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Maine => Ice Fishing Maine => Topic started by: Zack09 on Feb 25, 2013, 05:36 PM
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Me and my buddies were thinking of fishing Alford pond in hope. We was wondering if anyone had any tips on where to fish, what for bait, or anything that could help us. We just want to catch some browns and I've been told that's a good place to go. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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If you go bring smelts for bait that place is full of them.
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Alright thanks, thats pretty much what I figured. Any idea where would be a decent place to fish on it?
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Like my dad always says "follow your nose" ;D
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We ended up getting two pretty browns.. I would post the pictures but I have no idea how to on this website
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ya pritty good pond just got an update from my dad just landed a brown between 4 and a half and five ponds.
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zack we all know you didn't get them hahahahahaha
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(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/zack04562/3poundbrown_zpsec925f65.jpg)
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/zack04562/45poundbrown23inch_zpse286800c.jpg)
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Nope sure didnt I cant seem to catch one. Just isnt meant to be i guess haha
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nice browns!
someone pulled a 10 lber out of there this year for a derby i read somewhere online
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Yeah and they caught a 9-9.5 pounder out of there the day we were there
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Yeah and they caught a 9-9.5 pounder out of there the day we were there
"Waldoboro resident Jared Simmons caught the biggest fish, a 10.02-pound brown trout, at Alfred Lake in Hope.
The lifelong fisherman said he hooked the fish, his biggest catch ever, around 7 a.m. and landed it with help from his brother after a 30-minute fight. "
if you know anyone with a pic i'd love to see that beast
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There goes any good brown fishing there was in that pond. @)
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Nice browns! I know where I'm going this weekend
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(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/zack04562/image_zpsde6862cb.jpg)
This is the only picture I have of it
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Nice browns! I know where I'm going this weekend
That's close by for me too Dave, what time you picking me up! :thumbsup: ;D
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(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/zack04562/image_zpsde6862cb.jpg)
This is the only picture I have of it
thx for sharing, Damn.. how big are those 2 other browns like 14/15 inches? makes them look like Brown Parr hahaha what a tank
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I dont know how big they are. But im guessing around that size. My friend sent me that picture mocking me because I have yet to catch a brown
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Those were the only two fish we caught all day. My buddy was shaking like crazy when he caught the bigger one. It took him like 10 minutes to land it he just wouldnt come up through the hole
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How sloppy is the ice down there? Must be getting bad at this point.
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Those were the only two fish we caught all day. My buddy was shaking like crazy when he caught the bigger one. It took him like 10 minutes to land it he just wouldnt come up through the hole
looks a like beaut, love seeing pictures of huge bucks! im jealous
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there is about 2 inches of slush and thats it.
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Enjoy the crowds!
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Lots of snow in the background. I was sure its a slopfest by now.
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It wasn't horrible yesterday about 2-3 inches of slush but other then that it was fine plenty of ice there were vehicles driving all over it
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great fish love the color's thanks for the post.
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Woods Wise couldnt agree with you more......
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I wonder how many more people will be on this pond because of this post. Be interesting to find out!!
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Not me. I fish alone. With nobody else.
And when I fish alone, I prefer to be by myself. ;D
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Too bad most anglers aren't like you old fart. Most on here are out for that trophy pic of a nice fish. I even get more of a kick outta the ones that feel the need to put (pic) in their topic headline!! Ha, especially the adults!! I can understand it when its a kid and there excited, thats great to see, but when theres some 45yr old holding up a togue and he has to rush on here and blast pics to boost his ego and he's so worried that EVERYONE see his trophy pic that he has to post (pics) in the headline like we aren't gonna figure it out on our own, its pretty sad!!
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Ptownrowdy and bdonaghy why don't you to pull together and dig your own pond and you two can fish together all alone and be as greedy as you want because someday i would like my kids to catch some nice fish and i do like the help from every one on here.....Oh and JAY stick to facebook... :woot: :woot:
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Alford pond here I come ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Thats what im saying... ;D ;D ;D
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this is one of the best burns in a while. if this was a crappie pond the mods would have taken this one down by now.
