Dropback Bonanza With My Uncle

[solopaddler]

Amazingly I managed to convince my supposedly retired (but busier than ever) uncle to join me on the river today.

There's not much substance to this particular report. After almost 60 hours with no sleep and up and at 'em again tomorrow I just don't have it in me.

 

However I will say it was a ridiculous day, the fish were numerous, ravenously hungry and seemingly suicidal.

(Those are the types of conditions my uncle prefers. )

 

The fish were almost entirely raggedy beat up dropback fish. Most had battle scars and all were full of spunk and energy....

 

I'll let the pic's and video clip tell the story.....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short video clip here. My uncle's got this soft old Browning "Dick Swan" noodle rod. He missed a bunch of fish today because of it and you can hear him complaining about it. It's kinda funny.

His excitement is obvious though.

 

 

 

Cheers, Mike

[kemper]

Nice shootin.

[super dave]

Hey Mike.

 

Thank you thank you for the report. You just made my night!

[misfish]

On a spinner reel.Good for him.

Great vid.

[highdrifter]

Oh yeah.. thats some sweet troutin!! And a vintage swan stick.. I'm getting flashbacks!!

 

All work and no fish make homer.. something something..

 

I'm crossing my fingers that I can join you soon.

 

Thanks brotha

[tibbs]

Great Report!

 

Looks like you guys had a great time.

 

Good Luck Tomorrow!

[Paulus]

Very nice, as usual. I didn't know that there were steelhead in the Don........

 

:rolleyes:

 

p.-

[young_one]

Nice report! Ive not yet had a day of steelheading like yours! Envy.

Whats in the first picture? a paddle your uncle holding? A steelhead magnet?

[solopaddler]

Whats in the first picture? a paddle your uncle holding? A steelhead magnet?

 

My uncles got chronic back pain, it's especially debillitating when he walks around.

(That's why he only fishes with me maybe twice a year).

 

Anyhow he built that thing on Tues night. It's basically a shaft of wood with a small hinged seat that locks into place.

He sat/leaned on it all day as well as used it as a wading staff.

 

(pretty cool I thought)

[BillM]

Nothing like getting out on the river with family Mike! Good job dude!! Water looks really nice.

 

I'm ready to test out the new stick, lol

[jdmls]

great pics and video... LOL @ lynn Swan

 

Dropbacks are indeed some great fun

 

thanks for the report

[Guest ThisPlaceSucks]

having to complain about having sore arms from having a fish on every 5 minutes is something i LOVE to complain about.

nice pics.

[dobee]

good stuff mike!

[MJL]

Love the vid Mike. Really great watching your uncle landing that fish. Thanks for posting

[canadian_copper]

FANTASTIC AS USUAL BRO. I NEED TO MOVE CAUSE THATS A RIVER. OUT EAST YOUR ROD CAN REACH BANK TO BANK. THATS SWEET

[Joeytier]

Great report. You guys got into some great numbers of fish.

[douG]

Thanks very much, Mike.

[lucabrasi]

Boy you really got these fish clocked. When they're coming, when they're going.

 

Thanks for the report!

Edited April 17, 2009 by rbell