This is from Frank 10/04/09 (Needless to say, "Whoppee, Frank!!!!):

Let word go forth across this land that on this date Frank caught his first salmon in Oregon waters (Yaquina River between Toldedo and Elk City). At approx. 8:20 am a bouncing 14 lb, Chinook sprang forth under the loving eyes of River Angler Guide Phil Reed, witnessed and notarized by Larry Dale. The river was pretty muddy and as far as we know it was the only fish landed in that area among approx. 15 other boats.

Photo of the proud angler follows. Many thanks to Phil for his persistence to make sure that I finally landed my first legal salmon in Oregon waters. Frank