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BigFisher

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Need a First Steelhead!
« on: January 28, 2005, 10:51:27 AM »
Iv been out to the Vedder 3-4 times, trying to catch my first steelhead. But havent been able to do so yet. But yesterday some friends asked me if i wanted to do a fishing clinic at freds tackle, so i decided id try it. Id heard the instructure Peter Macpherson was one of the top fishers on the Vedder R, from my buddy. I was just woundering if any of you know if hes as good as im told and hopefully with his help and my luck i can get one.
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Re: Need a First Steelhead!
« Reply #1 on: January 28, 2005, 10:53:55 AM »
I've heard good things, but I have no personal knowledge.  As for the first Steely, get in line theres a lot of guy's ahead of you ;D  But not me ;D  I got mine about 20 years ago on the Coquitlam.  They're tons 'o fun.
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Re: Need a First Steelhead!
« Reply #2 on: January 28, 2005, 10:55:18 AM »
He's tops, in my opiniion. Go for it !
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Re: Need a First Steelhead!
« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2005, 11:08:54 AM »
I personally know Peter and he's a great guy. Down to earth and knowledgeable.
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Re: Need a First Steelhead!
« Reply #4 on: January 28, 2005, 01:21:56 PM »
Took the clinic with pete last year, and ended up with seven steelies during the season on my own, well worth it.
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Re: Need a First Steelhead!
« Reply #5 on: January 28, 2005, 06:02:12 PM »
Pete is top notch. He looks after the details and will give you a lot of information and practical experience that can cut a lot of time off the learning curve. As far as your first steelhead, get in line. I practically live on the river and have only one huge wild one this year to date. You have to put in your time !
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Re: Need a First Steelhead!
« Reply #6 on: January 29, 2005, 09:48:30 AM »
Ok thanks, and hopefully i will get one.
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Re: Need a First Steelhead!
« Reply #7 on: January 29, 2005, 05:36:16 PM »
How can he show you a hot spot when the river is constantly changing?
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Re: Need a First Steelhead!
« Reply #8 on: January 29, 2005, 05:52:57 PM »
Quote from: BigFisher on January 29, 2005, 05:36:16 PM
How can he show you a hot spot when the river is constantly changing?

There used to be some info here  ::)
« Last Edit: April 20, 2005, 06:13:16 AM by LimitKiller »
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Re: Need a First Steelhead!
« Reply #9 on: January 29, 2005, 06:33:01 PM »
Gotcha
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Re: Need a First Steelhead!
« Reply #10 on: January 29, 2005, 08:20:26 PM »
Pete is a great guy and really friendly, also my mentor during my young steelheading days. He is worth your every penny.
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Re: Need a First Steelhead!
« Reply #11 on: January 29, 2005, 08:54:37 PM »
Thats pretty crazy, to know where they are and to score 1 everyday.
i hope hes good enough to help me get my first.
does he fish the tamahi boulders or the slower lower river?
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Re: Need a First Steelhead!
« Reply #12 on: January 29, 2005, 09:40:15 PM »
I'll be on the flow tomorrow for trip #2 and hopefully pull on some chrome. Look for the camo vest, STH hat. ;)
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Re: Need a First Steelhead!
« Reply #13 on: February 01, 2005, 11:27:29 PM »
Don't know the guy, but sounds great.  My first experiences were very similar, watched and listened and tried and tried!  Bam finally hooked one and then ended up with 5 my first season.  Beginners luck though as it has tailed off the last two but unfortunately I dont get the opps that you guys do but soon I promise myself.  Lots of great guys willing to share their ideas and some even tell the truth!!  Hey guys what do u think is the average amount of trips for one steelie!  I know, I know some of you guys get one every trip! But reallly they do call them the fish of a thousand casts.
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