NAW Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 (edited) I've wanted to get my family out on the ice all winter. I had high hopes for family day weekend. But it was just a little to cold to take (2x) 3 year olds, and a 8 year old. This weekend, we tried to make the best of the warm weather, by making a massive snowman. Then going ice fishing!!! The snowman was the tallest I have ever made! I needed a ladder to put the top 2 balls on. And I had to cut some of them in to smaller pieces with a machete, then re-assemble them once they where in place. A quick back ground.. My girlfriend and I rent the main floor of this house, and the upperlevel is rented by two girls. After I built this epic snowman, I realized that is may have creeped out the poor girls in the upstairs apartment! Peeping snowman!. The fishing was great! The ice conditions, not so much. There was a solid 5" everywhere. Some places where 8". But it was a little wet. I started out in 20' close to shore. But we didn't mark anything. So as I was pondering moving to the 30' range, what happens? My 3 year old son jumps off his chair, and steps in a hole!! He's soaked past his knee on his right leg. And screaming his head off!!! You can see me in one of the pictures, coming back from my SUV with a bag in my hand. Which I used to put over his foot. The little trooper didn't complain once. After we got him calmed down, and everyone situated. I took off to poke some holes and check the ice conditions further out. Everything was OK, so we made the move out to 30'. we set the hut up to get out of the wind. This was the first time fishing with the entire family in the hut. And it was GREAT!! We where able to set up the chairs such that the kids could fish, with Sam's help, and I was sitting at their rod tips baiting hooks steady! This is my view! The schools of herring where coming through pretty good for an hour or two. And we managed to catch our limit for 5 people in under 2 hours. Tossed a few really small ones back. The kids had an absolute blast! And so did Sam and I! It sure is great to have extra hands for pulling gear in and out! We had a great fish fry for dinner. I have to admit. I really love the taste of Simcoe herring. Breaded and fried in oil. As good, if not better than Crappie. Still not as good as perch though.... And the kids loved it too! This was the first time we have all gone out together, and actually had good fishing! I think they are addicted now! Edited February 22, 2016 by N.A.W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huzzsaba Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Nice!!! Looks like you guys had a blast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr blizzard Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 You sir made me think of three f words after reading your most positive and one of the most recent uplifting reports on this board FAMILY FISHING FUN God bless you and your family so glad all had a wonderful weekend and many more to you and yours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 One of the best fishing reports I have seen in a long time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 What a great day for you and your family, great report, thanks !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Definitely a grade "A" post in my opinion. Nothing better than family time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr blizzard Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 My wife just saw your report, she had tears of joy in her heart, my daughter is smiling down on people like u and thx for letting us see a shoreline view of our old hometown, spent many many hours fishing in the exact same area, keep on doing what your doing with your family you will reap rewards forever trust me, and tx years ago for helping me with the issues of how to redo our bathroom re water damage, I dont forget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Awesome family day! I'd love to try some good freshwater herring. The ones on Nip just don't do it for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livinisfishin Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Nice way to spend the weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Epic!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ironmaker Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Now that there is a great fishing report. Even better a fantastic day with the Family. Thanks for a feel good read for once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehg Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Great post! That's a day your family will never forget. Bet despite the soaker your 3 yr. old will talk fondly about this 20-30 yrs. from now. Still remember and talk to my father about family fishing Brome lake, Que. 45 yrs. ago when i was 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Good stuff and ya....kids dont forget those days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freshtrax Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 love it ! best way to spend a day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormdunker Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 I love your report Nick. The pix are awesome! Especially the 1 where you are baiting their hooks. Peeping snowman is hilarious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted February 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 (edited) Thanks for all the positive feedback everyone!! I forgot the specs. All the fish where caught in 30fow, with small buckshot tipped with salted minnows, on Barbie and lightning mcqueen rods!! Edited February 22, 2016 by N.A.W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallie Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 (edited) Awesome report! Edited February 22, 2016 by Gallie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acountdeleted Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 What an awesome report. Thanks for sharing Nick. I loved reading this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
can u fish Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Look s like a great day was had by all a great way to spend time with the kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Read this this morning bud, but couldnt see pics. That is one great outing by you all. Herring are fine eats. Love the pics now that I have seen them. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.brock Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 The epitome of a great Canadian winter family weekend IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Great report Nick,good looking family you have there.The fish aren't bad either !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Thoroughly enjoyed dood! Mint family fun. And one hellzuva snowman too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted February 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 I'm glad you are all enjoying the report! And I sure hope the kids remember these little day trips. I know the 8 year old will. It's funny someone one mentioned earlier this this thread that at 3 years old, they will remember this trip. Because Sam and I had a bit of a conversation debating weather the youngsters will keep this in their memory for a life time? I don't have to many memories of trips like this at the age of three. But I have punished my brain way to much in the last 15 years to have a healthy functioning memory!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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