Quinte Fishing

This year I decided to launch my ice hut rental business, and I've learned a lot along the way.
There are many things I will be changing, like smaller, more portable huts that I can move with my atv or snowmobile, to be able to stay on the fish.

I chose Bain Park area as my starting point, because I did so well there last year. It sucked. I was the only one to catch walleye there during the first 3-4 weeks. I had my buddy bring the huts out with his Argo, but didn't have access to it to move the huts. I started out using my atv and trailer to transport my customers, but once the ice got thick enough for the truck I was able to move over towards Onderdonks, which paid off immediately.

Once the snow got too deep for the truck, I had to buy a snowmobile to keep the business going.
I've had many guest take advantage of my overnight huts and have had good feedback along with a few complaints about the size of the 4 man hut. Next year it will be 2 man huts only, with the option of a third bunk for kids

I also had to jump through some hoops to get permission from Quinte West for overnight parking, which finally came through this week. Lol. Go figure.
I have had my customers meet me at the farmers field at Onderdonks now and will probably continue this in the future, rather than have to transport them from the marina parking lot in Trenton with all the extra rules and conditions that entails.

I have also had some customers that made a mess and dropped all kinds of garbage down the hole, which necessitated moving the huts.. You know who you are, and won't be welcomed back.

All in all it has been a rewarding experience and I've met many awesome people. I will use all this information to make this a better/easier endeavour for next year.

I recently had to turn away a customer because of a problem with my snowmobile. He wasn't very happy after getting his friends to travel to the area. Although I can't control all situations, I will make sure I have back up systems in place to make sure this doesn't happen in the future.
Sorry John Ford.

Thank you to all my customers this year, and I hope to see you back next year.

Good for you. It takes a lot of guts and commitment to start something new up and then see it all the way to the end. Cheers

Congratulations on your endeavour. Hope it carries forward for you, too bad some(the litterbugs) don't appreciate your hard work.

PM sent middlewick

It did sound like a wrap up note, but I am still renting this week as well, and have the Argo all lined up to get the huts off on Sunday..

You're still my idol Dan!!

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Oh Robbie, you know I couldn't have done it without all your help.

Good on you wick!!! I see a great customer focus, and you seeking out opportunities for improvement for your customers.... Great start!!