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 Steelhead Fly Fishing: Blistering Runs And Cartwheeling Acrobatics
Posted by waterwhippa on October 31, 2007
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Steelhead Video
All of nature’s elements were conspiring to tease the Steelhead back into their natal waterway. Sheets of ice cold rain, dark grey skies, punishing in-shore winds and most importantly increased water levels. The Salmon carnival has slowly trickled out of town and I’ve began to see some familiar faces at the shops and on the water. These guys are the real deal, they don’t plan trips out far in advance if in advance at all. Successful Steelhead anglers usually let the conditions dictate when they make a move, very analogous to the quarry they pursue. It was sweet to be back on the water with old friends and new ones as well. We started out well before daybreak and arrived at our destination on the river’s edge, as the sun came up. There is a feeling you get in your soul when you approach the water and the chrome is present. I can’t describe it in words but after you chase them around for awhile you develop a sixth sense of sorts and we were all on sensory overload. Jeremy directed Ed to his first drift of the morning and on his first cast his offer was slammed by a very respectable Brown and we knew instantly that today would be phenomenal. Within fifteen minutes we had all hooked giant silver steel, hooked being the common denominator of the day. Not only were these fish enormous, they were also RED HOT. We all got smoked several times by the ridiculous, blistering runs and cartwheel acrobatics as they tumbled down river. We put in a solid twelve hours and I wouldn’t even venture to guess how many we hooked. You really grow to
appreciate days like this because in the Steel world they don’t come around very often. There are days in middle of January when all but the best anglers struggle to touch one. Up until a few days ago the conditions and numbers of trout have been somewhat grim, such a relief to see Mother Nature has pulled through and salvaged the season. Looking forward to doing it again soon guys, I’ll be waiting for that last minute call!
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Re: Steelhead: Blistering Runs And Cartwheeling Acrobatics
by flyaddict on October 31, 2007 http://www.flyaddict.com | | Wish I could have been there. I was chasing Stripers off block island. You had much better success than I. The stripers did not show in numbers. |
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Re: Steelhead: Blistering Runs And Cartwheeling Acrobatics
by jeremy on October 31, 2007 http://www.fliesandfins.com | | whip --- sweet fish .. what a trip, so glad we made the run and it panned out, big time! .... lord knows, there have been many trips throughout the years where things don't pan out so well and the steelhead gods are not so generous ... unforgettable trip .. the fish were so hot it was crazy .. kinda like hookin' an albie in the river .. awesome! can't wait to do it again ... |
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Re: Steelhead: Blistering Runs And Cartwheeling Acrobatics
by jinxed247 on October 31, 2007 http://www.jumpcut.com/flyfishing247 | | Nice job guys!!! Way to get it done! I need to go fishing! Maybe tomorrow! |
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Re: Steelhead: Blistering Runs And Cartwheeling Acrobatics
by simpson on October 31, 2007 | whip,
what a trip to fish together for the first time. hope to be back soon, maybe sooner than later. the burger toss was the best! -Ed |
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Re: Steelhead: Blistering Runs And Cartwheeling Acrobatics
by Steelie on October 31, 2007 | Nice fish guys. And Austin, good technique. Changing rod direction can really help when fighting steel...but, of course, some of them just can't be landed.
Nice work guys |
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Re: Steelhead: Blistering Runs And Cartwheeling Acrobatics
by greg on October 31, 2007 http://www.fliesandfins.com | | great video and story. Hopefully I'll be out there early November. |
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Re: Steelhead: Blistering Runs And Cartwheeling Acrobatics
by twocan on October 31, 2007 | | Those video's never seem to end from ya'll. Great job....jeremy hooks you up with some burgers. Way to go...hopefully this is an indication of how good the steelhead season will be. |
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Re: Steelhead: Blistering Runs And Cartwheeling Acrobatics
by Shaq on November 01, 2007 http://www.theanglersnet.com | | good stuff. They certainly were hot that day! Had one of my best days swinging! Hot Chrome! Youzers! |
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Re: Steelhead: Blistering Runs And Cartwheeling Acrobatics
by Boz on November 01, 2007 http://www.maineriverguides.com | What a perfect fish whip...musta been a hell of a battle.
Jeremey- another fine production! The burger hail mary was too funny.
Time to head west I'd say. |
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Re: Steelhead: Blistering Runs And Cartwheeling Acrobatics
by joey on November 01, 2007 http://www.fliesandfins.com | Good Stuff guys. Whip that is a cannon, just a perfect fish. J-bone killer tune. A town take it easy on 'em next time. See you in a week.
j |
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Re: Steelhead: Blistering Runs And Cartwheeling Acrobatics
by wrh on November 01, 2007 http://www.theanglersnet.com | | Sweet vid. Gotta love hot steel anytime they can be had. See ya on the riva. |
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Re: Steelhead: Blistering Runs And Cartwheeling Acrobatics
by Austin on November 01, 2007 | hey all, really glad to have been riding the train for the first steelhead push.....and super glad that we slayed! thats what it's all about fish, friends, and well, more fish!
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Re: Steelhead: Blistering Runs And Cartwheeling Acrobatics
by Luke on November 02, 2007 | | That picture is worth a thousand words. last time I saw that beast it was hot and angry. I guess it finally submitted. Hats off whip. It was good to be out there with you all. I shall return soon, very soon. |
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Re: Steelhead: Blistering Runs And Cartwheeling Acrobatics
by Troutguy on November 03, 2007 | | Thats awsome, these videos just pump me up more for this next season. Great fish, great tune, and tight lines. |
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Re: Steelhead: Blistering Runs And Cartwheeling Acrobatics
by MrJams on November 03, 2007 | Wow - great looking fish all around...and one nice burger toss! You guys are killin me with these videos + photos....I feel a suicide run comin soon.
Keep up the great reports.
James |
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Re: Steelhead: Blistering Runs And Cartwheeling Acrobatics
by alex on November 11, 2007 http://www.patagoniaflies.com | Amazing video.
And as always great job and happy to see you closed the deal... on that gem. keep up the great work whip.. and see you on the salmon next year.
Alex |
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