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Fishing in British Columbia => Fishing Reports => Members' Fishing Reports => Topic started by: Fish Assassin on May 31, 2006, 04:16:19 PM

Title: An unexpected catch May 31st
Post by: Fish Assassin on May 31, 2006, 04:16:19 PM

Following an early brunch of pancakes and sausages and a visit to my local mechanic to have a nail removed from my tire I headed off to my local river for an hours fishing. Upon arrival at the mid river run I was delighted to see that it was devoid of fishermen. Within 10 minutes I had a bite near the tailout. I set the hook and for a brief moment I thought I had hooked a big coho. It took off for the rapids. Luck was on my side as I managed to keep it in the run. The fish decided to change strategy as it headed straight for me. I reeled as fast as I could to catch up with the slack line. It then went ballistic doing a couple of cartwheels and making several aerial jumps. I was a summer steelhead ! :) After a few more minutes I managed to land and released this beautiful creature. It was chrome, not a hint of colour anywhere. It was approximately 13 lbs. Made my afternoon.

Title: Re: An unexpected catch
Post by: cohoslayer1 on May 31, 2006, 05:16:34 PM

sweet and good report ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: An unexpected catch
Post by: Big Steel on May 31, 2006, 05:34:46 PM

Awesome FA!!  :o That has to get the blood flowing eh!! ;) ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: An unexpected catch
Post by: Coho Cody on June 01, 2006, 04:28:40 PM

sweet. nice going 8) ;)