Hey guys and gals out there,

I just wanted to thank you (all y'all) for getting me interested in Steelheading again. After a 10 year break, this board has served as an incentive for me to go out and get a rod and spend some time on the rivers. (No, I wasn't in prison or hiding from the law! :)) Actually it was kids, wife, and a new career.

Yesterday was my first day back at streamside in a long time. Fished the Cowlitz at the barrier dam, some little spot downstream, and blue creek. Had one fish on for about 4 seconds, yehaw! Well, I hope to improve on that long line release.

Sorry for my bumbling introduction to the board a few weeks back, and thanks for not holding a grudge.

So if all y'all see some guy driving a blue exploder with a Yakima rack, say hi. I'm the gut who is trying to remember what to do. Look forward to meeting SOME of you on the rivers.

Andy

P.S. Anyone remember their first steelhead? Mine was on the Sandy River in Orygun next to a golf course in Welches. Caught it on a green butt skunk. Ran me up and down the stream and I finally landed it after about five minutes of terror! Only about 10lbs, but it was a good one for me.

Anyway, Thanks! A