The Fishing Wall..year in review.

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Mike P
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The Fishing Wall..year in review.

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After last year`s ice season, my better half came to terms with she was losing ground on enlarged fishing photo`s mysteriosly being hung in various rooms though-out our house...livingroom was her decor choices. Knowing she couldn`t break the addiction she decided to help it and gave me permission for...`The Fishing Wall`...in the livingroom. :shock:

Feeling under pressure at the time I decided I would fill this wall with open water pictures from this season of my favourite fish caught from Algonquin Park to Lake Ontario and everywhere in between. Along the way, I was able to fish 34 different bodies of water, break 6 PB`s, fished with old friends and new, and most importantly enjoyed every second of it.

Believe me when I say, myself and fishing partners fish in every condition. Definately not all sunny calm days. Determination paid off in spades this year and I had one of my best fishing year`s ever.

Started this fishing quest the first week of March, bobbing around amongst the ice flows of Lk Ont. My year only got better and here is some pictures from this season in random order, some old some new.

Lakers
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My favourite, Browns
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Rainbow`s Inland
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Specks
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Splake
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Muskie
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Lk Ont salmon & bow`s
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This season I`ve shared many a boat trip, some with the likes of Hook-n-Shoot, Sniper, Billy Bones, SMO5, Fatluke, Plncrzy, Jason B. Many of great outings fellows, I`d share a boat with you`s anytime.

I can only sum up my year as being one of my best to date. If I could relive this season every season, I would die a happy man.

Here it is...my Fishing Wall...in the livingroom! :D

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Post by Steady Eddy »

I dont know what to be more envious of, all the great fish or the green light for the wall.... Congrats on both fronts !
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Post by baz fish »

Nice fish you got there guys :) . And nice wall of fish to :) .
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Post by S.M.05 »

Helluva year Mike 8)
Of course she let you have the wall, its the only way she'll get to see you :lol:

Its been good fishn with ya Mike, we will hit the hard water once things slow down around the house.
The sweet is not as sweet without the bitter!
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Post by SeaMonster »

Some guys don't get those fish in a lifetime.
Great year for sure. Looking forward to seeing more.
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Post by fatluke »

"I wanna be like Mike"

Great Year Mike.....
I've been alotted a wall myself, but in the basement........ :-)

Looking forward to seeing you on the ice.
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Post by IgglesD »

That is one heck of a great season, congrats, some trophies in that collection....
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Post by Billy Bones »

Unbeleivable pictures Mike, great pictures and great spending time with you. I know you will have more years like it because
you're the hardest working fisherman I know. Still love that BASS hat!!!

Here's a couple more for you.

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Billy Bones :lol:
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Post by Manny »

Lotta monsters in that post, congrats on an awesome year.
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Post by beachburger »

Some awesome looking fish on that wall. Nice work.
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Post by Spezza_Fan »

What a great year in review Mike. If only one of those fish were mine. One day man. One day! I can't wait to see how you out-due yourself next year.

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Post by almontefisher »

Atta boy Mike...nice fish....even better wall. One thing though. Keep your kid out of my spot :wink: Is he ever big now. That is probably your best catch ever though. Again nice year.
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Post by Mike P »

almontefisher wrote:Atta boy Mike...nice fish....even better wall. One thing though. Keep your kid out of my spot :wink: Is he ever big now. That is probably your best catch ever though. Again nice year.
Many of monster sunfish caught right there Pete! :wink:
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Post by dead_weight »

Never mind all this talk about fish ... i wanna know what the heck you did to get the wife to agree to this !!!
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Post by Tip-up »

What a great round-up of pics from this season Mike. It's been a pleasure reading about your adventures on the soft-water this year, you connected with some serious fish! Can't wait to see what the winter brings ya. I'm sure the ice bug is starting to set in :)
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