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Title: Chilliwack River, February 3rd 2013
Post by: Spoonman on February 03, 2013, 06:58:33 PM
Have been fishing hard since Christmas with nothing to show for the effort.Been getting close as we have seen/heard of fish the last four times out.Buddy finally gets on the scoreboard today with this chunky wild doe mid-river on a blade....(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r79/Spoonman_05/P2030004_zps11d692ac.jpg)
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, February 3rd 2013
Post by: DionJL on February 03, 2013, 07:16:40 PM
Nice fish!

Might be time for a pair of waders now.
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, February 3rd 2013
Post by: BigFisher on February 03, 2013, 07:28:16 PM
No, he just realized that his jeans were as good as his Bears
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, February 3rd 2013
Post by: Noahs Arc on February 03, 2013, 07:40:14 PM
No, he just realized that his jeans were as good as his Bears

:D
Good on your buddy for getting in there with the fish and getting his feet wet!
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, February 3rd 2013
Post by: alwaysfishn on February 03, 2013, 07:52:12 PM
Go easy guys.....  If he wasn't standing in the water you'd be giving him a hard time for not standing in the water.

Nice fish Spoonman. Was the water very cold?
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, February 3rd 2013
Post by: Spoonman on February 03, 2013, 08:24:38 PM
Yes, the water was quite cold.Have been trying to convince him of the benefits of waders for a while,I have an old pair he could use.He's a little quirky and is more cofortable going the jeans/raingear route.Won't even wear gumboots.I find it amusing that people feel the need to make comment on his attire when I post a photo of him.But as you can see he ain't no pussy afraid to get his paws wet.......
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, February 3rd 2013
Post by: typhoon on February 03, 2013, 08:45:51 PM
Full props to your buddy for getting and not wearing gloves. I don't think anyone is commenting on his etiquette, only that he might be a bit nutso.
I used to fish without waders and invariably I got sick after standing in the water all day.
I was cold in my waders last trip out.
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, February 3rd 2013
Post by: paulbish on February 03, 2013, 08:47:33 PM
Won't even wear gumboots.I find it amusing that people feel the need to make comment on his attire when I post a photo of him.

x2
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, February 3rd 2013
Post by: DionJL on February 03, 2013, 08:54:06 PM
I don't think anyone is commenting on his etiquette, only that he might be a bit nutso.


Thank you.

I wasn't ragging on him for poor fish handling, his fishing technique, or anything else of the sort. I was merely commenting that if you plan on catching fish you may want waders to keep yourself dry. It must have sounded like an insult since three people have taken it that way. I guess if he were wearing a Tuxedo I shouldn't comment on his attire so long as he's properly handling the fish.
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, February 3rd 2013
Post by: alwaysfishn on February 03, 2013, 08:57:44 PM
Won't even wear gumboots.I find it amusing that people feel the need to make comment on his attire when I post a photo of him.

x2

Jealousy makes us feel a little negative....
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, February 3rd 2013
Post by: Rodney on February 03, 2013, 09:02:31 PM
Dion is such a hater...
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, February 3rd 2013
Post by: Fish Assassin on February 03, 2013, 09:05:57 PM
In addition to being a moderator, Dion is also a fashion police. ;)
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, February 3rd 2013
Post by: Floater on February 03, 2013, 09:40:48 PM
Very nice fish! Waders are overated  :P
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, February 3rd 2013
Post by: hue-nut on February 03, 2013, 09:43:29 PM
the guy is in effing jeans a day or two into Feb! I think it deserves a comment or two ::) nice fish
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, February 3rd 2013
Post by: Athezone on February 04, 2013, 03:21:49 AM
Thank you.

I wasn't ragging on him for poor fish handling, his fishing technique, or anything else of the sort. I was merely commenting that if you plan on catching fish you may want waders to keep yourself dry. It must have sounded like an insult since three people have taken it that way. I guess if he were wearing a Tuxedo I shouldn't comment on his attire so long as he's properly handling the fish.

Hey I wore a tuxedo my last time out and got nothing but compliment's. Nice fish by the way and yah gotta' love a guy who ain't afraid to get wet. Full Marks, Well Done and did I say , Beauty fish !!!!
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, February 3rd 2013
Post by: TheChumWhisperer on February 04, 2013, 08:20:09 AM
Good on your buddy for getting in the river to release the fish properly.  Too many times I have seen them dragged up on the rocks by guys in jeans.  Well done..
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, February 3rd 2013
Post by: brownmancheng on February 04, 2013, 09:16:09 AM
Thanks for posting! What a hog, any estimate of weight?
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, February 3rd 2013
Post by: Pat AV on February 04, 2013, 10:14:27 AM
I find it amusing that people feel the need to make comment on his attire when I post a photo of him.

I find it amusing that you find it amusing. The dude is standing in a river in jeans in the winter.

Noteworthy and worth commenting on.

Fish handling looks good though.
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, February 3rd 2013
Post by: CohoOn! on February 04, 2013, 10:14:40 AM
I agree...what's with these people that are always looking to make some smart comment. It's like freakin elementary school all over again.
Great report and beauty fish and continue to wear what ever the hell you want regardless of what jealous beakers say.
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, February 3rd 2013
Post by: milo on February 04, 2013, 11:05:48 AM
No, he just realized that his jeans were as good as his Bares.

