worth the wait!!