Joeytier Posted February 3, 2009 Report Posted February 3, 2009 Decided to give hard water whitefishing a try for the first time. After a fresh dumping of snow, and day-old tracks filled in with drifting snow, the long walk out was excruciating. We fished anywhere between 58-67 feet of water for at least 3 hours, marking the occasional fish but not even getting a touch. We decided to head in, but decided to try some perch fishing for the last 45 minutes or so before heading. We set up in 36 ft water and landed 2 right off the bat. It was slow, but in 45 minutes we had 7 keepers, plus a handful more smaller ones. The whitefish was disappointing, but at least the perch cooperated to salvage the day (somewhat). I think I'll stick to perch on Simcoe unless I can arrange a ride out to deeper water. I snapped a photo of the huts on the way back in: Here's the perch before the butcher has his way with them:
johnnyb Posted February 3, 2009 Report Posted February 3, 2009 At least you got some perch...next time you could try walking out from Big Bay or Bear Point...much shorter walk to deep water there....
12footspringbok Posted February 3, 2009 Report Posted February 3, 2009 Can always salvage a day with some good perch fishing on simcoe!
Joeytier Posted February 3, 2009 Author Report Posted February 3, 2009 At least you got some perch...next time you could try walking out from Big Bay or Bear Point...much shorter walk to deep water there.... Thanks for the heads up!
douG Posted February 3, 2009 Report Posted February 3, 2009 I'm with you, JoeyTier. Emil can do it, but walking 2 kms through deep snow in a float suit is a younger man's game. Some fine looking perch too.
young_one Posted February 3, 2009 Report Posted February 3, 2009 Nice perch! I bet Big Bay and Bear Point was packed with people, where you went was probably quieter. Walking long distance in a Float suit is not a good thing even for a young guy like me. (19yr) The suit gets wet, cause Im heating up, wet suit = cold = negative fishing mood = no fish = skunk.
Leecher Posted February 3, 2009 Report Posted February 3, 2009 Great looking perch and good table fare Good job for your first time out Joeytier Thanks for sharing Leechman
Spiel Posted February 3, 2009 Report Posted February 3, 2009 Jackson Point can be hot fishing but without transportation the 5 to 7 km hike is too much for anyone. The west shore is the place for us walkers. That aside you did manage to salvage the day with some nice perch.
limeyangler Posted February 3, 2009 Report Posted February 3, 2009 Nice one JT....fat perch saves the day...lol Get the tape and the OFC Tourney Logo on one next time Go team#3!!!!!
diggyj Posted February 3, 2009 Report Posted February 3, 2009 Great looking Perch. Looks like an even better dinner.
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