Any opening day reports from the A?

[mr. 3 wt.]

This has got to be a troll! Nobody in there right mind would brag about that fish!

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

I think they could close the section of Lower American River above the Sunrise Bridge permanently to all fishing.

[Mike R]

Mr. 3wt, You'd think so but I'm sure you've seen the pictures of smolts here.

See ya,
Mike

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Not everyone that fishes the river is an expert in fisheries or fishing.

There is not test to get a fishing license.

90% of the people who attempt to fish the river haven't got a clue about any of it.

So attacking them is kind of useless..........

[tacocat]

I thought it as a coelacanth at first.

[SloFly]

This has got to be a troll! Nobody in there right mind would brag about that fish!

Was that really a fish??? I thought it was one of his socks. Probably smelled the same!

[Frank Alessio]

I have noticed on this Board that people using their Real Names tend to be more supportive of their fellow Fisherman...If someone posts a picture they must be proud of their day on the water...I say Good Job buddy... Glad you had a good time..... Frank B. Alessio

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Thanks Frank............that is because you were "raised right".

[590Mike]

David
Nice going on your first steelhead and congratulations. Three weeks and over 120 hrs ! Way to stick it out!
There are a few "rules" ( that mean absolutely nothing)
1 if it's a steelhead said fish must be "dime bright" and sea lice is even better or the fish is worthless.

2. They way you catch or hook is critical as the "take" must be epic or of greater spirtiual meaning. Or the fish is worthless and you are a bastard.

3. You didn't mention the type of rod and casting style, ex. double haul hook mend , double d twist reverse drift, etc. Therefore the fish is worthless, you are a bastard and you hate the environment.

4. You failed to pay homage to the fish properly. A suggestion might be a few words such as " this beautiful and magnificent species of a creature blessing me with it presence" Therefore the fish is worthless,you are a bastard, you hate the environment, and most likely you are a Republican.

5. Since you didn't mention the fly or leader it is assumed you were using red worms and the monofilament used to make necklaces. So clearly the fish is worthless,you are a bastard,you have the environment,a Republican,and you are a litterbug!

Again congrats on the sucess PM sent and we have to get out on the water

[Pimpinmeat]

Now that was funny