Thanks, Bill, for the years of advocacy for native fish! And thanks for making and sharing this great little film! Some amazing footage in there of O. mykiss residents and anadromous adults spawning in the North Sound.
Boy this brings back some great old memories. I would like to say hello to Bill and John, it has been years since we have been in touch but I still fondly look back on your mentorship. I have been wanting to start documenting the wild steelhead here on Prince of Wales Island and this video has inspired me to start this year. SE Alaska has some of the last pure wild steelhead that have never been molested by any hatchery fish. We need to protect them. I can remember how much fun we had doing the float counts in SE Washington with CSFF. I felt like I was walking among giants growing up and being part of that club. They were all so influential on my life. Thank you Bill and any other CSFF members who might see this. Kris Anderson
Loved this video, so glad I came across it, a beautiful story and what an inspirational man Bill McMillan is, I do Redd surveys on a chalk stream in the UK and this video has a special resonance for me. Thank you for sharing
Bill has taken the observation and understanding of steelhead to a level that transcends the common angler. An invitation to observe fish,in a way that is similar, to people who are bird watchers.Not just from the stand point as a hunter/fisherman. I never dreamt, that some steelhead choose the small pockets of gravel, amongst huge boulders, so high up in the headwaters,to lay their eggs.
A thoughtful, touching piece illuminating some intimate moments within one's self. Well done. Keep at it and stay well Bill and John. Champions of wild steelhead are few and far between and it is great to know your torch has been passed to another to continue shining light on the enigma we call steelhead. Cheers!
Both Salmon and Steelhead have held a special place in my heart since I saw the colors on my very first lake caught planted rainbow trout when I was about 8 years old. Similar to the colors on my very first Rooster Pheasant, fish color patterns have always fascinated me. Which led me to my part time guiding carrier and my desire to constantly learn about each specie survived and naturally multiplied. The often-fickle environmental nature and conditions needed for these species to thrive (even if planted) tells a story much deeper about all the changing environmental variables.
Fiolm iongantach mu dhuine airidh. ‘S mòr a dhìleab. Wonderful film about an exceptional man. He’s left a great legacy. Citizen science - now there’s a thought.
Does WDFW actually use any of your data to help with season setting? Seems the new Commission does not use scientific boots on the ground data. Keep up the good work guys, thank you.
Regarding the quote at the beginning. Every time people put more back into the environment they just fk it up and make things 10 times worse than if they'd just left it alone. Example: Utah Lake.
I can smell the “STLHD” sticker and addicted fishing fan boy gear from here. If you can’t appreciate the value of true wild fish then stick to the Wilson and your favourite trout ponds. Supplementation and conservation are not the same.
@@sttokes you do know there is no such thing as a "true wild" in the lower 48? Hatchery ain't going anywhere pal. Best we use good practices. I can smell the Orvis and dumass hat from here. You must be one of them fly guys who enjoys flailing around in empty rivers. Furthermore if you are fishin for "wilds" on a trib with no enhancement your part of the problem. You think sore lippin "wilds" makes you better than people but in reality you are a hypocrite
Oh geez here comes the "purist" D-bag, patagonia wearing, IPA drinking wannabe outdoorsman but really just a hipster city boy😂 dont forget the spey rod buddy. Been fishing salmonids for 20 years, long before addicted was a thought. Most certainly longer than you. What's your problem with broodstock lets hear it? Even WFC admits it's viability.
We recommend checking in with the state council of Trout Unlimited based on where you live (if in the U.S.). They will have ways for folks to get involved with citizen science in their area.
teach people not to walk on the redds. Moss grows over in a week you really should not be walking in any gravel that could have been a redd. Can do more damage than good.
![เปิดบ้าน นาราเครปกระเทย 1 ไร่ ขายขาดทุนหลัก10ล้าน เอามาใช้หนี้!!! l [Nickynachat]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/0jz84VFWVP4/mqdefault.jpg)
grateful and will always thankful for bill and john's documenting the life cycle of the wild sealhead
Thanks, Bill, for the years of advocacy for native fish! And thanks for making and sharing this great little film! Some amazing footage in there of O. mykiss residents and anadromous adults spawning in the North Sound.
