Let me introduce you all to my partner in crime in the water, KOK. You're all probably wondering, what kind of name is that? Actually I sometimes wonder to, but let's talk about fishing!
Before we get onto the fishing discussion, some congratulations are in order for the man. He has recently become a proud father, and my hat goes off to him for still being sane for only going fishing only a few times!
Date: Oct 13, 2008
Location: Kawartha Lakes, Ontario
Maiden Voyage, the boat started with ease. She is a beauty and will definitely haul in some nice fish. The weather was awesome, I even got a nice tan out of it. However this weather is tough for the fishing. We at one point even contemplated changing the game flipping for bass. But with 99% of our gear being musky, we had little choice. We surprisingly managed to hook a fish each, unfortunately not hooking them well enough. Finally this one gets in the boat. Okay, I'm spoiled... Looking back, I really should've handed this one to Kok. Sorry buddy!
Date: Oct 4, 2008
Location: Kawartha Lakes, Ontario
Time again for our annual outing. My mission this time was to put Freddy on his biggest fish of his life. Haha, chances are slim though considering we only head out once a year. Last year, I managed to hook a 15lber, but felt bad as I put on a show!
Got on the water around 10am. It was cold 6degrees! This was the first time temps dropped below 10degrees. So we were definitely dealing with cold front conditions, wind was picking up with some eastward waves. So the best strategy today would be to troll the drop off facing the west.
Trolled my usual areas, with no luck. Finally around 1pm we hit 2 baby musky in the 5lb range. Next what I think to be weeds turn out to be a 15.5lber! A repeat of last year I thought?!?! I felt really bad, I mean I didn't call out Freddy to put on a show again. Must stay till he gets a fish I thought. We worked our way down the line, then thought screw it. Let's go back to where I caught mine. Anyhow, mission accomplished, 17.5lbs(pic doesn't do his fish justice). Wow what a year!
After more than 10 outings. Through cold, rain, even snow(well, not really)!
Mission accomplished. I feel as though I am done for the Season...
Her first fish, hooked on her own... It was well worth the wait.
