Victor Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 (edited) Only 9 days left for the year of 2009 and I heard the tribs close to home are frozen, so I probably won't get another fishing trip in before the year ends. Geez I don't even have fish in my fish tank to toy with This has been a great year for me, although I didn't catch any monsters, but I did learned a ton, caught some new species, bought many new toys, fished with many good friends and met new ones. Unlike MJL, I suck at writing so I'll just cut the crap and get to the pics 2009 started off with a number of early, cold, and unsuccessful trips to the eastern tribs ... I decided to mix things up and try my hand at some channel cats. Here's my first ever channel cat that came in @ 11lbs. Love this shot with the sun setting at the background. I did keep on pursuing the steelies and I finally landed my first ever steelhead on the opener, also my first real fish on a centrepin. May - August was my study term in Waterloo so I spent most of my time there. Although I didn't have a car I did manage to get out quite a bit thanks to Marko & Trevor. With them showing me around I caught my first ever Brookie and brown. They're just beautiful. I also caught my smallest pumpkinseed ever, coming in at about 3 inches (yes my hand is small lol) Now, onto the Cyprinus Carpio. My PB was set at 26lbs 5oz 2 years ago and I have been very eager to beat it as 30s aren't that rare especially in hamilton. I couldn't achieve that goal in 09 but I did catch 3 fish that made me VERY happy. I have never caught a mirror carp before and I got 3 this year, with each one growing in size. First, a baby one. Then, it got alittle bigger at 12lbs. And finally, a fully scaled 16lber. Here's the biggest of the year for me, @ 23lbs. I did catch some bass too lol. In the fall, I landed my first ever salmon. (mad fun on the centrepin) I didn't get out quite as much as I'd like to, especially for the salmon + fall crappie/walleye but it was a very productive and memorable year. Those overnighters were certainly unforgettable (intense, and super fun, but not so much when you need to drive home). To cap it off, I'd like to thank Mike and Randy for being a great fishing buddies as always (giving me rides, advices and catching all my fish), thanks to Marko/Trevor for driving me around and showing me your 'hood', and to everybody who offered me any advices/help. I look forward to meet many more friends, catching more species and setting new PBs in 2010! I wish everybody a Merry Xmas, happy new year, and a fish-ful 2010! Oh and also, thank you to the OFC mods to maintaining this amazing place! Victor Edited December 23, 2009 by Victor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbosh1980 Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 thanks for the report! how hard did that cat pull? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngvedder Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 great year! thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twocoda Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 Good for you ..thats what its all about ....fun fishing and friends Merry Christmas to you as well Good Luck in 2k10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozen-fire Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 Nice fish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jediangler Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 Nice year in review post Victor, I have yet to get my first mirror carp. Did you catch any mirrors in the Grand river while you were here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutboy Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 Nice fish there! Its alot of fun catching your first king salmon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtis Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 I rele enjoyed seeing those mirror carp its been a while since i have caught one of them! Never should have sold the carp gear.. at the time though musky fishing seemed like a good trade off... Do you ice fish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jds63 Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 good stuff .... nice variety Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 Awesome review Victor Great multi species of fish you caught... congratulations Good luck in 2010 and have yourself a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year too Thanks for sharing Leechman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Posted December 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 Thanks everyone! thanks for the report!how hard did that cat pull? Unfortunately I was using my carp rod, it did put up a fight but I find that they only go one direction lol! Nice year in review post Victor, I have yet to get my first mirror carp. Did you catch any mirrors in the Grand river while you were here? Didn't catch any out of the Grand, but i'm sure they are there... Do you ice fish? haven't really give it a serious try but I probably will this winter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverstreak Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 Great Report Victor. Enjoyed the read and the pic's. All the best in the New Year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tibbs Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 Great Job Victor! Sounds like it was a successful year for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeRad3000 Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 I also caught my smallest pumpkinseed ever, coming in at about 3 inches (yes my hand is small lol) You do know what they say about small hands... Nice pics and thanks for sharing looks you got some firsts thats always the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammercarp Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 Thanks for the great report Victor.Some great captures there. Come down to the harbour this spring and we'll see if you can get that 30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 Nice recap Victor. I hope 2010 brings you good health and more good fishing. Thanks for the great report Victor.Some great captures there. Come down to the harbour this spring and we'll see if you can get that 30. Perhaps I could get in on that offer Lorne, Lord knows it's close to home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walleye_man Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 hey great end of season report thouse browns sure are beautifull fish eh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJL Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 Great recap Vic. You just seem to have the knack for getting male fish excited...Maybe your small hands might have something to do with it Hopefully the fishing in 2010 will be just as good...ROAD TRIP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splashhopper Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 Thanks Victor..... great pics... Might see you next year where you caught that big fat carp at My first gf went to school right across the river. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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