Idaho Fish and Game stocked around 200 steelhead at five different locations along the Boise River on Friday. The anglers were waiting and ready for their arrival.

Dozens of anglers fished for steelhead at the American Bridge, including Lucas Bollman, who was thrilled when he caught a 27-inch steelhead that weighed six and a half pounds.

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"Oh man, I could tell she was huge when I set the hook," said Bollman. "She was massive. I saw the flashes and the shape, and I was like ok, this is going to be a long fight."

For Bollman, it marked a new personal best when it comes to fishing for steelhead and he is thankful to Idaho Fish and Game for providing this oppor

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