Perch with the Taj man, We faired ok for the conditions.

The cold snap really slowed the bite down from last weeks reports but we did ok considering that we are just starting to warm up again at a balmy -6C. Got there about 7am and in the hut by 730am. We had a good morning wave come through where we picked up a few jumbos but mixed with dinks. The afternoon was mostly dinks with the odd small keeper. We fished until about 430 pm and just enjoyed the relaxing day. We caught about 60 fish and kept about 20 Perch, 3 herring. We also rebooked for the 29th and looking at the predicted weather, Moon phases, barometer and fish predictions Port Bolster looks like it will be a very productive day. Here are a few pics of today's fish.

Arnie

pic 2

The bigger ones.

Pic 3

Will put this one in the derby.

Pic 4

Another one for the derby....a fine shade over 12".

Pic 5.

The fat one went 1.5 lbs.

Pic 6.

Electric knife works best on these guys

It's nice that you guys enjoyed the day. I am planning to go again this Sunday.

Pic 7.

No meat left on that rack of bones.

Pic 8.

One of the Herrings.

Pic 9.

Almost done....trying it a different way....going to leave the rib cage in as they should peel of easy after being cooked.

Enjoy your feast Arnie. Good luck on your next outing.

Thanks Jamie.

Arnie

Very nice! Been debating on whether to buy an electric knife. I am a bit of a dinosaur and don't use electronics of any kind when fishing and love my custom filet knife(s). Had them made by a 4th generation blacksmith in Alberta and when cleaning perch if i stay focused i can do 25 to 30 fish per hour and only need to touch up the knife with a fine hone every 100 fish or so.

Have to give cred to newfs as well as i was taught by a newf friend about 50 years ago how to efficiently and quickly filet any fish boneless and skinless.

Well done Arnie!
I feel much better now about my hut booking for tomorrow.
Thanks

That seems to have been a great day. Can't wait to get out this weekend.