Join us for a weekend of ice fishing for crappie and pike on a private lake just south of Parry Sound. Includes two or three nights accommodation, potluck dinners, a Big Fish tournament and Tackle Swap

This event is for women 18 years of age or older.

COST: $130 per person (Friday & Saturday nights) ~ with a paid 2022 OWA membership              

$50 for Thursday night (optional)  

To become a member: https://www.ontariowomenanglers.ca/membership

 SPOTS AVAILABLE

There are 40 spots available with a minimum of 20 needed to run this event.

Registration will be first come, first serve. If registration fills, please add yourself to the Wait List in case there is a cancellation. There are also spots available for those that would like to come up on Thursday night (for an additional charge).

 COVID-19 - IMPORTANT!

Given that COVID-19 is still evolving, we are closely monitoring public health guidelines to make safe and responsible decisions for the participants and Ontario Women Anglers. Therefore, ALL participants must provide proof of 2 doses of COVID-19 vaccination, no later than two (2) weeks (January 27, 2022) prior to the starting date of the event. NO EXCEPTIONS. Participants that do not provide proof of double vaccination by the deadline will not be permitted to participate in this event and will be subject to the cancellation policy below.

UPDATE January 18, 2022

Due to the current COVID-19 situation, these additional protocols have been put in place:

• Masks must be worn at all times - with the exception of sleeping and when you're seated at a table in the dining room. If you get up from the table, you must put your mask on. Please bring enough masks for the weekend.
• No potluck meals - everyone is responsible for cooking their own meals. If you and a friend are going together and planning your meals together, that is fine.
• The dining room is very large - social distancing during meals.
• Frequent hand-washing and we'll have hand sanitizer in the bathrooms and kitchen/dining areas. You should also bring your own personal hand sanitizer.
• Only 3 people per "motel room" and those sleeping in the dorm areas, there's lots of beds so we'll be able to space ourselves out. There are 5 motel rooms - we will group people together that are comfortable sleeping in the same room.

Registration will open on Friday, November 5 at 12:00 noon: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ice-fishing-weekend-for-women-parry-sound-jan-31-feb-2-registration-82966524107

LOCATION:

Ontario Camp for the Deaf  

236 Blackstone Crane Lake Rd

Seguin, ON  P2A 2W8

https://goo.gl/maps/LeCbruy3FUH2

ARRIVE: Friday, February 11 (arrive any time )

***If you are coming up on Thursday, check-in is anytime after 2:00 p.m.***

DEPART: Sunday, February 13 2:00 pm

FISHING: Black Crappie and Pike

 DRUGS/ALCOHOL POLICY:  The Bob Rumball Camp of the Deaf, on the property owned by The Ontario Mission of the Deaf, has a very strict policy regarding drugs and alcohol. For the enjoyment of everyone, PLEASE do not bring these items to this event.

"The presence of non-prescription drugs and/or alcoholic beverages on the camp property will result in the immediate forfeit of your rental fees and the end of your stay at Ontario Camp for the Deaf."

Animals are not permitted in any of the buildings. 

IMPORTANT: We will be fishing on the open ice. You are welcome to bring and use a pop up hut if you choose.

INCLUDED:

- Two nights accommodation (Fri & Sat)

- Thurs. night is optional for an additional charge

- PowerPoint presentation about crappie and pike fishing to be sent out prior to the trip

- Big Fish Tournament

- Tackle Swap (indicate on the registration form if you will be bringing fishing/outdoors gear to sell at the Tackle Swap)

MEALS:

We will not be having potluck meals this year.

You are responsible for your meals and there is an industrial kitchen and camp dining room for us to use. We will have leftovers for Sunday lunch.

SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS: 

The main lodge of the camp is equipment with both dormitory and private rooms with bunk beds. There are enough there that no one will need to sleep on the top bunk. Rooms and beds are first come, first serve.

WHAT TO BRING:

- sleeping bag and pillow (you may also want to bring a sheet for under you)

- warm outdoor clothing and boots

- ice cleats

- 2022 Ontario fishing license

- 5 gallon bucket or camp chair to sit on- ice fishing rod and tackle

- a medium or medium-heavy powered ice rod is recommended for pike

- a light powered ice rod is recommended for crappie

- a tip-up and/or rod holder (highly recommended for pike)

- ice scoop for clearing out ice holes

- snow shovel for clearing snow

- personal meals and potluck items (you will be contacted in early January)

- if you bring live bait, you'll need a bait bucket and bubbler

 ***We will need several power augers (gas or electric) for this event. If you have one that you can bring, please let me know ~ thank you!

YOU ARE WELCOME TO BRING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

- pop-up hut, ice anchors and heater

- ice fishing flasher or sonar

- sled (to pull equipment out on the ice)

- ATV or snowmobile

- fish filet knife if you plan to keep and clean your fish

If you use Facebook, please add me as a Friend so I can include you in the group chat that will be set up: https://www.facebook.com/yvonne.brown64