I started the day off on the north side of Kempenfelt and found only 2.5 - 3 inches of ice. I set up and hooked a small laker which I lost at the hole, but I got SWARMED by people, drilling 20-30 feet away all around me. By the way, you dont need a gas auger on 2.5 inches of ice, you could probably just stomp through it. Anyways after I had 10 people surrounding me and water coming up my holes I said to hell with it, and left for a different area. Met up with a group of friends and headed out, set up by 9:30 ish. Very slow day, but I did manage a tank of a laker. I have lost some big fish on Simcoe over the years, they just always manage to get the best of me. This time, I finally got the big one. I lost one last week that was bigger, so it still doesnt feel like a PB but I'm sure she is. She's close to one I got a couple yeas back, but I dont have an official weight on either. I need to start bringing a digital scale to confirm. Caught in 112ft. The best part was watching her swim away!!

For those that havent seen it, here's my latest episode of Keepin It Reel. Enjoy, Thanks for watching!
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This time, I finally got the big one .. The best part was watching her swim away!!

WoW ... what a monster ...  Big droolin' moment for sure Steve. Thx for Sharin'!

What a awesome fish!