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Re: Photos of Wild Steelhead and Ethics
« Reply #45 on: February 21, 2009, 10:40:24 AM »
Rhino

As Steelhead start to mature ( get ready to spawn) we have to go through all the fish once each week to see if they are ready to be spawned. This procedure is time consuming and involves
using an anesthetic to knock out 2 fish at a time so as they can be checked for maturity. This procedure creates a lot of stress on the fish which in turn can lead to a number of different  disease
related outbreaks. One of our major concerns is trying to reduce fungus that can be very prolific after handing. Once we find a mature male and female these fish are air spawned and the adults are
returned back to the river. Air spawned fish are held for up to a week prior to release to insure that they are fully recovered.
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Re: Photos of Wild Steelhead and Ethics
« Reply #46 on: February 21, 2009, 01:02:52 PM »
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Re: Photos of Wild Steelhead and Ethics
« Reply #47 on: February 21, 2009, 01:08:55 PM »
Buck

So spawned fish are released into the river so that they can go sea bound again and possibily reaturn again right? And just out of interest where are the fish released in the river the lower I am guessing? Thanks for the info.
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Re: Photos of Wild Steelhead and Ethics
« Reply #48 on: February 21, 2009, 02:21:06 PM »
aquapaloosa, cus that would take to much effort, comitment, and being able to know the water
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Re: Photos of Wild Steelhead and Ethics
« Reply #49 on: February 21, 2009, 02:31:56 PM »
youngun,

 ;) I am kinda kidding anyway.  I was fishing that spot and catching nothing so ran my camera(on long pole) through it and, to my suprize, saw 2 pairs.  So we fished it some more and got one of em but lost another. 

I hold the fish up and take a picture.  I have done lots of underwater pictures but they do take time.  It is faster and easier to just pick em up an take a couple quick shots.  But it is possible to get pictures of them in there natural state.
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Re: Photos of Wild Steelhead and Ethics
« Reply #50 on: February 21, 2009, 03:33:27 PM »
Looks like the Stamp at the same place where VEGAbond got his massive buck.  Am I right?  If so, I was wondering if it is possible to hike into that spot.  I was there with a guide last week and forgot to ask him...
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Re: Photos of Wild Steelhead and Ethics
« Reply #51 on: February 21, 2009, 03:37:44 PM »
bren,  it is the Stamp

Scott,  I was with a guide as well on a sled so I do not know if you  can hike there.
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Re: Photos of Wild Steelhead and Ethics
« Reply #52 on: February 21, 2009, 03:40:01 PM »
Is that an actual movie camera or only a digital camera with the video option.  I love the idea of checking out the water and am tossing around the idea of purchasing a camera.  How much for a waterproof camera like the one you have?
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Re: Photos of Wild Steelhead and Ethics
« Reply #53 on: February 21, 2009, 07:02:50 PM »
Looks like a new form of fishing 'periscoped steelheading' is just born.  ;D ;D
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Re: Photos of Wild Steelhead and Ethics
« Reply #54 on: February 21, 2009, 09:03:07 PM »
Scott,

There is another thread on this forum about underwater cameras some where. 
That clip is made from a Olympus stylus 850SW but I would buy a pentax opteo I think it is called.
Both good cameras...$300 aprox
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Re: Photos of Wild Steelhead and Ethics
« Reply #55 on: February 21, 2009, 10:32:58 PM »
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Fish are released in the upper river.
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Re: Photos of Wild Steelhead and Ethics
« Reply #56 on: February 22, 2009, 12:10:03 AM »
Quote from: Dieter on February 21, 2009, 09:54:27 PM
Oh Oh ,your right Steelhawk boat pulls ,dude sticks the camera in and says yup there a few in here lets fish! The spot is below the claybanks and yes you can hike there!

Ha ha. That is really funny but can be really productive too. Just imagine how much time wasted in unproductive spots in a day where you may be fishing for ghost fish when none is down there. But now, you can be quite sure there is fish down where you are casting.  If you are a fisherman as well as a kayaker, this will be ideal. Just float down the river from up top, stop at each run, pool or good pocket water, stick the camera down and shot a video clip and then decide to cast or move on. Can`t beat that. This is some can of worms about to bet opened up.  ;D ;D  Have mercy on the steelies.  ;D
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Re: Photos of Wild Steelhead and Ethics
« Reply #57 on: February 22, 2009, 05:52:29 PM »
If a person has X-ray vision, are we sure that he will think of looking for a fish first....  ;D ;D ;D

I will try to find out the next lotto number...   :D ;D
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Re: Photos of Wild Steelhead and Ethics
« Reply #58 on: February 22, 2009, 11:19:46 PM »
Quote from: Dieter on February 22, 2009, 11:28:24 AM
If i had one wish and i have always wanted this is to have a power of Xray vision to look at the flow and see where the fish are holdin to be able to cast right to the fish and no more wasted time on a run with no fish,well now it looks like that is becoming a reality!

You can always go to a "Pay and Fish" stocked pond.
Or even better, take up golf.  ;D

Maybe it's just me, but having the ability to see where the steelhead is and casting right to it would take away all the sweet anticipation without which all the fun would be gone.

Nah, I'd rather have it the way it is.
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