Weekday Hunt for Steel 4/1/10

It was opening day for all the NY trout streams so the tribs were untouched as I arrived early in the AM. Later that morning I met up with Brian and his son Ethan. It turned out to be a hot day with temps in the mid 70's and lots of sun.

Early morning steel, sporting a clown nose.

Bonus brown getting it's chrome back.

Selective bend.

Brian's nice steel of the day.

Spring Steel (Part III of 3) 3/28/10

The weekend we have all been waiting for...

Fresh tippet.

Nice drop back brown.

A much needed rest.

Net full of steel.

Beautifully spotted hen.

Big chrome in the net.

Big chrome pose.

Spring Steel (Part II of 3) 3/28/10

The second day of the weekend proved to be more productive. The weather and water maintained and the fish cooperated. Stay tuned for part three, the best is yet to come!

Andy Borden fighting a nice steel.

Bonus Brown.

Jessie Hollenbeck casting.

A nice hen colored up and willing to play.

The net.

Spring Steel (Part I of 3) 3/27/10

An insane weekend, full of spring steel. The slow days of winter are over, and I am really thankful! Andy Borden and I fished all weekend in perfect water and perfect weather. Below are a few pics from Saturday morning...

Crazy.

First steel to the net.

Old girl but a nice fight.

New Korkers holding up nicely.

Colored up.

Young and pretty.

Kids Day Out (Tribs) 3/18/10

Gearing up.

Searching for signs of life.

Casting without the backpack, what a relief.

Stones were out in full force.

Fishing was slow so I did a kick sample for the kids... and me.

The End of the Skunk 2/20/10

After so many unsuccessful trips to the lake tribs I finally connected with a steelhead. It was small but beautiful. What happens after a month long string of fishless and freezing days? You take lots of pictures... Thanks to Andy Borden for a great job handling the fish.

Ready.

Set.

Smile.

Release.

The Frozen Trib Report... 2/13/10

A whole lot of this today... it gets old.

Shelf ice.

Lots of shelf ice...

My fishing partner for the day.

Frozen Tribs PART II 1/30/10

The road to somewhere fishable.

Frozen Bugger.

Fishing between the slush. Angler: Jessie Hollenbeck

It's time to lose the stilts and get some new boots.

Frozen Tribs PART I 1/30/10

Long exposure revealing the icy conditions.

Abstract mallard fly by.

Flipping a mend. Angler: Jessie Hollenbeck

Changing flies in the early morning sun. Angler: Jessie Hollenbeck

Drifting a slushy run. Angler: Jessie Hollenbeck

Warm Winter Skunking Jan 16, 2010

Becoming part of the scenery. Angler: Jessie Hollenbeck

Casting in the sun. Angler: Jessie Hollenbeck

Winter midge.

At least it was a beautiful day. Angler: Jessie Hollenbeck

Calling it a day. Angler: Jessie Hollenbeck

New Year Steel Jan 1st 2010

All shots taken today with Kodak slide film as my dslr is in the shop The big steelhead shown below was my first nice trib fish of the season. Thanks to my buddy Ian for helping me land that giant, and for freezing his hands off while handling the fish!

Winter fishing at its best. Angler: Ian Yorkston

Observing a nice stretch. Angler: Ian Yorkston

Reel contrast. Angler: Lucas Carroll

Winter steel. Angler: Ian Yorkston

A winter steelhead with girth. Angler: Ian Yorkston