A first zero ice fishing year in 60 years

[Longshank]

Thought I would just toss this up for everyone and congrats to all that got out and had varying degrees of success this winter


I was not abel to add much information on many topics since I just did not make it out there .. 7 trips planned and every one of them had to be cancelled due to various family members coming down with a variety of severe health issues, myself included for the past 3 weeks from a cat bite on my hand which got severely infected and is just now improving


so I lived through all of your posts and I really thank you all for that



I really missed not getting out, but it is what it is...........Next Year

[crappeeeman]

Well Shank you will be back on the water sooner than later. Maybe some spring perch fishing, glad you are on the mend. No more fighting with the cat sir.

[Fishnhunt]

Dang that cat scratch fever!

I noticed you didnt post much this winter but Im glad thats all behind you and you are doing better and ready for spring fishing.

[Dbfish]

Sorry to hear that sir.Health is so important, I know this through my own experiences. Hope you're
health and luck improves in the near future.As for them pussy bites,man I can relate to that as well!!?
Goodluck on the water Werner,take care of yourself.

[Flukes]

Sorry to hear that. I thought maybe you found a hotspot on Simcoe and wanted to keep it quiet )
For what it's worth, it was a tough season with tough walking conditions and also Taj was not operating this year either. So maybe that was an early sign of things to come. Hope he is running next year and you will be getting out next ice.

[nineinches]

Did not get out myself hurt my back in mid september was getting physio and missed the whole season, usually fish the kawarthas. It sure makes for a damn long winter.

[ytjigger]

I also never made it out on the lake. First miss in 40 years. Bad chest infection & a pinched nerve in my neck kept me on shore. Lots of whities next year I hope. Cheers

[Species8472]

Here's to hoping the soft water and next year's hard water bring better luck.

Myself i had a great season this winter at our place on Nip - well other than writing off my sled - but it's all good as ordered the replacement and it is nicer.

[metalbuckle]

Hey Werner,

So sorry to hear about the health issues with you and family.

I only got out twice this winter. Took out the newbies again, although we didnt catch much, they had lots of fun...

Couldnt get out much due to family stuff as well, but that's how life goes..

Same as you, enjoyed reading about the adventures of others and the pics..

Take care and get better and hoping you have a great softwater season.
Cheers buddy..

[engmaxx]

I hear you. In the last 25 years, this is the only year I got out one day. Looking forward to getting back out on the boat.

[Nuclear]

That's to bad I m sure you ll make it up on the boat get well

[Longshank]

thanks for the positive feedback folks......appreciate it...

I am hoping to be able to get out sometime after Easter...we will see


good part is my infection is improving, but not quite there yet.. 3 weeks so far

[stevepod]

I also didn’t get out this year but to be honest didn’t miss it that much. Still getting over falling though the ice the previous year. See you soon Werner well get plenty of fish this spring. Be ready

[Brooktrout]

Glad to hear you're on the mend Shank! Hopefully your family members are as well.

I too only made it out a couple times due to work and limited time. I have to say, winter sure is long and boring when you can't fish! LOL

I got out this past weekend (my third trip of the season) - lots of ice (but deteriorating fast).

Hopefully you'll be on the soft water sooner than later!
Cheers!

[jigwhiz]

Didn't get out this year either. Had an ankle injury (still have it) that kept me from walking out. And with so much snow I didn't want to take a chance with the ATV either. I am however ready for the boat season :-)