Smitty's ice huts

Has anyone been to smitty's this season? I'm heading up there feb 1 and wondering how the bite has been

My Buddies and I are heading up to Smittys on the 25th and would appreciate any updates as well

8 of us are going to Smitty's on yhr 18th. I'll let you guys know how we make out. It's my first time on Nipissing... any tips?

last year we didnt get any bites on big bates. it was the smaller minnows that got most fish. i caught one on a spoon as well. hope this helps

In the past we have done well with just plain minnows /hook/split shot ; also the chartruse swedish pimple with a minnow....

If in a bungalow don't be afraid to fish well after dark...most of our eyes were caught then....Good Luck

Got back from Smitty's yesterday. Had a great time. Dave was awesome. He checked on us all the time and made a couple bait/beer runs for us. The only was the heat in the new hut we had. But it was the first weekend for it and he warned us that there might be some kinks to work out.
Oh yeah, we caught some some nice walley too. Check out the 2 pics I just posted with the trophies.

Just checked out the pictures you posted in trophies, awesome walleyes. Any hints as to what you caught these beaties on, we arte heading up to Idle Tyme Thursday morning and one of these would make my weekend.

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Very nice pic's WOW I hope to catch one of those too out on the ice.

Yellow jig head and minnow. Caught the 10 pounder around 4 pm on friday and the 7 pounder around 8 am on saturday morning. Didn't have much luck at night.

Thanks for the reply and the advise Nikewitham, much appreciated. Hopefully mine will be in with the trophy pictures next week with yours.

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hey guys sounds like a trip up to nipissing would be fun, my dad used to do a annual trip every winter and id like to start doing one as well. just wondering how much it would cost in gas to go up there id be driving my truck up from markham

Was te action consistent throughout your trip? (Other than at night)

Got the most action first thing in the morning and then again around 4-5 in the afternoon. Sunday morning it got cold and it slowed right down.

We were also with Smittys for the weekend of the 18th when Nikewitham caught those 2 beautiful Walleye. Gotta say our group was envious!! I'm just glad I got to see the 10 pounder in person, and was able to snap a quick photo of it.
In our group we had 16 guys split between 3 huts. This year was the best fishing we have ever had with Smittys or on Nipissing in general. between 16 guys we likely landed well over 50 fish, half were wally's with alot in the slot, but some under slot. We landed alot of perch. and they were all a good size. Caught 3 or 4 pike as well, this year marked our 4th year with Smittys (our 3rd with Dave at the helm) he is great, very tentative, very helpful. Did beer and bait runs for us as well.
If its your first time to Nipissing, or just want to see what its all about...I suggest calling Smittys, we have never been skunked with them, and have always been comfortable there. We have tried other outfitters in the past, but were never happy, either we never caught a thing (except mud-puppies) or we were dropped off and didn't see our host until it was time to pay and get off the ice.
Anyway, I am already planning next years trip, and may even take a second trip up with my girlfriend later this winter assuming there is room!! good luck this winter everyone and be safe!!! cheers

Sorry I forgot to add that we had most of the action between 5:30-8:00 am, and then again from about 3:30 - 5:30 pm. But I also caught 2 walleye at around 12:30 am on the Friday night. We still had a few bites after dark both nights.

We fished outside of the huts Saturday afternoon when the temperature was bearable, and had great luck. So if you feel like stretching your legs, and getting some fresh air, grab the tip up, or you favorite jigging spoon and head out of doors, Dave is more than happy to drill some holes for ya.