Steelhead Holy Grail Finally Landed

[NorcalBob]

There are several important "quests" fly flingers attempt to achieve in their lifetime. One of these "holy grails" is a 20 pound steelhead on the fly. After 40 years of searching I have finally obtained my quest. Just got back from the Olympic Peninsula in Washington, and landed this beauty from the Bogachiel River. Measured 39.5" X 20.5" inches (why yes, I taped it myself to ensure accuracy, and for non-believers the opening of the custom wood net is 42" in length). I'll let you work out the math, but using my favorite formula (which happens to be the biggest!), that works out to 23.7 pounds. And this fish was not the only hog landed during our four fishing days, it was just the biggest. Full report with serious fish * to come in a few days once I go through nearly 750 pics!

[darrin terry]

You do some of the most amazing trips Bob. Congrats on the achieving of such a goal. That is an incredible fish!

[lucfish]

Holy crap! And chrome too! Congratulations on that beautiful fish. Looking forward to the complete report.

[WanderingBlues]

Congrats!

[Artin]

* YESSSS!!!!!

Artin

[NorcalBob]

And I wasn't the only one to obtain the quest. My buddy Dan with a 21.7 (38 X 20) from the Sol Duc River. This is only the third steelhead Dan has ever caught!

[BobK]

Wow! Amazing fish. Congrats. BobK

[RichardCullip]

Oh my! Oh my! What a great fish. Can't wait for the rest of the story....

[Justin]

Nice Action Bob!!
Maybe one day! Thanks for the inspiration!!

Justin

[briansII]

Congratulations Bob!! That truly is a feat. Dime bright. Must still be expelling salt.

My buddy Dan with a 21.7 (38 X 20) from the Sol Duc River. This is only the third steelhead Dan has ever caught!

Poor ba$tard is ruined now.

briansII

[mike.s]

Bob...what a fish congrats!!!!
about 10 years ago i landed a 18 lber on the Skeena but havent topped the 20 lb mark yet

[Rockstar Fisherman]

Those are some HUGE steelies!!!! Way to go!

[Eric1]

Congrats Bob That is a beast.
Eric

[Autodave]

Great fish Bob! Congrats

[L. Ben Doe]

Big fish, big net, big smiles... Congrats!