fish4steel,

once burned, twice learned.
I've found it's usually the guy who blew the net job that is the last one to do it again. Besides, netting a steelhead, especially from a boat, is like dancing; it takes two to tango. Congrats, sounds to me like you just found yourself a better dance pardner next time the net comes out, more humble and cautious to boot. Have a great time on the OP; the sooner you get a net in his hands the better.
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Matt. 8:27   The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!”