RickOnt

Some fantastic Fish and scenery. Truly an amazing trip. Thanks for posting. Rick

As Drifter said the Smitty Sled will help! Big Time! Rick

Hey Joey Exactly! In the right conditions its doable. If your travel from Parking to Lake and Shore to the Spot and you do not do a lot of moving it will work. However, For a walker who likes to be mobile,in most conditions, a smaller Clam, the Pro or Scout or a pop up works the best. Rick

Hi Julian It really depends on where the Lakes are you want to IceFish. Simcoe is one thing and Temagami another. Back Lakes or near well used access points? Simcoe is unique as it has many many travel conditions. Glare Ice, 2-6" new snow on Glare Ice, Drifts, Deep Snow,Slush,Cracks,Shore Conditions,travel to Lake from Parking,etc etc. Ideally you need a Sled and a ATV. However for one or the other for me its the ATV. I can get out in most conditions, in some conditions its much better than the Sled. I can plow my driveway and I can use it in the summer. As for chains for deep snow. When I first got the Bike I thought I needed chains. However I quickly learned, for going thru deep snow, I did not like them. All they did was dig ya down deeper! I changed them out, and put on some fairly aggressive Mud tires, not the huge lugs! This works the best in deep snow and you can still put the chains on for the glare ice conditions. What Bike are ya looking at? Rick

Jeremy "IF" You get it to the Lake How are Ya gonna get it out there? Rick

Cloves will do the Job!

Chris You mention John Rich Camps. I cannot find ant info when searching that name. Where could I get more info? Thanks Rick

Hi Doug The Kodiak is a great machine, My Big Bear has been 'Bullet proof!!" Some great pics there, The burnt out tree is pretty cool. Rick

I have an older Clam Yukon. This Hut is going into 6 years and I Fish it a lot!! It is a bit on the heavy side so unless you are pulling on glare ice and/or short distance you will need a sled or Bike(ATV) Other than the Runner/Sliders This hut has been bullet proof!! Good seats. Lots of room for 2 and all my "Stuff" I started with the Clam runners but they did not last 1 year, I then went to downhill skis and they made it thru 2 years I now have some HUMV plastic and I have 2 years and will likely get 3 on this set up Rick

Hey Doug I hope they got your'Good' side!! Rick

This whole experience was 'Fantastic' to say the least! From the first PM to Julian, the many e-mails and phone calls for planning, The Location,Fishing,Weather were all amazing. But what really put it over the top was the company,the guys Julian,Mike and Doug with guest appearances from 'Bubbles' and the 'most interesting man in the world'!! Thanks for the memories Rick

Pangle It all started in your report with Julian posting "anyone interested in September" OFC is a great place!! Rick

TG That sounds like a whole lotta fun! Good things happen to good people. I only wish I was there with Ya. Enjoy your trip Rick

Load Guides for sure, 3 or 4 footers would be nice. My E-Tec has a built in trailering bracket that I use all the time. I think Lew has a 150 Yammie. He will likely let you know. Rick

Sorry MJ Did not want to HiJack your post. Rick

Alaska!! In April?? You were pushing it with the Attawapiskat in May! LOL But, We all know how that turned out! Rick

Now! Those are 'Nice' boots! Rick

"It all comes down to what you can tie confidently, repeatedly and reliably." Exactly!! Rick

Hey Joey Thats a beauty catch! This 'IS' Funny! Are we getting a food-safety tip from the guy who thought his food allergies might magically disapear? Haha Rick

For Braid to leader I use an 'Albright' To snaps or Jigs, Improved Clinch/Trilene. Whatever you like to call it! Rick

Mike Amazing! Simply amazing!! Fantastic Trip and Report, Extremley well written. A journey "Dreams" are made of. We need to talk about Albert's Camp and the freighter canoes. Rick

Go 'Colts' Go Question for yas In a lockout does a player who is under contract get paid? Thanks Rick

For drop-shotting Smallies an X-Zone Slammer, later in the season, or A live Leach, early season. For winter Lakers a Swammer for sure! Rick

Musky weather!! Rick

Hockey Stick and a C-clamp. Rick