2012 was action filled with 113
days fishing. 61 were on the home waters
of Idaho, Wyoming
and Montana. 26 were scattered around the US and 26 took
place in foreign lands. 57 were trout
days, 29 were enjoying warmwater species and 27 took place in the salt. These outings led to over 50 species caught
however only one new species of note, the tripletail in Belize. An
enormous roosterfish off the beach in Baja more than made up for the downturn
in new species caught. That rooster was
long sought after and he alone made the year.
There were challenges in 2012. You probably remember Dads brain surgery for
his Parkinson’s. What doctors claimed
was routine was as far from routine as this family could imagine. I arrived in New Hampshire on August 20th to
be with Dad for his surgery. The doctors
said he’d be out of the hospital in two days. I remained in NH almost three weeks and Dad
didn’t get home until late October. The
trying experience was a first. The good
news is Dad seems to be doing much better and I will return to NH in January
for a visit.
There’s no doubt 2013 should
be a good one. To start the year I’ll be
working my tail off. I have a full schedule of speaking engagements and as always I’m playing catch up in the art. But there’s plenty of exotic
fishing planned. Definite adventures
already include Brazil, India, Bolivia
and back to Africa. I expect there will be some last minute
opportunities as well.
Here’s one last look at 2012 with some of the years
most memorable fish.
Sam Vigneri's roosterfish is tops. Yes, we both caught huge roosters this trip,
but if it wasn’t for Sammy, Baja wouldn’t have happened.
Granny wasn't expecting a 100lb plus tarpon from Belize during
the off season. But when the massive
tarpon took her fly she handled him like a pro both during the fight and posing
for pics.
I got hooked on roosterfish in Panama in 1993
and caught many since. But this one ends the quest for a monster . . . at least for a few years!
My brother-in-law has the waters I grew up on a mile
from his house, but like most fly fishers, fishing for anything other than
trout is rare for him. Don poses with
his first nice largemouth.
An impressive barred pargo off the rocks in Mexico.
I spent a lot of time in New Hampshire this year with Moms 70th
and Dads surgery. There was nothing more
fun than watching the nieces pulverize the sunfish colonies around the docks of
Lake Winnipesaukee.
My friend Libby with her long awaited first carp on fly!
It doesn’t look like much of a fish, but you should
have been there. What a fun day with the girls!
Big fish of Day 1 in the Jackson Hole One Fly - Thanks
to my guide Jean Bruun!
Here's to a happy and healthy 2013!
Quite a lot of fish species! Thanks for sharing. I bet you will soon be adding some species in Japan! Happy new year!
ReplyDeleteI'm dying to fish in Japan! I want a Suzuki and Yamame. Really want to go bad!
ReplyDeleteyou can also saltwater flyfish egypt when the political issue calms down multiple grouper,snapper,emperor,seabream and mackerel species. amberjack,giant trevally and dogtooth and yellowfin tuna,bonito and various shark species. the year is barely begiining you never know what it holds. all the best fishing to you Mr.Currier
ReplyDeleteMy mouth is watering with all those fish! I'll keep those in mind on my next Nile Perch trip.
ReplyDeletedont forhet mahi-mahi, sailfish and mediterrainan bluefin tuna :) and I live on long island were I personally fish for stripers,bluefish and brook trout.
ReplyDeleteGreat recap, and glad to hear your Dad is much better.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Jeff! My stillwater season will probably open at Pyramid this year. Then back to the usual West Yellowstone, Island park scene. Be safe on the road!
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