Skeena Steel 2011

Exceeding expectations

Expectations for catch were low for the 2010 BC trip. Precip had been unseasonably swollen, and reports mediocre at best. Whiskey, fire, and generally poor behavior was the known plan. As they sometimes do, things would fall nicely into place.

photo by Cameron Miller

photo by Cameron Miller

photo by Cameron Miller

photo by Cameron Miller

photo by Cameron Miller

photo by Cameron Miller

photo by Cameron Miller

photo by Cameron Miller

photo by Cameron Miller

April Slab of the Month Entry: BC Steel

Ben Valum with anything but a downstreamer. 

"Shame on you Gail Shea"

In light of recent B.C. discussion (April Vokey Fishschtick Episode 27 interview included), this clip couldn't be more timely. Unfortunately, it's PETA driven.

Shame on Gail Shea?  Shame on her hair stylist as well.

via Houston-Today.com

Dec. Slab of the Month Entry: B.C. Steelhead

Brent Piche took his girlfriend (Caitlin) to B.C. and introduced her to steelhead.  This is who she met on her first day. 

October Slab of the Month Entry: B.C.Steelhead

El Paskador has been dazzling us daily with an incredible array of chrome but this fish taken by his friend Kim is now the current heavyweight champ.

This is the first steelhead I have ever had to chase with the boat. My buddy Kim hooked this fish and it about spooled him. We finally jumped in the boat and gave chase. It measured 39" x 22.5", but was much bigger then the measurements alone. I have never seen a steelhead carry its weight so well. It was an absolute HUGE fish, that must have been close to 30 pounds. There was some serious high-fives happening afterward.. Amazing!!!