Fisherman of the Year, 2011

This year there was a tie for Pine Island Resort's Fisherman of the Year.

To be named Fisherman of the Year you don't have to catch the most fish, you don't have to fish the longest or the hardest, you don't have to have the best equipment or techniques, sometimes you don't even have to fish at all. Jimmy Grove never fished in 2011 but he did fish in this area all of the other years since he was a kid. Jimmy an amazing angler, in fact his family had hats made up jokingly saying they were sick of fishing with him! All of us loved and respected him for his kindness, humour and quick smile. Jimmy fished here with his amazing, fun loving family each year since we began managing Pine Island, and laughter and music was always be part of their trip. Jim was tragically killed in the spring of this year. He will forever be remembered with a smile and very much deserved to share the title.

The tied winner was chosen because in the face of overwhelming grief at the loss of a special father, son, brother and uncle, the Grove's returned for their annual fishing trip together as a family because Jimmy would have wanted it that way. It was unanimous that clearly it was a tie and Jimmy Grove and the Grove Family should without a doubt share Pine Island's Fisherman of the Year 2011. Our sincerest congratulations to you all!