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wow, you're inviting everyone, that pond must have an unlimited supply of them! Otherwise it'd be fished out in the next few weekends not to mention when you have a kid. That's what we're sayin. ;)
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they put more in every pond each year its ok every one relax... :icefish: :icefish:
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Some people never learn. Once they show up to fish and it looks like the crystal derby at their spot maybe they'll think.twice next time. Last time I was there there were a ton of eels. I'll be sending a few dzn people there all this week with your picture so they can match the back ground to the exact spot. Suckers!
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not a lot of good access points on that lake. i think sennebec has better fishing ;)
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I like to come on the shanty to see pics of peoples fish and get advice about bait, gear, techniques etc. Half of the fun and satisfaction of fishing is going over reports and maps and finding good spots to fish on your own. So when people come on here and just simply burn spots or straight up ask where people are catching trophies I just cant grasp it but to each their own I guess. Its not like people wont find out about spots like alford or others but to come on a message board and just publicly blow it up or revel in it is beyond me. Also, the group of guys I fish with have thrown back numerous 3-4lb browns this year but the fact is the circus that is going to descend on alford and all the other spots that get burned on here will not only increase pressure in numbers but also in how many fish are being taken. Fish get to that size because people release them and let them reach their full potential.
Theres also no need to personally call people out either, extremely childish! Oh and there is a huge difference between being greedy and being modest there is nothing wrong with keeping fishing spots to yourself and your buddies. Word eventually gets out on its own but if we keep announcing good spots there will be none left!
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Im really not a fan of pics of decent fish- with lake names. They may put more in lakes every year, But I will say they tend to grow better in the lake than they do in the freezer. Im not saying I dont enjoy a nice baked salmon, But i will add I throw back many many fish. Im not crapping on the boys who started this thread. Great Job guys- Im more dissapointed with everyone else who chimed. Spot burning is a major problem. I fish with other people a lot. I also do most of the leg work by myself. A lot of people dont put their time in. Anyways, nice fish guys, I bet that day was a blast :tipup:
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This is why I fish alone, and don't post pics.
Besides, I'm just as happy to sit in the unfished corner of a lake, catch a few modest size togue or brookies, take one home for supper and know that nobody ruined it for me.
Most of them go back down the hole and I'm not chasing trophys. Fishin for fun and food can make you feel like a kid again.
If the ice was in better shape I wouldn't even waste my time reading this thread anymore.
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:clap: :clap:
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Thank you, thank you. I'll be here all week.
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just to clarify as people seem upset about this "spot burning" crap:
what i said on reply #12 to this thread was already posted (on iceShanty) in an article here by another member on this site (not going to name names) i simply copied and pasted from the article someone else already posted... it's public knowledge someone caught a 10 lb brown out of this lake the newspapers don't hide it so why does everyone on here try to hide it like it's some kind of top secret information... ??? also maybe i'm just bad at brown trout fishing (through the ice anyways... i can catch all the hogs i need open water) but you guys act like anyone can go to this pond/lake and catch all the 2-4+ lbers in a few weeks and instantly kill the brown fishery.. far from true....
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Sharing where you went isn't really a big deal to me. I hate when people hide all the information like its a big secret or something. News flash if its on the stocking report plenty of people know about the pond/lake.
I don't mind sharing which pond I'm fishing if it helps the young kids maybe hook into a nice fish isn't that what fishing is all about. Nothing better then seeing the smile on a kids face when they land a nice fish.Holding back and being greedy never gets you anywhere.
The 10 pounder that was caught was all over the Internet and newspapers in the state. So I wouldn't say I'm the only one who has told about this "hot secret spot" it was just one of those days when they bit. I've been back twice since that day an have only caught a bunch of white perch and a couple small brookies
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Those are some awesome browns! my biggest brown is only 18 inches 2 pounds (caught it fly fishing though) Havent even caught a single brown this year.. looks like im gonna have to try some different tactics after seeing how many giants people are catching on here I cant wait for my first 20+incher!
