Hanford Reach Salmon - RIP Dad

My Dad passed away last Thursday. He was passionate about hunting and fishing. After a long couple weeks Away from home I arrived back home last night. This morning I decided to go fishing. After about an hour of trolling one of my rods started peeling line off. I grabbed my rod and held on for the sleigh ride. The fish damn near spoiled me and I thought I was done and all of a sudden my reel falls completely off my rod into the kayak. I knew I was screwed. I put the reel back on the rod, start reeling and the fish is still on. I got it in and netted it. I don't know how I didn't lose the fish. This fish is for my Dad!

When good equipment goes bad Sounds and looks like you made the best of it. Also seems like your dad may have been there helping out.  Sorry for your loss.

Mike you've got it dialed in up there! Great job on a quality fish in memoriam. I wish I had time to head up there and fish with you.

I'm sorry for your loss. I'm sure losing a parent is a very difficult time.