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jarrod white

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salmon fishing
« on: September 25, 2009, 01:33:35 PM »
I went on a salmon trip last week in Canada, and it was a lot of fun. I , unfortunately have no pics to share because I didn't land any fish. I hooked into 7 different fish , and some of the fights lasted 20 minutes, and took mme on several runs up and down the river.  4x tippet and a 9 wt. rod, and water from 3 inches to 3 ft deep = a lot of fun and a wild ride. I would estimate every fish to be over 25 # and the largest at 30#. I was amazed at the speed these fish can travel with 80 % of their body sticking out of the water as they run the fly and tippet against the gravel at 60 MPH. I had a blast and I look forward to going back.
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Re: salmon fishing
« Reply #1 on: September 25, 2009, 02:30:08 PM »
Nice Jarrod. Pictures or not you have memories that will last a lifetime.
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Re: salmon fishing
« Reply #2 on: September 25, 2009, 03:45:24 PM »
Sounds like a blast, Jarrod.  You'll get your redemption when you return with a better guide, using YOUR gear, and this time.....A damn net! ;D

I could just picture it, though....what the picture would look like if you got one of those monsters in... ::)





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Re: salmon fishing
« Reply #3 on: September 25, 2009, 04:22:32 PM »
Travis, I promise you that the picture is not that far off from the truth. I just need my sage, my net, my flies, and spools of flouro. I don't even need the guide, because it was a public spot, and not too far from my hotel. ;D  ;D
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Re: salmon fishing
« Reply #4 on: September 25, 2009, 11:17:45 PM »
Nice!  I am going salmon fishing this fall in November.  Were you on Chum Salmon?  Those things get big and fight like crazy!!!
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