Steelhead Alley - October 2011
| Déjà Vu all over again and again - Holy Crap what a place! Once again seven (7) Michigan anglers pursue the (not so) wily Steelhead near Erie, PA. This year's trip bears a close resemblance to the 2010 adventure only MORE fish, more fun and more fish porn. You heard it before, not the most scenic wilderness experience, but if you enjoy hooking a lot of angry fish then here you go (again) . . . |
| Tuesday Morning on 16 Mile Creek - | |
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| Let's start things off with a Father and Son double. John and Mike get a rare chance to show off a fresh pair right out of the chute on Tuesday morning. So far, so good! | |
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Couldn't resist a little "Steelhead Love" - I even think it's a boy and a girl! |
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I call this photo "Now you know what they are eating". Not very glamorous, but they sure were on the Egg. |
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Mike lifting a particularly healthy specimen out of the creek. By the way, the Freeport Restaurant just on the other side of the bridge is outstanding! |
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The kid is showing off again! It must be that fine Montesino that is keeping those Steelhead on the fly! |
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| Al connects with a fresh hen early in the evening - Welcome to Steelhead Alley Al! | |
| Wednesday on Elk Creek - | |
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| Your humble rodmaker slips a photo in on Elk Creek. I had just spent a few minutes with a new friend from Pittsburgh, he offered to share his spot and here you go! George gets his chance in the next photo! | |
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| And here you go. I think him arm was tired from a steady parade of willing fish, but he still manages a smile for one more plump hen. Thanks again, George - until next time! | |
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| Johnny showing off a nice fresh buck. | |
| Thursday - Back to 16 Mile Creek | |
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| A swell way to start the morning under the falls back on 16 Mile Creek. | |
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| A Father and Son side by side on Thursday morning. | |
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| Sometimes the Egg is so tempting you just can't resist! Rick thought he would taste one just to see what was so irresistible. I think he likes it! | |
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| Young William with a prime hen up against the slate. | |
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| Johnny with another pretty Buck with the falls behind him. | |
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| Are you getting tired yet? Bill still has enough left for another Photo-Op! | |
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| A classic example of camera movement - sorry but I still had to include another double with Mike and Rick on the Falls up on 16 Mile Creek. | |
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Richie artfully holds the net beneath Mikes exceptionally plump steelhead. |
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A quick look at the toothy business end. |
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Your humble rodmaker lifting one out close to the end of the morning - end of my trip! |
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| I just couldn't resist sharing this. In his eagerness to help net one, Richie lost his footing and was one with the fish - at least for a very brief swim. Notice the look of concern on Rick's face and John busy turning one loose on the far side. The end of another great day in Steelhead Alley! | |
