Post by: lokidog on June 20, 2018, 11:19:24 AM
I lost one my last time out a couple weeks ago when it straightened my hook. Even with the drag a lot lighter, this one still jumped almost five feet out of the water several times and bent the hook a tiny bit.
So, I did catch one plunking for pinks down in Snohomish back in about 1991 but had to release it, it was quite small as well. I've only returned to trying for Steel this last winter since the fishing is so close to our new place, 12 or so minute drive....
Post by: WapitiTalk1 on June 20, 2018, 11:21:15 AM
Post by: quadrafire on June 20, 2018, 11:21:29 AM
You move off the island?
Post by: 762Armo on June 20, 2018, 11:30:04 AM
I was there on Sunday, but I wasn't so lucky! :)
Post by: gaddy on June 20, 2018, 11:59:30 AM
Post by: lokidog on June 20, 2018, 12:05:16 PM
Nice
You move off the island?
sort of,
I am bilocational now. :o My wife and son are in Sultan for her work and school, but I am still mostly on the island. It is nice having a base on the mainland.
Post by: bobcat on June 20, 2018, 12:11:15 PM
Post by: lokidog on June 20, 2018, 12:12:33 PM
Post by: 2MANY on June 20, 2018, 12:23:11 PM
Eggs are very under developed in summer fish.
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on June 20, 2018, 12:25:04 PM
Post by: WSU on June 20, 2018, 12:25:34 PM
Post by: LongBomb on June 20, 2018, 12:30:10 PM
Post by: lokidog on June 20, 2018, 12:45:35 PM
It's a girl for sure. Nice and fresh with little egg development. Summers are tasty fish!
How long do these fish stay in the "coastal" rivers for their egg development? It's got to be a crazy long time.
Post by: WSU on June 20, 2018, 12:47:32 PM
It's a girl for sure. Nice and fresh with little egg development. Summers are tasty fish!
How long do these fish stay in the "coastal" rivers for their egg development? It's got to be a crazy long time.
Many months. She'll spawn this (or would have) this winter or early spring. That's why they are so fat and tasty.
Post by: boneaddict on June 20, 2018, 12:58:33 PM
Nice Hen!
Post by: lokidog on June 20, 2018, 01:16:19 PM
Used to always hear the old timers say you had to fish for a 100 hours to catch your first. Did you make the time?
Nice Hen!
Well, I did fish a bunch this winter with only one bite to show for it.... :rolleyes:
Post by: johnnyaustin44 on June 20, 2018, 01:48:23 PM
Used to always hear the old timers say you had to fish for a 100 hours to catch your first. Did you make the time?I believe that to be a true statement. Sure seems close enough.
Nice Hen!
Post by: Jake Dogfish on June 20, 2018, 01:58:21 PM
Post by: onmygame on June 20, 2018, 07:00:13 PM
Have always been impressed with not only your catch, but pics and reports - lings, blue lings, cabs, salmon, etc.
This chromie is no exception.
Good on ya - you deserve a taste of the finest fish out there.
That fish is a gem!
Post by: SeaRun1 on June 20, 2018, 07:03:57 PM
Well done and enjoy the glow. Steelhead are a worthy foe.
SR1
Post by: gaddy on June 20, 2018, 07:22:17 PM
Post by: Timberstalker on June 20, 2018, 07:26:53 PM
Post by: bowhunterforever on June 20, 2018, 07:51:43 PM
Post by: teanawayslayer on June 20, 2018, 08:15:31 PM
Post by: Alpine Mojo on June 22, 2018, 04:46:53 PM
Used to always hear the old timers say you had to fish for a 100 hours to catch your first. Did you make the time?
That used to be true, but then the internet happened.
My first probably took 200 hours.
Post by: Gobble Doc on June 25, 2018, 11:59:16 PM
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Post by: Cap.Silver on June 26, 2018, 11:19:00 AM
Post by: lokidog on July 01, 2018, 11:10:44 PM
I've followed your posts the last year or better, maybe closer to two.
Have always been impressed with not only your catch, but pics and reports - lings, blue lings, cabs, salmon, etc.
This chromie is no exception.
Good on ya - you deserve a taste of the finest fish out there.
That fish is a gem!
Thanks. And thanks everyone else as well. I was getting pretty discouraged after fishing for the winter runs... standing next to people reeling in fish "left and right". As frustrating as losing one near the bank was earlier this spring, it gave me hope to get back out there, and this was the result.
Look up "hope" in the dictionary, you'll see a photo of a fisherman. :chuckle: