been over ten years

Good for you, man!

Take back your mobility and squeeze some more enjoyment out of your trips around the sun.

Better fishing next time.

Awesome! Glad you were able to at least hook up. That is half of the excitement. Don’t beat yourself up too much on the hook tying, happens to all of us that suck at hook tying! Work on your knots while off of the water. Remember to lube and push the knot together before tightening it down. Friction is what causes most to fail, unless coming completely untied. Those steelies have small teeth too, so unless hooked perfectly, your line is going to end up getting nicked up by some teeth. Doesn’t take much for these beasts to break a nicked up 4-6# line. Part of the game and not on you. Check your line often for nicks.

I am envious,
    All I can do anymore is sit on the wall and wait for a very dumb fish to hit my fly.  Yep, I'm still tossing flys but my days are few.  I always need someone to help me with my chair.  But , , , my knots hold  LOL
 

Good to see you back!