Feb 13 - Simcoe lakers and whitefish, COLD!

JakeTrout and I decided to find some “deeper” water this weekend and look for some Simcoe whitefish and Laketrout. My alarm went off at 5am Saturday and I thought to myself “why did I set my alarm, I don’t have to go to work” Oh right, I’m going fishing. We hit the Ice at 6:30 and man was it cold. This was going to be a set the hut up and stay put kind of day. We had found a 60’ flat next to some deep water that produced some nice whitefish last year and it was full of fish as soon as we set up. The -23 temps unfortunately had the fish shut down and the action was anything but fast. That being said, whatever JakeTrout was doing with his vibrato was working as he brought home a nice limit of whitefish.





I on the other had was swinging and missing all day. Thankfully as I was packing up to head home I noticed a “vapor trail” rocketing up after my bait. A few cranks and a nice little laker smashed my vibrato! This guy saved my day!



I usually take better pictures then this…not today!!

nice pics and report. thanks, tight lines!

Nice going guys

Always that last fish that makes you wonder if you should stay for a bit....

Nice fish gents! Glad the hard work paid off

on a vibrato! heard those puppies are discontinued?

I heard that too but found out that they only make them in one batch per year.

There are still a few stores around that have them and there will be more next year.

Great report, thanks for sharing.

great catch. Hard work. always pays off.

True die hards going out in those temps, paid off with a few quality fish though, nice whities Jake and a nice laker as well to clear the air of that skunk smell.........or did it? Not sure by the look of your eyes Randaller

"Oh right, I’m going fishing" That was good.

Good report, nice pics.