Chummer Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 Late report as I come to grips with the end of my fishing season. Fished Friday PM & Sat. AM out of Arcadia. Spent time both days as far west as 31 line, found 64 degree surface temp. Only took one steelie out there, could not make it happen. The fog both days made in shallow interesting Sat. was my first & only skunk of 2011. I have decided to take it as an omen and call it a year! I know the fall is great fishing but I must prioritize. Many projects have gone undone and hunting season is upon us. 2011 has been the most enjoyable fishing season of my life. Until this year I've never kept a log. I kept a weak one this year. I do not measure success by numbers of fish caught. It is all about quality time on the water. The fun times with family and friends is what has made this season special, some fish are a bonus as it adds to the "fun" and pleases the taste buds! New acquaintances made which will now be long time fishing buds/contacts has been another blessing to my year. 2011 Catch: Steelhead - 4 Lakers - 5 Coho - 10 Kings - 44 (canned 40+ pints & smoked bunches) Walleye - 60 Panfish - 860 (yes, the freezer is full) Until the Chummer slices through the water again. The best to you all!
fishsniffer Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 I couldn't agree more with the last paragraph. Spot on:thumb:
JWheeler Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 Thanks for the report Chummer. That's funny though, I just called to see if you were going to be up around there this weekend. Guess we'll have to catch up next year, same time, same place. Til then......
Line Dancin Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 I completely agree with what you had said:thumb:. I also have decided it is the end for this season and dropped my boat off on saturday to get it winterized and ready for next year. Was at the range last night and digging camo out tonight.
spoonfed Posted September 14, 2011 Posted September 14, 2011 We talked about it today and decided to put the girl to bed on the 15th of October. Going every weekend till then!
mattmishler Posted September 14, 2011 Posted September 14, 2011 This is my last charter weekend on the Killin' Time, I might help out on a few boats on the weekend if they need help, other than that its time to come back a be a high school for a while, shoot some deer and wish we we fishing in mid January.
numberguy77 Posted September 14, 2011 Posted September 14, 2011 Chummer,I presume the boat in your Avatar is your boat and I was just wondering what it was? I like the looks of it.Thanks.
Just Hook'n Posted September 14, 2011 Posted September 14, 2011 Nice season. Great to feel good about transitioning into hunting. I'm not far behind you.
Rascal Trophy Fishing Posted September 15, 2011 Posted September 15, 2011 Great post Chummer, best to ya this fall.
Chummer Posted September 15, 2011 Author Posted September 15, 2011 Jeff,The Chummer is a 22' Hewes Craft Ocean Pro extended transom w/225 & 9.9 Hondas. Appreciate your comment.
Fire Escape Posted September 15, 2011 Posted September 15, 2011 We are hoping for one last trip this weekend. Why store the boat with gas in it?Then its straight into the haul out well at the marina.This cold weather has my ready to go hunting
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