Just wanted to share my experience for the day. Hadn't been able to fish for awhile due to various commitments. So...I decided enough was enough and called a good fishing buddy and went to the river. No boats, just some good old fashioned standing in the river in the freezing post dawn light giving the old arm a workout.

Three casts and a fish on...It was a very fresh doggie and he really fought. I actually had a little trouble getting him in, (which was half the fun of course) since I was using light test, being too lazy to switch out my summer run line. When I got him in he was very bright and I bonked for the smoker. Great colored meat for a Chum.

My buddy kept hooking one after the other and lost all four. (he called it minimum impact C&R)

Anyhow...the moral of the story is.. Don't turn up your nose at a dog...especially if your not in a position to go elswhere at the time.. Believe me...they fight just as good as anything in the river... Good times!