What's better than a perfect summer barbecue chilling with friends and family on a nearby lake? All the above while fishing on a private pontoon boat with a picnic table.
Early 6:30 am carpooling my friend @xowendyli at Vaughan Mills for a smooth 45 minutes drive to Lawrence Park, just north edge of Barrie on the coast of Little Lake. We ordered dollar ice coffees at McDonald's before setting sail on our new adventure. Her parents prepared plenty of food - from sausage and egg sandwiches for breakfast to Angus rib steak and chicken drumsticks for the grill with fruits, salad, ramen and rice. Our boat driver (her dad) drove to the best fishing spots - he got his first after 5 minutes of arriving.
I've never imagined myself catching fish for the first time could be nerve-racking, flowing with excitement and feeling at peace with nature all at once. My first try was a tiny one, and as my skill improved over time, I seized a handful of palm-sized sunfish, also known as pumpkinseed fish.
Another friend came in the afternoon complaining the two-hour traffic was horrendous. By day end, we had fun and got to keep our prize. read more