Post Your Best Catches of 2013!

[Eskimo]

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Hello Anglers!
It's that time of year again to post up your best fish from the year.

RULES OF THE THREAD:

1) This is a 'living thread' that can be updated at any time by anybody displaying a freshwater fish caught between midnight January 1 and Dec. 31, 2013.

2) "Best Catches" is defined broadly to include your biggest catches, fish you are most proud of and/or fish of great personal significance to you.

3) Posting pictures of fish does not obligate the poster to answer any questions concerning the catch, including where and how the fish was caught.

This is not an informational thread. This is purely a self-aggrandizing, fun picture thread.




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[Eskimo]

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I guess I'll go first as long as I am here.


I just caught this river monster the other week. I didn't measure him before I released him, but he looks big.









Caught this fat boy on a hot, sunny July afternoon. I was so excited, I forgot to measure him before I released him. He appears to be a solid 3+ pounds.

[kcritch]

No particular order but here they are!

First Ever Walleye....Due to tryin to learn a litte about the big LH! Thanks to jimmythegreek for the intel!

First Lake Champlain SM...beautiful place up there.

Wife's first Champlain BIGGER SM...she had many that day!

First Ever Pike....Thanks iceehot for getting me out to Budd lake for the first time.

[Skunk City]

Pretty good year for me with a few new personal bests...

1.) Low-30"ish Hack Striper back in March.
2.) 45" Hopatcong Muskie during the herring spawn in May.
3.) 25" Hopatcong Walleye during the herring spawn in May.
4.) 27.5" Hopatcong Hybrid Striped Bass during the herring spawn in May.
5.) 35" P-River Pike in March

[Jigman13]

I think I know where I'll be in May lol...

[Jigman13]

Had a good last week of May into first week of June with LMB. Here's a couple:

1st was about 4 lbs (Clark Res.)
2nd was much larger--prob close to 6 lbs. (Clark Res.)

Then there's:

3rd, was a first for me--catching a tagged brookie on opening day @ Milton Lake lol.

4th & 5th: my 1st Spruce Run wiper and 1st LH wiper during M&G on 10/13/13.

The rest were in the brine!

Oh wait... best for last... 8 lbs 13 oz... My baby girl on June 15th! Edges out the rest by a WIDE margin--hands down!!

[Walleyed]

My father, age 77, who has been an avid hunter and fisherman his entire life, is suffering from rapidly progressing dementia. In June, I went home to Michigan and my brother, brother-in-law, nephew and myself took him out on Lake Erie walleye fishing one last time. As I told my Mom, he may not remember it 3 months from now, but I'll never forget.

[kcritch]

Originally Posted by Walleye Wisherman

My father, age 77, who has been an avid hunter and fisherman his entire life, is suffering from rapidly progressing dementia. In June, I went home to Michigan and my brother, brother-in-law, nephew and myself took him out on Lake Erie walleye fishing one last time. As I told my Mom, he may not remember it 3 months from now, but I'll never forget.

Awesome dude. Way to go...Those are the things we all need to make priorities while we can. I'm happy for you.

Very... Nicely Done!!

[kcritch]

And Catfish...THAT'S SICK DUDE! Nuff said!

[FASTEDDIE29]

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10lb 5oz Passaic River Pike 35 inches
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6lb 5oz Hopatcong Walleye
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3 Tiger Musky out of the Raritan River in 5 days! Fish ranged from 31-34 inches.
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5lb Hopatcong Bucketmouth night fishing
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Delaware river Flatheads!!! One was around 10lbs. The other was around 12lbs.
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7lb 11oz Raritan River Hybrid caught in the high water

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4lb 8oz Raritan River Smallie
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