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5K views 36 replies 16 participants last post by  rickerd 
#1 ·
Fished the upper Rock today from about 9:00 to 11:30. Saw a few spawners on gravel, and targeted the downstream fish in the runs with small, size 14 scrambled eggs in oregon cheese, given the clear water quality. Ended up 1 for 2 on steelhead, and picked up a bonus smallie below a ford on a white zonker.
Please remember, if you do hit the gravel, to not target the spawners. You have a greater chance of snagging them, rather than having them eat your offerings, and that does nobody any good. There are plenty of active, willing fish below the spawners. You won't always see them, but they're there.
 
#34 ·
Ahhh. That's good to hear Kapposgd.

I found one small trib there a few years back, had a whole school of little trouts at the mouth of it.
I thought they were stockers, but ya never know.

The fellow below was definitely a baby steelie. Found in a tiny, tiny trib, of the Cuyahoga!
Took a few photos a put him back.

 
#35 ·
Well they are expressing a respect and appreciation for the fish and our natural resources. I applaud them! Sure I would say something to persons who are leaving fish belly up. They certainly don't intend to harm the fish or they would not let them go. They just need a gentle lesson.
Rickerd
 
#36 ·
Hatchery or wild, what does it matter? These fish are the reason you get your ass out of bed on the weekends, correct?
We have a good thing in our backyards which many don't. We have people traveling to fish Steelhead Alley from all over the country. Why? Because we have it and they don't. Just because it's in our backyard doesn't mean we get to abuse these fish.
The lack of respect shows others your true values and ignorance. A hatchery fish swims, eats, breaths, reproduces just like s wild Steelhead.
Pick up a book and do some research if you're unsure. You can always come here to ask as well.
Know this though and you can bet your last dollar that if I'm on the river and I witness some B.S., I will say something to you. No, I'm not the fishing police, just somebody that cares about the resources we have.
 
#37 ·
and that my friends, should be the end of the season. let's get better over the summer and God willing be at it again in the fall.

I miss them trout's already. I was supposed to go to Grayling early June but now that may change for the 2nd year in a row. Heaven help my family if I cannot go. Maybe Oil Creek for a day with my older 2.
Tight lines,
Rickerd
 
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