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Maine => Ice Fishing Maine => Topic started by: woodchip on Dec 13, 2022, 03:11 PM
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Wonder how many have watched Joes U- Tube videos. On these bad fishing days . I just turn on one of Joes Videos and it makes my day BETTER!!!!
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Wonder how many have watched Joes U- Tube videos. On these bad fishing days . I just turn on one of Joes Videos and it makes my day BETTER!!!!
Oh you know who Joe Holland is now? ;D
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I do , Ive had a chance to meet him and thank him for what he does.. Think maybe you and i can help with some postive imput, Its good he has Donnie to help with good info!!
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I do , Ive had a chance to meet him and thank him for what he does.. Think maybe you and i can help with some postive imput, Its good he has Donnie to help with good info!!
Get on the Joe train! ;D
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With the anchor Donnie and Joe found on the west branch and axe heads and Horse shoes. . Boomchains and old bottles, along with old Granite ware , that i have found in the northern woods ,Back in the 1950s when i fished Ragged lake, Loonlake , and weeks i fished Sourwadahunk, then later settling on Caribou lake,Chesuncook
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I for one am much more excited about the launch of Nbourque's new channel - one that doesn't give out advice or positive reinforcement, leaves all panfish on the ice for eagles, and isn't against a 10" auger for fear of broken ankles. ;D
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I for one is much more excited about the launch of Nbourque's new channel - one that doesn't give out advice or positive reinforcement, leaves all panfish on the ice for eagles, and isn't against a 10" auger for fear of broken ankles. ;D
;D ;D Lmao
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clamfarmer Its nice to see your posts .Sometimes . I just wish you know more about fishing. Like when to use the right bait. Joe could show you how to fish better probaly?//
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Word going around about your first ice trip out , the poor place smells SKUNK so bad no one will be able to fish there this winter .
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Word going around about your first ice trip out , the poor place smells SKUNK so bad no one will be able to fish there this winter .
Looking like staying local... THEN whitefish!!! :)
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Those boots you wear Clamming . should make sure they be clean when going out on clean ice. Ponds are getting polluted in many ways already.
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Those boots you wear Clamming . should make sure they be clean when going out on clean ice. Ponds are getting polluted in many ways already.
HAHA! I have many boots.... AND Hats!!! Good bait too!!! Don't get olde, Woody!!!
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Usually fishermen with good bait. DON"T GET SKUNKED???????
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Usually fishermen with good bait. DON"T GET SKUNKED???????
Can't remember being skunked....Where'd ya get that fantasy from??? HMMM... Maybe YOU need better bait. :)
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Your quote on a site called ice shanty
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Your quote on a site called ice shanty
Not sure about that one.... where was that? I suppose it's possible... Hmmmm.... I haven't fished on ice this year. Caught over 70 stripers though... The only time I caught next to nothing in the past couple years was on a lake where seeing a fish on sonar or getting a hit and spit flag is something!! Even that day, a couple I caught 2 10" togue jigging. There were 10' of smelt on the screen most of the time!!! I'll go there again this year a couple times for the 20+" whitefish I probably won't catch!!! Then back to catching!!! Let me know if you need help, Woody!
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That posting you made a while back you stated it was your first time out and not a bite, which tells me it was a SKUNK.
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What happened to the Joe Holland thread? Lmao
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That posting you made a while back you stated it was your first time out and not a bite, which tells me it was a SKUNK.
There was n o ice!!!
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What happened to the Joe Holland thread? Lmao
HAHA, Yep... Woodchip is just expressing his love for me after I said some YouTube vids were like porn and I like the real thing... hehe
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Clam man , I see a lot of good and enjoyment in your post, Both you and Joe do a lot of good for our ice fishing Community .Keep on going and dont be afraid to share. Most of these ponds dont get fished enough , to many fish not enough food. so they run SMALLER. DONT BE AFRAID TO FILLET FOR fishcakes. or feed the eagles .
