First time on the ice this year

[keram]

Finally I’ve stepped on the ice this year. Temperature was little bit on the low side

( I’m a walker without any shelter), but I could not wait any longer .

The trek to the “perch grounds” took about 1.5 hr.

Seeing quite few huts in the area I’ve was going to fish

I’ve decided to leave the crowd and try some other spots ( looked promising on hydro map).

Twenty minutes later first hole ( 27’ ) tried for about 15 min, nothing.

I was moving parallel to the shore, so my distance to parking lot will not change much.

Second hole nothing, third the same. After drilling (hand auger) and walking

my temperature raised significantly . Sweating and little bit tired

I’ve decided to start my way back to the shore. Few more holes with same result.

Now I’m really ticked off and hungry . Stopped for lunch and little bit of rest.

Drilled one more hole (30’ and bottom like a table ), but I will stay here for few minutes anyway.

Well, I had to postpone my lunch the action was fast and furious .

Five or six double headers, range 8-12”. In little bit more then 1.5 hr landed 35 perch and the frenzy has stopped. O.K. I’m more hungry, but not pi**ed off any more.

Finished lunch, checked my bearing to the shore and I’m on my way home

( with the smell of the fresh fish fry as motivation.)

 

I did not take too many pictures (cold fingers, numb fingers, and battery dead.

 

My version of “ automatic fisherman “ in action. It works

 

 

 

 

The icing was a real problem. See the “snowman” in the middle of the hole.

It took about 5 min for this build-up ( blowing snow).

BTW, I think I discover ( or not ) new method to prevent line and guides icing.

You see in the picture that my sled has 2 skies attached. To make it easier to pull

I’ve used some ski wax on them. Well, I’ve had this wax with me,

so I’ve used it on the line and guides. Did not cut the icing 100% but what a difference.

 

 

After camera refused to cooperate on ice I’ve took the picture of kitchen sink little bit later.

 

 

Last two pictures are from Sunday. Went to the Bog, but nothing to show, just sunshine

then sunset, -30 wind-chill ( hope you see the wind blowing)

 

 

Edited February 19, 2007 by Spiel

[Lostchild]

Great report! I guess now your hunger is cured!?! lol

Edited February 19, 2007 by Lostchild

[ccmtcanada]

Nice job! Looks like a nice sink full of perch there to keep you going for a while!

[Clampet]

Keram,

 

Way to go.

 

Your persistence paid off!

 

Nice haul, nice size on them Perch.

 

Thanks fer the tip re: the Ski wax on the ice rod guides.

 

Nice pictures, you were successfull!

[Mike the Pike]

Thanks for sharing the nice report.Alot of effort paid off nice pics.MTP

[sonny]

Great report!!!

 

[ehg]

Walking around Simcoe and drilling with a manual auger is a hardcore approach.

You got some decent perch for your efforts.

Nice report and pictures!

 

ehg

[douG]

What ehg said. Nice job on Keram, and thx.

[b2kptbo]

After all the walking and hard work, glad ya got into some good fish...

[keram]

Hopefully next time will be next weekend. After walking 4-5 km in the snow (12" + deep + some deeper drifts + some slushy spots without snow shoes) I feel little bit "wasted" today . In the morning I could not convince my butt to go to the shower ( waaaaay too painfu l ). I hope I will recover for the weekend

[Spiel]

....Love the auto rig, been thinking about the possible effectivness of something like that for a long time. Your rig looks sweet not to mention that sink full of yummy perch.

[crappieperchhunter]

NIce "Sink o Perch". Good to see you are getting into some decent ones. So far this winter I have been on alot of fish...but haven't found any size yet. Good luck your next trip out and enjoy the fish fry.

[ryanheritage]

WOW GOOD JOB!! I was on simoce in the "we tell city folk that there's trout, grounds" I know how cold it was i'm glad you were rewarded for yer efforts!! Good job.

[fishindevil]

well done bud...looks like a few good perch fries there,and cool pics ,you did real well for the first time being on the ice congrats....cheers

[FinS]

your efforts paid off wtg

[Master of Bait]

Hey Keram,

 

Nice haul! Just goes to show that a little perseverence pays off! Must've been very rewarding to finally tie into some after those efforts. Appreciate the pics.

[DMASSE]

way to go, nice haul on the perch...