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Here's the story of the day from Dickie's Portside Resort just north of Isle.

This morning, Dickie's had a special guide trip with children from Buffalo Middle School. Dickie's employee, Shelly, accompained the bunch to assist with setting depths, baiting hooks and keeping a head count.

This was Shelly's first ice fishing experience, so she was almost as excited as the kids. She was in the process of setting a depth for one of the youngsters when she felt something tugging at her line. She asked Dickie what to do, he said "You have a fish!" Shelly yanked the depth bomb out of the hole and caught an 11 inch perch!

(Anglers, for your information, it was a blue hook with a silver depth bomb. Not that you would give it a try or anything....) wink.gif

Shelly said the kids had a great time. They caught tons of perch all morning and a girl caught the biggest one!

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Lisa,
I would love to volunteer my time some weekend to help with just such events. I think the best things I've ever done is show someone the outdoors. I love kids, although I don't have any of my own, and would be honored to help just one of them take up the outdoors and fishing.

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I would have to agree with waterfowler,..if you ever need help with such events be sure to ask. I think many of us in here would be more than willing to help with such an event.

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Alright guys!!

If you're ready, I have an invitation for you! Saturday, February 17 at the Ice Leaders Challenge at Mac's Twin Bay we are also hosting a kids fishing event from noon until 3 pm, (weigh-in time.)

We don't know how many kids will be coming, but we're ready for lots and lots!!

I could certainly use some help with setting depths, baiting hooks, answering questions and drilling holes. We are having an on-ice treasure hunt for the real young ones and then feeding the kids a free lunch, so there will be plenty for helpers to do.

Is your calendar open ?? If so, just send me an e-mail and I'll share the details.

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Lisa,
Of all weekends. I am scheduled to work in SD that weekend. That may be subject to change. If I'm gonna be around, I will let you know when it gets closer. I hope things work out so I can make it up there.

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