The weekend was beautiful. Just in time for my mom to miss it! Anyway, the sun was shining, the wind was calm (It is windy about 2% of the time around here, but I digress.), the fish were swimming - in season. So, pops decided fishing for Steelhead was the perfect option for the day.
What kid wouldn't want to jump on that?! Play down by the river with a great big net, cast a line or two, splash around a bit, walk in the river. You know, a great time! So, kids decided Pops was right and down to the South Umpqua they went.
Plenty of other fishermen around. But enough room to spread out, breathe and enjoy yourself.
The water was running pretty fast, but it wasn't nearly as high as it was about two weeks ago.
They are learning the techniques for fishing for steelhead - apparently it is different than bobber fishing in a farm pond.
AH! A bend in the pole. Reeling it in quickly...
Here comes the float. Get the net ready, kids!
Reel bad luck. Nothing at the end of that line.
Next weekend maybe there will be more than leaves, grasses, rocks and water in that net! These hard headed fisherfolk want to bring home a steelhead!
looks like fun
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