My Year In Review (pic Heavy!)

[danc]

Like most years, I didn't get out as often as I would have liked to. But I did have some great experiences along the way. Early in the season and quite by accident, I found myself doing my first ever guiding trip. This came about from a "friend of a friend" deal. And what a fantastic experience it was. I had two high profile businessmen in the boat with me for a day of Trout fishing. One guy was from South Carolina and the other was from Connecticut. A friend of mine had their two right hand men in his boat at the same time. The guys in my boat went 13 for 13 catching Steelhead, Salmon and a few Lake Trout. My buddy's boat landed 11 fish. Talk about happy clients! We had a blast that day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fast forward to late August now. It's my prime time for Brook Trout fishing and I found some time to get out fishing. I did a 4 day trip with a good friend that produced some average Trout, and some decent Pike were accidentally hooked as well.

 

 

 

 

I also found this on the beach by the boat launch. That's my size 11 shoe in the photo.

 

 

 

The highlight of my year was not a certain fish that I caught. In fact I would have called it a success if I hadn't caught one fish all year. The highlight was meeting and spending quality time with some great OFC'ers. A couple of southern Ontario city boys, Spiel and TEP, made the long trek up north to spend a few days with Sis and I. Mahumba, whom I already knew quite well but never fished with before, also joined us. I can't say enough about how much I enjoyed this adventure. We caught some decent fish, including a coupe of personal bests.

 

 

 

Sis and Spiel caught a few very pretty fish too.

 

 

 

And I was happy to share this moment with Spiel. My best Brook Trout in a few years. 23 1/2 inches.

 

 

 

Spiel and Jef were wonderful company. And I think that they had a good time as well. The smiles say it all.

 

 

 

I'll be seeing more of them I'm sure.

 

 

Grouse hunting was fantastic this fall too. There was more birds than I can recall for quite some time now. I still have several in the freezer for the winter.

 

 

 

And I was fortunate enough to round a corner on a trail to see this guy standing there.

 

 

I didn't practice my photography hobby as much as I would have liked to. Here's a couple of shots that I liked though.

 

 

 

 

 

 

So, an early Happy New year to you all. I hope that your 2006 was at least as satisfying as mine and that your 2007 will be even better. Tight lines everyone!!

[irishfield]

Great stuff Dan !! A few more years of OFC G2G'rs and we'll all be dressed like twins... same Faux Farm hats and Lakair Hoodies... LOL

 

Oh....and THANKS!!!! for making it dial up friendly. Wish more would do the same.

Edited December 27, 2006 by irishfield

[setomonkey]

DanC,

 

Gorgeous pictures, as always. Some fantastic colours in those trout too...

 

Looks like 2006 was a great season for you...

 

Mike

[Terry]

great photos

[setomonkey]

Great stuff Dan !! A few more years of OFC G2G'rs and we'll all be dressed like twins... same Faux Farm hats and Lakair Hoodies... LOL

 

That's a scary image Wayne...

 

 

Mike

[Guest mistyriver1]

Great post Dan, I remember a lot of those photos from throughout the course of the year.

 

Some great shots, thanks for sharing.

 

Jim

[fishindevil]

very nice pictures dan,and those pretty brook trout sya it all,looks like all you guys had great time together and your fishing was awsome for the year way to go,looking forward to seeing more of your reports in the comming year..cheers

[dustink]

Some great shots Dan, and they tell the story of a great year!

 

dk

[camillj]

Great pics Dan ... hopefully 2007 will be just as good to ya !

[lunkerbasshunter]

awesome review!

 

CHeers!

[canadian_copper]

great pics and awsome fish there bro!!!

would sure love to share a drift with ya 1 day up there!!

[Guidofisherman]

Great year end summary Dan. Excellent photography, especially the telephoto shots. You have a good eye for photo composition. The brooktrout pics and the 4 legged ones are great. I remember you taking the photo of the pike head by your foot. Just think...only a few more months of difficult trolling and we'll be back there again creating more memories.

[007]

Great pics DanC. Some beautiful trout and some good wildlife photos there. Looking forward to seeing your 2007 pics!

 

Thanks for sharing

007

[Joey]

Great review Dan. I always love your photos, and hope you don't mind I've borrowed a couple from time to time. I actually had the cobweb one enlarged and it is hanging on my den wall as we speak. Whenever somone asks who took the picture, I tell them DanC

 

Thanks for the great read.

 

Joey

[nautifish]

Yup that was for sure a great post and awesone photo's too.

 

Thanx for shareing.

[Whopper]

Great review Dan! Your photo skills are second to none.

The report this past season with fellow OFC'ers was outstanding!

 

Thanks for sharing!

 

Whopper

[Spiel]

....I remember all of those posts Dan and was thrilled to be part of the one.

Hoping I can be part of next years review as well, perhaps twice.

[ChrisK]

Great report and pics Dan......

[bpsbassman]

Another great read Dan. A lot of those shots took me down memory lane over the last year as I always enjoy your posts.

Thanks for taking the time to post it up and wishing you all the best in '07

[steve_paul]

Great report Dan, thanks.

 

Amazing photos - very beautiful.

[danc]

Thanks all. Happy new year too. I wish you all your best year ever.

[The Urban Fisherman]

dude, GREAT FISH, but i'm mostly impressed with the photography work! good job, and good luck in 2007!

 

UF

[Ron]

Now how did I miss this post??

 

Some great memories there Dan. Hope you and Nita have a great 2007.

[Chris]

Swweeeetttt, thanks for posting some great pics.

[tjsa]

Great stuff Dan, I also remember all those pictures.