Complete Ice Fishing Newbie

[jyawz]

Hi guys!

So I've never tried ice fishing but am thinking of trying it out with a rental hut package for me and a bunch of kids/students of mine. I saw a groupon deal with www.icefishsimcoe.com for 12 people, but I can't seem to find anyone who's used them or mentioned them when talking about icefishing companies.
I really want to try and give these kids a good experience so I was wondering if anyone knows if this particular company is fine to go with - I'm hoping in general, all the companies out there are pretty much the same..

Another thing is that I notice most other company's huts only house up to 8 people so..I'm not sure if the advertised 12 person hut is incorrect...

If you can provide any light about this or even if you think I should just go with a better known company, anything would be helpful!

 

[m_van]

Hi guys!

So I've never tried ice fishing but am thinking of trying it out with a rental hut package for me and a bunch of kids/students of mine. I saw a groupon deal with www.icefishsimcoe.com for 12 people, but I can't seem to find anyone who's used them or mentioned them when talking about icefishing companies.
I really want to try and give these kids a good experience so I was wondering if anyone knows if this particular company is fine to go with - I'm hoping in general, all the companies out there are pretty much the same..

Another thing is that I notice most other company's huts only house up to 8 people so..I'm not sure if the advertised 12 person hut is incorrect...

If you can provide any light about this or even if you think I should just go with a better known company, anything would be helpful!

$25 x 8 = $ 200 for 4 hours is a little steep for me and 4 hours ain't gonna cut it. IMO.

 

[m_van]

Check out here for hut operators

 

[ALN]

Yah I got the same coupon deal so I'm hoping it's good also

 

[jyawz]

Sorry I should have mentioned that the deal was 70 bucks instead of 300 for up to 12 people. I figured 6 bucks a person was pretty good.

But is 4 hours really not enough time to catch anything? Does it help going in the morning vs mid day?

 

[jyawz]

Sorry I should have mentioned that the deal was 70 bucks instead of 300 for up to 12 people. I figured 6 bucks a person was pretty good.

But is 4 hours really not enough time to catch anything? Does it help going in the morning vs mid day?

 

[dockmuskie]

Sorry I should have mentioned that the deal was 70 bucks instead of 300 for up to 12 people. I figured 6 bucks a person was pretty good.

But is 4 hours really not enough time to catch anything? Does it help going in the morning vs mid day?

My personal experience I find the timing to be extremely significant and predictable. Usually the majority of fish I catch come around dusk and last for maybe an hour and a half. I dont really go after anything other than walleye when ice fishing though. I think this is why it would be important to talk to someone with experience in the specific location or area you are planning on targeting.

 

[ALN]

so did you get to head out yet?

im still planning to go but finding a time for everyone in the group to go is a bit troublesome atm. if you went already share your experience i never been ice fishing so im looking forward to this

-pm if anything