A/R report 3-9-09

[Garrett S]

Got down to the river about 4:45 but lets skip ahead. I went downstream and saw the same fish rise three times. i threw a cast and before i could mend, my fly was freight trained. The fish took me across the stretch i was fishing and then went downstream. This fish would not stop going airborne. I tried to get him to the slower water. Every time I tried to get him to slower water he went back into the current. I finally got him into the slower water. he was about 5 feet away from me when he shook his head and my line went slack. he was gone. checked my line and just stood there staring at the water. I couldn't beleive it, this fish was about 28-30''. One of the biggest steelhead I have ever hooked. will be back at it wednesday.

[Darian]

ATTABOY Guppy,.... Yer a Steelheader now. :D :D :D :D

[Kurt P]

Yeah, the fish got off, and I know that stings a bit, but what a fight!
I agree with Darian. Big 'thumbs-up' and a bunch of smiles.
Way to go,
Kurt

[charles]

Guppy,
Most of the time I don't even mind if I don't land them, they pull so hard and the fight is so fun that just fealing their energy is enough for me most of the time. Anytime I go fishing and have an experiance like the one you had, I consider that a sucess. Great Job!
Charles

Did you get that at Sara Court?
I work near there and fish there sometimes before work.

[Covelo]

The tug is the drug! :)

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Wow Guppy you got my heart pumping now.

We have had multiple reports of larger spring run steelhead entering the river lately.

I am very busy with my new online store so please, everyone that can try to get out there now.

These fish are feeding so not a lot of need for indicators right now.

March/April/May is prime time for spring run steelhead that run 12" to 6 pounds.

Swing something and keep moving downstream.