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Clam man , I see a lot of good and enjoyment in your post, Both you and Joe do a lot of good for our ice fishing Community .Keep on going and dont be afraid to share. Most of these ponds dont get fished enough , to many fish not enough food. so they run SMALLER. DONT BE AFRAID TO FILLET FOR fishcakes. or feed the eagles .
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Now the bodies of water that they are finding PFAS in , and lakes like Sabattus with high mercury, Not recomended to eat fish, Not recomended for eagles either. Cant use for Garden Fertizler .
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Our loss of Whitefish ,from SEbago lake then Moosehead, then Caribou Chesuncook. Was the lowering of PH cause by Fallout,and extra decaying of wood around watershed to these lakes The people blaming stocking of Togue in Sebago not a reason at all . Smelts in fresh and salt water have had a tough time also , If we could bring PH back to what it was it would help sensitive fish, Pot ash in large quainties dropped into watershed would help, But that would cost money,
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Our loss of Whitefish ,from SEbago lake then Moosehead, then Caribou Chesuncook. Was the lowering of PH cause by Fallout,and extra decaying of wood around watershed to these lakes The people blaming stocking of Togue in Sebago not a reason at all . Smelts in fresh and salt water have had a tough time also , If we could bring PH back to what it was it would help sensitive fish, Pot ash in large quainties dropped into watershed would help, But that would cost money,
Hey let’s keep this thread on track with Joe Holland
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Hey let’s keep this thread on track with Joe Holland
Well... It IS woodchip's thread... :tipup:
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Last summer I was at a lecture by a biologist from the down east salmon federation. Other than improving habitat one of the problems they are addressing is to adjust the PH of the rivers by putting large amounts of clam shells in them. The clam shells they get from places that process the clams that consider them a waste product. Kind of solves two problems at the same time. Of course, you have to transport and plant them in the right places, but it doesn't involve buying chemicals from someplace else and transporting them here. The stuff is already here and not considered much use until you think outside the box for a bit. Probably not the total solution but a part of it. I'm not a chemist but apparently the clam shells break down over time and disappear so other than changing the PH for the better they don't cause other problems.
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nbourque
Team IceShanty Maniac Get that Maniac behind you and lets all work together. to make lakes and streams better a better place for all of us. Maybe you have eaten too many fish from these poluted waters.
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Last summer I was at a lecture by a biologist from the down east salmon federation. Other than improving habitat one of the problems they are addressing is to adjust the PH of the rivers by putting large amounts of clam shells in them. The clam shells they get from places that process the clams that consider them a waste product. Kind of solves two problems at the same time. Of course, you have to transport and plant them in the right places, but it doesn't involve buying chemicals from someplace else and transporting them here. The stuff is already here and not considered much use until you think outside the box for a bit. Probably not the total solution but a part of it. I'm not a chemist but apparently the clam shells break down over time and disappear so other than changing the PH for the better they don't cause other problems.
Part of the issue here is that all the clam shell produced in the State of Maine isn't enough to do The Machias River watershed. Then, the shell needs to be "composted" ie dried and organic material gone. It was shown the shell disappers nearly entirely in the course of less than a year. There was increased insect life in study areas, I'm told. That insect life is essential to juvenile salmon and other fish as they grow. No food = No Fish.
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English please. Can someone translate this garbled mess?
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English please. Can someone translate this garbled mess?
PH/Acidity Level is the issue. Shell matter is nearly pure calcium. Calcium neutralizes acidity, like rolaids.. Less acidity = more survival of insects and other aquatic life effected by PH. Small insects are essential for juvenile fish and others. ALSO, high acidity impinges heavily on egg to hatchling survival even before food is an issue for developing and feeding fish.
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PH/Acidity Level is the issue. Shell matter is nearly pure calcium. Less acidity = more survival of insects and other aquatic life effected by PH. Small insects are essential for juvenile fish and others. ALSO, high acidity impinges heavily on egg to hatchling survival even before food is an issue for developing and feeding fish.
