solopaddler Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemper Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Nice shootin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super dave Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Hey Mike. Thank you thank you for the report. You just made my night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 On a spinner reel.Good for him. Great vid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highdrifter Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tibbs Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Great Report! Looks like you guys had a great time. Good Luck Tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulus Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Very nice, as usual. I didn't know that there were steelhead in the Don........ :rolleyes: p.- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
young_one Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted April 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdmls Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 great pics and video... LOL @ lynn Swan Dropbacks are indeed some great fun thanks for the report Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ThisPlaceSucks Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 having to complain about having sore arms from having a fish on every 5 minutes is something i LOVE to complain about. nice pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobee Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 good stuff mike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJL Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Love the vid Mike. Really great watching your uncle landing that fish. Thanks for posting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadian_copper Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 FANTASTIC AS USUAL BRO. I NEED TO MOVE CAUSE THATS A RIVER. OUT EAST YOUR ROD CAN REACH BANK TO BANK. THATS SWEET Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Great report. You guys got into some great numbers of fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douG Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Thanks very much, Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucabrasi Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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