I don't shy away from paying high prices for premium gear. I buy expensive rods, expensive reels, high end apparel and the like. I do this to a fault, more often than not...
Worth the Wait
Landing a wild winter steelhead is like holding lightning in your hands, if only for a few fleeting seconds. The moment you let go of that big tail, you quickly forget about the endless sheets of rain, the cold fingers and the countless hours of unanswered hope. It’s then you remember the process is as big as the product in this game, and having the privilege of holding a wild winter steelhead is definitely worth the wait.
In addition to being an avid photographer, Tom Larimer is owner of and guide for Larimer Outfitters in Hood River Oregon. Larimer Outfitters offers spey casting instruction and guided trips for steelhead and trout on the famous rivers of Oregon's Columbia Gorge. To learn more about Tom, visit his Hatch Magazine profile where you'll also find links to his blog and web site..
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Good thing this in no way
Good thing this in no way makes me interested in fishing for winter steelhead.
Yeah, right.