Steelheading on the Brule, WI

[timberland]

Went steelheading on the Brule Saturday. My buddy got a 26\'er and I got my thumb. Nothing like a little streamside triage to make a day into an adventure.

 

[timberland]

Oh, and the thumb pic was taken during my \"break\" after using my forceps to drive the tip (which was buried) out the tough part of my thumb so I could cut it. That part was the worst and kinda made me sweat a little. :ill:

 

[bnsafe]

i have to say im impressed you took it long enuf to get the pic. well done, your man card gets bonus points

 

[Zpd307]

ouch!!!!

 

[timberland]

I took the pic when I had to take a break because I was starting to get the \"sweats\". That was just after I had to use my forceps to force the point out through the thick skin so I could cut it. That was definitely the worse part. After the barb emerged from my skin the pain almost disappeared. I just wish I had more witnesses (like some of my bullies in junior high) to show how TOUGH I really am.

 

[cnelk]

Yeeow!
That will leave a mark.

Is that a stone fly nymph?

 

[timberland]

yep, golden stone. Will never forget that name.

 

[cnelk]

I use a steelhead nymph for brown trout.
I got it out of Jack Dennis\'s fly tying manual
Its called the \'Silver Hilton\'
The fish just destroy that fly