Offsides Sports Bar Keswick CIFC Specials!

Offsides Sports Bar and Grill Offers Canadian Ice Fishing Specials!

Offsides Sports Bar & Grill, 200 Simcoe Street Keswick, is pleased to welcome Canadian Ice Fishing Championship enthusiasts to Lake Simcoe. Whether you are a competitor, or just enjoy ice fishing, Offsides Sports Bar & Grill welcomes you in from the cold with great entertainment and some very special deals during the 19th Canadian Ice Fishing Championship February 22 - 24th, 2013. Plus everyone can enter to win great prizes checking in on Offsides Foursquare! Offsides is also donating $50 in dining gift certificates to be used at Offsides - some restrictions apply.

Win a $50 Offsides Sports Bar And Grill Dining Gift Certificate

Offsides Sports Bar And Grill menu has a wide variety of choices. Their kitchen features Offsides famous ribs, juicy burgers, hot wings and Much more! One lucky registered CIFC angler will win a $50 Dining Gift Certificate to enjoy Offsides Sports Bar and Grill Food.

Canadian Ice Fishing Championship Specials

Offsides Sports Bar & Grill is pleased to offer the following hard water angler specials during the CIFC February 22 - 24, 2013. Just mention the Canadian Ice Fishing Championship, and you will be able to grab great eats at super prices! If you forget to mention the CIFC, don't worry, they're sure to share this great event with you too!

• 1 LB Wings or Burger + 1 Pint Coors/Canadian......$10.00
• 1 LB Wings or Burger + 1 Mini Pitcher Coors/Canadian......$14.00
• 2 LB Wings + 1 Pitcher Coors/Canadian......$25.00

Plus check out the entertainment everyone can enjoy at Offsides Sports Bar & Grill over the Canadian Ice Fishing Championship weekend':

• Friday February 22nd: Dance Party @10:00p.m. Half Price Burgers ($5.00)
• Saturday February 23rd: Ribs Day: Enjoy $5.00 Off Ribs UFC @10:00p.m ; Dance Party @ 12:00a.m.
• Sunday February 24th: Caesar Sundays: 1oz Caesar ($5.00) Half Price Wings ($5.00)

For more information about Offsides Sports Bar & Grill call 1-800-218-0420 and tell them the CIFC sent you! Remember to checkin at Offsides on FourSquare you can win one Free Appetizer on your 3rd Checkin, and be entered to win NorMark 'IceClaws too'!

Big Fish Day Announcement!

Big Fish Day Looks Great!

Canadian Ice Fishing Championship President Rosa Sharpe visited Bonnie Boats, Jackson’s Point today for personal Lake Simcoe ice condition updates. Starting early this morning Rosa scouted various locations for the Deep Water Big Fish Day  travelling along the frozen lake from east to west for over an hour.

‘I wanted to be on the ice myself to set up the zones for Big Fish Day and Perch Day,’ shared Rosa, who is also LuresAndTours CEO adding ‘Boy the cold air felt great!’

Rosa reported the ice was good and is continuing to thicken. There were a good number of huts out on the ice with people happy to be there ice fishing.

Jackson’s Point, renowned for being the Jumbo Perch Capital of North America.will be the launch point for the 19th Ice Fishing Championship. Anglers will be able to enjoy two days of live release hardwater fishing to win thousands in cash and prizes: Day One being Deep Water Big Fish Day and Day Two:  Shallower Fishing Ground Perch.Day.

‘This is the 2nd year LuresAndTours has owned the Canadian Ice Fishing Championship,’ enthused Rosa adding, ‘We are all eagerly looking forward to a return of the Traditional Big Fish Day in 2013.’

Bonnie Boats Jackson’s Point Lake Simcoe is graciously offering FREE parking, and launch site facilities, as well as a very special price for trips out to the ice and back for competitors – only $30 for the weekend that’s $7.50 a trip –a HUGE discount! Thank you!

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• Bonnie Boats Information
• Canadian Ice Dishing Championship Registration

Bonnie Boats Lake Simcoe Ice Report !

Ice Forming – Huts On Lake!

