What a pleasant surprise the weather was compared to last year! Calm as could be in the morning and not too cold at all. The wind picked up later in the day, but was fine if you were off the main river.

Thanks to all who fished and brought food to share. Thanks to Paul Dona for directing, and Gary & CT Outfitters for donating a $100 gift certificate for 1st place.

Great to see some regular faces and meet a few new people.

Long before there was FaceBook and Instagram, there was ctfisherman.com. Next year will be the 15th annual Piketoberfest! Looking to have a big turnout. We'll set a date early, so everyone can plan ahead.

Here are some pics from yesterday's fishing & fun beerchug ...

Passing of the torch. Bob got off easy!




Congrats to longtime member Bob G. for taking home first place!

Dona, exactly how many members have you guided to first place wins now?!


Davey Dave with a big showing by taking 2nd and 3rd. We attempted a mug hijacking, but Davey was having none of it and wisely locked his prized possessions away safely in the car!

As usual, the post-fishing food was phenomenal. It's impossible to leave hungry at a CTF event!



Kapt was there to provide the tunes and his infamous chili. Eat if you dare!


The traditional Dona pea soup really hits the spot!


Even with a small group compared to years past, the variety and quantity of food was fantastic!





KWK's rabbit stew was perfect! Keith, thanks for the leftovers. I had it for breakfast today.


Fishing bum's ribs were a huge hit!


Thanks to Key West Glenn for whipping up an awesome custom fire barrel the night before!






Scott admiring Fishing Bum's rocking chair.

Thanks to Jeremiah for bringing a ton of hooks to give out to the crew. Great to meet you and hear a few of your traveling fishing adventures!


The Pauls admiring the selection.

Note: If you look in the upper left of that photo, you can see one of the speedboats and the lower unit he ripped off the engine on the right.


Snow in October!

Thanks again to all who came out. Countdown to the 15th anniversary event has begun!