I tend to agree. With a rare high quality fish in beautiful surroundings, it needs to be about the fish not the man himself. Cobble Cruiser set the bar on that concept, thanks Danny.

We took a quick 8-10 shots w/ 2 cameras, Sam looking up, big grin, I slipped in next to him for the buddy shot, even a goofy double Mingo cuz we were so pumped.




But for that timeless quality that captures the moment, this one is far & away the best IMHO





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I have had some good mentors and willing fish these past three years; nothing more.

That picture of Bob's client the day before is a dandy. Bob may have a second job to fall back on.

Todd likes seeing big steelhead. Very, very nice.

Fish on...

Todd

Nice job on both those brut's.Thanks for sharing.Good luck,
STRIKE ZONE

It looks like you hypnotized that man and then put a big fish in his hands. Awesome fish!

Damn, and I worked on the house all weekend. I should never get on here Mon morning and see what I missed. Nice fish.

Very impressive ! I'm packing my bags as we speak.......

The eyes are classic, says it all right there.

Congrats Sam and Big B! Sounds like an epic day. I'm sure that Bob even managed a grin for that one, considering his usual view....

I just knew that shot would haunt me when you snapped it.





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Man...... looking back I blew a ton of photo OP's, missed every one of the chrome hens.

Hope Sam has some pic's to add as I think his Nikon was snapping on some of my fish. Anyway here is a few more from Friday.


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And a few pretty shots from some of the selective fishing waters we did on Saturday. Remember its not all about big numbers or even steelhead for that matter.

The one nate we hit came unbuttoned @ the end of the fight before we could snap a pic.

We had a blast having a whole drift to our lonesome self, fished some Spey & single hand swinging the fly through some picture perfect runs, single hand nymph, centerpin, & a spin rod w/ float & jig (me)


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Was the Northern Sq Pikeminnow a hatchery or wild? Did you release it unharmed?

I am sorry, but I crack me up.

Very, very nice photos. And a great story. I hope to meet you gents on the river.

We'll have to do it again so I can get some more pixels....

Just in case you ever decide to run for public office.

Some damn big boys in the mix there. I like that fly reel shot too.

Not in this lifetime, but as to the fishing say when & where.


After a long day fishing snugging on your boats body condom gives me a good chance to stretch out on the cobble & de-kink the back.......



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I'll bet you guys made many "fine spey casts"....

Given the title of your thread, I couldn't help but bring this around for another look.

http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/5461551/