Reply With QuoteI would say that was a very good year! Here’s to an even better 2018!
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2017 Fishing report by DK
My fishing slowed down in 2017. Not only in numbers of fish caught, but in number of trips taken. I know most think that I fish 5 days a week, but that just isn't so at my age. Grin.
Here are my totals for the 2017 year. Crappie 1062 keepers, though most were thrown back. I don't fish the spawning period when crappie are easiest for most to catch. My main months are June and July.
Rockfish and Walleye were poor for me this year. Made several trips to the Bar, but didn't have a fantastic day any trip.
I can't think of a single trip where I fished for Smallmouth bass, so most that I caught were while fishing for something else.
I caught more Largemouth Bass, (75) while crappie fishing and Striper fishing. I didn't fish a single trip for Spotted Bass, but did catch 50 for the year.
A pretty good year for White Bass, 330. They are my favorite fish to eat. All are good, but WB is my favorite.
48 Yellow bass, 76 Drum (my pets and namesake), 71 Catfish and 160 panfish. I had 85 fish that were in the "other" category. eg Paddlefish, golden shiners etc.
I probably did more scouting this past year than in any other year and I found it to be almost as much fun as catching fish. To coin Yellbert's favorite expression - "I ain't lying'.
I missed fishing for the Red Breasted Sunfish this past year. I hope to change that this year, the good Lord willing. I also want to fish for Shellcrackers more.
This past year was more rewarding for me although I caught fewer crappie. But I retired from fishing crappie tournaments this year so that I could fish for other species and in that, I really had a great time. Sometimes, less is more, if you get my drift. LOL
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Good record keeping DK. Congrats on a fine year of catching and wish you an even better one in 2018!
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Always enjoy your reports DK! You truly had an impressive mixed bag this year. Your reports (w/ CUONTHELAKE) from WB this past year have got me back "in the game", especially for trying to figure out those Walleyes up there. After about a zillion trips up there (and some help from some other members on here), I'm starting to get a handle on them. Although they can be on INCREDIBLY different patterns up there from day-to-day, they are there and they keep me coming back for more.
I appreciate your reports, love seeing your pictures, and thank YOU for getting me "back in the game"!
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I always look for your reports. Always informative and well written. It was a pleasure to be able to fish with you in 2017. I was able to put some of things i picked up from you to work on my home lake which really improved my numbers. Thanks again!!
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Very impressive record keeping! Enjoying what you do is what it’s all about! Thanks for sharing I always enjoy your post!
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Impressive numbers and report. I agree that you had a very good 2017. Hope it is as good or better in 2018.
Yes, as a matter of fact, I do have a retirement plan...FISHING!
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Better than the fish ... the different people you took fishing! Good job!
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I posted one pic from each month that I fished in 2017. Believe it or not, I almost posted this pic of you. Small world. We must be thinking alike. I really enjoyed our time in the boat.Originally Posted by FishAddiction
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Great report. I learn a ton from this. Thanks.
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