Latest Ice Fishing Report from Lake Simcoe brings great news for the Canadian Ice Fishing Championship! Ice is getting stronger on most of the lake including at Bonnie Boats – Launch Point for the 19th Canadian Ice Fishing Championship.

‘We have eight huts out today, on Six inches of ice.’ Bonnie Boats shared adding,’ Our huts are over are over 60 feet of water,and they are fishing for White Fish and  Lake Trout here.’

Caution is still advised for the main part of Lake Simcoe. Lake Simcoe Ice Report from Aurora: MNR District Office cautions Lake Simcoe, is not safe for vehicles yet, and the Main Lake is still unsafe, so it is wise to contact ice hut operators for local ice conditions.  Here is a satellite shot of Lake Simcoe by Bonnie Boats Please click the image to see the current satellite view, directions, and more.

LAKE SIMCOE ICE FISHING REPORT                                                            LOCATION REPORTING cm Inches Change Huts Notes Vehicles Aurora: MNR District Office Ice Report Jan. 24 Wil Wegman 905 713-7730 (9am) 11-25cm   +11cm N/A Overall, Contact ice hut operators for local ice conditions. Main lake is still unsafe. Lake is not safe for vehicles yet. No Barrie Ice Report Feb 2 Grizzly By The Bay  705 791-9754 or 705 294-0607 15cm 7inches +15cm 6 Some 10 to 13 pound lake trout caught. Over 100-120 Feet of water. No Beaverton  Ice Report Feb 02 Floyd Hale's Huts Bill Vieveen  705 426-7415 30cm 12” +5 40 Over 25-30 Feet of Water Some jumbo perch in the 33 to 35 cm range caught. Moving out for White Fish on Monday N/A Gilford Ice Report Terry Goy Fish Huts 905-960-5003 Feb 02 12” +12 12 Huts over 25' Feet of Water EXCELLENT Perch ATV OK N/A Innisfil  Ice Report Feb 02 Love to Fish Simcoe Hut Rentals 705-431-2230 7” +7” 10 Huts over 20' Feet of Water  Off the 2nd Line  GOOD Perch Quad or Snowmobile OK N/A Jackson's Pt Ice Report Feb 02 Bonnie Boats BobAvery/ Matt/ Scott  905 722-3862 15cm 6” N/A 8   Huts over  60' Feet of Water  White Fish & Lake Trout N/A Jackson's Pt Feb 02 Hank Heyink Fish Huts Jackson's Point 905-722-3718   6" +6” 6 First Day Putting Rest of Huts out this week  Huts over  68-70'Feet of Water   Keswick Ice Report Feb 02 Harry's Riverside Bait and  Tackle  905 476-0441 15 -20cm 8" +15cm N/A Putting Huts Out This Week 10-20 FOW Perch N/A Orillia  Ice Report Feb 02 Simcoe Trombly's Tackle Box Bob/John  705 327-3474 (10am) 5” +5” 2* 2 Huts Observed Catching Lake Trout & White Fish N/A Orillia  Ice Report Feb 02 Couchiching Trombly's Tackle Box Bob/John  705 327-3474 (10am) 21 -25cm +21 17* 17 Huts Observed Catching Jumbo Perch & Pike FOW 12-22' Stay away from the Narrows (where Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching meet at the Bridge on Hwy 12) and the north end of Lake Couchiching near Washago. Shanty Bay has weakened along shoreline   Pefferlaw Ice Report Feb 02 Peninsula Resort 705-437-1890 12+" +12” 20 Snowmobile OK Small Perch Good FOW 26' N/A Port Bolster  Ice Report Feb 02 Casey's Fish Huts Taj    705 437-1560 (8:30am) 25+ +5 15 Perch are small to medium sized. NOT YET

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Beaverton Lake Simcoe Ice Report Feb 2 2013 40 Huts!

Lake Simcoe Ice Fishing Jumbo Perch!

