Scout Trip

Timothy Burke • 3/20/15

I spent a day on the river with one of my best buddies and fishing mentor JR Hall. We had a great trip with plenty of action. We hooked 5 fish and lost two monsters. One of the greatest priveledges was to share life, stories, and enjoy a common interest. For me personally its been a difficult week with my dad (best fishing buddy) in ICU so it was nice to get away from the iv’s, breathing machines, smells, and anxiety of a sick loved one and loose myself on the river. Thank you JR and please pray for my dad Tom Burke!

Biggest Fish in Washington

Timothy Burke • 3/7/156/12/15

This Lake Tahoe native looked at me after landing a nice winter steelhead and said, “thats the biggest fish I have caught in Washington”. We had a blast yesterday telling stories, discovering new water, and I got to see the Californian take an unintentional dip in the water :). I feel blessed to spend a day with a great friend in a place created with us in mind!

What I Came Here For

Timothy Burke • 2/18/152/28/15

This central Oregon fisherman couldn’t contain himself when a big bright hen in the middle teens tore him up. He cried out “This is What I Came Here For” as the fish took off for the ocean. Used to beautiful steelhead from the Columbia River tributaries that average 6-12lbs the Oregonian got a taste of a Peninsula Power House. I think he’ll be back!

Fish-on, Fish-off, Fish-on

Timothy Burke • 2/18/156/12/15

Not sure the last time I heard “fish-on, fish-off, fish-on” all in the same sentence. I wasn’t sure who was more confuse, me, my brother, or the chrome lighting bolt trying to steal his fly.

Compassionwacky

Timothy Burke • 2/18/156/12/15

“Just put me on a gravel bar and let me swing flies” were the exact words from David Brandhagen from Pendleton Oregon. He made short work of this bucket and found a nice steelie hanging in the soft seam.

Compassionwacky is a term he uses to explain the feeling of “swinging gravel bars”, makes sense right…

Pick Pocket

Timothy Burke • 2/17/156/12/15

Its one thing to start fishing behind someone and catch a fish but its another thing to do it twice. Although my catch was not as big as my brothers he’ll never let me fish behind him again.

Nice job landing my fish Davy!

the second pick pocket

First Run “Red”

Timothy Burke • 2/15/152/28/15

My brother drove up from central Oregon and met us for lunch on this beautiful peninsula river. He is a husband, dad, and school administrator with a busy life. After enjoying some bbq’d dogs we pushed off for an afternoon float. On our fist bucket “Red” we call him swung up this beauty on his third cast.

with the battle raging the prize was soon insight.

all smiles

ended the day with a beautiful sunset

it was “Red’s day” and we all felt blessed to see God’s glory displayed

Natives in the Midst

Timothy Burke • 1/31/156/12/15

On a misty morning this Puget Sound tributary held some of the finest fighting fish of the season.

Both of the chrome bright natives were found in the soft inside high bank water.

With reels screaming and fisherman praying the early morning produced a beautiful catch and release.

Proper presentation and determination seemed to be the magic formula for the day.

Patience is a virtue for many steelheader’s with so many beautiful scenes to enjoy on the trip.

The most important part is the awesome people you get to spend the day with.

Always Believe!

Tim

River Transport

Timothy Burke • 1/9/156/12/15

A faithful vessel can take one to places of bliss.

From the trusty vessel to the riverbank a swung fly can temp even the most elusive.

Every trip is pregnant with potential.

This hatchery fish was snatched off the bank by a bald eagle.

No really…

Always Believe!

Tim

Helping Orphans In Africa

Timothy Burke • 11/7/146/12/15

This donated trip to Hope For Life Ministry in Rwanda Africa turned out to be a reel burner for young Andre’ and his Dad. They hooked and landed 20 chum salmon that day. Even more amazing they raised $300 to help feed orphan boys and give them an education. This will sponsor one child for the year. For more information on how you can make an difference go to www.hopeforelifeministry.org.