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RalphH

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My new fishing partner
« on: July 07, 2024, 09:14:34 AM »
I was out earlier this week for a meet up with a new fishing buddy. They are a quiet and careful fisher and so took many more fish than me but I caught one fish that on it's own outweighed their total catch.

A video of my buddy in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Gu566evvD8

My catch:
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Re: My new fishing partner
« Reply #1 on: July 08, 2024, 11:51:51 AM »
Haha, awesome footage Ralph. Those herons are top rods for sure.
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Re: My new fishing partner
« Reply #2 on: July 09, 2024, 07:39:46 AM »
The epitome of stealth.  Note to all newbies!  This is how to approach a run.  No need to go barrelling up to the water's edge.  Especially when steelheading!
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Re: My new fishing partner
« Reply #3 on: July 09, 2024, 04:25:45 PM »
Down here in the north arm we’ve always called them Fraser River turkeys. Idk why 🤷🏻‍♂️😂.
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