Popcorn and Perch

[Jen]

The boys, Steve and I arrived at Steves Fish Huts in Pefferlaw at 7:15am.

 

This would be the first time the boys have fished from an outfitters hut and they were very excited.

 

Our ride out to the hut! (Christian thought this was what we were going to be fishing out of)

 

We were all set up in a brand new hut and fishing by 7:45am, the boys were thrilled, we were getting bites. Small perch were going back, a couple of bigger ones for the bucket and then Christian said I have something big and he did... Steve was watching the fishfinder

and told Zachary to bring his line up a bit, wham, he also had a fish on, both lines brought in Herring. There is no limit on these fish so they quickly got photographed and sent back...

It wasn't long before I had a herring on my line, the first squiggled out of my hands before Steve could grab a picture and the second almost did the same thing.

The huts are pretty accomodating so we decided it was popcorn break time... Jiffy Pop to the rescue

The outfitters crew came and checked on us several times, and just after lunch Zachary decided we should move to another hut...

Closer to shore ( to the first hut the outfitter put out this year... ) I think the ice cracking sounds were starting to make the kids a little nervous.

 

The fishing slowed after that, the boys played out on the ice a bit and at 4:00pm we got picked up to head home... Freezing rain had started to fall!

 

First Ice on Simcoe is always a treat, we kept what we would eat and let all other fish go.

 

Going ice fishing with an outfitter truly was perfect. We had an excellent day with the boys, on fish most of the day, with lots of quality time.

 

If you are heading up give Steve at Pefferlaw Fish Huts a call and I am sure he will get you out there.

 

Steve's Fish Huts (705)426-7800

[Beats]

Nice report. When you first said you caught herring and there was no limit, I thought, "uh oh".. but you obviously meant no open season.

[T Fisher]

Very nice always a great day when the family can enjoy fishing together

[bucktail]

Nice seeing some herring being caught. Points to better times on the lake!

[johnnyb]

what a great way to spend the day with your family - thanks for sharing

[Sinker]

I'm thinkin, Im going to do that in the morning......looks like fun!

 

Thanks for the report!

 

Sinker

[pikeie]

every year it seems more and more herring are being caught through the ice! hopefully this means better things for the lake!

[blakewalk]

great report, thanks! =) looks like you all had a great day together- and a nice catch too! healthy looking herring

[RickOnt]

Nothing Like Getting out in The Canadian winter for some Family FUN!!!

 

Very Nice

 

 

Rick

[Joey]

Super report Jen. Looks like it was a great day had by all. Great idea that popcorn

 

Joey

[Bernie]

Now what are you going to use as an alarm?

 

 

Redneck smoke detector

 

 

Glad to see you had fun out there Jen !!

Edited January 9, 2009 by Bernie

[Leecher]

Great report and pics Jen

 

looks like a fun time out there.... and first class service by the outfitter... doesn't get any better then that

 

Great job you guys and thanks for sharing

Leechman

[Cudz]

Nice report. When you first said you caught herring and there was no limit, I thought, "uh oh".. but you obviously meant no open season.

I was thinking the exact same thing lol.

[Cudz]

every year it seems more and more herring are being caught through the ice! hopefully this means better things for the lake!

Hopefully they will help make those musky huge in the next 5 -10 years.