After failing miserably in 2011, I'm afraid I have to up the ante for 2011, I'm not getting any younger.

Fish 110 days
Fish in 7 States
Fish in 3 Countries
Catch 25 Species
Catch and release IKE, 40" 20lb Steelhead.

I fished yesterday, and will fish tomorrow and Thursday.  I will have an opportunity at IKE This week as it's early in the run and the big boys come in early and late in the run.  I picked up a nice 16lb fresh fish last week before big rain flooded the rivers.  They are dropping back into shape and should be fishing well for a lot of fish fresh from the salt.

JustDave

I wish you luck Dave on your quest. Can' wait to hear your progress.

Brian

Thanks Brian,
What are your goals for the new year?  Looks like you have a little one needing to learn the trade.  My little one just turned 30 and knows the trade well.  Maybe I should add that to my list, outfish my son at least 2 days.

JustDave

Save, my goals are simpler, fish a lot mor than I did in 2010, shouldn't be all that hard as bad as last year was.
Allen

Save!!, I meant DAVE!, need to proofread before I post.

I have set myself some modest goals for 2011. I have a list of local lakes that I have yet to fish or haven't fished with my son and his wife, and I am determined to hook up with Duckman if not to fish, at least for lunch! That shouldn't be hard considering he makes a trip to the area each year but we couldn't make it work last year due to weather. Tom

I would like to spend more time fishing with my friends.

Dave. here they are

catch a decent sized channel cat here in Utah...... Havn't had much experience with cats.

catch all of the species of trout in Utah with a fly rod. rainbow, cutthroat(just one sub species, we have bear lake, bonneville, yellowstone, and colorado sub species.) Brook, Brown, tiger, lake, and golden (a rare find here so I may not get this one). also I can add on grayling.

also I would like to help my four year old get his first fish this year.

Brian

Just to be physically AND financially ABLE to go fishing more this year would be a happy outcome for SURE!

Still not able to walk normally after my deck accident in Aug 2009...and 33 months of being unemployed continues to leave me with cash flow problems.

Gotta enjoy some of ya'all's goals for sure though!

I'd be happy just to get out on the water once a month. Ain't gonna happen though, too many things in my life vying for my time.

to fish more especially some of the local places not to buy anymore lures until i use the ones that have never seen water. that means leaving my comfort zones and trying different methods hook up with members like pegsguy catmandu kinder eric ridenhoer and many others too numerous to mention to become a better fisherman and take a child fishing

To fish more days than in 2010.
Hopefully fish the meet at La Crosse, WI. in July 2011.
Fix up and repair more rods and reels from my ever enlarging and increasing repair inventory.
Sell many more quality used rods, reels, and tackle this year. = Even to NAFC members if we can connect somehow.
Try to fish with more NAFC members around the Harry S. Truman lake area in MO.

I've reaced one of my goals.  I have outfished my son twice.  So far a dozen days, 2 states, and 2 species.
JustDave

Keep it up Dave. 98 days to go. 5 states 23 species.

I acheived another goal today.  IKE.  I caught and released my personal best, a beautiful buck in full war paint today.  He was between 42" and 44" according to the IKE line on my rod.  Unfortunately I didn't have my camera today.  I'm also on pace to fish 113 days this years with 18 in the book, and I've outfished my son 3 times so far.  He's obviously been in a slump or I've been on fire.

JustDave

Update on the goals

IKE (40" Steelhead) - Done
110 Days - 33 Done
7 States - 5 Done - OR, WA, NM, PA, CA
3 Countries - 1 so far with Mexico coming up this weekend
25 Species - 9 Done - Steelhead, Cutthroat, SM Bass, Pumpkinseed, Redear, Walleye, Yellow Perch, Greenling, Chub
Outfished my son 4 days

Unfortunately, I lost one of my fishing partners to cancer on the 16th of May.  She loved Winter Steelhead fishing and often kept fish laying still while pics were taken.




This was our last day on the water together on May 1st.




I will miss you Hazel.

JustDave

good job dave on setting goals and going all out to reach them. I am very sorry to hear about your fishing partner.

Brian

Thanks Brian,
Not sure why pics didn't post.  She was a beautiful girl and totally dedicated.


JustDave

My condolences on the loss of your fishing partner Dave.

Fishing inn Mexico didn't pan out as we worked long hours everyday.  I might be going back soon though.
Thanks Wellsley

JustDave

I have nearly surpassed all my fish catching goals for 2011. I have caught Crappie [both species] LMB, Walleye, Carp, Drum, Gar, Channel Cat, Perch and Bluegill. Right now I have caught well over 700 fish, and still have over half a year to get to 1,000 or better. I have fished many more days already in 2011 than in 2010.

Been buying much better quality used and new rods and reels this year, so the cleaning and repair of more of them for 2011 than 2010 may not be accomplished. = I won't cry over that however. As far as selling them, will have to see what I make as final income for 2011. But I should surpass 2010's total at my current sales rate.

Should be at the Lacrosse, WI. meet in July.

So far I haven't fished with any NAFC members at Harry S Truman Res. in MO. I hope to change that later this yr.

An update for my 2011 goals

Goal                                                      Actual
110 Days                                                68
7 States                                                   6
25 Species                                                12
3 Countries                                                1
IKE 40"+ 20lbs                                         1 (44" est weight 22-24lbs, bruiser)
3 days outfish my son                              5

Now the excuses:
Had my rod in Mexco but ended up working on my planned fishing day = 1 country, 1 day, and at least 1 species
Sick and cancelled family vacation = 7 days, 4 species
Worked way too much and missed most ocean fishing = 10 days 5 species
Worked during most of the peak of Coho and Chinook season = 10 days (I caught both, but missed the Chum Salmon season during the same time period)
Didn't get sent to Canada for busines = 1 day, 1 species, and 1 country

I will keep the same goals for 2012 and am off to a good start with 7 days and 2 species in the first 14 days of the year.

JustDave

Fish all I can, when I can.
Catch as many Species as I can. Esp. = Crappie and Walleye
Try to meet and fish with more fellow NAFC members in KS and MO.
Go to the LA Crosse, WI meet,... It's Fantastic if anyone can get there.
Try Vicious Line [Mono 8 lb.] for the first time.

I didn't come close to what I wanted to do either Dave. So don't feel bad. Excuses mainly the weather very rainy season then hurricane Irene hit lights out. Upside after hurricane I worked alot & bought some new fishing gear.
Never caught a pike or walleye or Landlock or rainbow this year.