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Skykomish River Report
Snohomish County, WA

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07/12/2016
Steelhead
Afternoon
07/14/2016
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Usually fly fish for summer run steelhead but decided to try jigs. Caught this buck fairly late around 5 pm; bottom of ninth. Fished preferred spot # 1 for a couple of hours. Finally got the chance to move down river when preferred spot # 2 opened up. Caught the buck after switching to a larger jig. Go figure. It took off downriver like a freight train heading back to the Sound. Preferred to palm extra drag; much as I do when fly fishing. Got it slowed just before it would have been in the rapids. It made a heart stopping jump and 360 roll. Patience and persistence coaxed it in for a tailing. I gave this day a three but anytime you catch a steelhead it is a FIVE STAR DAY ! Great finish to a beautiful Northwest summer day.


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Jimbo
7/15/2016 7:01:00 AM
Nice, what kinda line you use ? That jig is great in the winter to.
The Quadfather
7/15/2016 9:47:00 AM
Beautiful photo and fish!
dsek21
7/15/2016 12:30:00 PM
Thats a 5 star day no doubt!! Well done sir!
Cobra747
7/15/2016 1:51:00 PM
10# fluorocarbon leader and 1/16 oz jig. And yes, it is a a great pattern. But don't tell anyone. It makes up for my last steelhead of the winter season. Lost that one as I was tailing it back to the bank. I looked liked a Grizzily splashing after the fish as it snaked its way back to the river. Wish I had a video of that !
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