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#1 frozenfire

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Posted 17 September 2012 - 10:06 PM

I haven't been on the forum much at all since the trout opener when I posted a couple shots.
This summer definitely saw less fishing time compared to last year...but I still managed to get out when I could and managed some nice fish.
I consider myself a very multi-species angler and enjoy what all have to offer.

After trout opener, things started with small stream fishing for residents.
I got a lot of brook trout and some nice browns as well
My first time fishing dry flies on the 5wt. What a rush!
Small fish, but the colours are amazing.
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My first time fishing open water for whitefish!
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Then came zone 17 walleye opener.
My first time targeting them in distinct weedlines and clumps ripping bucktails.
Interesting technique that definitely produced.
Never caught so many walleyes in my life.

Typical eater size
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#2 frozenfire

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Posted 17 September 2012 - 10:06 PM

Ever since being introduced to carp fishing a couple years ago, I have a high respect for them and their fighting capabilities.
I didn't get to go out all that much for them, but still had my fun before the spawn took place.
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Then came bass opener. I absolutely love topwater fishing for feisty largemouth.
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#3 frozenfire

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Posted 17 September 2012 - 10:06 PM

Toothy critters
Pike that exploded on my topwater frog. Lots of hammer handles, but this was the biggest of the day
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Healthy Kawartha muskie
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August rolled around and it was time for fresh chinnies.
I actually don't like fishing for them in the rivers and much prefer casting for them with hardware out on the piers.
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Very respectable hen off the pier
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I am booked for an Algonquin trip next weekend - first time up there!
Hope to get into some larger sized brookies for sure!

After that, I wait for the cold so I can start float fishing for steel.
More to come!
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#4 Klamp

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Posted 17 September 2012 - 10:16 PM

Whikked!
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#5 MadocFlyGuy

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Posted 17 September 2012 - 10:38 PM

Toothy critters
Pike that exploded on my topwater frog. Lots of hammer handles, but this was the biggest of the day
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Healthy Kawartha muskie
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August rolled around and it was time for fresh chinnies.
I actually don't like fishing for them in the rivers and much prefer casting for them with hardware out on the piers.
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Very respectable hen off the pier
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I am booked for an Algonquin trip next weekend - first time up there!
Hope to get into some larger sized brookies for sure!

After that, I wait for the cold so I can start float fishing for steel.
More to come!


Amazing fish! Love the colors of the brookies!! Nice to see the versatility - congrats on a great summer!
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#6 Brian

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Posted 17 September 2012 - 10:51 PM

nice mix there...great shots...
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#7 BnK

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Posted 17 September 2012 - 11:00 PM

Love the passion! Looks like a great summer :) keep it up!
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#8 CJR

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Posted 17 September 2012 - 11:00 PM

Awesome shots! Thanks for sharing! Was up in Algonquin in May for brookies, you'll have a blast.
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Posted 17 September 2012 - 11:05 PM

great looking fish frozenfire,thanks for posting and sharing :)
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#10 stdavidsboy

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Posted 17 September 2012 - 11:40 PM

Love the carp reflection photo.
Looks like one hell of a good summer.
You sir, are addicted :blink:
Keep up the fine work.
Try a 2-3wt for brookies on dries. It's hilarious, especially when you hook at 12 incher.
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#11 stdavidsboy

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Posted 17 September 2012 - 11:41 PM

6' 3wt St. Croix Avid is a great starter for the task

Love the carp reflection photo.
Looks like one hell of a good summer.
You sir, are addicted :blink:
Keep up the fine work.
Try a 2-3wt for brookies on dries. It's hilarious, especially when you hook at 12 incher.


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#12 Rainbow

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Posted 18 September 2012 - 12:33 AM

Those are nice fish :) btw you still look like you're 18 :-P
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#13 CJR

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Posted 18 September 2012 - 12:58 AM

Those are nice fish :) btw you still look like you're 18 :-P


It's the asian genes, we age slowly haha, I still get ID'ed for lottery tickets :smile:
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#14 FishingNoob

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Posted 18 September 2012 - 06:38 AM

Wow! Those are AWESOME fish! I love the variety! That second pike is a monster! Holey Moley would not go swimming where that came from! Those bucket mouths are HUGE! Thanks for sharing all of these photos.
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#15 CanadianAngler87

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Posted 18 September 2012 - 07:46 AM

That second pike is a monster!

That Musky is a monster ;)
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#16 dockmuskie

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Posted 18 September 2012 - 08:12 AM

Awesome pics, looks like a pretty good way to spend the summer. That muskie looks amazing and the bass are huge, especially liked the coloours on the little bite sized trouts
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Posted 18 September 2012 - 08:13 AM

That Musky is a monster ;)


:oops: Shows how much of a noob I am. :)
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#18 CanadianAngler87

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Posted 18 September 2012 - 08:18 AM

:oops: Shows how much of a noob I am. :)

Everyone was a noob at some point. I thought i was pretty educated, but since joining this site I sometimes feel like a noob
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#19 Dugger

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Posted 18 September 2012 - 09:44 AM

wow... quite the summer!!!! Love all the pics, especially that carp on the surface!!!!!

many thanks

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#20 CanadianAngler87

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Posted 18 September 2012 - 10:36 AM

The second carp is massive..any idea of how much it weighed?

Thanks for sharing!
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