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#583785 - 10/26/09 04:21 PM Three less "Hatchery Brat's"
Mckenzieguy	I was hoping to hook up with Brandon this morning for some 'eggo" fishing, but I think he decided to sleep in. Landed my largest steelhead of my life today below a secret dam here in the valley. It taped out 39 inches and over 12 lbs. It was the first of three fish I landed today. Lot's of fish up there right now. Also landed my smallest steelhead of my life today at 19 inches.. freakin' hatchery genetics.. All fish were released into the hands of a friend here in my housing community for further inspection. Eggo patterns in cherise did the job. Steve _________________________ She taught me well, I just forgot.
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#583788 - 10/26/09 04:54 PM Re: Three less "Hatchery Brat's" [Re: Mckenzieguy]
Mr. Muddler	39" WOW that is big, my longest is 35.5. thats a beast! Sorry steve, I had to hang with the daughter this morning. Actually I was waiting for my wife to wake up at 6:00 but when I woke up at 7 with her and the baby in the bed i knew something was up. So I hung till about noon and boy was it pissing. So i opted for other water, here are some pics that don't do these beasts justice. Remind me to get your number again I don't have it on my new phone. _________________________ There are Two type of Fly Fisherman: Die Hard and Try Hard!
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#583823 - 10/26/09 08:07 PM Re: Three less "Hatchery Brat's" [Re: Mr. Muddler]
clownegg	Those are some really nice ones Brandon! I bet they were fun!
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#583853 - 10/27/09 07:17 AM Re: Three less "Hatchery Brat's" [Re: clownegg]
Mr. Muddler	Yeah it was the most epic day ever for 5 fish. lol. _________________________ There are Two type of Fly Fisherman: Die Hard and Try Hard!
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#583859 - 10/27/09 08:22 AM Re: Three less "Hatchery Brat's" [Re: Mr. Muddler]
Cbass	Is it just me or do those fish have adipose fins? Were there alot of misclips this year? As I assume I know where you are fishing.
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#583873 - 10/27/09 09:19 AM Re: Three less "Hatchery Brat's" [Re: Cbass]
Pelhament	Brandons fish are trout, not steelies. He was fishing somewhere else. _________________________ The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. -John Buchan
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#583876 - 10/27/09 09:25 AM Re: Three less "Hatchery Brat's" [Re: Pelhament]
Cbass	That makes much more sense, otherwise I was going to wonder about the large number of small steelies this year too. Thanks.
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#584029 - 10/28/09 12:25 AM Re: Three less "Hatchery Brat's" [Re: Cbass]
clownegg	On the flip-side look how big those trout are......
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#584036 - 10/28/09 07:14 AM Re: Three less "Hatchery Brat's" [Re: clownegg]
doublebluff	So, are there still steelhead coming up the willamette system, or are they basically all hanging out near the end of their trip? Thinking about a spot downstream.... Looks like you guys had a couple great trips... _________________________ Here is one like sunrise, older than you know
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#584093 - 10/28/09 02:22 PM Re: Three less "Hatchery Brat's" [Re: Mckenzieguy]
bigfatrod	Originally Posted By: Mckenzieguy I was hoping to hook up with Brandon this morning for some 'eggo" fishing, but I think he decided to sleep in. Landed my largest steelhead of my life today below a secret dam here in the valley. It taped out 39 inches and over 12 lbs. It was the first of three fish I landed today. Lot's of fish up there right now. Also landed my smallest steelhead of my life today at 19 inches.. freakin' hatchery genetics.. All fish were released into the hands of a friend here in my housing community for further inspection. Eggo patterns in cherise did the job. Steve Sounds like you had a good time, Steve. But you're right, those are some really freaky hatchery genetics. Are you sure your 39 incher wasn't one of those "Meth-head" steelies?? Because at 39 inches, that sucker should be pretty close to 20#. It must have been a real snakey bugger! BFR Edited by bigfatrod (10/28/09 02:23 PM)
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#584099 - 10/28/09 03:23 PM Re: Three less "Hatchery Brat's" [Re: bigfatrod]
Mr. Muddler	I was thinking the fish would have to be at least 14-15, no way on the 20#, there just isn't enough girth this late in the year. although the biggest steelhead I have ever seen come out of there was caught in November and it had a huge girth. I am not sure of the length maybe clownegg can chime in it was one of the guys that use to work at his shop. That fish was huge! I remember watching him drag it up river thinking: Why the hell is he carrying that huge salmon up here until I saw it was a freakishly huge Double stripper Steelhead. Edited by Mr. Muddler (10/28/09 03:26 PM) _________________________ There are Two type of Fly Fisherman: Die Hard and Try Hard!
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#584100 - 10/28/09 03:47 PM Re: Three less "Hatchery Brat's" [Re: Mr. Muddler]
Erock	Sweet! Not suprised at all. You guys are both very good! Thanks for sharing. I'm sick and can't get out. _________________________ "Why can't I just eat my waffle?"
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#584228 - 10/29/09 04:16 PM Re: Three less "Hatchery Brat's" [Re: Erock]
fishheads	Ya! Check out those big beautiful native redsides just chillin out on those rocks! What the F? _________________________ women fear me, fish love me.
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#584233 - 10/29/09 05:19 PM Re: Three less "Hatchery Brat's" [Re: fishheads]
Gene Trump	Hang in there, Eric, half the country is sick right now. Good for you, Steve!
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#584290 - 10/30/09 12:58 AM Re: Three less "Hatchery Brat's" [Re: fishheads]
Mr. Muddler	Originally Posted By: fishheads Ya! Check out those big beautiful native redsides just chillin out on those rocks! What the F? Thanks for chiming in, your opinion means a lot to me since I have never met you, and NOW hopefully never will... _________________________ There are Two type of Fly Fisherman: Die Hard and Try Hard!
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