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Sharing where you went isn't really a big deal to me. I hate when people hide all the information like its a big secret or something. News flash if its on the stocking report plenty of people know about the pond/lake.
I don't mind sharing which pond I'm fishing if it helps the young kids maybe hook into a nice fish isn't that what fishing is all about. Nothing better then seeing the smile on a kids face when they land a nice fish.Holding back and being greedy never gets you anywhere.
The 10 pounder that was caught was all over the Internet and newspapers in the state. So I wouldn't say I'm the only one who has told about this "hot secret spot" it was just one of those days when they bit. I've been back twice since that day an have only caught a bunch of white perch and a couple small brookies
agree with this post 100%
especially what i bolded..
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Day trip to Alford
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Day trip to Alford
Don't bother, Rusty. All fished out. The 9.5 pounder that came out of there Saturday morning 200 yds from my crew was the last fish in the lake.
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zack i agree 100% way to put it. it Don't matter its all in luck or skill i have been with my dad fishing for 15 years now the past couple years he has caught some nice browns and i was fishing the same way he was got to be in the right place at the right time doing the right stuff.
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Yay keep going guys, this stuff is more entertaining that watching comedy central. You burned my spot, no I didnt, Yes you did, No I didnt, MMMMOOOOOOMMMMMMM Tommy burned my spot on iceshanty!!!!!!!! Holy oh ch**** you guys come on. I can go on the IFW website and find a stocking report, lake depth chart, and the breakdown of what the fish act like in said lake without even having to come on here. If someone wants to gloat a little bit about the nice fish they caught then let them. It has nothing to do with their ego. Most everybody on here has posted a few pictures of the fish they have caught. Ptownrowdy has had some nice browns on here, Bdonaghy has pictures of his fish under every post he puts up. I have put pictures of fish from this year and last on here. Grumpy is right. This is a place to come check ice conditions of said lake and maybe if you have never been to that lake they will be nice enough to share some info if you ask nice enough. But the short time I have been a member of IS I have learned that PM are the way to go. If you are that secretive about your spot the message that person and maybe they will share. But remember that a favor for a favor is how life goes. If someone shares with you then you share with them.
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::) :whistle:
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Sorry I left oldfart out of my previous rant. I haven't seen a picture from him yet either
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I'll admit I have no computer skills beyond my hunt and peck posts. I couldn't post a pic with all the instructions given on the subject. I just find the info good on here. And I PM people that need specifics on a how to. Glad to help. No pics.
But I'll never show up at Awlfawl pond or whatever it is. I fish alone.
Hell, I'm crowded on here. >:(
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Haha I here you there. I normally fish with just me and my buddy. Add 1 more person to the group and it complicates things beyond frustration.
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i fish with a lot of different people and talk to a lot of people about fishing and they never go right to where i was fishing. Just because Someone catches one big fish in that spot doesn't mean there is more. If somebody tells me they caught a big fish in the lake and tells me where im not going to go to that same spot im going to go find my own hot spot on the lake.
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Yeah. But your still showing up on the same lake. With the hoards who heard about the big fish.
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excuses about what.
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ptownrowdy doesn't want anyone finding his secret brown spot ;)
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didn't think it was agents the rules to tell you guys where the fish are bitting. You would think it would help you guys not saying you need help but still.
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Easy young grasshopper!!! There is allot of pride that gets kicked around this site
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Is the launch big enough for a 23 foot boat?
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REALLY!!! I have 3 more weeks of lay-off and you are gonna wish open water on me
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sorry guys got carried away.
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There goes any good brown fishing there was in that pond. @)
I've heard that out on the street too. The burning seems a bit extreme here :-\
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ok guys no need for getting your panties all in a bunch. It wasnt all started for a jerry springer episode complaining back and forth. If you dont like that I put up where they were caught and pictures of them fine dont look at them its that simple, but there are people who enjoy the pictures and information that I posted.
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ptiwnrowdy never said you did.
