Just got stationed in RI.

[dcarr239]

I'm from FL and just got stationed in RI ...as I understand it NH isn't too far away. Some googling has led me to understand I can fish for Muskie, Pike, and Walleye in NH. Those are 3 fish I have always wanted to catch but in FL ... I can't.

I'm not asking anyone to give away their secret spot ... but can someone please point me in the right direction where I can have a good chance of landing either of those.

Thanks in advance!

[FishingNewEngland]

There's good ice fishing in Rhode Island and Massachusetts as well. PM me once the ice hits and we'll get together.

[dcarr239]

There's good ice fishing in Rhode Island and Massachusetts as well. PM me once the ice hits and we'll get together.

Hey I really appreciate that. I will most definitely PM you once the ice hits. I'm not used to snow and ice so I'm not sure when that will be but I'm sure I'll notice it happens lol. Again thanks.

[Thumber]

I'm from FL and just got stationed in RI ...as I understand it NH isn't too far away. Some googling has led me to understand I can fish for Muskie, Pike, and Walleye in NH. Those are 3 fish I have always wanted to catch but in FL ... I can't.

I'm not asking anyone to give away their secret spot ... but can someone please point me in the right direction where I can have a good chance of landing either of those.

Thanks in advance!

Here's some info. from the NHF&G.
http://www.wildnh.com/Newsroom/News_2004/News_2004_Q2/Pike_042204.htm

http://wildnh.com/Fishing/Fishing_Reports/Fishing_Reports_2008/fishing_report_092508.html

Go to there website and search out Pike & Walleyes. As winter get closer more people will be visiting the board also.

[jibbs]

the connecticut river is probably your best bet......

[dcarr239]

Again thanks for the info! What exactly would I find in the CT River? All 3? Or 1 or 2?

[dcarr239]

Another question I completely forgot about which is pretty important is rod and reel. I only brought 2 setups up here with me, 1 is an ultralight I use for bass and I figure thats a no go lol. The other is a Bass Pro combo I put together links below. Rod is a medium reel is the 4000 model.

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_90406_100002002_100000000_100002000_100-2-2

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_98312_100001000_100000000_100001000_100-1-0

I use that when fishing the FL flats, I've caught redfish, tarpon, trout, snook, cuda just about everything there is there including 3 to 4 foot black tip sharks.

I'm assuming this should work for pike, muskie, and walleye not sure though.

I'm much more accustomed to spinning reels and I'm trying not to buy a new setup as I usually spend 200+ when I do.

Can't justify it for something I'll only be doing for a year or so.

Thanks again!

[nhtroutfreak]

Those don't appear to be icefishing setups.  The reel should work, but you need a shorter rod (20-24").  If you are going for northerns and eyes, try a medium-light action rod or medium.  You should be able to find a decent one for 20-30 bucks, maybe less.  When you go back to FL, just list it on ebay.  8)