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VineAssist
01-30-2009, 07:45 PM
Okay guys brace yourself's for whats about to come on President's Day Weekend..

So I put a call into Tim and the gang at Calavares and asked them if they could bring me a couple of the STEELHEAD'S to show case on the pages of FNN. They said no problem. What I did not expect was the absolute sheer size and beauty of these fish. They are solid let me tell you. Both of the fish Tim brought me where right at the 6lb mark. And these where the AVERAGE sized fish! These fish are going to tear people up. I know what everyone is saying. Where are the pics?? So here you go followed by some fillet pictures afterwards...
Here is the bigger of the two fish..This one went 6.5lbs. A very solid fish.
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o24/irvinelake/Steelhead2.jpg
Here is the 2nd fish. This one was right at the 6lb mark. Look at the colors on both fish and these pictures where taken with Dropshotman (Whitney's) digital camera with a polorized lens. I also want to point out the tails on these fish! Now that is what I call TAIL!!
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o24/irvinelake/steelhead.jpg
Here is a couple of fillet pictures..I cant wait to take these home and fry them up Dr. Hook style..
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o24/irvinelake/pinkmeat.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o24/irvinelake/DSC_0152.jpg
These fish where absolutley packed with roe..
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o24/irvinelake/DSC_0154.jpg
I could not get enough of the brillant colors on these fish. Look at the red on the gill plate. You wont see fish like this stocked anywhere else!
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o24/irvinelake/DSC_0155.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o24/irvinelake/DSC_0151.jpg


I can not wait for Presidents Day weekend. Our customers are in for a real treat with these fish. It's going to be epic watching everyone running up and down the shoreline chasing these brutes. Beware guys break out the heavy gear you are going to need it. On a further not Irvine Lake is not responsible for broken rods, burnt out drag and broken hearts after an encounter with these fish. Hope to see eveyone again soon.
Jimmy

Troutman65
01-30-2009, 09:10 PM
Hey Jimmy, Very Cool Bro !!! Great Pics. Whitney!! I know I will be after these Steelhead and am READY for the FIGHT !!!!

sansou
01-30-2009, 09:44 PM
Nice tails!

crappiemike
01-30-2009, 10:06 PM
thnx for your report... keep them coming alright,,,,

o/g
crappiemike

Seng90806
01-31-2009, 04:54 AM
thnx for your report... keep them coming alright,,,,

o/g
crappiemike

o/g=original gook? :LOL:

Mondo21
01-31-2009, 08:40 AM
I would love to catch one of those babies. Cindy:Big Grin:

diamondbear
01-31-2009, 03:43 PM
NIICCE , I'LL BE THERE . // db

bruce watson
01-31-2009, 06:01 PM
As a special side note and not a thread hijack, Walmart has a clearance on their 50lb gorilla brand braid line for only $15.. I got a spool for my yellowtail rod, but then again, with these steelhead.......

beware
01-31-2009, 06:34 PM
Valentines Day Steelhead...Hope the wife goes for it...

kewlwhip
02-01-2009, 02:15 AM
woohoo--- i'm ready to get "dragged" and drag some of those steelies in the boat! bonzer style! :Cool:

Koontaj
02-01-2009, 09:42 AM
Jesus...thats what im talking about. Great picture from start to finish

socalrippin
02-01-2009, 10:27 AM
Niiice! How do they compare to corona/sarl's tailwalkers fight wise?

Those lightning trout corona stalks are pretty good competition as far as looks go.

2quikmotorwerks
02-01-2009, 11:52 AM
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o24/irvinelake/Steelhead2.jpg

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o24/irvinelake/steelhead.jpg
ugly people should not be allowed to take pics, i had to replace my monitor because of it.lol lol:ROFL::ROFL::ROFL: just playin

troutdog
02-02-2009, 02:41 AM
That is some serious fish right there Jimmy, cool pics of the innards too.... hold on tight when you hook one of those bad boyz :Shocked: The conditions aren't going to get any better than they are now, time to start stocking the 3-8lb fish like last season.


TD

MAVERICK27
02-02-2009, 09:49 AM
Awesome fish!! Looks like i'll be going back to my 6lb lines and no leader :) If its a fight they want, then its a fight they will get!!!! Thanks for the heads up Jimmy!!

VineAssist
02-02-2009, 12:52 PM
HAHAHA! To funny huggybear!!!! Ya you have broken a couple of our cameras too buddy.

2quikmotorwerks
02-02-2009, 05:45 PM
HAHAHA! To funny huggybear!!!! Ya you have broken a couple of our cameras too buddy.lmfao:ROFL::ROFL::ROFL:

kewlwhip
02-02-2009, 06:21 PM
OMANNNNN omar....thats some funny shiiiiiiiiks...nice comeback yimmy!!!

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