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I arrived at the North Fork a little before 5am. The CFS was well over 11,000 and was way up from last week. I had to wade out a bit in the swift current to get to my hole. I fished for about 4 hours and felt nothing. I was using the same set up from last week, but with the water way up, I was having issues finding the right depth especially with the current so fast.

A local came over and asked me if the "boys" were frozen and asked if I wouldn't mind him joining me. I told him what the 411 was and he told me to take off my slip bobber and let it drift to the bottom.

I still didn't feel anything and of course I watch him in his first cast call out, "Fish on!" We both didn't have a net but having local knowledge, he took the fish to a flat spot on the river and beached it.

He rigged back up and showed me the correct way to drift my shrimp. And wouldn't you know it, "Fish on!!!" The take wasn't subtle at all, it was absolutely violent. The fish bent my rod and took out a bit of line. After a few minutes, Steelie number 2 for me banked and bonked.

I hung around for an hour or so watching this local hook into 2 more while I was there. He gave me some key info about this river and what to use for the next time I go here to try.
Until next time...

G-Man

1/4/2010 10:07:00 AM

I've found that steelhead take eggs softly but shrimp trigger a much different response. There is nothing quite like getting a good side drift take and setting the hook, way to go!

BentRod

1/4/2010 10:36:00 AM

Right on! Way to start the new year Jens! Nice report

goodtimesfishing

1/4/2010 11:02:00 AM

that local info is always valuable! congrats!

datsun

1/4/2010 11:16:00 AM

Right on man!! What an awesome way to start the new year.

mav186

1/4/2010 11:44:00 AM

SWEEEEET!

flinginpooh

1/4/2010 12:03:00 PM

I think he bought this from that local. lol wtg "big money" Jens

jens

1/4/2010 12:21:00 PM

Thanks guys! I am putting the time in. Now I need to go all in on baitcasting gear.

Nelly1

1/4/2010 12:22:00 PM

nice job jens, im jealous.

tommytitan08

1/4/2010 2:25:00 PM

Nice fish bro, great job on fish #2 Good way to start a year off.

Big Smooth

1/4/2010 3:44:00 PM

Absolutely Awesome man ! Thanks for the info, I hit it yesterday, but only had one fish bend my hook.
I have issues when throwing a bobber with a bait caster. I've found the spinning reel to be just about perfect for floating in a shoulder to shoulder drift.....really sucks when you get a backlash with people all around you. but corkies and yarn is ideal for bait casting.....my experience. Let me know when the next outing is. I will get someone else to drive my tired but down next time :)

flinginpooh

1/4/2010 4:33:00 PM

Ill drive bs you pay for gas. Say ok before you ask me how much it costs my suburban with 454 to get down and back.

jens

1/4/2010 4:43:00 PM

Next time I go down there, I'll take a picture of how many guys are fishing bobber/jig, pretty crazy.

Big Smooth

1/4/2010 4:55:00 PM

Your not kidding, I've never seen that many poles dedicated to a bobber and jig. Of course, I'm new at teh steelhead hunting.

FP- Next time I head down I'll be sure to hook up with you.... I really don't mind driving, It's the 2 hr+ drive alone that drives me crazy.
I took the mustang this last time and it ran me about 30 bucks round trip... The f150 is a more practical choice but will run me about 50 bucks :)

snake7676

1/4/2010 5:36:00 PM

freaking sweet steelie nice job!

Toni

1/4/2010 6:07:00 PM

That"s a nice fish...where is the scale to show us just how big?

jens

1/4/2010 6:29:00 PM

I put a caption on the picture, but it never showed. I wrote, "This is how you make a 26inch fish look 20lbs LOL!!"

deezy38

1/4/2010 8:10:00 PM

very nice fish ive always wanted to fish the river i just dont have the first clue on where to go thanx for the report.

FISHINROB

1/4/2010 8:18:00 PM

Always wanted to learn how to use shrimp ,upon our next rondevue im gonna pic your brains now jens share and share alike !!What a year huh amazing!

Anonymous

1/4/2010 10:05:00 PM

awesome job dude that is one gorgeous steelie.... i am still hunting mine down im glad to see someone i know is having success! keep em comin jens

Jay7

1/7/2010 4:54:00 PM

I hear the camera can add 10 lbs. Very nice.... Had to use my chinese eyes to look at your catch... Keep on Catching!!

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