Fred, his father and the cat Ric go ice fishing, ice fishing. Once there, Fred has fun playing son of the Inuk and telling stories. The fish bite happily. His father is going to extend the rental. A crack! Everything starts to move. Fred is adrift, alone with Ric. We send the helicopter, however the rescue is postponed until the next day. The Inuk's son softens, but pulls himself together. Finally Fred is saved. He is no longer quite the same, his adventure has matured him.