Shelley Cooper Posted February 18, 2011 Report Posted February 18, 2011 Finally…. I got out on the Lady today around 12pm… It wasn’t easy with this crappy arm of mine, a hand auger and my skidoo still in the repair shop.. but I made it out, with no fear… The ice condition was great for walking, skidoo'ers and ATV's.. we never did get that rain that was forcasted.. except a sprinkle here and there... the snow is going down and there are still slush spots, but not near as bad as they were.... I Walked as far as I could.. Augured me a hole (in about half hour).. lol damn, only 41ft.. but oh’well, I was exhausted and I’d fish anyway.… dropped my ol’faithful down and within 10 mins.. fish on.. YEAH… dang.. lost it after a few pulls.. but this is good, it had more power to it then a perch lol .. so I kept fishing.. in the next half hour.. got me 1 little perch.. back down he went. I packed up and moved out deeper.. I knew it was gonna be hard on the arm to drill another hole with that damn Hand auger.. so I tried a hole that had froze over.. nope.. couldn’t get thro.. but opened enough for my fish finder.. heheheh as I was drilling the other hole.. 2 young fellows came along and offered to drill me some holes.. THANK YOU All set up again in 63ft of water and down goes the ol’faithful… within 15min.. Fish on again., this feels so good, the adrenaline is just pumping and I’m so excited to see my first fish on Simcoe of 2011.. I knew it wasn’t a perch.. and there it is..right at the hole... MY FIRST whitey of 2011.. YEAH.. Excitement builds… then the let down.. dang thing knocked the lure out of its mouth right at the hole and I could only watch it swim away.. Oh well.. days still young.. so down ol’faithful goes again.. marking lots of fish, but no takers.. switch to a bad boyz type lure.. still no takers.. switch to a NEW Williams half n half and not long after.. FISH ON again.. damn what a fight.. never did see that fish.. but I feel it was either a laker, or a whitey by the arse… hehehe it was still fun and exciting anyway… Back at it with ol’faithful and fish on again.. but one pull and you knew you had a pesky perch.. Reeled up slow and released.. Another fish on.. again a whitey.. I’m thinking, this would be great for dinner tonight.. but this one too, knocks the lure off right at the hole… and I watch it swim away Fished until about 6pm, now getting dark and I start to pack up.. Those two nice young men come by again and stop to ask how things went… as I was reeling up to put it all to rest for the night.. FISH ON.. yeah.. and I’m thinking, maybe these guys can help me get this fish on the ice…. Lol But, I did it myself.. only this time, it was a nice sized trout.. good for the table if you like trout.. It was exciting, but I didn’t want the trout and offered it to the young fellows.. as I did, they looked at each other.. and didn’t answer me.. so I said.. ok, back down the hole she goes… and they both leaped to catch the fish..lol they took it home for dinner… it was great.. one of them even pulled my fish trap to shore for me.. again.. thank you young’n’s.. :thumbsup_anim:lol Now on shore.. about to leave.. in came the fire rescue crew.. launching the air boat.. for training purposes.. So I stayed to watch the excitement.. wow, is that thing noisy.. but it was fun to watch… As I’m driving home.. I get a call from the skidoo repair man.. YEAH.. my skidoo is ready and I can pick her up tomorrow… Surely was a great day on the Lady…and a great finish to my day… . I'll be zooming around this weekend as long as the weather holds up...
skeeter Posted February 18, 2011 Report Posted February 18, 2011 Great Report!!!!! and a great day to boot! people helping drill the holes, catching fish, pulling the hut back for you, and your sled is ready. funny cause i just picked mine up today from the mechanics too sunday is simcoe day for me now.
Joey Posted February 18, 2011 Report Posted February 18, 2011 That's awesome Shelley. I'm so glad you finally got out, got some fish on, and even iced one, and that your sled will be ready for the weekend. Yup, sounds like a good day to me. Maybe well see you out there this weekend
alphaalpha Posted February 18, 2011 Report Posted February 18, 2011 Nice read. Good on ya for sticking to it for so long and finally landing one! Sounds like it was just a matter of time though with the bad luck losses earlier in the day. Thanks for the report!
Jacob Posted February 18, 2011 Report Posted February 18, 2011 Great report! Nice job getting that trout.
SlowPoke Posted February 18, 2011 Report Posted February 18, 2011 I'm still waiting for my fist Simcoe trip of the season. Thanks for the report!
Rod Caster Posted February 18, 2011 Report Posted February 18, 2011 you sure hit a lot of fish for just a few holes...that's awesome! I'm glad to hear the lake isn't a total mess either.
NAW Posted February 18, 2011 Report Posted February 18, 2011 Nice report! Sounds like you had some decent action. I'll be out Sunday and Monday. Fire me a PM if your going out. I'll stop by for a chat.
Leecher Posted February 18, 2011 Report Posted February 18, 2011 Sweet reward for your efforts LadyW Thanks for sharing Leechman
Roy Posted February 18, 2011 Report Posted February 18, 2011 WTG Shelley. Really nice read. Careful with the sled now....
Governator Posted February 18, 2011 Report Posted February 18, 2011 Nice read thanks for sharing. I love reading reports about others lending a hand, especially on the ice. That's what the fishing community should be all about.
misfish Posted February 18, 2011 Report Posted February 18, 2011 That a girl.Great report Shel. Im heading out monday.Give a shout if you guys are too.
johnnyb Posted February 18, 2011 Report Posted February 18, 2011 One of the best reports I've read lately....good stuff!
limeyangler Posted February 18, 2011 Report Posted February 18, 2011 Great account of a good day,awesome to get help when you really need it. always right at the hole eh? I often have that split second argument in my head whether or not the fish is worth a wet sleeve...lol...dry sleeve usually wins the argument these days. Good to hear your gonna be mobile again...sucks having to haul yer gear by hand! BTW....gonna share what 'olefaithful' is?
stubbex1 Posted February 18, 2011 Report Posted February 18, 2011 Way to go! Hats off to the guys that helped you out. Nice report
Terry Posted February 18, 2011 Report Posted February 18, 2011 WTG Shelley but mush better when you have a skidoo to get you around
bigugli Posted February 18, 2011 Report Posted February 18, 2011 Nice to hear there are still people willing to do a good turn.
Shelley Cooper Posted February 19, 2011 Author Report Posted February 19, 2011 Thanks for the comments. Sure was hoping to be out there today, but not with this crazy wind... grrr Nice report! Sounds like you had some decent action. I'll be out Sunday and Monday. Fire me a PM if your going out. I'll stop by for a chat. Not the best action for 6 hours of fishing.. but at least there was some action and the blood got pumpin.. lol Most deffenitely will be out Sunday.. Not sure if I'm gonna chose to work Monday (Family Day n my 50th) or take another day fishing... That a girl.Great report Shel. Im heading out monday.Give a shout if you guys are too. Will Do Brian.. Where are you going out from???
misfish Posted February 19, 2011 Report Posted February 19, 2011 say what...LOL IBP Dont forget to bring me a helmet.
Terry Posted February 19, 2011 Report Posted February 19, 2011 I don't know if I have one that would fit your head..LOL..no really I have my open bike helmet .but it could be too small
Nipfisher Posted February 19, 2011 Report Posted February 19, 2011 Glad you got out Lady. Now with the sled fixed you can fish the good spots further from shore.
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