I love when guests send me pics!

[Ed Fast]

Howdy,

Got these yesterday. Imagine being from Houston and that being your first steelhead!




Ed

[Chinook SSSF]

Way to go Ed, thats a dandy fish! IM sure his day was made

[Arctic]

Very cool! You do it a whole lot more than myself, and others I know do. But the few people I actually get into their first experience with a particular species is rewarding for both involved. I sure take pride, and it is very clear that you do Ed, not many guides smile as big as you do when holding a fish reeled up by a client. Its refreshing. Nice lid too.

[Chinook SSSF]

Very cool! You do it a whole lot more than myself, and others I know do. But the few people I actually get into their first experience with a particular species is rewarding for both involved. I sure take pride, and it is very clear that you do Ed, not many guides smile as big as you do when holding a fish reeled up by a client. Its refreshing. Nice lid too.

Yup, what he said

[scudrunner]

There is nothing that says "thanks!" better than the guest sending pics!

Nice fish and great pictures.

Here are some observations about this pic that I really, really appreciate that may be instructive for folks hoping to release a beaut like this:

• First and most obvious, the fish is well supported and no fingers in the gills (or even near the gills for that matter!)
• Notice the water dripping from the fins and from Ed's hands; very clear that the camera and photographer was ready before the fish was taken out of the water. It was held up, and the pic taken quickly (but very nicely, I might add) and the fish is still fresh and ready to be put back in for another day.
• Finally, take a look at the fish's eye. Notice that it is peering downward? This is a clear indication that the fish still has brain activity. Those images where the eye is looking straight sideways are usually a poor sign of the fish's survivability.

Again, great job with the image and with handling the fish.

Cheers

[giggsy70]

The smiles on both of your faces says a lot. Looks like an incredible time and beautiful fish.

[RollinontheRvr]

Nice job Ed, I bet that sure is a great feeling to get someone into their first chromer... Congratulations.

[Ed Fast]

Thanks, guys, for all the kind words. I appreciate all of them

One reason I got into guiding was because I enjoyed getting people into fish as much as catching my own.

Ed