Ding, ding, ding Chum Man hit it dead on. North Fork Lewis, 1991
That was one of about 8 years (until 93) when we would hit multiple fish like these each day. (1986 - 1991 were lights out) Almost every trip back then would yield at least one fish 18lbs. or over with the one back yard picture with my daughter weighing in at 22lbs. after sitting in the boat on ice for 5 hours. All hatchery fish.
I remember seeing Gary Lewis on the river all the time and any of us fishing back then on the Lewis had some great fishing. I can even remember fishing all day and only seeing 1 or 2 boats all day.
Summer runs are real hard on the Lewis as the Lewis will get pretty low and we would have to push the sled some days over shallow spots, jump back in and cast and have a double header!

I found these pictures and was thinking how lucky I was to have enjoyed that time and have a new fishery that is as good on the Situk. I wish all of the board could come up and fish the Situk, it is that good.

Sky..... 1982