I understand but this has gone completely off topic. Its about Joe Holland.
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I understand but this has gone completely off topic. Its about Joe Holland.
It's Woodchips thread. He can do what he wants. nbourque
Team IceShanty Maniac Get that Maniac behind you and lets all work together. to make lakes and streams better a better place for all of us. Maybe you have eaten too many fish from these poluted waters.
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English please. Can someone translate this garbled mess?
Woodchip is in the sauce 24/7 lmao
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nbourque
Team IceShanty Maniac Get that Maniac behind you and lets all work together. to make lakes and streams better a better place for all of us. Maybe you have eaten too many fish from these poluted waters.
I don’t eat freshwater fish lol
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When we see a statment like this (I don’t eat freshwater fish lol) we know exactly why! they dont eat smart food!!!! we all need to make sure we eat smart food from the proper lakes and rivers . and more of it.
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When we see a statment like this (I don’t eat freshwater fish lol) we know exactly why! they dont eat smart food!!!! we all need to make sure we eat smart food from the proper lakes and rivers . and more of it.
What’s a smart food in the world of woodchip?
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Smart food? The brand name? White cheddar cheese popcorn? Good old wood chip. always bringing a little comic relief to the board! Thank you kind sir.
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Smart food? The brand name? White cheddar cheese popcorn? Good old wood chip. always bringing a little comic relief to the board! Thank you kind sir.
Damn now I’m hungry ;D
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Damn now I’m hungry ;D
Hahaha. Glad I could help! 😁🤪
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All those small Perch White, Yellow, Crappies , my fillet knife does its job . They make some of the best fish cakes anyone could ever want. and it gives the fish left behind in small lakes and ponds a better chance of finding more to eat which makes them grow bigger and healthier for another year.
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I understand but this has gone completely off topic. Its about Joe Holland.
Click Bait
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Click Bait
YEP!!! Porn Click Bait... hehe
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clamfarmer Just read all the previous coments .and it sure is easy to see who eats fish and those that don't, time to go jigging.
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clamfarmer Just read all the previous coments .and it sure is easy to see who eats fish and those that don't, time to go jigging.
Hey Woody!!! Not clamfarmer anymore since I don't farm clams any longer. A Marine Professor called "Anomaly" a bit ago. I take it as a compliment and shall go with that now! ;D :thumbsup: :icefish:
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Anomaly term means abnormal, Don;t eat fish?????????
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Anomaly term means abnormal, Don;t eat fish?????????
HAHA!!! He was referring to me being a "from away" phil/lit major, with lots of marine science and applied research experience, clammer chair of The Frenchman Bay Regional Shellfish Committee and applying my abilities to making things better for the bunch of waterfolk in the area, PLUS being a wise asp trouble maker in the shellfish regulatory schemes! hehe. It lends itself to frequent bouts of free live entrainment and the occasional need for a protection order. Yeah, I fish for food!!! Be Cool Woody!!! ;D :thumbsup: :woot: :icefish:
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Anomaly term means abnormal, Don;t eat fish?????????
It's said, "Normal is just average...." I am certainly happy to be other!!! :thumbsup: :icefish:
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HAHA!!! He was referring to me being a "from away" phil/lit major, with lots of marine science and applied research experience, clammer chair of The Frenchman Bay Regional Shellfish Committee and applying my abilities to making things better for the bunch of waterfolk in the area, PLUS being a wise asp
trouble maker in the shellfish regulatory schemes! hehe. It lends itself to frequent bouts of free live entrainment and the occasional need for a protection order. Yeah, I fish for food!!! Be Cool Woody!!! ;D :thumbsup: :woot: :icefish:
Just seed quahogs in. Worth more money. Easier to dig
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Its sure is great to be able to read your replies . Keep up good work and eat more fish.
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Just seed quahogs in. Worth more money. Easier to dig
I truly wish it was that simple... Thanks!!!
