We got to Forks at about 12PM and proceeded to take the Twilight tour . . . Oh wait, the real reason why we went to Forks . . . Oh Yeah! Steelhead!

We got there and headed down Bogachiel Way towards the rearing ponds and much to our delight the ponds were packed. You could see them jumping in the ponds themselves. Praked and took a look at the creek leading to the ponds and the creek was overflowing with Steelhead, a very good sign! So Ronman and I proceeded down to the river and as you can see by yhe first pic there was a good number of people down there including drift boats. The river was low and clear, not too cold.

This was my first time using a bait casting reel so I spent alot of time learning that lil' bugger. Wasnt catching anything for some time. Noticed that others were. Many guys were leaving with their limit. After several hours of nothing on my line, I listened to the little voice in my head telling me to go to the end of the tailout. After 3 casts - BAM Fish On!, Should have listened to that voice before as my firend we call King Neptune told us to fish the tail out.

We had a blast and the reason why I gave it a five is because this is my first Steelhead. I was motivated by Jens and said to myself "If he can do it, by golly gee, I can to!" And with everyone else hooking up out there, it was a darn good day! Planning to go back in about a week and half or so, this time with better knowledge.

Tight lines brothers! <{{{{{<