trapshooter Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 The ice fishing season is winding down in NW Ontario so I thought it was time to get caught up with a report of the second half of my season. Overall it was one of he best years on the ice for me. I spent more time chasing lakers this year. I'm the kind of fisherman who would rather catch 1 or 2 big fish then 20 or 50 panfish. So lakers fit the bill and they're a good winter substitute for muskies too. Of course I still love walleye and the late ice bite didn't disappoint. Fishing in 25-30' for walleye during late ice you never know what you're going to catch. Smallies, pike, trout, whitefish, burbot. It's a fun time of year on the ice up here. I'll let the pictures do the talking. Enjoy! This next guy isn't the longest trout I've caught but look at how thick it is! Pretty fun to crack a PB through the ice. 20" smallmouth. Double header trout with my buddy Colin. We were both fishing for walleye with Lindy Darters so this was a real coincidence/bonus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 You are truly in lake trout heaven. Awesome report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keenan Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 Awesome fish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregoire Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 Thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimace Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 Awesome. Some real quality fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 I think I need to get them skis on next winter and do some travelling!! Some great stuff there Ben.. How close are you to the lake so I can keep an eye on the plane while livin with ya?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 Awesome fish Ben.My fav is that big Pike and that Fat Smallie.Thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapshooter Posted April 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 Thanks guys! I think I need to get them skis on next winter and do some travelling!! Some great stuff there Ben.. How close are you to the lake so I can keep an eye on the plane while livin with ya?? Wayne, there's a spot for your plane down by the ice runway in town. Nice and close so we can fly out everyday to a different lake! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 That runway run by Allen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapshooter Posted April 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 If he's the guy at Slate Falls, then yes. They keep a few planes on ski's on the ice down there and it's a busy float plane base in the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FisherMike Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 Nice report Ben!!! I'll see you in a few weeks for some spring fishing on Lac Seul!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 you are a lucky guy...live the dream...or at least my dream.... some great fish there.... I wonder if Wayne would know I was hiding in the tail of the plane...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highdrifter Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 Can't get enough of those lakers too, huh?!?! Wicked recap. That first ling is HUGE. Hope you have a great spring dude. HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 Sweet fish. I wonder if Wayne would know I was hiding in the tail of the plane...... Those planes aren't called tail draggers fer nothin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Is King Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 Awesome report! Thanks for sharing and congrats on such a successful season. Beauty fish!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewelbee Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 WOW!!! Great season!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twocoda Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 well i wasnt sure how you were going to top the first half of the season ...but im thinking you did it fairly well... Good on ya Ben Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDunn Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 Wicked pics man! Love big lakers! I also need to head NW sometime soon! Looking forawrd to reading your spring/summer report! TDunn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 Wow Ben, you've got some tanks there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC1 Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 Awesome job there, mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 Wow Ben, some amazing fish there. Incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Piggott Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 Great job Ben, I will see you in couple of weeks for the cats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stern Rules Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Nice fish. I'd love to get a ling like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeedLine Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Beautiful fish Ben. Great report Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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