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Razor clams are the easest at low tide walk way out every big hole you see put a squirt of salt after walking 50 yds turn around and walk back parallel the first row they will be laying on top no hoe needed. They make good chowder.
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Razor clams are the easest at low tide walk way out every big hole you see put a squirt of salt after walking 50 yds turn around and walk back parallel the first row they will be laying on top no hoe needed. They make good chowder.
Need large draining tides. Quite a few in places near me.
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HAHA!!! He was referring to me being a "from away" phil/lit major, with lots of marine science and applied research experience, clammer chair of The Frenchman Bay Regional Shellfish Committee and applying my abilities to making things better for the bunch of waterfolk in the area, PLUS being a wise asp trouble maker in the shellfish regulatory schemes! hehe. It lends itself to frequent bouts of free live entrainment and the occasional need for a protection order. Yeah, I fish for food!!! Be Cool Woody!!! ;D :thumbsup: :woot: :icefish:
Well if you stop posting it would be safe to assume that you became lobster bait. ;D
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Ok Grubbie ,Ive got my gear ready but this wind will put us behind again.I went over to SEbago Bait and picked a few more jiggs .
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Well if you stop posting it would be safe to assume that you became lobster bait. ;D
It is safe to assume I won't stop posting. ;D
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Must have been a good day out there today . did you go out Grubb
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Merry Christmas to you all!
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The flashers i use Vexillar has been very nice i have as much fun watching the screen as i do reeling them in . Batteries hold up very well.
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Ice has made up around gray ,Cumberland 2 days ago thickness was 3.5" Yesterday i checked and 4.5" last night was 5 degs colder Ill check ponds today sgould be over 5" Wont be long now.
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Thanks for the update wood chip!
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Im gonna try to get Donnie Johnson from Jeffersen up to my jigging hole ,With his donuts.
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Im gonna try to get Donnie Johnson from Jeffersen up to my jigging hole ,With his donuts.
R u friends with him?
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Every one is Donnies friend, Nice guy and god donuts
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Every one is Donnies friend, Nice guy and god donuts
Oh yeah! Going to chamberlain with him and Joe this weekend!!
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I have no idea who this guy is but I love a good donut. nbourque that was payback wasn't it? Now I'm hungry dang it ;D
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When fishing up to northern lakes, this early one needs to be aware of the early fluff snow and how it slows down the ice make up . the pressure cracks will let water seep up causing slush in many un expected places, also lakes were low in nov. and rising water all winter will make slush and thin ice common around shores. pressure ridges will start to form on windy direction changes. In shallow narrows areas between larger lakes currents will prevent ice from forming as thick as high water. All the caustion possible is necesary this time of year. Please stay safe .
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When fishing up to northern lakes, this early one needs to be aware of the early fluff snow and how it slows down the ice make up . the pressure cracks will let water seep up causing slush in many un expected places, also lakes were low in nov. and rising water all winter will make slush and thin ice common around shores. pressure ridges will start to form on windy direction changes. In shallow narrows areas between larger lakes currents will prevent ice from forming as thick as high water. All the caustion possible is necesary this time of year. Please stay safe .
Any report on chamberlain?
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No ive not heard on Chamberlain. but up at Caribou Chesuncook over 3' of fluff last week no packed trails and have had many flurries since . Trees down everywhere carry a saw.
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No ive not heard on Chamberlain. but up at Caribou Chesuncook over 3' of fluff last week no packed trails and have had many flurries since . Trees down everywhere carry a saw.
I’m hoping for some mountain trout!
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Casco raymond area small Ponds people were seen out on ice everywhere. Hope they dont wander out to far from shore without a canoe or big jet sled with them.
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Casco raymond area small Ponds people were seen out on ice everywhere. Hope they dont wander out to far from shore without a canoe or big jet sled with them.
Heard Joe n Donnie were out jigging crappie on panther yesterday
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I almost went up to jig Parker pond, But no oil for me this year .Keeping woodstove hot.
