solopaddler Posted January 17, 2009 Report Posted January 17, 2009 I took my 5 year old daughter Riley, 6 year old nephew Luke and my dad perchin' on Simcoe on Thursday. First off thanks to Sinker for the outfitter recommendation, Tim is a great guy and has really nice huts! Neither one of the kids had been ice fishing before so it was a pretty big deal for them. We were hoping for lots of perch and we weren't dissapointed! It was non stop action for the entire day, no lulls, although not too many true jumbos but the kids didn't care. My dad and I didn't get much fishin' in ourselves, it was pretty much a full time job helping the wee ones. A few shots of Riley and Luke: Luke with his Opa: I did fish a bit myself and managed 1/2 dozen herring in between the perch. Nice to see numbers of them again on Simcoe! Have to admit I was mighty tempted to keep a few for my dead bait rigs later next month up north. They all went back unharmed though.. While it was cold on Thursday there wasn't a breath of wind and the sunshine was brilliant. T'was actually very comfortable outside and in between perchin' the kids played. First they swore they found a frozen dinasaur footprint in the ice : Then it was snow angel time: I took a few short video clips as well. Poor quality from my camera, but you get the idea : <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value=" name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQYPzOHfhcE&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param'>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQYPzOHfhcE&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQYPzOHfhcE&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryFwhu8Wu3Q&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param'>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryFwhu8Wu3Q&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryFwhu8Wu3Q&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6Zo_GSHLeg&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param'>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6Zo_GSHLeg&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6Zo_GSHLeg&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XH1Md-yxQFY&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param'>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XH1Md-yxQFY&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XH1Md-yxQFY&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> Our haul at the end of the day : And now for the OFC money shots LOL! Dusted in flour and sauteed in butter with some fresh lemon squeezed on. Mmmmm..... A perfect end to a perfect day! Cheers, Mike
ccmtcanada Posted January 17, 2009 Report Posted January 17, 2009 Seeing the kids' smiles is just priceless Mike! They sure looked like they were having a great time out there. The fish are just a bonus on a day like that! I'm suddenly hungry....gotta eat some lunch!
Sinker Posted January 17, 2009 Report Posted January 17, 2009 Right on!! Glad to see the kids had a good day out there!!! I know just how much work it is with two youngins out perchin. I don't even bring my rigs anymore........its all about the kids. I'm sure they're already asking when your going again!! Your right about the weather on thursday, it was a beauty day out there!!! Sinker
BillM Posted January 17, 2009 Report Posted January 17, 2009 Mike, that rocks man! I really wish I wasn't allergic to fish, cause those perch look goooood! Nice to take the kids out fishing with their grandpa!
Greencoachdog Posted January 17, 2009 Report Posted January 17, 2009 Great reprot and pics!!! -style!!! Looks like the kids had a great time!!! Gotta ask though... how are you gonna get that big ol' net in the 3rd pic down that little ice hole???
johnnyb Posted January 17, 2009 Report Posted January 17, 2009 Can't put a value on a day like that...thanks for sharing :)
jwl Posted January 17, 2009 Report Posted January 17, 2009 great family report!! I always love seeing kids get out there fishing and the stories of some great fmaily values passed on along the way out there
medmart Posted January 17, 2009 Report Posted January 17, 2009 That looks like a great day nothing better then watching kids catch fish
bigugli Posted January 17, 2009 Report Posted January 17, 2009 Fantastic report, you got out and all had a blast. Love the look on the kid's faces. Priceless. Enjoy every opportunity you get with them darlings. The fish are just a bonus.
irishfield Posted January 17, 2009 Report Posted January 17, 2009 Can't beat a day like that Mike... three generations on the ice with fish!
b2kptbo Posted January 17, 2009 Report Posted January 17, 2009 Looks like everyone had a good time, great stuff...
solopaddler Posted January 17, 2009 Author Report Posted January 17, 2009 Gotta ask though... how are you gonna get that big ol' net in the 3rd pic down that little ice hole??? Glen the holes were open troughs. We used them as is 'till I (not one of the kids ) stepped into one up to my nads. Then we noticed the covers that he had under the benches... Thanks everyone it really was a fantastic day!
Leecher Posted January 18, 2009 Report Posted January 18, 2009 Great report, pics and videos Mike WOW the kids sure put a beating on the perch.... congratulations to both of them Looked like fun was had by everyone Thanks for sharing Leechman
Moosebunk Posted January 18, 2009 Report Posted January 18, 2009 Snow angels, a pile of perch and some great eats. Adopt me daddy. I wanna be a kid again.
douG Posted January 18, 2009 Report Posted January 18, 2009 Great stuff, Mike. Some fine lookin fish, and gorgeous kids too. Thanks.
limeyangler Posted January 18, 2009 Report Posted January 18, 2009 (edited) Great story and pics/vids (as usual) The kids look like they're havin' a ball, cant wait ...my wife's due any time now.. Edited January 18, 2009 by limeyangler
lunkerbasshunter Posted January 18, 2009 Report Posted January 18, 2009 i was watching the videos with my 2 year old son he thought it was awesome seeing them reel the fish in cheers!
solopaddler Posted January 18, 2009 Author Report Posted January 18, 2009 Great story and pics/vids (as usual) The kids look like they're havin' a ball, cant wait ...my wife's due any time now.. That'll be a life changing experience Simon! Here's to a healthy happy new arrival that sleeps through the night.
tbayboy Posted January 18, 2009 Report Posted January 18, 2009 Wonderful report Mike, can't think of a better way to spend the winter.
Radnine Posted January 18, 2009 Report Posted January 18, 2009 Absolute magic. Thanks for sharing an experience like that. Jim
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now