kemper Posted February 24, 2008 Report Posted February 24, 2008 So this morning I was sitting on the couch watching fishing shows when I got the twitch. It was time to go fishing! Packed up my float gear and left for the local trib determined to find some fishable water. I was greeted at one of my favourite spots with some open water (key word some) and perfect conditions. Three drifts in steelheal number one was on the line, a big strong male. After the ice was broken, I got two more fish and lost a fourth all in ONE HOUR. I had limited time today because of assignments etc that need to be done for school and let me tell you it was the most amazing hour of the winter. I kept the nice female for eggs and dinner, almost never keep them but I was out of roe... Some more pictures from an amazing day... back to the homework...
bassboy Posted February 24, 2008 Report Posted February 24, 2008 Nice job Kemper! You almost have me wanting to go out now WTG!! Some nice fish there! Bill
Tarzan's Jane Posted February 24, 2008 Report Posted February 24, 2008 Nice...you can get back to the books now that you got your fix
lew Posted February 24, 2008 Report Posted February 24, 2008 WTG Kemper, always good to see softwater fishing reports this time of year !!
lucabrasi Posted February 24, 2008 Report Posted February 24, 2008 I notice you're using a Fenwick rod. I'm eyeing one of these as my first float rod. Which model are you using and how do you like it. lb
kemper Posted February 24, 2008 Author Report Posted February 24, 2008 Its an older model, 10'6" Fenwick HMX. I cant say enough about this rod, I have 4 float rods, all newer and some more expensive and this rod is still my favourite. You will not regret buying a fenwick.
mattyk Posted February 24, 2008 Report Posted February 24, 2008 some nice looking steelies, thanks for sharing with us.
trapshooter Posted February 24, 2008 Report Posted February 24, 2008 Good call Kemper, and it paid off big time. Nice steel.
tbayboy Posted February 24, 2008 Report Posted February 24, 2008 Nice stuff Kemper. If one thing beats spending the afternoon watching fishing shows its getting in some fishing of your own. Congrats on some real beauties.
bassmaster4 Posted February 24, 2008 Report Posted February 24, 2008 Wtg, nice fish and good luck with those assignments
Photoz Posted February 24, 2008 Report Posted February 24, 2008 Geeze . . . . . WHERE didja find an open spot? The spot I hit (just east of you) was froze all the way from the tracks to the mouth!! Shoulda had my ice fishin' gear with me!! DAMN!! Those look tasty!!
kemper Posted February 24, 2008 Author Report Posted February 24, 2008 Photoz...I could tell you. But then Id have to kill you.
ehg Posted February 24, 2008 Report Posted February 24, 2008 Nice fish congrats! Good to see some softwater reports now. Thanks for sharing, ehg
solopaddler Posted February 25, 2008 Report Posted February 25, 2008 Excellent job! Nice to see things are picking up...
kemper Posted February 25, 2008 Author Report Posted February 25, 2008 just to show the size....this was the smallest of the day. The fish in the second picture.
Joey Posted February 25, 2008 Report Posted February 25, 2008 Good Job Kemper. Beats watching another fishing show any day. Joey
Casey123 Posted February 25, 2008 Report Posted February 25, 2008 Great report. Looks like you had an awesome morning. Great pics and a beautiful fish.
kennyman Posted February 25, 2008 Report Posted February 25, 2008 (edited) What a gorgeous fish and pic. You could use that for an ad. Makes me want to try it for sure! Nice job. What reel are you using? Someday I'll be looking for a used setup and being it's your fave setup, maybe I'll file that info in the back of my brain for future reference. Man, I'm jealous. I should have started fishing twenty years ago. Soooo much to learn. Edited February 25, 2008 by kennyman
kemper Posted February 25, 2008 Author Report Posted February 25, 2008 Thanks everyone, it sure was great to get out on the softwater. Keep your eyes peeled for more reports, this is the season where I catch fish while everyone else sits around waiting for opener...
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