Author Topic: The 13TH Team Maine moosehead lake annual expidition (Read 12641 times)

LINGUINI · « **Reply #90 on:** Feb 12, 2019, 04:32 PM »

Quote from: eiderz on Feb 12, 2019, 07:05 AM

Looking forward to fishing with you guys in just three weeks. I'm headed up the end of this week for a few days, we're having a little work done so I need to be there to give orders.....might find a few minutes to fish.

One thing to be aware of is that the lake is being drawn down, the East Outlet is flowing at over 4,000 cfs. That's 3-4 times the "normal" rate at most times of the year. The lake has dropped 6" in 6 days but is still 6" above where it was at this time last year. In addition to probably causing some pressure cracks or increasing the size of existing ones, some previously frozen areas are opening up. Dumping that much water causes currents in the lake, especially shallow spots between two deep basins. I'm told by local buddies that the usual suspect areas behind Sandbar, west of Deer Island and the south end of Moose Island are wide open. I would guess there's some areas up near Rockwood doing the same even though it's cold. Hopefully I get a chance to ride around this weekend and check it out for myself.

Thanks for the up date. QWe don't need anybody going swimming

LINGUINI · « **Reply #91 on:** Feb 12, 2019, 04:36 PM »

I just talk to bob and stated that if you have auger ext. to bring them. lots of snow pushed up on the shore lines

eiderz · « **Reply #92 on:** Feb 12, 2019, 04:43 PM »

Quote from: LINGUINI on Feb 12, 2019, 04:32 PM

Thanks for the up date. QWe don't need anybody going swimming

Especially if they're wearing these.

Quote from: Shrinkage on Oct 13, 2018, 12:20 PM

Just washed em for you Jumbo!

tipman14 · « **Reply #93 on:** Feb 24, 2019, 09:40 AM »

Is there plenty of room for parking for truck and trailer at camp ?

LINGUINI · « **Reply #94 on:** Feb 24, 2019, 06:48 PM »

their should be bob plows a large place to park

tipman14 · « **Reply #95 on:** Feb 24, 2019, 08:13 PM »

Ok thank you ! sounds good

jrelaxin · « **Reply #96 on:** Feb 25, 2019, 05:58 AM »

Parking lot of big;however, just remember there are many more coming so park accordingly.

eiderz · « **Reply #97 on:** Feb 25, 2019, 01:22 PM »

Spent the last week at the lake, just got home an hour ago. Really looking forward to turning it around next week to hit it with you guys for a couple days, it's only 6 hours.

Looking forward to it!

The short story...fishing was slow for me, a steady pick of small togue but none over 20". I've been fishing toward the south end of the lake, rumor says there's a better bite in the Rockwood area so keep the fingers crossed. Also bears noting that it was a full moon waning, lots of light at night, perhaps that's when they were feeding. New moon on the 6th so no midnight fiesta next week.

The good and bad condition news- The Good.....Plenty of ice, a solid 24"+ everywhere I checked. Not so much that an extension is needed. The Bad....Pretty much the same for snow cover, sleds needed IMO. Another 6" fell last night. I saw a tracked SxS getting towed out of slush last week, nasty spots are lurking.

Suggest calling ahead for smelt, some shops were out on Saturday the 23rd. No shortage of beer to report.

Linedogg104 · « **Reply #98 on:** Feb 25, 2019, 01:33 PM »

I was just at rockwood cottages for 4 days. Fishing was slow there for us.. Ice was good. Some very slushy spots for sure. I got around fine in a quad with tire chains. But I dunno after the snow yesterday. The toe of the boot and the 2 coves north of that were also getting some real nice Brookies. A couple nice salmon came from the far side of kineo. Good luck and tight lines guys!

Tim

LINGUINI · « **Reply #99 on:** Feb 25, 2019, 07:12 PM »

Quote from: eiderz on Feb 25, 2019, 01:22 PM

thanks and will see you their
Spent the last week at the lake, just got home an hour ago. Really looking forward to turning it around next week to hit it with you guys for a couple days, it's only 6 hours. Looking forward to it!

The short story...fishing was slow for me, a steady pick of small togue but none over 20". I've been fishing toward the south end of the lake, rumor says there's a better bite in the Rockwood area so keep the fingers crossed. Also bears noting that it was a full moon waning, lots of light at night, perhaps that's when they were feeding. New moon on the 6th so no midnight fiesta next week.

The good and bad condition news- The Good.....Plenty of ice, a solid 24"+ everywhere I checked. Not so much that an extension is needed. The Bad....Pretty much the same for snow cover, sleds needed IMO. Another 6" fell last night. I saw a tracked SxS getting towed out of slush last week, nasty spots are lurking.

