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mr.p

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Vedder Awesome 1.31
« on: January 31, 2008, 10:02:21 PM »

Great day out there today.  One of the best so far this season.
The temperature was up and the bite was ON!
First time in over a week I didn't have to flick ice of my line guides.

Was able to drag a friend out and actually get some pics which is a big bonus for
me as i fish alone 99% of the time and am unable to get fish pics.

I was still pumped with adrenaline after landing my biggest of the season to end the day
yesterday.  (approx. 18-20lb wild buck).  So the 7am start wasn't an issue today.
Started in the lower with 2 on, 0 landed.  Both short but sweet.
Moved to mid river with more success.
Ended up with 5 fish on and 3 to shore between the two of us.  All 3 wild.
3 fish on Jensen/Wool combo.  2 on pink worms.

The "fish it fast, fish it last" motto paid off with the worms.
After going through the pool with no takers on the jensen, the worm was smashed
on first and second casts.

Fishing was good, weather was good, and the crowd was light.
After dealing with a few days of unbelievably bad etiquette, I needed a day like today.


15 minute battle, 2 long runs, and 3 minute standstill where he didn't budge


my buddy's first steelie!

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Re: Vedder Awesome 1.31
« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2008, 10:17:17 PM »

Holy cupcakes, What a Killer day! With this snow I got a free weekend ahead of me, will be good to get out again! good report, this will definately pack the river this weekend.  ;D
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Re: Vedder Awesome 1.31
« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2008, 10:42:00 PM »

You need a new photographer ;D
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Re: Vedder Awesome 1.31
« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2008, 10:48:28 PM »

beautiful fish. what was the road condition and temperature like (do you know specifically)?  just curious.
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Re: Vedder Awesome 1.31
« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2008, 11:21:01 PM »

way to go guys... those are beauty fish....., thanx for the report. I'm stuck in my workshop for a week so won't be hittin the flow for a bit. Figured this weather would be bringin in a fresh batch  ;)
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Re: Vedder Awesome 1.31
« Reply #5 on: February 01, 2008, 01:02:11 AM »

Nice fish!!! ...making me want to get out more!
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Re: Vedder Awesome 1.31
« Reply #6 on: February 01, 2008, 08:28:48 AM »

WOW nice fish :)
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Re: Vedder Awesome 1.31
« Reply #7 on: February 01, 2008, 10:03:17 AM »

ya I need a day like that

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Re: Vedder Awesome 1.31
« Reply #8 on: February 01, 2008, 10:18:16 AM »

AWESOME!!! Who the heck said the fish have been small this year?!?  Unless you 2 have tiny tiny hands, those fish look big based on your grips on the tails...they look like very thick strong fish!
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Re: Vedder Awesome 1.31
« Reply #9 on: February 01, 2008, 11:12:05 AM »

Hell yeah !

That top one is a pig !!!!

I want one. Way to go guys.

CandT
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Re: Vedder Awesome 1.31
« Reply #10 on: February 01, 2008, 04:27:54 PM »

Nice work guys.  ;D  What a rush when you have a day like that  good work. I had a good day last weekend and hope to have another this weekend.
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Re: Vedder Awesome 1.31
« Reply #11 on: February 01, 2008, 08:07:40 PM »

Thanks guys! 

They seem to be getting bigger as the season goes on...
First 5 were all around or under 10lbs.....and 4 of 6 were hatchery.

Last 6 all 10lbs+ and all wild...

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