BBR & Sugarpacket's 2008

[Rich]

Figured I might as well post a year end review for 2008, cuz it's the in-thing!

 

The year started with winter carp in January.. we had a nice warm front which lead to the biggest in the Lynn River for me.

 

 

 

Continuing with the warm trend, there was panfish in the local canals. Many good days were had!

 

 

Temps finally dropped again, but since ice fishing wasn't so easy for us being stuck without a ride, we pounded some winter carp which were surprisingly co-operative for us.

 

 

 

We finally did get out in the ice a few times, perch being the main target. Sugarpacket even nailed her PB out there.

 

 

 

Next was the spring channel cats and carp in the Lake Erie tribs.

 

 

 

And another Sugarpacket PB ensued.

 

 

Then of course there was our trip out east to Nova Scotia. Didn't plan to do much fishing out there - won't make that mistake next time. Fished mostly browns and specks and had a great time.

 

 

As things warmed a little more, bigger carp came out to play.. for everyone but me. lol

 

 

 

 

Sorry bout the logos.. not trying a cheap plug they were meant to only be shown on my site.

 

I finally hooked up with some big cats too.

 

 

When trout opened we had some good days locally on the streams.

 

 

 

 

Who can forget the day of PB's in Dunnville.. PB sheephead that is!

 

 

 

Musky opener was fun for Sleded and I on our annual camping trip. I boated one musky this whole year and that was on opening day, but we saw a bunch that trip and after that even locally. I still have a heck of a lot to learn about musky fishing.

 

 

 

 

Carp were in their full swing of spawning, Sugarpacket and I took advantage catching some post spawners.

 

Sugarpacket's biggest Lynn River carp:

 

My biggest Lake Erie run fish of the year - unfortunately

 

Then came the bass & pike for the next few months!

 

 

 

 

 

Another Sugarpacket PB:

 

 

 

 

Fall set in, and the bass/pike just got hungrier!

 

 

 

 

 

 

And that brings us to now.. a little bit of perchin' and a little bit of carpin'

 

 

 

Obviously, I can't sum up all of the year's fish or fishing experiences into a whack of pictures. There's too much to share, too much to write. First off I'd like to thank everybody that came out and fished with us this year:

 

Sleded, Red Devil, Crappieperchhunter, Johnny Bass, The Urban Fisherman, Slowpoke, Arnaldo De Sousa, Markus.. if I missed anyone else I'm sorry! lol

 

Secondly, I can't begin to describe how thankful I am that I have such an understanding significant other.. the fact that she loves to fish too - well that's just like winning the lottery. Sugarpacket had a heck of a year, slamming PB's in just about everything we fished for. For some reason I can't find her PB pike pic.. it was a modest fish at 31 inches from a pond. Splenda also caught his first fish this year - a sunfish, unfortunately we weren't armed with a camera at the time so we'll just have to go on the memory of that. I'm sure by the middle of next year he'll be slamming PB's and showing us elders how to fish! Totally psyched for that.

 

And of course we'd both love to give OFC a big thank you. Thanks for the advice, encouragement, and enjoyment of fishing vicariously through the rest of you while we weren't on the water. Without you all, we'd often be lost and I gotta say fishing just wouldn't be quite so enjoyable.

 

It's been a great year - but it's not over yet. Let's pound that water hard next month!

 

Thanks again,

 

Richard & Candice

[pigeonfisher]

It looks like a good year, Rich. Nice that you and Candice can enjoy the time together on (or around) the water.

[snag]

Whole lotta fishies Folks!

 

Those cats still look freaky.

 

I have a feeling splenda will be in A LOT more pics next season.

 

Cheers!

[Whitespinnerbait]

Mighty fine assortment of fish ..Those carp and cats are quite impressive sizes

 

Nice report

[trapshooter]

Good fishin there Rich! Lots of fish and big ones too. Love the cats and big carp!!

[tbayboy]

Great recap Rich, remember all your posts well and can't wait for next years crop of new PBs!

[LeXXington]

You are the man Rich,

 

Excellent year end report.

[rhare]

nice report BBR

[Leecher]

Great report and pics Rich

 

Congratulation to both of you on a great year and PB achievements

Man them carps and cats are impressive

Thanks for taking the time to post your report and sharing it with us

Leechman

[ccmtcanada]

I always read your reports....always entertaining, and I know I've learned quite a bit from them...and your videos too! Keep em coming...you had a great 2008, and I look forward to next year's reports. I know what you mean about your significant other loving to fish...a bonus indeed!!!

[Radnine]

What a great year. I too always enjoy your and Sugarpacket's reports and photos. You are a lucky family.

A family that plays together stays together. And a family that baits together, well, nevermind.

Jim

[crappieperchhunter]

Excellent report Rich. it was nice to get down your way in April to try for my fish Big Cat. I enjoyed sharing the evening with you two.

 

Keep the reports coming and good luck in the future. Splenda will be joining in before you know it.

[Smokey]

Great year Rich. Lots of fish as usual for you .

 

Congrats to you and Candice on a successful year.

 

Mike

[The Urban Fisherman]

right on brother - enjoyed the recap as much as the original posts....can't wait to hit the water again... I gotta get me one of those cats next spring!

[hammercarp]

Great year end report. Some excellent fish. You really show the variety of fish available to versitile anglers. WTG!

[bigugli]

Looks like a great year for you folks as well.

 

Can't believe you didn't include fishing as a key part of your Nova Scotia itinerary.

[glen]

Looks like you had a great year Rich. Thanks for the post.

 

[Moosebunk]

Great 08 for ya Batman Rich. Good luck in the 09.

[Canuck2fan]

Rich and Sugarpacket- looks like if nothing else you had fun and that is what it is all about. Way to go!!!

[Wild]

You both had a great year and if one pic stands out it would be Sugarpacket's largie she put a whoopin on ya with that one Rich!

[Sugarpacket]

Yea gotta love a trophy fluke! Rich didn't come close to my PB this year (which is a first), and my cats are always bigger too. It was nice to find out I don't have to be in labour to catch big catfish (even though it's more fun that way).

[corvette1]

rich you and sb had a great year congrats

[MCTFisher9120]

Congrads you to an all those nice fish you caught. WTG on those PB's also.

 

Thanks for the report

[ozaibak1]

Excellent report, nice fish!

[wolfville]

You had a good year, and hope to be on your list next year..... I have to meet those Erie trib carp one day...