Homer Is King Posted March 16, 2011 Report Posted March 16, 2011 On the first weekend of March break myself and two buddies took out families out for a "Kid's Perch Derby" on Lake Simcoe. In all there were 6 adults and 15 kids! The weather forecast was doom and gloom all week and it scared off a couple of families. When the day hit it was beautiful and there was still lots of ice. We headed out from Sibbald Point Provincial Park. We drilled a test hole at about 17 FOW (2 feet of ice). We were marking fish so we set up. It didn't take too long for to get our first fish top side. My Daughter landed "First Fish" The fish continue but they were slow. We were marking lots on the Vex but you really had to work to get them to bite. We didn't catch anything on the still lines. We switched up minnows and worms as well as jigs and lures but nothing really help. The best producer was a single minnow, back hooked on a #4 red hook on a floro leader. The bite was so light that it barely registered on my UL. The Vex help me get most of my fish. We didn't kill 'em but almost everyone caught fish. It total we iced about 20 fish. Biggest being 10-1/4". We had 2 wives and 4 kids catch their first hard water fish! My wife was one of them: We could have moved to increase our luck but we were not a very mobile group! Deeper water might have worked better. One of the most exciting moments was when my boy hooked this on an UL. He thought he had a monster. So did most of the spectators. The drag was screaming as he keep reeling. Turns out he was hooked on the ice! LOL! We kept a few of the bigger ones for a fish fry. We use a self imposed slot size. We only keep perch between 8" and 12". We had enough for a bite each! Here are a couple more fish: All in all a great trip. The key to success was having lots of snacks and things for the kids to do and "beverages" for the wives!
irishfield Posted March 16, 2011 Report Posted March 16, 2011 Now that's the perfect example of how to spend a day !!
asdve23rveavwa Posted March 16, 2011 Report Posted March 16, 2011 Great post, love seeing these family outings. We got out twice with the boys this ice season, and, they had a blast both times.
oldphart Posted March 16, 2011 Report Posted March 16, 2011 ~~~Great report of a fun day with the family, thanks for sharing wish I was there for the meal.
NAW Posted March 16, 2011 Report Posted March 16, 2011 I took my family out last weekend too. It's always fun seeing the kids catch fish. Great post man! Last weekend I helped my 3 year old nephew land his first ever fish. Great memories eh!
fishrking Posted March 16, 2011 Report Posted March 16, 2011 Looks like a great day! Thanks for sharing!
misfish Posted March 16, 2011 Report Posted March 16, 2011 I seen this report this morning,but I dont get to see the pics from work so dont reply. THAT WAS AN AWESOME REPORT.
Live2fish85 Posted March 16, 2011 Report Posted March 16, 2011 That's awesome sounds like a blast and those perch looking pretty good.
Homer Is King Posted March 16, 2011 Author Report Posted March 16, 2011 Thanks guys! We did have a good time. It's hopefully the "1st Annual" trip. I'm going to try and do it earlier in the season next year.
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