solopaddler Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 The board has been kind of weird lately so I figured I'd do my part to help the situation with an actual fishing report. Been steelheading like crazy this last little while, 5 out of the last 7 days and I'm headed out tomorrow for 2 more. Fished some larger water today and managed a slew of big bright wild steelhead. Water temp was 42 degrees and all of the fish were caught in slower holding pools. Despite the cold water temps, once hooked these fish went insane. Absolutely incredible power and speed. The bulk of the fish were caught floatfishing, but everything was upsized. 12 gram float, 12lb main, 8lb Maxima Ultragreen tippet and quarter sized gobs of skein wrapped in pink and white scarfing. Later in the afternoon I switched to hardware and caught several swinging a #4 spinner on a tight line down and across. The hits were pure electricity, totally savage. Here's two of the better fish. I realize they look larger because of the hold, but still. The larger of the two was 351/2" on the tape. Looking forward to some more tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Man that looks huge.. back away from the camera Mike! Seriously... good to see you out and about. Doesn't your employer know why you're calling in sick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Dems is fish and a half, Mike. Very impressive! Thanks for posting.....yes it is a relief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ketchenany Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 [quote name='irishfield' date='14 November 2012 - 05:52 PM' timestamp='1352933561' Doesn't your employer know why you're calling in sick! The "employer is taking the pictures" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spincast Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Couple of sweet fish there Mike - very nice. "The board has been kind of weird lately so I figured I'd do my part to help the situation with an actual fishing report." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locnar Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Beauty fish bud! You must teach me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemper Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Not bad, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Not bad, I guess. Was thinking the same thing,,,,,,,,,Slow day Nice waters and fish. I need a workout too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 I miss liquid water. Oh yeah, nice chromers bud!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted November 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Thanks lads! Seriously... good to see you out and about. Doesn't your employer know why you're calling in sick! This time of year I only work two days a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 This time of year I only work two days a week. This time of year I have to deal with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l2p Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Good looking fish Mike! was a pleasure meeting ya last week aswell, see ya out there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted November 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 This time of year I have to deal with this. Good looking fish Mike! was a pleasure meeting ya last week aswell, see ya out there! Was great to meet you too Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Awesome fish Mike but really what possess you all to think 42 F is water to stand in brrrr. I used to Race Jetskies in that temp range but it was in a drysuit and we engineered the heated engine water to spray on our gloved hands to keep them from freezing to the grips. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twocoda Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 35.5 is a respectable fish...nicely done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esoxansteel Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Nice looking silver tanks there Mike, you better have the shoulder cream ready, cause a few more days of fish like like, and youll need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemper Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Awesome fish Mike but really what possess you all to think 42 F is water to stand in brrrr. I used to Race Jetskies in that temp range but it was in a drysuit and we engineered the heated engine water to spray on our gloved hands to keep them from freezing to the grips. Art I'll continue to stand IN it until it gets to 32F, at that point I retire because I hate standing ON water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live2fish85 Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Awesome fish Mike. That second is a beauty. As well as the first but the length is crazy on that second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Fish! Woo-hoo! To someone who doesn't get spoiled with steelhead rivers, those fish look mighty tasty. Do you often keep one or two for the table? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highdrifter Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Sweeet chrome bud!! I've lost a couple fish in the dime range lately.. Hooks would just bend right out.. Pray tell.. What hooks are you tying to your 8lb tipet?? cheers HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemper Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Sweeet chrome bud!! I've lost a couple fish in the dime range lately.. Hooks would just bend right out.. Pray tell.. What hooks are you tying to your 8lb tipet?? cheers HD I can't speak for Mike, but I've been running almost the same rig this year and I've only found a few that will stand up. Gammy Octopus in size 6 or better, and Raven Octopus Strong also in 6 or better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopheraaron Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Great fish there Mike! I've been out about 5 times in the last couple weeks and been skunked every time, teach me your art oh master! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted November 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Do you often keep one or two for the table? Occasionally, yeah. Last week I kept a larger fish around 10lb's for the first time in a very long time. We were having a dinner party and it was a request. I filleted it, rubbed it with a dash of cajun spice and garlic, bbq'd it on low heat and basted it with melted butter and maple syrop. It was really good. Sweeet chrome bud!! I've lost a couple fish in the dime range lately.. Hooks would just bend right out.. Pray tell.. What hooks are you tying to your 8lb tipet?? cheers HD Kamasan B983's in 8 & 10. I've used some of the wide gap Gamagatsu hooks and have never had luck with them, they constantly bend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvette1 Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 awesome fish mike congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Geez dude, 35.5in? That thing is a monster! As far as thick wire hooks, Diiachi X510 in 10's, 8's and 6's.. You'll never bend them regardless of tippet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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