Got a late start this morning arriving at the river at 9:30 or so and was fishing by 10. Sun was out and a little too bright to my liking but was very warm so couldn't complain. Started off slow with the sun hitting the water hard. Normally not a problem in my experience but this morning was extra bright it seemed like. The sun was going to head behind some trees so I let the slot I was fishing settle for a few minutes while I took a little break. Sun went behind the tree line and created the shade I was looking for and within 5 casts had this nice buck take my jig. Amazing how I fished this slot for over an hour in bright sunshine and as soon as the sun left it was game on. Fought pretty well and after a few minutes got him to shore and busted out the catch record card. Measured 27" and estimate it to be around 6, maybe 7 lbs. Don't have to work tomorrow so going to take a mini trip and head out to the cascade for a change of scenery and really start off my steelhead season.

Tight Lines

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