We Found FIRST ICE (THIN) - Ice Fishing GIANT Ontario Trout

First Ice Ontario Fishing GIANT Splake Trout 2023-2024
In the newest episode of The Average Joes Fishing Show, your buddies Brendan and Lyle ventured into the Mountains of the Ottawa Valley in search of some early first ice. After lake option 1 didn't pan out, option 2 was where the lads headed. Once the grueling climb to the lake was complete, the setup began and the fish were very cooperative. Between 7am-12pm, 18 fish were welcomed to the top of the ice. The trip was highlighted by a beautiful holdover Male Splake that was 24"x13" in size. (A little over 5lbs). It was a beautiful day to get out and scratch that first ice itch we have all been feeling now that the cold weather is here and the fluffy white stuff is starting to accumulate on the ground. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel so you never miss an episode, this winter is going to be our biggest season on the channel yet!
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TAJFS

Beauty splake boys! Good day on the hard water.

[@TheAverageJoesFishingShow]

Thanks Andre! Felt so good finally getting back on the ice, and this beauty really topped it off!

[@AdamStew]

The most Canadian video on YT ad it's not even close

[@alexs3447]

So true they are the real McCoy

[@TheAverageJoesFishingShow]

Eh? Why do you think that 😂😉

[@TheAverageJoesFishingShow]

Truly Patriotic 😉

[@leannemurr5901]

Can’t wait for the Average Joes Merch!!

[@TheAverageJoesFishingShow]

Better order a wagon load of it 😉

[@MA-gb2bm]

Great video and thank you for the tips.

[@TheAverageJoesFishingShow]

Thanks again for the comment bud! Appreciate the kind words!

[@christianshepherd3472]

Not average Joe?

[@dagger281]

Man...good ole Canada boys! Well done gentlemen! Great job using the birch bark! Bonus boys!

[@TheAverageJoesFishingShow]

Thanks buddy, appreciate the comment! Was a great first ice trip for sure!

[@duggoneit]

Nice job gents! I'm over Apsley way. Gonna need to check some smaller lakes now that you've gone and gave me the itch! LOL

[@TheAverageJoesFishingShow]

Haha sorry for passing on the bug 😅 Be careful out there, this snow has definitely weighed down the ice!

[@CastandConquer]

Awesome video boys. Great watch and well edited

[@TheAverageJoesFishingShow]

Thanks Andrew! Can’t wait to make some together soon!

[@precisionanglingYT]

Early ice!!!!! Keep up the good work!!

[@TheAverageJoesFishingShow]

Yessir so freakin pumped it’s here! Finally scratched the itch and now big things are coming all season!

[@tiredredneck8159]

Dudes freakin love it!!

[@TheAverageJoesFishingShow]

Thanks buddy!! We appreciate the love!

[@CastandConquer]

You know what 4” looks like Lyle 😂😂

[@TheAverageJoesFishingShow]

Oh he most certainly does, when it’s pulled out twice 😉😂

[@JeffMacCullough]

Just subscribed to your channel. Enjoying your videos. See you out there!

[@TheAverageJoesFishingShow]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@differentfins]

Sweet vid! This has me pumped for splake in 2 days! Gunna do some sight fishing!

[@TheAverageJoesFishingShow]

That’s sweet buddy, we appreciate the support! We’re also planning a sight fishing video for splake this weekend!

[@differentfins]

@TheAverageJoesFishingShow nice! I tried it twice last year but there was so much slush on the ice I couldn't set up where I wanted to. Our lakes have 5-7" of clear ice now. We have hardly any snow! Very rare for NW Ontario.

[@Uhdeonthefly]

Nice job boyz! Sweet video!

[@TheAverageJoesFishingShow]

That’s Uhde! 🎣

[@Uhdeonthefly]

Hammertime!

[@TheAverageJoesFishingShow]

Yessir put the hammer down 🔨

[@davehendrick5497]

Lyle likes going deeper eh 😅

[@TheAverageJoesFishingShow]

He tries his best haha

[@cowbway8462]

Love your content. I could watch it for hours and hours (and have). Checking out your new merch for a buddy.

[@TheAverageJoesFishingShow]

We really appreciate that bud!! Very kind and motivating to hear! 😁 Merch should be out in around a month!