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I almost went up to jig Parker pond, But no oil for me this year .Keeping woodstove hot.
Donnie’s donuts n cusk nuggets!!
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Cusk Nuggets and perch filletts made into fish cakes
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Cusk Nuggets and perch filletts made into fish cakes
Waste of cusk n perch!
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One nice batch of fish cakes feedus for three days. Nuggets only last a few minutes.
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No frost in ground her in Cumberland , fish cakes for supper last night cusk nuggets for dinner Caribou lake bare ground showing lake still has solid ice
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where's joe holland !
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Where’s woodchip?!
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nbourque Right herewhere are you. Wish people would adress PH of all lakes and rivers instead of Blaming everone elsefor loss of fish.
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Wish Joe was here ☹️
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Lose of White fish directly relatedto P H sebago than Moosehead then Chesuncook Caribou . Acid fallout and heavy tree cutting . now effecting rivers and ocean . Trawlers use to drag for fish in spawning areas now lose of Cod , NOw Rod and reelers can not fish for cod and get there winters supply. sUCH LOSEY LAW MAKERS.
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I didn’t realize there were so many crappies in Maine until watching some of those Joe Holland videos. I don’t think I’ve caught any in all of the smallmouth bass trips I’ve done. Are the crappie mostly just in the far Western part of the state like Fryeburg area?
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I didn’t realize there were so many crappies in Maine until watching some of those Joe Holland videos. I don’t think I’ve caught any in all of the smallmouth bass trips I’ve done. Are the crappie mostly just in the far Western part of the state like Fryeburg area?
Haha nah they’re everywhere
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Arm & Hammer baking soda, wood ash and the fiddle heads were magic mushrooms after all.
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Haha nah they’re everywhere
heard they are as far north as Millinocket. source wouldnt tell me specific lake though.
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heard they are as far north as Millinocket. source wouldnt tell me specific lake though.
It’s more appropriate to ask what lakes DONT have crappie as opposed to what lakes DO.
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heard they are as far north as Millinocket. source wouldnt tell me specific lake though.
Crappy ARE in Lincoln. Medway too. Franklin and all around Bangor!!!
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They sure are fun to catch and even better Eating. lot of big one over around tressel on Sebago , and Turtle pond.
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I'm surprised WC would hold Holland in such high regard knowing that he uses a 10" hole and all the broken ankles that will come from him doing so.😁
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Poor old folks and Kids , also uses more battery life, 6 " hole will let Biggest Maine fish up tru hole,
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I'm surprised WC would hold Holland in such high regard knowing that he uses a 10" hole and all the broken ankles that will come from him doing so.😁
🤣😆
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Poor old folks and Kids , also uses more battery life, 6 " hole will let Biggest Maine fish up tru hole,
Hey WC you ever try landing a 20+ lb pike thru 24” of ice with a 6” hole?
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Do it all the time and pike had all its scales,
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He said 20lb, not 20 inches! ;D
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Do it all the time and pike had all its scales,
Lol all the time huh chummy? It’s doable but a 10” hole makes it alot easier and less chance of losing the fish.
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Lol all the time huh chummy? It’s doable but a 10” hole makes it alot easier and less chance of losing the fish.
A 6 inch hole is fine for when your ripping lips for Dink perch . A larger hole helps for pike or charged up Big Trout and Salmon.
We hi jacked the Joe Holland post .
Joe must use the 8-1/2” K-Drill . 🥶
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A 6 inch hole is fine for when your ripping lips for Dink perch . A larger hole helps for pike or charged up Big Trout and Salmon.
We hi jacked the Joe Holland post .
Joe must use the 8-1/2” K-Drill . 🥶
WC hijacked this thread a long time ago lol
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😂🎣🚩
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WC hijacked this thread a long time ago lol
He started it. How can he hijack his own thread?
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He started it. How can he hijack his own thread?
