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Nicely done by all. Hoping for a little of that success in the AM myself. Hopefully the drive up there is better than the one you all had coming home!!! Stop hogging all the fish Lloyd

What's the weather like up there now?? We are getting dumped on down here in Woodstock...just shovelled more snow than I did on the "Storm Day" (that turned out to be a joke).

You lucky dog!!!!! I agree with Jacques, contact either Tyler or Doc Sal.

Welcome to the board Riley!! Your puppy is really cute. We look forward to reading your reports. I'm sure one day soon, we'll see you "outfishing" your dad on the rainbow tributaries

LOL, now she's "stealing" my fish !!!!!!!! It truly was a great trip, so relaxing, I almost fell asleep in the ice hut at one point. The emphasis definitely wasn't on catching alot. Had it been, I would have booked a higher percentage destination. This was just about the two of us getting away and doing what we love. That said, I'm definitely ready to tangle with some fish tomorrow on Simcoe with Juli's dad. One thing I know, we will definitely get some exercise trudging through the slush and snow

Headed up to the Port Loring area for a two night winter getaway/ice fishing trip last Sunday. The "mission" was to head up north, fish, and (most importantly), RELAX. Hit the road so that the five hour drive, with a stop for some food, would have us arriving shortly after noon. Juli, of course, had to stop for a few photos of the ice hanging down the rocks... The trip up to the near north in the winter is beautiful, hardly any traffic...just the open road with some tunes playing. Made it up to our home away from home... We fished the first afternoon for about three hours, marked a few, but no takers. The cold front was really make things tough...always seem to be running into cold front conditions on my weekend trips Got back to the cabin in time to watch the third period of the all star game, "chill" and hit the sack in time for the Monday morning alarm. Morning came quickly, had some coffee and a quick danish breakfast, then stepped out into the -30 celsius chill! A quick ride out to the hut and back at it. We had a good time out on the ice, fish were really lethargic, but got a few to chase and hit. The best action actually happened in the mid afternoon, when I missed a couple, hooked one, lost it on the way up...only to watch it turn on the Lowrance and head towards Juli's spoon! Told her to start moving it, and, sure enough the crazy, or maybe just stupid, fish hit hers as well. She ended up landing her first pike through the ice... We snapped a few shots, and, back down the hole it went...with the usual splash in the face for me. Couple of shots of the fishfinder, and, me plugging away... Before we knew it the day was over again. It's amazing how fishing is like being in a time warp. Back to the cabin for another night of relaxation, Chris, our host, had loaded up the woodstove for us at midday so things were nice and cozy when we got back. We headed out for a few hours, the next morning, fish were slightly active for a really short time, but, none would commit. Shot of Juli in our toasty hut... We hit the road around noon, knowing that the forecasted storm was approaching. A stop for lunch and a shot or two of some inukshuks... Had a good trip home, even made it through the the 401 section west of the 400 without hitting a traffic jam at 4:30. The fishing was tough, but, the time away was priceless. It truly is beautiful up that way in the winter, peaceful, serene, surreal in the early morning. Our hosts Chris and Christine Brooks were great. Friendly, courteous, helpful. Even swapped a few fish/hunting stories in our extremely large huts with Chris. Can't wait to get back up that way again. Thanks, for reading.

Make sure you post the pics when you get it!!!

That fish is just screaming replica mount!!!! Nothing prettier (brown trout is close).

OUCH,

Best of luck, Emil!!! Always tough working for a company for that amount of time, then having the "rug pulled out from under you." Hope Geoff and Joe can help you out.

Too bad, I'd love to see the NFL up here!!! Our league with it's ridiculous amount of teams, and, three downs can RIP for all I care...does that sound a little harsh

That makes two of us!!!!

LOL!!! Priceless.

CT...way more selection, BUT, waaaaaaaaaay overpriced. I remember the days you would buy tackle there to save money.

Looking to take the better half's dad up to Simcoe on Sunday. He used to fish it years ago, through the ice, but, hasn't been up there for a long time. The two of us are going on foot with the hut and gear, but, I was wondering if anyone offers a taxi service out on the ice? Thanks, Frank

Now if I could just get my work to move up to the Soo

Bonjour!! Some really nice "toothies"!!

Great stores/site in the States...the Canadian site...pretty much sucks.

Steve all the way. Took the three youngsters out with him last year, great patience, and, he knows his lakers. Good luck

WOO-HOO!!!! That put a big Friday morning smile on my face.

Nice! I only paid $32 for my St. Croix combos, so not a monetary disaster if they end up disappointing.

Yikes!!!! I've heard lots of good things as well...time will tell, might go to a Thorne Bros, or Jason Mitchell if I'm not too happy with these.

Good to hear, sounds like a great unit from all reports. I wouldn't mention humminbird in Jos's shop...just saying

Interesting, going to use my new Premiers this weekend. See how they hold up.