Fishing the Salmon River in Pulaski NY for steelhead

Tom was all smiles after fighting this big Steelhead. This was his first time ever fishing for Steelhead.

The second Steelhead even though smaller, still gave him a great fight and both Steelhead will last in his memory for a life time. Congrats Tom! I have a feeling it will be a long ride home for his father Mike!

 

Randy,

Just to let you know that Thomas & I had a great time fishing with you yesterday. You have a particularly good way of explaining things to kids that help them understand. However, the most valuable thing to me was that he (and I) got to fish with someone who understands and respects the resource and takes the time to explain the fish, it's life cycle, conservation and on stream courtesy and sportsmanship. It's a lesson that I hope sticks long after the memory of that 15 pound steelie has faded.

Look forward to fishing with you again.

Mike

 

Thanks Mike, its always fun to try to help hook something other than fish. I think we succeeded!

 

Tom caught his while fly fishing in January. - www.yankeeangler.com/salmon-river-fly-fishing/

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