Post by: Old Dog on February 29, 2012, 10:25:28 PM
Post by: bloodhound on February 29, 2012, 10:30:12 PM
Post by: Old Dog on February 29, 2012, 10:32:51 PM
Post by: bloodhound on February 29, 2012, 10:36:22 PM
Post by: Old Dog on February 29, 2012, 10:51:17 PM
Post by: bloodhound on February 29, 2012, 10:57:18 PM
Post by: PolarBear on February 29, 2012, 11:50:53 PM
The kids and I will be hitting the Nooch on Saturday!
Post by: Houndhunter on February 29, 2012, 11:55:45 PM
Sweet! Congratulations!
The kids and I will be hitting the Nooch on Saturday!
Stay outta my fishing hole....
Post by: PolarBear on March 01, 2012, 12:07:21 AM
Post by: Houndhunter on March 01, 2012, 12:16:02 AM
Killer fish btw, dont get much better then that
Post by: PolarBear on March 01, 2012, 12:19:16 AM
Post by: h20hunter on March 01, 2012, 10:17:31 AM
Post by: jackmaster on March 01, 2012, 10:34:50 AM
Post by: Bone_Collector on March 01, 2012, 12:11:00 PM
B_C
Post by: MuleySniper on March 01, 2012, 12:14:54 PM
Post by: cohoho on March 01, 2012, 12:47:43 PM
Post by: Button Nubbs on March 01, 2012, 03:04:39 PM
Post by: jackmaster on March 01, 2012, 03:56:09 PM
Post by: mallard79 on March 01, 2012, 03:57:17 PM
Post by: h20hunter on March 01, 2012, 04:02:16 PM
Post by: C-Money on March 01, 2012, 04:30:57 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on March 01, 2012, 04:38:45 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on March 01, 2012, 05:03:25 PM
Post by: TheHunt on March 01, 2012, 06:15:10 PM
Post by: FC on March 01, 2012, 06:18:27 PM
Can someone cite the law stating that it is illegal to remove it from the water for a picture please?
Post by: Houndhunter on March 01, 2012, 06:40:35 PM
Post by: h20hunter on March 01, 2012, 06:45:54 PM
Post by: 6x6in6 on March 01, 2012, 07:01:06 PM
Page 18, right hand column, first section in handling....on my phone so I cant paste it in.It is unlawful to totally remove
salmon, steelhead, or Dolly Varden/bull trout
from the water if it is unlawful to retain those
fish, or if the angler subsequently releases the
salmon, steelhead, or Dolly Varden/bull trout.
Post by: h20hunter on March 01, 2012, 07:02:56 PM
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on March 01, 2012, 07:07:00 PM
Post by: boneaddict on March 01, 2012, 07:09:35 PM
Post by: FC on March 01, 2012, 07:43:04 PM
Honestly fish appears quite health and probably is just fine. Healthier than when caught in a natives net, a sportsmans cooler, or a sealions mouth. I would have guessed way less than that in size, but who cares. Nice fish and thanks for releasing it.
Agreed on all counts. I handle fish over the side in boats whenever feasible but it just isn't always possible, same goes for fish caught from the bank. As for the picture, I've had gamies encourage me to take a pic before putting fish back before! The fish looks both gently and sensibly handled, it's eyeballing the water pretty hard!
Post by: Bone_Collector on March 01, 2012, 07:50:44 PM
B_C
Post by: Button Nubbs on March 01, 2012, 08:15:22 PM
It looks healthier than the last wild steelhead out of the water I saw posted on this board. :rolleyes: I'm suprised that fish went 20, I woulda guessed 14ish. You must be one big dude! :chuckle:
Post by: Old Dog on March 01, 2012, 08:54:58 PM
They were waiting in the bushes for you fc :chuckle:
It looks healthier than the last wild steelhead out of the water I saw posted on this board. :rolleyes: I'm suprised that fish went 20, I woulda guessed 14ish. You must be one big dude! :chuckle:
Brother Tony tips the scales at about 270, and is about 6 feet tall. He's the one holding it because he landed it. We didn't want to handle it too much, so I just pulled my phone out of my pocket and snapped a shot.
It was a wild fish, and yes we did lift it up just long enough for the picture. The fish swam away without having to be revived.
Post by: h20hunter on March 01, 2012, 09:32:43 PM
Post by: jordano on March 02, 2012, 02:02:49 AM
I wouldnt admit to lifting it out. Last I heard fish and game doesnt ser a difference between a quick pic and five minutes. Sorry.....i know internet police and all....
