Yes, the Bashfords had to bow down to the Curleys in this first annual father & son Fishing Derby. The kids did really well with Matteo pulling in a 31 1/2" Northern and Calum a 25" Walleye. I suspect that if the kids keep fishing like this, one year it will be Dads versus Sons. Apparently the losing family has to buy the trophy; Rob says not to worry, it's going to be as big as the Stanley Cup and won't be sitting on the Curleys' mantle for long cause he fully intends on taking it home next year!
Well Deb has some nice walleye to show for this years trip. Pictured is a 22". She and Kerry were competing for the biggest walleye and with the rain there was some serious cribbage going on. In the end the walleye contest was a tie with both bringing in 24". As for cribbage, Deb & Rene took Kerry & I best 2 of 3. If I had first count that would have been reversed as I finally got a 20 hand. Next year for the rematch?
Hey, Sandy you landed a beauty walleye! That's what I would call fishing like a girl! The rest of the group did well catching both sizes and numbers, but had to work at it a couple of days when the weather didn't cooperate. Dan chose to mount a 41" northern; young Alex caught his biggest fish and Craig has promised pictures of his 40+ gator! Water is still high on Red Lake and Chris reports lake temps between 40 and 50 depending on lake depth and current.