Suggest calling ahead for smelt, some shops were out on Saturday the 23rd. No shortage of beer to report.

LINGUINI · « **Reply #100 on:** Feb 25, 2019, 07:13 PM »

Quote from: Linedogg104 on Feb 25, 2019, 01:33 PM

thanks for the info
I was just at rockwood cottages for 4 days. Fishing was slow there for us.. Ice was good. Some very slushy spots for sure. I got around fine in a quad with tire chains. But I dunno after the snow yesterday. The toe of the boot and the 2 coves north of that were also getting some real nice Brookies. A couple nice salmon came from the far side of kineo. Good luck and tight lines guys!
Tim

RealBigReel · « **Reply #101 on:** Feb 27, 2019, 10:16 AM »

I was cleaning out some of my fishing stuff yesterday and found one of the black team ice shanty flags, I think it was from the last sebago meet and greet that Brenda put together...if you guys want it, it will be at my shop in Lewiston, or my house in Gray or I can leave it at Dags.

Shrinkage · « **Reply #102 on:** Feb 27, 2019, 11:02 AM »

You at the shop?

RealBigReel · « **Reply #103 on:** Feb 27, 2019, 11:11 AM »

I just left, be back around 3

Shrinkage · « **Reply #104 on:** Feb 27, 2019, 03:31 PM »

Thanks for the Shanty flag Reel Big! We'll be flying them high

LINGUINI · « **Reply #105 on:** Feb 27, 2019, 06:57 PM »

Thank you If G
ary Grabs it. It will be flying over the door. that is where we use to put one when hazy used to go

Quote from: RealBigReel on Feb 27, 2019, 10:16 AM

was cleaning out some of my fishing stuff yesterday and found one of the black team ice shanty flags, I think it was from the last sebago meet and greet that Brenda put together...if you guys want it, it will be at my shop in Lewiston, or my house in Gray or I can leave it at Dags.

RealBigReel · « **Reply #106 on:** Feb 28, 2019, 05:00 AM »

Your welcome linguini

Great to see you Gary, good luck to you guys!!

Here's a little teaser for you from Moosehead last summer

Shrinkage · « **Reply #107 on:** Feb 28, 2019, 04:17 PM »

Let our freak flags fly!

Fish Wayniac · « **Reply #108 on:** Feb 28, 2019, 05:02 PM »

Have a great time up there guys!

LINGUINI · « **Reply #109 on:** Feb 28, 2019, 07:24 PM »

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Have a great time up there guys!

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LINGUINI · « **Reply #110 on:** Feb 28, 2019, 07:26 PM »

That is awesome that will look great flying over the door we should do a group pic with that

Quote from: Shrinkage on Feb 28, 2019, 04:17 PM

Let our freak flags fly!

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tipman14 · « **Reply #111 on:** Mar 04, 2019, 01:05 PM »

It’s creeping up quick !! looking forward to a good time and meeting a bunch of you. Safe travels.

eiderz · « **Reply #112 on:** Mar 04, 2019, 01:13 PM »

I'm headed up tomorrow for some Get Together pre-fishing.

Shrinkage · « **Reply #113 on:** Mar 04, 2019, 06:34 PM »

Just got restrung and sharpened hooks. Bringing a few of my best buddy Dan's -RIP- favorite traps for luck. Can't come soon enough Tipman, it should be a great crew on the ice. Weather is lining up nicely too. Elderz, save some fish for us! Send a smelt report and safe trip up. I got a mailhots jumbo egg samwich with your name on it.

eiderz · « **Reply #114 on:** Mar 04, 2019, 06:54 PM »

Thank you Shrinkage and I'll post whatever intel I can get. Hopefully the bait stores are open tomorrow. Looking at your friend's gear reminds me I'm making a toy stop in the morning to visit a man named Jack.

tipman14 · « **Reply #115 on:** Mar 06, 2019, 04:14 PM »

On our way 👍

Keychain · « **Reply #116 on:** Mar 06, 2019, 07:11 PM »

Go get ‘em boys!

Linedogg104 · « **Reply #117 on:** Mar 06, 2019, 07:21 PM »

Good luck gentlemen! Jealous I'm not there. Hope you make out better than we did 2 weeks ago up there

Jschumacher · « **Reply #118 on:** Mar 07, 2019, 10:25 AM »

Watch out for Lavaman. He has a good luck horse shoe up his A$$. Proved it to us a couple weeks ago on Champlain.

lavaman · « **Reply #119 on:** Mar 10, 2019, 07:34 PM »

The Lavaman/Masspike team did catch a bunch of fish but not the biggest. We got trumped by a luckier linguini and tipman. Comgrats to them both. Tipman welcome to cuskadoo

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Author Topic: The 13TH Team Maine moosehead lake annual expidition (Read 12641 times)