Fishing Trip 2013

Canada Fishing Trip on Father's Day

I hope we don't continue this tradition but it's looking like we will...fishing on Father's Day. This year's trip was the best ever (for me personally). I caught my largest walleye (23.5") and largest fish ever, muskie (42"). I caught a personal best 100 fish on this trip (80 walleye, 12 muskie/pike, and 8 other species).

Even though I had so much success and fun fishing, I really missed my kids. Goes without saying, I missed Mom too.

Before I had left, Ryan was just starting to walk. Seven days later, he's a little man stumbling and bumbling his way from room to room! That's a big change in one week.

But the reason why I missed my family so much was because of something Laura did. She secretly stuffed a beautifully written letter in my duffle bag and I opened it up on Father's Day. Here it is...

Laura's Father's Day Note 2013

Isn't this the best? I love it!

Since this was my best fishing trip ever, I should document it. I highly doubt I will catch a bigger fish in my lifetime...but it's sure worth trying!

A shot of Bobbies Bay from our cabin at Sportsman's Lodge on Oak Island.

Eating lunch on a secluded island.

My largest walleye. 23.5". Rewarded with a deer stick.

12 year old Max lands the largest walleye this year 25.5". First time on this trip. Lucky!

Walleye fishing was slow so we decide to try for pike.

Caught this 42" Muskie on a white spinner.

Took many runs and fought hard! Great fun!

Here is a very short video clip of the fish. Had to get this beast back into the water.