[@alexs3447]

great video guys . I use the fish online site to check on lakes i once fished . Natural populations mostly .

[@TheAverageJoesFishingShow]

Thanks Alex! Once the clock rolls over to 2024 the Brookies will be target species!

[@banjohappy]

I know splake have the forked tail and brookies have a square tail, but I thought splake did not have the blue halo around the red spots. That beauty you caught had the blue halos and the forked tail. Splookie?

[@TheAverageJoesFishingShow]

The Splake will still have blue halos when they’re coloured up like he was in the spawning phase, but they’re not the “True” blue halos Brookies have. They’re nowhere near as prominent or brightly coloured. I actually posted a video discussing the differences in the two after all the comments I got regarding this subject. If you’d like, check it out! I discuss this subject extensively 😁

[@FreakofNature1]

I’d say that’s a hell of a start to the season! You guys give lessons?😅 Thanks for sharing!

[@TheAverageJoesFishingShow]

Haha we tried giving lessons today but the fish were very uncooperative! Thanks for coming out with us buddy! Was a great time with you and Britt!

[@OrilliaFishing]

If these boys ain't full on Canuck I dunno who is. Good fishin' boys I'll buy one of those shirts when they're out

[@TheAverageJoesFishingShow]

Thanks buddy! They’ll be out soon! We may be slightly Canadian haha 😂

[@Biggsy8324]

Would love to see the finished taxidermy job on that fish if you do get it done.

[@TheAverageJoesFishingShow]

INSANELY GOOD TAXIDERMY!! 🔥🎣 #taxidermy #trout #fishing #icefishing #artist #talent kzbin.infoRfC8SgYBt9c?feature=share

[@TheAverageJoesFishingShow]

That’s the link to our short I put together of it finished!

[@tiredredneck8159]

Brooooo I got a biggun I need a taxidermist!!!

[@adrianl9366]

Wow, those are some nice looking Splake, such a beautiful fish! My in-laws live in the Ottawa Valley, so definitely have to get out and try this season. Just wondering, if you guys have any tips on what stocked lakes to try? I see some lakes are stocked every year, and some every other year. I also see some are stocked more heavily with more than 1,000 per year, and some are stocked with less than 1,000 per year. Does stocking quantity and how often the lake is stocked matter? Thanks!

[@TheAverageJoesFishingShow]

Great Questions Adrian! We don’t name drop lakes, we believe that if you recognize it from the video, then all the power to you to fish it. The internet is a dangerous place for wrecking lakes if the names are shared. That being said, in my experience it really depends on what you’re looking for from a trip experience… If you want a fun day with lots of bites and numbers of fish, go to a lake stocked this year. Like in this video. That’s a good way to ensure more quantity. You still will have a chance at holdover fish, but odds are lower you’ll get them because small fish will be biting most of the time. If you’re looking for bigger sized fish, go to a lake stocked the year before. This will ensure any fish are holdovers and will be a year bigger. That way you know every bite will be a decent fish. If you’re looking for giants, go to lakes that the regular fishermen wouldn’t venture into. Target lakes hard to access, and with lower stocking numbers… I say low stocking numbers because a lot of times these lakes get overlooked and neglected. People see one lake with 3000 fish stocked every other year, and a smaller lake beside it stocked with 300 every year. 95% of guys will fish the lake stocked with 3000, because they think it ups their odds. They’re not wrong, but they’re also normally happy with any fish, and aren’t targeting the really big ones exclusively. Generally lakes stocked heavier, are bigger and also get more fishing pressure. Stay away from the people and you’ll find more fish! Hope this helps bud and hopefully you subscribed and will share our content with your friends! We appreciate the comment!

[@zackcorbin1915]

I gotta get back on the videos… been slacking hard

[@TheAverageJoesFishingShow]

Do it man you catch some beauties!!

[@brianpenney4759]

What kind of bait did you use?

[@TheAverageJoesFishingShow]

Caught it on a size 2 hook with a live minnow, and a sinker a few inches above, on a set line

[@brianpenney4759]

Hi Brendan, I'm looking into purchasing a fish finder any suggestions at a reasonable cost?@@TheAverageJoesFishingShow