solopaddler Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 (edited) Well I've said it before, but I really do hate the cold . However, one of my favourite trib's had just cleared up after a prolonged blowout. The weather didn't look too brutal, so it was game on today. The reason I love this river is the challenge. It's big water with heavy current and landing fish is always tough. Fortunately today because of the cold water the majority of the fish hooked were subdued. I did however have one EPIC battle with a fresh fish in the 12lb class that took me over a km downstream stumbling along ice covered boulders before I managed to land it. What a blast! It's a river that requires heavier rods and line, and today I effectively managed to de-virginize a very sweet 8/9WT GLX spey conversion. What a great stick for big water! On a side note, this river is far enough away and unknown to most that I feel comfortable posting some background in the pic's. If anyone has an issue with this pm me (but please don't ask me where I was ). In no particular order here's some of todays catch: Cheers, Mike Edited December 9, 2007 by solopaddler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 Told the wife you were going Christmas shoppin did ya! LOL Great pics Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntervasili Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 Like always, Great report Mike... Looks like ya had an awesome time on the water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishFinder Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 looks like another EPIC day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 Excellent report and pics!!! Beautiful fish, love those Browns!!! Looks frigid!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aniceguy Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 (edited) . Edited December 9, 2007 by aniceguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyk Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 great report, thanks for sharing with us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fang Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 Very nice SP If you're off Dec 13th-14th and looking for a river buddy let me know. Rides on me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 WOW...some amazing december steelheading for sure !!!!!. ..man they look so pretty all those colors & spots on theose browns. ..great pics too..you sure have them all figured out mike well done !!!....cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steverowbotham Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 sir i am truly jealous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadian_copper Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 ASWOME JOB!!! ALWAYS LOVE A BONUS BROWNS AS WELL!! HOPE TO FINALLY GET OUT MYSELF THIS MORN!!! NOT AS NICE WATERS AS THAT THOUGH LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b2kptbo Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 Beauty report and pictures, won't want to go for a unexpected swim in that water, looks fast and cold... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted December 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 Beauty report and pictures, won't want to go for a unexpected swim in that water, looks fast and cold... No doubt! While fishing a large back eddy I saw a huge log probably 12-15' sweep downstream and get sucked under. I watched for it and it finally resurfaced 5 mins later about 20' downstream. Definitely some heavy, dangerous currents! At one point while chasing that one hot fish downstream I had to wade around a log jam in fast water. The water was murky enough that you couldn't see bottom, and I stepped off a ledge into water that was right to the very top of my waders. If not for the fished pinned to the end of my line to give me a bit of balance I would have fallen face first. As it was I stumbled along 'till I found footing in shallower water and continued the chase... Close call, but then that's what makes it memorable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapshooter Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 Nice chrommers and bonus browns!! You are the KING of steelheading!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douG Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 Just beautiful, Mike. Thanks very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addict Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 looks like it was worth the drive another sweet report nice pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyhook Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 great report Mike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scuro Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 As always an awesome report. All that ice and fish reminded me of the supermarket!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhare Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 AWSOME JOB !!! I love the browns, you've posted some beautiful fish this fall!!! hate to see the rivers freeze cool river shot too, looks like a great scenery and fishing. Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 I hate you. I really really do. That being said...I know I got the invite, but I just couldn't go. Damn!!!! I knew you'd have a banner day out there. Some great looking fish there Mike....are you pretty much done for the year? It looked cold, but the adrenaline does a lot for warming you up when catching fish. Congrats on a great day out there. I'm looking forward to the spring run!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted December 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 I hate you. I really really do. That being said...I know I got the invite, but I just couldn't go. Damn!!!! I knew you'd have a banner day out there. Some great looking fish there Mike....are you pretty much done for the year? It looked cold, but the adrenaline does a lot for warming you up when catching fish. Congrats on a great day out there. I'm looking forward to the spring run!! How'd you know it was going to be good? I was really leery about it myself, LOL! As long as it stays relatively mild then there'll be plenty more opportunities, in fact things are looking pretty good for later this week . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 A fantastic report as usual! Thanks for taking the time... always enjoy your pics and info! HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishermccann Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Thanks for sharing it is cool just to see someone else doing so well at this time of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeontroller Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Nice shots! Be careful, she's quite a river...Nice kayak/canoe run too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatherof3 Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 another great report with lots of fish,congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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