crappieperchhunter

Have you got a Penguins toque with #87 on it for Lexi yet...or are you gonna settle for a wings toque. Just kidding. Puppies are the best pets going. Enjoy your new roomie.

Krawler I have the under armour shirt only. I would never bother with the full one pc. Under my floater suit the extra warmth on my legs is not needed. The shirt I have is the warmest one they make. Long sleeves that even have a hole for your thumb to go through so it actually covers the back of your hand and partial palm...which I really like cause I fish gloveless. Pricey but it would be replaced IMMEDIATELY if it was ruined or lost....and I am cheap I do not go out on the ice without wearing this. Some of the best $$$ I have ever spent on outdoor clothing.

Sorry Shayne...that "anyone know what this is" thread has turned me into a giggling 10 year old.....and I can't get back on track.

Now that just rubbed me the right way I have been giggling like a 10 year old since I read this response earlier today. Debbe thinks I am sick and disturbed....and she should know Thx for the laugh.

Possible over medication on the neck meds I was already to launch into a snappy little wax on the pole story...but felt it inappropriate

Well done Simon. I enjoyed "spending" the evening on the ice with you. Thx for sharing. I think I'm heading out for perch tomorrow. I just can't stay in the house :wallbash: for another whole weekend.

I can get lots of walleye closer to home. But I would be very happy to hear when the smelt are in...cause I will make a trip or 2 for that. Keep us updated and thx for the report.

I have one new favourite Christmas song. The video is well done and I just admire this young man and his folks for what they all have accomplished to get him to where he is. The singer is Justin Hines. I believe the name of the song is "How I love this time" The video/song is on you tube. Sorry I don't know how to do the link thing. If you like it you will also enjoy his song/video "I wish you well". It has to be my all time favourite song videos. Not a christmas song but one about family which is really what Christmas is all about anyway.

Roy you having one of those giddy days where you just wanna put a smile on everyone's face for no particular reason? Well it worked. And thank you

When my day starts with me laughing out loud all alone at home here...you know its going to be a good day

And cause you got all sweaty from all that exercise we usually stripped down to our T shirts and jeans and just fished outside like that for the rest of the day

I'm a slow learner Meely. I'm going to have to get out with you guys again this winter so you can refresh my memory

Thx Beansie...sometimes it is a good thing to be medicated

I'll second the jigging rap. Size #2...the smallest they have or #3. Firetiger or perch pattern..Tip with power maggots...Neon Pink works best on Simcoe for me. Or even better if you can get them...tip with real maggots. Always the first thing down the hole for me when I'm targeting perch. My 2nd choice would be a Simcoe Bug...I make my own...but I am not sure how they work outside of Simcoe/Couch for perch. However I made smaller ones last winter and the smelt really liked them in the spot that Bigugli took me to last winter. Good luck with the perching. I'm waiting patiently :wallbash: for my traditional first ice trip to Couch for a feed of perch.

I was thinking the same thing Cliff. Having been in it I know it has plenty of room for your boat and everything else you have stored in there. Generous offer for the hut Cliff. I just love my portable though and am more into the freedom it allows as opposed to a permanent hut. If not I would be up there next weekend to help you put something together, cause I know you have a good location and a hut left there would be well looked after. BTW Have you got ice out front yet?

Thx for posting this Cliff. I drive over the Harmony Bridge in Oshawa everyday to and from work. It is a very powerful thing to see this in person. No matter your opinion on wars...you just have this feeling of respect for the sacrifices these people have made for YOU. God bless them and there families.

Happy you got out Simon. The good old jigging rap is one old reliable that works for many species...big and small. I tip them on the bottom treble with maggots/spikes for panfish and minnow heads for walleye. Thx for the report!

Hardwater...man I live for it!!! Something about the quiet and calmness of the winter season that really speaks to me. First light listening to the ice crack on those cold cold mornings...thats music to me. All bundled up in my fish trap pro with my crank radio playing and sometimes even actually icing a few fish....Priceless.Standing on Scugog just waiting for the sun to dip below the horizon to trigger the evening bite...this is what I am about. Some of my all time favorite happy places are on the ice. The Kawartha's open for hardwater this year...I just...I just...soiled myself BRING IT ON !!!

6 inch auger seems to be the standard recommendation. It depends what you are after. I have a 5 inch LAZER and have hauled 5LB walleye on Scugog through that hole and 8LB muskie. 15+ inch crappie are a real tight squeeze though I bring this up every year though because it is the best advise I can give with regards to a hand auger. The smaller the hole...the LESS physical work for you. An 8 inch hole is torture...6 WAYYYYY easier....5 WAYYYYY easier then a 6 etc etc. I sold my 8 inch hand auger years ago and never even use my 6 inch anymore...the five inch hole is just that much more easier. But do yourself a HUGE favor and get a auger with the curved blades like a LAZER or A FINBORE ll or is it FINBORE lll. I can not stress just how much more efficient and EASIER the curved blades make hole cutting. I do not know ANYONE who has went from curved blades BACK to straight blades...and there is a good reason for that. Curved blades are far less work. Don't go berserk on rods/reels lotsa combo's out there for under $50 that will do the trick. Or use a reel you already have and just spring for a couple of ice rods...lots out there for under $20-25 Of course I am not talking about large fish when I am speaking of a 5 inch hole. If I chased whities/lakers on Simcoe more I would invest in a 7inch LAZER. I see no need to ever go bigger then that. I just love the hardwater fishing. If you have anymore questions...feel free to PM me. I will help with whatever I can.

Nothing the Doc can do Beansie...only cure is 4+ inches of ice.

A waterfront property in Bobcaygeon, and a nice little trailer down south somewhere on or close to water. Anything left over I'd probably give it to my kids.

No feathers ruffled here....I would rather focus on the positives this new opportunity brings all of us rather then the negatives...that's all. Everybody play safe and enjoy there time on the hardwater this winter. I know I'm just ITCHING to get out

The grandson is only 17 months old now. Perhaps in a couple of years I will snag him from my daughter and bring him up. Nice to see stuff like this getting underway already. Good luck with it.

Depends on what fishing you do. If you are outside get a 1pc suit as warm as possible. If inside a portable or permanent hut get a 2 pc so you can shed the jacket when it gets warm. All the brand names make good suits. Know your prices and look for a deal. Good luck in your search.

Gotta agree with you Shayne. I just find it classless and disturbing. We all know the risks and the unfortunate things that can/will happen. But to make a game of it. Not my style thank you.