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Sorry just couldnt resist the tempatation
http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=250621.0 (http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=250621.0)
I bet the farm he is 2hr+ from that lake
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ok guys no need for getting your panties all in a bunch. It wasnt all started for a jerry springer episode complaining back and forth. If you dont like that I put up where they were caught and pictures of them fine dont look at them its that simple, but there are people who enjoy the pictures and information that I posted.
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anyone else find this topic/thread as hilarious as i do
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Is that a question? I'll probably get in trouble but I kind just wanted to stir the pot. I have already had my b**t chewed for naming lakes. Just wanted to see someone else get it
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anyone else find this topic/thread as hilarious as i do
crazy! shame on you for posting anything to do with fish!! ;)
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anyone else find this topic/thread as hilarious as i do
Yea I find it funny... mostly for the hyena type of lurkers that will pounce on any spot they think may produce quality fish. Sure glad I don't live in Southern Maine... AKA Northern Massachusetts.
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Yea I find it funny... mostly for the hyena type of lurkers that will pounce on any spot they think may produce quality fish. Sure glad I don't live in Southern Maine... AKA Northern Massachusetts.
:whistle: :whistle:
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crazy! shame on you for posting anything to do with fish!! ;)
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The only shame here fellas is that a thriving Brown Trout fishery is gonna be turned into a put and take fishery. Spot burning should be wrong in any sportsmens eyes who's worth his salt. Kmgb42 are you indeed a stalker ? :callcops:
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if you don't like what they post don't look at it. just saying.
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The only shame here fellas is that a thriving Brown Trout fishery is gonna be turned into a put and take fishery. Spot burning should be wrong in any sportsmens eyes who's worth his salt. Kmgb42 are you indeed a stalker ? :callcops:
And you just bumped it to the top after being gone for 5 days......... so I am confused ???. Guess everyone and their mommas already knew about it anyway
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Zack09, I've been fishing that lake my entire life. I've put in more hours on that lake than most people on here. I've learned that lake by experience and countless days of fishing, not by a public, widespread forum post. AS YOU ALL KNOW BY NOW, (THANK YOU ZACK) YES I HAVE FINALLY HAD SOME DECENT LUCK ON THE LAKE. So for someone to feel the need to openly share that across the damn internet is very discouraging. You must not enjoy the feeling of solitary fishing, or the accomplishment that comes with working for, and finding your own fish. It's very rewarding, let me tell you. But obviously you feel that my success should be everyone elses knowledge. Here's a shocker for you, THAT'S NOT HOW IT WORKS IN THE FISHING WORLD, especially for those who take pride in their hard work and success on the lakes. This is the worst spot burning post I have EVER seen, I can not believe this is still up here. Your argument is awful... yes you can go on the internet and find all stocking reports for lakes across the state. The majority of lakes in maine ARE stocked, but not every lake yields MULTIPLE 10LB + FISH. that's the kicker right there buddy, so just because you can find a brown-stocked lake online, doesn't mean you've found yourself one with fish of that quality. Moreover, for someone to post such a topic who doesn't even put in 1/10 of the time I do there, disgusts me. You must really lack attention in your life to bring it upon yourself in this matter on an online fishing forum, thanks bub.
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everyone complaining about spot burning are the people that are still posting/bumping this topic to the first page again kinda ironic.... ;D
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Everyone who wanted to know about it already knows now, so not a big deal. Just had to give him some S&%T
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Everyone who wanted to know about it already knows now, so not a big deal. Just had to give him some S&%T
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With 1600+ views the damage is already done.
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Could be harder to launch there at ice out than sebago.
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Hey it is a public water body, stocked with fish provided by public funds from ALL of us fishermen. Just because you like the fishing in the pond in your door yard the way it is doesn't make it wrong for someone else to say "hey look what I caught in lake so-and-so." This forum is a public place as well and if someone chooses to share the good time they had fishing, then congrats to them. Why people act like its the end of the world when someone utters the name of a lake is beyond me. If you think you are such a good fishmen, then you should do just find finding a new lake with fish, since there won't be nothin but perch and shiners in that one in a few months. ::)
Very nice fish btw, I tried 4 times for browns this winter and never hooked up. :bow: