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Looks like everything went great with the fish to me, as-per normal from steelhead1.
is that a wild steelhead?? :sad:
Kind of a clinic on how not to handle one.
Maybe,sir,you could offer some pointers on the doctors perfect technique?You're clearly in the wrong, and are getting snarky when someone points that out?
OK... follow the guidelines in the regs.
If you can't land it without beating it up and dragging it across the rocks, cut the leader.
And I never claimed to have perfect technique. I just have respect for native fish, and would never harm one for the sake of a pic.
Haha,you should have seen what I did to it afterwards! Maybe I could give you guys a call next time I go out,you could show me how to land a wild steelhead with an 11' flyrod with 12' of leader(8lb) by yourself without a net. Don't wonder why many never post anymore. I could write about puppies and rainbows,and still get flamed! Its just sad
Low water and bright skies have made fishing on the alsea a challenge so far this year. Fish are present, but it will take some special tactics to hook up(high water, fish high, low water fish low. Gear down. Think stealth. Find places that offer cover and havn't been pounded.Early morning and late evening ect ect ect). Oh and if you plan to fish from a boat,keep in mind that it is far more technical when the water is low. Had a boat go down in front of my place recently.
I would enjoy a thread about fishing for rainbows with puppy's.. Do you skate or nymph them?
It was earlier in week. Water was still high. Its coming down right now... hope to make another trip!You get that today in high water? Excellent. Looks pretty green