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[Fish Assassin]

Jerks like that spoil what otherwise would have been a good day on the river. If that guy had been fishing the same spot all day he couldn't have been a very good steelheader.

[Geff_t]

The run that searun and I where fishing on derby day went exceptionally well for rotational fishing. There were three other people there and we all fished our way down. When you got to the end you pulled out and went back up to the top to start agian with something else. All morning went this way with absolutly no problems but it only works this way if everyone knows what to do.

[tnt]

Nicole,

 I was with the four that walked in above you, I saw those guys blaze in below you, they seemed pretty cocky, we were out for a family day so thats why the group, after you left they continued to crowd us all around, my brother fished his way through and pulled a fish behind those guys, 10 lb hatchery, they looked pretty sheepish considering they crowded everyone out of the run.I fished this morning and killed a 10 lb doe behind 5 other so called elite pin fisherman.
seems like this year everyone has a center pin and a pair of simms waders. they only know how o fish the raditional holes and runs, no one seems to understand the little spots where the fish actually sit.

I had one fellow argue with me that my McDonald centerpin was a copy of an Islander,shows what type are out there.

[Ribwart]

All morning went this way with absolutly no problems but it only works this way if everyone knows what to do.

Yeah, the entire day went well up until we met up with this guy...everyone else we encountered through the day had great ettiquette and followed rotational angling. It was good to see.

I fished this morning and killed a 10 lb doe behind 5 other so called elite pin fisherman.
seems like this year everyone has a center pin and a pair of simms waders. they only know how o fish the raditional holes and runs, no one seems to understand the little spots where the fish actually sit.

Who called them elite? Regardless of the gear someone uses, you always have the possibility of getting a fish in behind other fishermen. I fish a pin, but don't consider myself "elite"...I have had people get fish in behind me, and in turn I have done the same in behind other fishermen, experienced or inexperienced...that's just the nature of steelheading, you don't always get the fish, you fish with confidence and search them out, but that doesn't guarantee success even when you fish the water effectively...as for understanding where the fish will actually sit, well, that takes time, for everyone, I don't care who you are. Each and everyone of us goes through a learning curve, gear has nothing to do with it. Fishing traditional holes or runs, or more subtle holding water is a matter of experience, not what type of rod or reel one uses. Gear choice is just a matter of personal preference. If someone comes across as some sort of elitist, I am sure it has more to do with the quality of their character, not the reel they use. I have encountered many fishermen with this "air of elitism", both on pins and bc's, and I assure you it was their ego's that were responsible, not their gear.

No offence Tnt, but I think this "elite pin fishermen" statement is a generalization that only perpetuates the perception that some people have that centerpin fishermen are better than everyone else, that's not true any more than saying baitcasters are better than anyone else. In essence, most people understand that steelheading has nothing to do with being better than someone, let those idiots that feel they are in some elite faction suffer from their own ignorance, likely their attitudes reflect in every aspect of their lives, not just fishing. They will learn their own way the lesson of humilty that life, and steelheading in particular, teaches us all over and over again... 

[Steelhawk]

If every one just learns to fish in peace, and to respect all other fellow fishermen. New Year's wish? 

[Ribwart]

If every one just learns to fish in peace, and to respect all other fellow fishermen. New Year's wish? 

That would be nice.

[Nicole]

Nicole,

 I was with the four that walked in above you, I saw those guys blaze in below you, they seemed pretty cocky, we were out for a family day so thats why the group, after you left they continued to crowd us all around, my brother fished his way through and pulled a fish behind those guys, 10 lb hatchery, they looked pretty sheepish considering they crowded everyone out of the run.

Heh, I'm glad to see you guys pick pocketed them then After I left there, I walked upstream and found more nice water up around the corner past the rip rap, try along the fallen cedars, looks like a nice soft shoulder in there, I'm looking forward to bringing my gear rod in there, no good for the spey... It's gimme water for sure, first come first served.

I see you were fishing with a lady, who looked like she was learning the ropes... Nice stuff!


Nicole

[Hook Set]

Ya some people are really inconsiderate. One day I was fishing a run and I stopped to tie a new hook and a guy steps into the spot I was fishing. I finish up and he doesn't move so I just fish a Little further down river. About 10 minutes later I get a fish on and it runs up stream. The guy casts over my line, so I  give him a look and he tells me to get my fish out of his way! What is that?!? I give him a few words and he reels in. Some people.