Ohio STEEL!!

Did n't fish Monday because of high and muddy water caused by Sunday storms.Decided to fish a couple tribs to a larger river today and really had a blast!Arrived at dawn and moseyed up stream to a spot I know,unfortuntly three guys beat me there.Fished among them and managed to land one and lose a couple.Spent some time there and then moved to the next trib,and there I hit payday.Walked thru the woods to a great spot by a waterfall and some nice current and holding areas,and the Steel were waiting and ready to play!In three hours I probably had 30 hook ups and brought to hand about half of those,some of these fish were dime bright and really put on a display,but there was no one there to appreciate the show as I was all alone with no one within 300 yds of me :)Did n't have a camera but tomorrow I'll lug one with me and post some pictures if my daughter shows me how to do that.

True that I am jealous too. If have 5 or 6 hook up from a whole day I am in heaven. Can't imagine 30.

That's excellent, Jack. Thanks for the report. My warmwater season has started off with some good fish already, and  I'm off to Southern California for some salt fishing in a few days. I don't know if I'll get back out for the dropbacks or not, if I don't I'll look forward to seeing you next fall. I'm in for an Erie trip.
 
Charlie

Went to same spot on Wed as Tues and did n't fare as well.I had company first thing and the idiot decided to wade where he should be fishing and scattered the fish and then started to cast to them as they were swimming for cover.Left there and explored downstream as I was never on this stream until Tues.
Turns out the rest of the stream was a series of riffles,short deep runs,and log jammed holes.But there were fish through out,and people.Managed to land about 10 and lose a few others but the size of the water restricted the fight of the fish.By mid afternoon I was cooked by the heat and quit for the day.
Thurs I went to a larger stream now that the water dropped and cleared somewhat.Fished a area that I visited a couple years ago but everything was different from high waters,and not better.Managed to go 1 for 4 in the morning,but as the sun got high the fish turned off(every day it got into the mid 80's),I think the water was too warm.
Friday went to another stream for the first time and fished some very nice water.Again first thing as the sun came up had two on and that was it!Talked to several others on about a half mile of stream and no one was hooking up.Moved to another spot and same results.The heat sent me packing early arternoon.
That's the end of this trip and if I ever figure how to post pictures I'll get some up.

Your welcome Pete,but that is one of several , I'm having a heck of a time figuring out how to resize and download to this site.Daughter did n't want to bother and a friend came over and could n't figure it out.I'm a complete idiot at this computer stuff.

Wow great pics guys... nothing better than a happy child holding a big azz fish...

jcy
The smile is priceless, it is cool to see a young one getting to enjoy the sport....

now....

what is that on his shoulder? a rat or are my eyes just bad? I must be seing things...

OK... I wondered after I posted... but still looks like a critter to me in the pic!


It is an awesome pic. love seeing folks getting out with the younger ones, and the
kids faces never fail to remind me of what it's supposed to be about...

Thanks for posting them!

Here I am in Ohio again,won't get out until Monday.From what I'm hearing it might be close to over but then there is always the Smallies!

Thanks for the venture of steelhead through your eyes and typing.. I enjoyed (enjoy) reading all your posts .. I know the "big" fish wont be calling you till next fall but hope you have fun around home.. Sometimes its more about going fishing :)so keep us up to date ..
See ya soon..