Fisherpete Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 2013 was a great year for me for a number of different species, and even better, I got to fish quite a bit with my brothers. Paul got his firsts in a number of different species, and I got personal bests in a few as well. I got to visit LOTW for a second time, and once again, it did not disappoint. OK, I’ll let the pics do most of the talking. Ice fishing (Jan-March) – I was pretty dialed in for lakers, and had a 14 fish afternoon – lost most of my pics however as one of my memory cards corrupted. The pics I do have are all sink shots of eaters. Set a personal best with a 31”. Only caught one whitefish during the whole ice season. No idea where they went as the year before caught tons of them in the same spots. I set a personal best for perch as well with a 13.5” As winter turns into spring, I usually have a crappie hunt or two, but not this year. Around the same time, my attention turns to spring cats. I started fishing for them in 2010 and have had a blast ever since. Took Paul out for the first time, and we had a great day, both for numbers and a few piggies too. As spring turns into summer, Carp become the next species of choice… easy to catch and they fight like a runaway freight train. A beauty mirror was caught by my son Nick too – the first for us. The summer months are usually dedicated to chasing esox, but in the past few years I have been bitten a little by the salmon bug… I grabbed a bit of gear near the end of the season and got out a few times with some success. Got Paul into a few – his first… and one good one. I caught a few nice ones, and a few nice rainbows too. You will see more silver from me in 2014 as I am now fully equipped to battle those kings! I don’t really fish specifically for walleye, but there are always a few nice incidental catches during the season. We did spend a few hours targeting them while up at LOTW and I jigged up a personal best. And finally, to pike and muskie. I caught a few nice ones here in the Kawarthas, including my brothers first tiger. LOTW was incredible for pike fishing this year, and I set my personal best a number of times on the same trip with the biggest at 41”. I also managed to catch my heaviest musky ever, a beautiful 48”. I have caught a Kawartha 49.5”, but this fish was just in an entirely different class, thick from head to tail. Still hunting for that first 50”… but having tons of fun along the way. Tight lines all! Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallie Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Beautiful. Looks like a good year. When that salmon bug hits it hits hard and stays I started fishin lake o kings about 5 years ago and now july and august are nothin but silver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Razor Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Holy crap!!!! EPIC report!!!! Seems like this past year was very good to you. Species Award. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbailey Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Amazing report! looks like you had a great season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skud Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Lots and lots of quality fish there. Good stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Great stuff Pete, looks like a great year for sure bud!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Some very nice fish !!!! And a great season re-cap too !!!! Thanks for sharing and hope next year is even better !!!! Tight-lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spincast Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 some enviable fish as always Pete, congrats. The salmon thing can be quite addictive, and I suspect your quest for the 50 inch Muskie will soon share time with the quest for a Tyee. Look forward to your 2014 posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Looks like a awesome year Pete congrats. I love that little tiger Im still hunting for one of them. I think I lost one this year but I did not get a great look so my hunt will start up June 7th again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCTFisher9120 Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Nice job, looks like a good year for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Thank you for taking the time for the report it was an excellent year for you. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Ummm...WOW! Thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Right on Pete, Time on the water treated you well this year. Cheers, Ron... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookinforwalleye Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Nice year...thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunkerhunter Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 awesome season pete! i had a great time fishing with you this year. looking forward to the next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Great year... That 50 is out there waiting for next season... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msp Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 All big fish. Im loving the esox Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 A fantastic season and a great recap. I hear ya on the salmon bug, June to September I find it very difficult to go north of the 401. lol! We are really quite fortunate to have such a great and diverse fishery in our province to explore. Thanks for the recap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Holy cow! What's it like not being able to catch small fish??? LOL Great season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 FOR PETE'S SAKE MAN!!! lol. A great multi-species year for ya Pete. Says a tonne about your fishing prowess that's for sure. The 50" won't be long for you, cause you gots thems muskies number dood! GL2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDunn Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Wow, that's a season! Love it! TDunn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discophish Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Wowza! You weren't kiddin' Pete ... and I thought these were just some long fish tales ... er fish tails! Awesome job. Congrats to you and your bro on a very productive year. Great review. I have an identical setup with the Xpedtion ... the rigs and kicker are in the same location ... but there is one major difference. You must have fish magnets on that thing. Where did you guys install them, and how many magnets and what brand and you need to also reveal the tesla measure... I'm on to your secrets you know. Spring time ... how about we get down to the water and chase some around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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