On Wednesday I have decided to take a quick trip to the river. I wanted to check out the low flow conditions. I was still a little sore emotionally from uneventful weekend trip (just one hook up, none landed). Got at the river at 5 PM. Nobody around. All quiet. This time I have switched from 8lb test line to 6lb test line and switched the float to a small 4 gram clear Redwing float. Started casting with a small white jig. I've had one hook after about 15 minutes but the fish turned and got free. Started with a different smaller yellow jig. No action. Then tried a white tube jig. Got a few hits on it but no hook up. I've started loosing light quickly. Then decided to switch to a chartreuse 1/16oz jig that I've bought the day before for a dollar for 10 pack (funny). Got a hit immediately and a beautiful hook up. The fish was hooked solid. I have landed a nice 25 inch buck at 5:58 PM. Released it and started casting again on the other side of the hole. I've got a hit and a hook up on the second cast. A beautiful female just short of 30 inches. My first female Steelhead of the season. I was so excited. AWESOME DAY my best one so far! Good luck mates. I knowit has been a
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