Carlo requested in email you some photos of a steelhead I caught on the Copper River on Saturday (10/6). The fish measured 45" inches from tip of nose to tip of tail. However, we did not take a girth measurement. Based on the photos, I estimated the girth at 25 inches which gives a weight of approximately 37 pounds. Carlo estimated the girth at 26 inches and approximate weight of 38 pounds.

Fish caught by: Gary Dickenson, Santa Rosa, California

Date: October 6, 2007 River: Copper River, lower portion below confluence with Clore River

Photos taken by: John Rusmisel

Length: 45 inches; tip of nose to tip of tail Girth: Not measured, (I'll let you estimate the girth from the photos)

Gear: Flyfishing; 9.5' 8wt Sage single-handed fly rod, Rio Type 3 shooting head line, Maxima 15 lb test leader. Fly: #6 purple egg-sucking leech.

Best Regards,

Gary Dickenson
Santa Rosa