I am most thankful for everything I learned watching some of the more experienced anglers out there on the river yesterday (despite the high number of jack asses). Smaller amount of roe, switched my hook from a 4 to a 2, little bit of peach wool, getting rid of the slack while drifting so I could see and react to their soft bites and fishing the hole near the bushes where there was cover.
All these things made for a much better afternoon then my morning. Don't get me wrong, I am happy about my Coho, but I am even happier learning techniques that will pay off with more successful fishing in the future.