Lake Simcoe Ice Fishing Hut Operators polled share news of great catches of Pike, Whitefish, Lake Trout and Jumbo Perch. However the Lake Simcoe Ice Report from Aurora: MNR District Office cautions Lake Simcoe, is not safe for vehicles yet, and the Main Lake is still unsafe, so it is wise to contact ice hut operators for local ice conditions. Floyd Hale's Fish Huts Beaverton reports the thickest ice  30 cm and the most huts on the lake – 40! However, you’ll want to call in advance to book as it is a VERY popular spot –all 30 huts were full last weekend. Here is a satellite shot of Lake Simcoe by Beaverton Please click the image to see the current satellite view, directions, and more.

LAKE SIMCOE ICE FISHING REPORT                                                                                     LOCATION REPORTING cm Inches Change Huts Notes Vehicles Aurora: MNR District Office Ice Report Jan. 24 Wil Wegman 905 713-7730 (9am) 11-25cm   +11cm N/A Overall, Contact ice hut operators for local ice conditions. Main lake is still unsafe. Lake is not safe for vehicles yet. No Barrie Ice Report Jan. 24 Grizzly By The Bay  705 791-9754 or 705 294-0607 15cm +15cm 3 Some 10 to 13 pound lake trout caught. No Beaverton  Ice Report Jan. 24 Floyd Hale's Huts Bill Vieveen  705 426-7415 30cm +5 40 Some jumbo perch in the 33 to 35 cm range caught. N/A Gilford Ice Report No Report Yet N/A   N/A   N/A N/A Innisfil  Ice Report No Report Yet N/A   N/A   N/A N/A Jackson's Pt Ice Report Jan. 24 Bonnie Boats BobAvery/ Matt/ Scott  905 722-3862 N/A   N/A     Ice  is not safe due to the recent mild weather. N/A Keswick Ice Report Jan. 24 Harry's Riverside Bait and  Tackle  905 476-0441 15 -20cm +15cm 6 There are a lot of perch being caught. Pike, Perch, Whitefish, Lake Trout - all good. N/A Orillia  Ice Report Jan. 24 Trombly's Tackle Box Bob/John  705 327-3474 (10am) 21 -25cm +21 15 Stay away from the Narrows (where Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching meet at the Bridge on Hwy 12) and the north end of Lake Couchiching near Washago. Good Pike and Perch N/A Pefferlaw Ice Report No Report Yet N/A   N/A   Perch - N/A Pike - N/A N/A Port Bolster  Ice Report Jan. 19 Casey's Fish Huts Taj    705 437-1560 (8:30am) 25+ +5 15 Perch are small to medium sized. NOT YET

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Happy Days Houseboats Supports Canadian Ice Fishing Championship!

Win Happy Days Houseboats ‘Journey of a Lifetime’

Happy Days Houseboats, Bobcaygeon is pleased to support the Canadian Ice Fishing Championship by donating a ‘Journey of a Lifetime.’
National Geographic has recognized that a houseboat vacation on the Trent Severn Waterway is a Journey of a Lifetime. The Trent Severn Waterway is managed and safeguarded by Parks Canada and offers some of the best recreational boating destinations in North America. From pastoral scenery to rugged outcroppings of the Great Canadian Shield, the Trent Severn Waterway connects Lake Ontario to Georgian Bay through a series of 43 conventional locks and includes the world's two highest hydraulic lift locks. From quiet and secluded islands to robust and welcoming waterway communities, boaters are able to experience a myriad of activities and adventures en route.

Ice Fishing Sponsor - Happy Days Houseboats Prize Details

The winner of this prize will enjoy a 3 day weekend or 4 day midweek during prime fishing seasons in the spring or fall on board an 8 Sleeper model of houseboat. This model will accommodate up to 10 people and provides guests with three private sleeping areas. It is possible to fish all day long, whenever and wherever you want, and with a fully equipped galley, the fishing enthusiast can "cook 'em as you catch 'em". This is an excellent opportunity to share your love of fishing with your family or friends and provides a safe and comfortable environment for a multi-generational getaway. Prize value is $1050.00. The cost of gas, taxes and insurance is not included in the prize value. Boat comes with a full tank of gas and the winner is responsible for topping up the tank when the boat is returned. Visit Happy Days Houseboats Website at
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• Happy Days Houseboats on Sponsors Page
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Military Hunting and Fishing Supports Canadian Ice Fishing Championship!

