Chinook Happy Dance

another i11s milestone- soft take from a fresh chinook near low tide, got to feel it was there, wait, and then set the hook, what a treat.  no boats or seals near me the whole time, it pulled me across the river, then gave me that 'I'm catching my breath' look near the boat and I put it in the net without delay.  it made some really powerful runs, there had been seals around so I had the drag tight and worked it hard.  33", 18# hen.

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cheers, roger

ps- what the heck does it take to get Picture of the Month around here?  LOL

Nice job and beautiful fish Roger!

That could be photo of the year!  Congrats.  It always looks like you're having more fun than just about everyone.  So cool!

Definitely should nominate this one for Photo of the month!! The last photo of the month is about 4 or 5 months old now 

Nice one Roger. Don't get an inflated ego though. . I want one!!!

Outstanding, Roger!
It sure does appear that you're having fun!

You're having quite a year Roger!  Nice job!!!

-Mark-

Good one, Roger.  Great grin, too!

thanks for all the great comments, if we were all in a pub together the pints would be on me!  I need to call Elon Musk; he needs to develop an Internet IPA delivery system...!   cheers, roger

Nice fish! Thanks for posting the video, they are always worth watching! And finally, a new picture of the month.

Thanks for another entertaining video Roger! Your expressions of sheer joy are priceless. Those inflatables appear to be incredibly stable.

Great job and nice fish!