MSAJAA Posted January 2, 2013 Posted January 2, 2013 I haven’t fished for steelhead in at least four or five years... I forgot how much fun it was, it was fun to get out and sling my eight weight fly rod around for the day. 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted January 2, 2013 Super User Posted January 2, 2013 Fantastic Photo - and what a Gorgeous Fish ~ ! With results like that, I bet you won't wait another 5 years to do that again . . . . A-Jay Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted January 2, 2013 Super User Posted January 2, 2013 Oh man! What a great time! Jeff Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 2, 2013 Super User Posted January 2, 2013 Geez! That's one heck of a fish! Quote
MSAJAA Posted January 2, 2013 Author Posted January 2, 2013 Thanks for all the compliments! I have always wanted a "big" steelhead for my man cave at home... I had a "weak" moment when I had this big girl in hand and let her go, I hope someone else gets to enjoy her another day. It was a memory I won't forget. Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted January 2, 2013 Super User Posted January 2, 2013 Thanks for all the compliments! I have always wanted a "big" steelhead for my man cave at home... I had a "weak" moment when I had this big girl in hand and let her go, I hope someone else gets to enjoy her another day. It was a memory I won't forget. You would have no problem getting a Replica mount of that beauty - which would look good longer in the Man Cave. A-Jay Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted January 2, 2013 Super User Posted January 2, 2013 Sweet. Steelhead alley indeed. 1 Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted January 4, 2013 Global Moderator Posted January 4, 2013 Great fish! Have never caught a steelhead but I'm sure that big, broad tail in the current makes things interesting. Quote
alexczarn Posted January 6, 2013 Posted January 6, 2013 That is one terrific fish! Are these just sea-run rainbow trout? Or a different species all together? Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted January 6, 2013 Super User Posted January 6, 2013 Not sea run but they are great lakes run basically the same. They return to the streams, rivers, etc where they were hatched or released as young smolts through stocking. The majority of their time is spent in open waters. Quote
Will Wetline Posted January 7, 2013 Posted January 7, 2013 Excellent pics of fine fish. Matt Supinski in "Steelhead Dreams" tells us that the Great Lakes steelhead are called catadromous rather than anadromous, i.e., their lifecycle is entirely in freshwater rather than being born in a river, maturing in the sea and returning to spawn in their natal river. Joe Nagy, who fishes Steelhead Alley, also has an excellent book on these fabulous fish. Genetically, steelhead are very close to rainbow trout but for some reason are faster, tougher fighters. Don't kick me off this bass fishing forum for saying so, but there's nothing like 'em in fresh water if you're looking for a fight. Quote
jhoffman Posted January 7, 2013 Posted January 7, 2013 Used to guide up there. I like it when you can hit a time with off colored water and not as many people. I hate those crowds Quote
jhoffman Posted January 7, 2013 Posted January 7, 2013 Matt Supinski Guided for him on Elk Creek when I worked for Greg Senyo - Steelhead Alley Outfitters Hes used to those BIG DEEP rivers, him and greg slayed them that day in some HIGH MUDDY water on switch rods. Quote
Super User Oregon Native Posted February 5, 2013 Super User Posted February 5, 2013 Thank you...nice pics Brings back memories. Used to live on west coast and have caught hundreds of those fish over the years. Used to love hiking the streams. Favorites used to be in NW Oregon. Now so far the biggest thing I've hooked is a 20# drum on a floatin fly. Was fun. More tight lines Quote
fishinkeebs Posted February 12, 2013 Posted February 12, 2013 Awesome fish man. Kinda jealous. Making me miss living in washington. Great pics. Quote
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