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Mon., Oct. 3, 2011

Idaho steelheading still a marvel to behold

This steelhead was caught with a quarter-ounce jig on the Okanogan.

STEELHEAD FISHING -- A couple of tidbits to ponder:

STEELHEAD FACTS

Idaho's state record steelhead was 30 pounds, 2 ounces and was caught in the Clearwater River in 1973.
Idaho is the only inland Western state with ocean-run salmon and steelhead.

Posted Oct. 3, 2011, 8:28 a.m.

By Rich Landers

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Rich Landers joined The Spokesman-Review in 1977. He is the Outdoors editor for the Sports Department writing and photographing stories about hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, conservation, nature and wildlife and related topics.

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