Sunday Steelheading

[elee886]

I had an hour to kill before dinner with my folks in Cobourg, so I went to check out Factory Creek.

 

The creek was free of ice, but the water level was low considering that the mouth was wide open.

 

Apart from one other angler, I had some feathered company.

 

 

Using a yellow and orange lure of my Dad's creation (it's called the "Cheese Omelette" pattern) I made a half-dozen casts when I got a strike. The fight was about five minutes long and pretty enjoyable, especially since I hadn't caught a steelhead for about a month.

 

 

Once I snapped the one quick photo, the fish was released none the worse for wear. Didn't take any effort to revive -- took off like a flash.

 

With more warm weather for this week, I anticipate some good steelheading if the runoff doesn't muddy up the picture too much.

 

Eric

[fatherof3]

not bad for an hour,congrats

[waterwolf]

what better way to kill an hour .nice lookin' bow using one of dad's creations .made for some fun talk around the table i bet . " see told you that pattern works" lol.

[b2kptbo]

Nice catch, cool looking lure...

[MuddyWater]

thats how you show those guys that use a 3ld tippet how to fish good old flatfish!!

[bassmaster4]

nice rainbow pretty cool how you caught it on a lure your dad made wtg

[elee886]

what better way to kill an hour .nice lookin' bow using one of dad's creations .made for some fun talk around the table i bet . " see told you that pattern works" lol.

 

I have to admit that it's not my first colour choice for a sunny day -- that would be black with orange spots. It just goes to show: always listen to your old man.

 

Eric

[ccmtcanada]

Great stuff! I haven't been out much for them this fall...I'm hoping for a banner spring run. Great pic...always fun to fight those fish!!!