You are killing the thread and taking way too much away from this fish and the accomplishment of catching it..
Old Dog! Nice freaking Steelhead! :tup: :tup: :tup: :tup: :tup: Keep up the good work! :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL:
Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 02, 2012, 02:19:45 AM
Post by: Button Nubbs on March 02, 2012, 08:44:08 AM
Post by: Holg3107 on March 02, 2012, 08:52:31 AM
Post by: h20hunter on March 02, 2012, 08:56:34 AM
Personlly I tried to balance my posts with respect to commenting on the quality of the fish and the fact that I would not broadcast the fact that it is all the way out of the water.
I've seen posts with oversized sturgeon being posed with in a boat (taken down), a proud dad posting a pic of his bow with an archery shot song bird (good shot) (also taken down), a suspected flashlight on a bow (never confirmed, taken down)...all treated with much more criticism.
I'm okay with any of my comments being edited by the moderators if deemed inflamatory or inappropriate...just don't think I've posted any that would be considered out of line.
Post by: mallard79 on March 02, 2012, 09:15:41 AM
I have to agree with H20....the fish looks to be handled well.....but.....I have seen pictures with less incrimination taken down......I may not agree with the law entirely but it is a law that has been around for few years now and has been discussed in depth on many, if not all, fishing forums......my comment was just to point out what I suspected and has now been confirmed as a wild fish out of the water and that I wouldnt leave it up.....I am not taking away from the fish....it is a very nice specimen....I would agree with a few others about doubting its size but it is a fishermans tale....everyone has one....
Post by: Button Nubbs on March 02, 2012, 09:23:09 AM
Post by: HairTrigger on March 02, 2012, 09:59:17 AM
Honestly fish appears quite health and probably is just fine. Healthier than when caught in a natives net, a sportsmans cooler, or a sealions mouth. I would have guessed way less than that in size, but who cares. Nice fish and thanks for releasing it.wtf bone whats tha difference between a natives net an a whities net plenty off the coast an Alaska that are not native nets lol.this guy
Post by: D-Rock425 on March 02, 2012, 10:47:30 AM
Post by: TheHunt on March 02, 2012, 10:50:13 AM
Post by: mallard79 on March 02, 2012, 10:54:21 AM
Post by: KillBilly on March 02, 2012, 11:06:46 AM
Post by: rtspring on March 02, 2012, 11:19:56 AM
What about the thousands of illegals running around your neiughborhoods right now... Hurry dial 911 about them and quit trying to be the damn police, I think we have enough of them already.. And I suppose all of you bitching drive the speed limit and stop at everystop sign and use your blinker everytime...
Beautiful fish! I hope you disregard all the negativity with it...
Show us some more.
RTSPRING
Post by: Buckmark on March 02, 2012, 11:24:17 AM
Post by: seth30 on March 02, 2012, 11:28:10 AM
Post by: 6x6in6 on March 02, 2012, 11:37:00 AM
Noted as wild fish by OP? CHECK
Noted as out of water by OP? CHECK
The fish out of water regulation is crystal clear? CHECK
The fish had been noted by the OP being in excellent condition upon release? CHECK
The best that we can gather by the pic, the fish was handled with extreme care and the fish looks great? CHECK
Did I miss anything?
Oh, and helluva nice fish sir and thanks for the pic!!! And that fish's gene pool will continue!!! :)
Post by: JimmyHoffa on March 02, 2012, 11:45:27 AM
And the law applies to hatchery fish as well, most people think it is only for wild fish.
Post by: Old Dog on March 02, 2012, 12:20:01 PM
Post by: jordano on March 02, 2012, 12:59:14 PM
I've taken it down. Now everyone can relax.its too bad so many people complained and ripped on your outstanding fish and photo that you so kindly shared with the rest of us! Keep up the great work and feel free to share with me again! I love seein' fish like this! :tup:
Post by: Button Nubbs on March 02, 2012, 01:05:30 PM
Post by: 400out on March 02, 2012, 01:07:07 PM
Post by: jackelope on March 02, 2012, 01:09:59 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 02, 2012, 01:10:34 PM
I don't really see where anyone is all fired up or taking jabs. :dunno: this thread has actually stayed surprisingly civil. :twocents:
The reason why it looks that way is because I have taken posts off and edited posts :hello: No wonder you guys cant see them and it looks to be civial up until my post :bash: Come on guys use your brains!
This one is done...
Post by: boneaddict on March 02, 2012, 07:45:19 PM