Boy this brings back some great old memories. I would like to say hello to Bill and John, it has been years since we have been in touch but I still fondly look back on your mentorship. I have been wanting to start documenting the wild steelhead here on Prince of Wales Island and this video has inspired me to start this year. SE Alaska has some of the last pure wild steelhead that have never been molested by any hatchery fish. We need to protect them. I can remember how much fun we had doing the float counts in SE Washington with CSFF. I felt like I was walking among giants growing up and being part of that club. They were all so influential on my life. Thank you Bill and any other CSFF members who might see this.
Kris Anderson
Loved this video, so glad I came across it, a beautiful story and what an inspirational man Bill McMillan is, I do Redd surveys on a chalk stream in the UK and this video has a special resonance for me. Thank you for sharing
Thanks to post a Beautiful vid. Awesome 👏
One person can make a difference! Great short film.
Bill has taken the observation and understanding of steelhead to a level that transcends the common angler. An invitation to observe fish,in a way that is similar, to people who are bird watchers.Not just from the stand point as a hunter/fisherman. I never dreamt, that some steelhead choose the small pockets of gravel, amongst huge boulders, so high up in the headwaters,to lay their eggs.
A thoughtful, touching piece illuminating some intimate moments within one's self. Well done. Keep at it and stay well Bill and John. Champions of wild steelhead are few and far between and it is great to know your torch has been passed to another to continue shining light on the enigma we call steelhead.
Cheers!
Never fished for SH, but this is a great video! The spawning footage is incredible.
Beautiful.
Both Salmon and Steelhead have held a special place in my heart since I saw the colors on my very first lake caught planted rainbow trout when I was about 8 years old. Similar to the colors on my very first Rooster Pheasant, fish color patterns have always fascinated me. Which led me to my part time guiding carrier and my desire to constantly learn about each specie survived and naturally multiplied. The often-fickle environmental nature and conditions needed for these species to thrive (even if planted) tells a story much deeper about all the changing environmental variables.
This is brilliant.
Very nice work!
Nice film and tribute 👍
Love this! Bill is a legend.
Thanks from TU members everywhere.
Fiolm iongantach mu dhuine airidh. ‘S mòr a dhìleab.
Wonderful film about an exceptional man. He’s left a great legacy.
Citizen science - now there’s a thought.
Does WDFW actually use any of your data to help with season setting? Seems the new Commission does not use scientific boots on the ground data. Keep up the good work guys, thank you.
Regarding the quote at the beginning. Every time people put more back into the environment they just fk it up and make things 10 times worse than if they'd just left it alone. Example: Utah Lake.
Every time? Really? Don’t be silly.
Why no mention of broodstock?
Broodstock = winning
I can smell the “STLHD” sticker and addicted fishing fan boy gear from here. If you can’t appreciate the value of true wild fish then stick to the Wilson and your favourite trout ponds. Supplementation and conservation are not the same.
@@sttokes you do know there is no such thing as a "true wild" in the lower 48? Hatchery ain't going anywhere pal. Best we use good practices. I can smell the Orvis and dumass hat from here. You must be one of them fly guys who enjoys flailing around in empty rivers. Furthermore if you are fishin for "wilds" on a trib with no enhancement your part of the problem. You think sore lippin "wilds" makes you better than people but in reality you are a hypocrite
Oh geez here comes the "purist" D-bag, patagonia wearing, IPA drinking wannabe outdoorsman but really just a hipster city boy😂 dont forget the spey rod buddy.
Been fishing salmonids for 20 years, long before addicted was a thought. Most certainly longer than you.
What's your problem with broodstock lets hear it? Even WFC admits it's viability.
how do i look for and apply for stuff like this? id love to make a career outta this
There is contact info at the end of the film and the description.
We recommend checking in with the state council of Trout Unlimited based on where you live (if in the U.S.). They will have ways for folks to get involved with citizen science in their area.
teach people not to walk on the redds. Moss grows over in a week you really should not be walking in any gravel that could have been a redd. Can do more damage than good.
long live the sneaks.