Military Hunting and Fishing, a website based around Active duty and Veteran military members who enjoy the love of the outdoors, is supporting the Canadian Ice Fishing Championship by posting an article highlighting the CIFC, and promoting the CIFC through its many social media platforms.

"Military Hunting and Fishing pleased to support 19th Annual Canadian Ice Fishing Championship,'shared Gregory Beckman, owner of MilitaryHuntingandFishing.com adding,'With Lures and Tours pulling a rabbit out of their hat last year, and making the CIFC a huge success, you can expect that the 19th Annual CIFC with the weather predictions being colder will be a tremendous event to see. Be sure to give us a shout over on our FB page and share your pics if you are attending the CIFC.'

Gregory Beckman, an active duty member of Military Hunting and Fishing, provides a complete state regulation data base, interactive user experience, and community mindset on their site. They are growing not only in members but information daily, constantly upgrading their site to better meet users' needs. Military Hunting and Fishing looks forward in participating in next year's event! Be sure to check out the Military Hunting and Fishing.com article highlighting the CIFC at http://militaryhuntingandfishing.com/content/cifc-starts-soon and stop by to thank them for their support on their Facebook Page.

Lower Twin Lakes Lodge Proudly Sponsors Canadian Ice Fishing Championship!

Ice Fishing Championship Prize Lower Twin Lakes Lodge Fishing Trip for Two!

Lower Twin Lakes Lodge, Nakina Ontario, invites you to experience the wilderness of beautiful Northwestern Ontario which is one of the best fishing and hunting regions in this province. Lower Twin Lakes Lodge remote drive-to fishing and hunting camp provides unparalleled Trophy Walleye and Northern Pike fishing in breathtaking and unspoiled surroundings. Other fishing opportunities include Perch, Whitefish, Rainbow Trout, and Brook Trout  aka Speckled Trout. Camp comes with fully equipped housekeeping cabins and an adjacent three acre campground. Cabins and camp sites are spaciously laid out along the shores of Lower Twin Lakes. So don't delay, come and experience this truly amazing hunting and fishing paradise yourself.

Ice Fishing Sponsor John Espinola Former Jackson's Point Lake Simcoe Resident

Lower Twin Lakes Lodge host, John Espinola, prior resident of beautiful Jackson's Point Ontario at the shores of Lake Simcoe, has been a participant of the Georgina Fishing Series basically since its origin and continues to be a proud sponsor of the Canadian Ice Fishing Championships which draws anglers from all over this continent. Some of the Championship's participants are even loyal customer of Lower Twin Lakes Lodge!

Ice Fishing Championship Prize Details Lower Twin Lakes Lodge Fishing Trip for Two

One lucky angler in the 2013 Canadian Ice Fishing Championship will win a Lower Twin Lakes Lodge Fishing Trip for Two, that includes a 7 night stay in one of LTLL’s spacious housekeeping cabins, plus boat and motor rental with first tank of gas included. This fishing package is valued at $1,200 and valid until 2014 fishing season subject to cabin availability and not exchangeable for cash.

To claim your prize, please contact John Espinola at john AT lowertwinlakes.com or toll-free at 1.888.336.5855 (LTLL) or visit them at www.lowertwinlakes.com for more information.

Lower Twin Lakes Lodge 2013 Calendar of Events

In addition to  sponsoring  the 2013 Canadian Ice Fishing Championships February 22 – 24, John and Karin are looking forward to the following upcoming events. Please drop by and visit John when you are in the area!

• Feb. 7-11 Tradeshow Participant 2013 Canadian National Sportsmen's Show Toronto ON ,  -- Booth 1116 - www.sportshows.ca
• February 21-24 Tradeshow Participant Novi Michigan Outdoorama Show  -- Booth 5358 - www.showspan.com/OUT/Home.aspx
• June Sponsor of the 2013 Chelmsford Fish And Game Pike Tournament www.mycfga.com
• Sept Sponsoring  2013 Chelmsford Fish And Game -Walleye Tournament www.mycfga.com

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