ROTFLMAO!!! A worthy candidate for funny one-liner of the year. ;D
If would be even funnier if it weren't so true! Especially with the newer Bare line of waders. ::)

As for the fisherman in jeans...my hat is off to you, young man. (http://www.photochimps.com/vb/images/smilies/hatsoff.gif)
You showed more respect for your catch than some people I know who wear over a grand worth of SIMMS wading products.
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, February 3rd 2013
Post by: blaydRnr on February 04, 2013, 11:36:02 AM
I agree...what's with these people that are always looking to make some smart comment. 
 

This is a discussion forum what did you expect? It was a great effort to release the fish, but i've seen many other jean wearing fisherman beach wild fish because they didn't want to get wet....so i find all the 'smart comments' to be valid.
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, February 3rd 2013
Post by: roseph on February 04, 2013, 12:00:25 PM
I commend the guy for getting in the river in those conditions but do think it's worth a comment or two.  How many times have I seen guys in all simms gear back up 15 yards off the river just to land a beauty fish.  quirky or not this guy gets my respect!
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, February 3rd 2013
Post by: Rodney on February 04, 2013, 12:34:09 PM
If you come to any online discussion with the expectation of negative comments from other participants, then chances are you will put any unintended comment out of context.

As blaydRnr said, it's a DISCUSSION forum, one shouldn't be surprised if a comment is made about the jeans because it's unusual.

Dion's "Might be time for a pair of waders now." doesn't mean he thinks any less of the guy. He probably, like me, thought the guy is pretty crazy for getting into that cold water to hold a fish (good for him, putting welfare of the fish ahead of himself). Most of us wouldn't do it, that's why we have waders, so he suggested... Not sure how one little comment turns him into a jealous beaker who is always out to make a smart comment...
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, February 3rd 2013
Post by: blaydRnr on February 04, 2013, 01:41:21 PM
How many times have I seen guys in all simms gear back up 15 yards off the river just to land a beauty fish.  quirky or not this guy gets my respect!

so true which makes this guy's actions more commendable...he made a choice that deserves everyone's respect.
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, February 3rd 2013
Post by: chris gadsden on February 04, 2013, 03:23:10 PM
If you come to any online discussion with the expectation of negative comments from other participants, then chances are you will put any unintended comment out of context.

As blaydRnr said, it's a DISCUSSION forum, one shouldn't be surprised if a comment is made about the jeans because it's unusual.

Dion's "Might be time for a pair of waders now." doesn't mean he thinks any less of the guy. He probably, like me, thought the guy is pretty crazy for getting into that cold water to hold a fish (good for him, putting welfare of the fish ahead of himself). Most of us wouldn't do it, that's why we have waders, so he suggested... Not sure how one little comment turns him into a jealous beaker who is always out to make a smart comment...
You wear leaky ones I believe. ;D ;D
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, February 3rd 2013
Post by: Rodney on February 04, 2013, 03:26:01 PM
I rarely catch fish, so I don't have to worry about standing in the water. ;D
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, February 3rd 2013
Post by: Every Day on February 04, 2013, 03:57:21 PM
I rarely catch fish, so I don't have to worry about standing in the water. ;D

That's the same problem I have!

I remember when I wore shorts so I could wade my first steel season (much like I would in the fall), big mistake.
I commend that guy, it's not easy to do, and I wouldn't dare do it again. Bad enough having leaky waders!
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, February 3rd 2013
Post by: Fish Assassin on February 04, 2013, 04:45:50 PM
I rarely catch fish, so I don't have to worry about standing in the water. ;D

Rodney's not kidding  :D
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, February 3rd 2013
Post by: Britguy on February 04, 2013, 04:51:09 PM
Nice fish, congrats to you, your time on the water paid off ;)
after taking another look at that picture it looks like the fish is snarling :D
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, February 3rd 2013
Post by: Johnny Canuck on February 04, 2013, 04:58:55 PM
I agree...what's with these people that are always looking to make some smart comment. It's like freakin elementary school all over again...

... regardless of what jealous beakers say.


HYPOCRITE  ::)
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, February 3rd 2013
Post by: Spoonman on February 04, 2013, 06:47:31 PM
No worries guys  ;) it's all good....I will admit he looks a little out of place on the river at times.......guess I'm just  use to seeing him in jeans  so it doesn't seem odd to me...didn't even realize at the time he was in the water that far till I looked at the pic....we're both in outdoor trades,so wet and cold is nothing out of the ordinary.....
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, February 3rd 2013
Post by: HOOK on February 04, 2013, 08:24:03 PM
You guys are all looking into everyones pics too much !!

I didnt even notice he was in jeans until after several posts were made about it. Guess i only looked at the fish while others were looking at other things  ::)


HOOK - doesnt need to pick apart pictures  :P
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, February 3rd 2013
Post by: norton on February 04, 2013, 09:23:08 PM
Congratulations!  Beauty!  One thing about steelhead fishing, keep trying, and you'll have success.