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Title: Tried a New Spot on the Fraser!! July 23rd
Post by: Big Steel on July 23, 2006, 06:16:22 PM
Well, ThickRick, our buddy Norm and myself made it out to the River at about 6am or so.  This was a spot that I wasn't sure about.  But it was fishable.  ;D  We got into 7 chinooks, and landed 3!!  They were 21lbs, 21lbs and 18 lbs.  Norm has most of the pics but I will get them later.  These are the few pics that I got. ;)
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g307/DMW73/Chinook%20Pics/Pictures014.jpg)

(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g307/DMW73/Chinook%20Pics/Pictures015-1.jpg)

Didn't matter how much sunscreen we put on, we couldn't get out of the sun!!  We are burnt crisp.  Poor Bald Norm is now a very very Red head!! ;D  But he stole my hat because I have ample hair, so I hope that it isn't that bad!!  Thanks for coming guys, it would have been boring out there by myself!!  :D

Title: Re: Tried a New Spot on the Fraser!!
Post by: Trout Slayer on July 23, 2006, 06:20:34 PM
Nice looking fish. I've worked 8 days straight, tomorrow or Tuesday, look out Chinook!!!!! 8)
Title: Re: Tried a New Spot on the Fraser!!
Post by: chris gadsden on July 23, 2006, 06:27:10 PM
Well done, we will have to go some to beat that tomorrow. ;D ;D
Title: Re: Tried a New Spot on the Fraser!!
Post by: Big Steel on July 23, 2006, 06:30:23 PM
We had to work for those fish, they kept sptting the damn hook!!!  I also pulled a Biff and was wearing open toed sandles!!! ::)  My feet are a bit sore right now!! ;D ;D
Title: Re: Tried a New Spot on the Fraser!!
Post by: Youngin on July 23, 2006, 06:37:18 PM
Haha! beauties!
Title: Re: Tried a New Spot on the Fraser!!
Post by: scales on July 23, 2006, 06:55:14 PM
Nice catch Bigsteel!  We sure are fortunate to have access to these prime quality fish at our door steps.
Title: Re: Tried a New Spot on the Fraser!!
Post by: scales on July 23, 2006, 06:57:35 PM
Also nice photo shot, maybe next time edit the foot out.... :o
Title: Re: Tried a New Spot on the Fraser!!
Post by: Big Steel on July 23, 2006, 06:58:52 PM
Also nice photo shot, maybe next time edit the foot out.... :o

That was just proof that I did indeed pull a Biff!!! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Tried a New Spot on the Fraser!!
Post by: Sterling C on July 23, 2006, 09:26:34 PM
Also nice photo shot, maybe next time edit the foot out.... :o

That was just proof that I did indeed pull a Biff!!! ;D ;D ;D

Hey you leave me outta this.  :o
Title: Re: Tried a New Spot on the Fraser!!
Post by: Big Steel on July 23, 2006, 10:08:38 PM
Here are some more of the pics!! :)
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g307/DMW73/Chinook%20Pics/FraserRiverJuly2006013.jpg)

(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g307/DMW73/Chinook%20Pics/FraserRiverJuly2006015.jpg)

(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g307/DMW73/Chinook%20Pics/FraserRiverJuly2006019.jpg)
Title: Re: Tried a New Spot on the Fraser!! July 23rd
Post by: Rodney on July 24, 2006, 12:41:15 AM
Good grief Rick, look at the size of that gash on your fish's abdomen, how big was your hook?! ;D ;D ;D

Nice fish, sounds like another good push of fish is coming through. :)
Title: Re: Tried a New Spot on the Fraser!! July 23rd
Post by: TrophyHunter on July 24, 2006, 11:47:57 AM
Good grief Rick, look at the size of that gash on your fish's abdomen, how big was your hook?! ;D ;D ;D

Nice fish, sounds like another good push of fish is coming through. :)
Have a closer look and you will see that it also had half of its tail missing !!! we are not sure whether that gash on the belly came from a hook or a seal , that fish put up the best fight of the day and it only had half a tail.. just shows you how hardy those big chinooks can be!!!!!!!
It was another great day on the flow with a couple of great guys, was a lil hot for my liking but unlike Lil Steel I used enough sunscreen and I am not burnt to a crisp today lol
Title: Re: Tried a New Spot on the Fraser!!
Post by: Trout Slayer on July 24, 2006, 03:15:45 PM
Nice looking fish. I've worked 8 days straight, tomorrow or Tuesday, look out Chinook!!!!! 8)
Today was the day and #4 has been slayed of the year. Will report later. 8)
Title: Re: Tried a New Spot on the Fraser!! July 23rd
Post by: liketofish on July 24, 2006, 05:53:21 PM
Great fish guys. Congrats.
Title: Re: Tried a New Spot on the Fraser!! July 23rd
Post by: Geff_t on July 24, 2006, 07:45:05 PM
nice fish guys. But a question for you big steel. HOW FAR ARE YOU HOLDING THAT FISH OUT IN FRONT OF YOU? I already know that trick from you. Trying to make the fish look bigger or what? ;D ;D
Title: Re: Tried a New Spot on the Fraser!! July 23rd
Post by: Big Steel on July 24, 2006, 07:49:59 PM
nice fish guys. But a question for you big steel. HOW FAR ARE YOU HOLDING THAT FISH OUT IN FRONT OF YOU? I already know that trick from you. Trying to make the fish look bigger or what? ;D ;D

Rick told me to do a Trout Slayer!! ;D ;D

Here is this better? ;D

(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g307/DMW73/Chinook%20Pics/FraserRiverJuly2006018.jpg)
Title: Re: Tried a New Spot on the Fraser!! July 23rd
Post by: Geff_t on July 24, 2006, 07:51:50 PM
Now the fish  doesn't even look half the size as the other pic.
Title: Re: Tried a New Spot on the Fraser!! July 23rd
Post by: Big Steel on July 24, 2006, 08:04:18 PM
Never said it was big, in fact I said it was 21lbs.!!  But that does make a big difference doesn't it!!  It looks like 25-27lbs when you hold it out lke that!! ;D ;D