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Keagan isChecking the Net :Keagan isChecking the Net
Slide 2:This is Keagan clearing the ice pieces from the main ice hole. This is a necessary part of checking a net so the net comes out without getting stuck on the pieces.
Slide 3:It is important to monitor children as it can be dangerous if you fall in the hole.
Keagan enjoys helping out where he can.
Slide 4:Keagan has been checking the net for 2 years already at this point. Steady as it goes.
Slide 5:A good catch. Keagan is taking out a Whitefish from the net. He gets right into it.
It is important that you use proper clothes as the fish comes out wet.
Slide 6:Concentration, Keagan is using a special tool called a fish hook to help him take the fish out of the net.
Slide 7:This is Keagan Great Grandfather (Chapan) William, he is Keagan’s cultural teacher. William has been setting nets here at this spot since he was Keagans age.
Slide 8:Learn to do by doing, this is how Keagan will become a master at checking the net. His Chapan has been teaching Keagan how to check the net for two years.
Slide 9:Another fish, seems to go on and on, but the net is only 100 meters long. Look at how many fish we caught.
Slide 10:Keagan is showing how it is done. Make sure you hold the fish steady as it will move and squirm.
Slide 11:Making the grade, Keagan is watched by his Chapan as he takes out another fish.
Slide 12:Step one move the net away form the fish.
Slide 13:Step two take the hook and slide the rest of the net off the fish.
Slide 14:Step three half way finished. The fish is almost out.
Slide 15:Step four never give up and work, work, work.
Slide 16:Step five move it again if necessary and keep at it. This is not easy it takes time.
Slide 17:Maybe it I stick my tongue out a bit it will help.
Slide 18:Take my glove off going in for the final moves to get the fish out.
Slide 19:You see this is how you do it. The fish is almost out and soon we will pack it in the Sleigh and snowmobile.
Slide 20:Hey look at this one it is a sucker.
Slide 21:This one is a pickerel, we also call it a walleye because the tourist that come visit in the summer know it that way better.
Slide 22:Whoa stop squirming I need to put you in the Sleigh.
Slide 23:Oh man I have lots of work to do. I have to pick up all these fish and put them in the Sleigh. Better get busy
Slide 24:Now we are finished checking the net
Slide 25:Here is our snowmobile, and I have to put the fish in.
Slide 26:I will count them later as I need to finished my job.
Thank you for joining me.