We just got back from what is usually at least an annual trek to one of our favorite areas to fish for whitefish. Typically it's been my Dad, his friend, and I. This year we brought along my 11 year old Son. We set up camp near the lake and and spent four nights.

The fishing was really hit and miss. When the whitefish were biting, they were hot.

While I was fiddling with a new (P.O.S.) heater, my son hooked into a 15-20 lb pike on 6 lb mono line and the fight was on. He played that fish for about 10 minutes until the pike bit the line off. We were in pretty shallow water so we got a good look at the fish and at one time he had him up to the hole, but it wasn't meant to be! That was pretty exciting!!

Overall, great  trip! Weather was good, comfortable camp, good company, gained 5 lbs in camp (again) and had a great time. The whitefish were a nice size. We've caught bigger, but on a 4 lb average I'm not complaining.

Here's a couple of pics.



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Its always good to get the kids out
looks like a nice camp set up

Proud looking young feller you have there.

Yes- he was in heaven. He's hooked for sure!!

Glad to here you guys had a good trip Doug,, pics look awesome,, that camp looks like it would do just fine..

Thx for the post..

Right on Doug...

Nb4

I just cracked open my first jar of smoked/pressure canned whitefish. Is it ever good!

My son brought a jar to school to share with his class and teachers. Sounds like it was well received. Most of the kids had never tried anything like that.