Every once in awhile I will stray from FlyFishing, & gear Fish. This was one of those days. A whopping 14.3Lbs Rainbow "Football," caught drifting for Steelhead 2/2 2010 in the A.M. On the American River, Sacramento Ca. *Also caught 3 Steelhead, & 1 Chinook Salmon. All Fish were Released. Spinning Gear: 7 1/2' MicroGrapite Rod, Eagle Claw Reels, 10Lbs Mono w/ 36" 2x FlyFishing Tippet Material, Fly Tyed Beads (Hand Tyed) (Hook: S10-2S Small Nymph, 2XShort)
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SRG,

It's obvious that guy hasn't missed a meal lately.  We fish the beads up here as well.  Very effective for multiple species.  Nice fish, thanks for sharing.

JustDave

Living Large in Oregon Life Member Since '94, 1st Member of the NAFC Western Fishers, Proud User of St. Croix, Lamiglass, Shimano, Fishcraft, Mercury, Jabber Knuckles, Fishing With the Boys Guide Service

look at that hog what a nice fish

That is one nice fish....wow

Holy crap. looks as fat as it is long

Brian

Fishing! enough said.