Not staying on subject lol
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Checked l sebago yesterday. 3"out 20 ft from shore hopefull an 1/2" a day will bring it 4" with these next couple of cold days maybe get out to my jig hole in two more days
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Checked l sebago yesterday. 3"out 20 ft from shore hopefull an 1/2" a day will bring it 4" with these next couple of cold days maybe get out to my jig hole in two more days
40s and rain Fri-Sat in Standish.
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Checked l sebago yesterday. 3"out 20 ft from shore hopefull an 1/2" a day will bring it 4" with these next couple of cold days maybe get out to my jig hole in two more days
Lol try it out man. Let us know how u make out.
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:whistle: ;D
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Little sebago must have 5" out a few hundred yds from shore . Ill check it out to morrow
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Little sebago must have 5" out a few hundred yds from shore . Ill check it out to morrow
What happened to big sebago? 😆
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Wind has kept big Sebago open, only ponds freezing in last few days are ones protected from wind
What happened to big sebago? 😆
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This Joe Holland fan club that Woody chairs is getting serious, just saw a WWJD bumper sticker! ;D :roflmao: ;D :roflmao:
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This Joe Holland fan club that Woody chairs is getting serious, just saw a WWJD bumper sticker! ;D :roflmao: ;D :roflmao:
Pretty funny that ol WC didn’t even know who Joe was last year 😆
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This has potential to go 40 pages. :roflmao:
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I still don't know who Joe is but wood chip and nbourque just make me laugh.
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Go on U-Tube Joe Holland youll get to know him, Its a good way to get some fishing in on a thin ice condition or on bad day out on ice . Sit in front of your wood stove in a nice comphy chair. This way you stay safe, A friend went out jigging today and 5" of solid ice until you got out more than 500yds then he found 3" common. after this next warm rain spell the cold nights should give up 6" of solid in most ponds and lakes ,We need to stay away from spring holes and brook and stream entrances . Narrows between ponds and lakes never freeze good. Always fish with someone familar with where you plan to go.
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Thanks wood chip much appreciated. When there's not enough ice for me to fish I just make sure there is enough ice in my adult beverage 🤪
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Go on U-Tube Joe Holland youll get to know him, Its a good way to get some fishing in on a thin ice condition or on bad day out on ice . Sit in front of your wood stove in a nice comphy chair. This way you stay safe, A friend went out jigging today and 5" of solid ice until you got out more than 500yds then he found 3" common. after this next warm rain spell the cold nights should give up 6" of solid in most ponds and lakes ,We need to stay away from spring holes and brook and stream entrances . Narrows between ponds and lakes never freeze good. Always fish with someone familar with where you plan to go.
Musta been out on sebago 😁
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Go on U-Tube Joe Holland youll get to know him, Its a good way to get some fishing in on a thin ice condition or on bad day out on ice . Sit in front of your wood stove in a nice comphy chair.
AND Find little ponds on first ice to decimate by video... NICE!!! .... I hear one I had loved had swiss cheese going on.... Gotta love burns...Those guys should keep their vids to big water and shut up about the rest. W#%&Evah!!! ... :icefish:
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AND Find little ponds on first ice to decimate by video... NICE!!! .... I hear one I had loved had swiss cheese going on.... Gotta love burns...Those guys should keep their vids to big water and shut up about the rest. W#%&Evah!!! ... :icefish:
These YouTube guys need to slow their role.
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One thing of many that gets forgotten these days is every water is somebody's home water. Some may wish to share with 25k of their closest friends but there are still many that enjoy the solitude with friends and family
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These YouTube guys need to slow their role.
Agreed. There is one guy who sells consultations. 75$ and he’ll tell you all the spots via google maps. He’s a YouTube guy.
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Gotta love burns...Those guys should keep their vids to big water and shut up about the rest. W#%&Evah!!! ...
They should keep their mouth shut about where they are regardless of the size of the lake. Show the action, don't burn the spot. But, it's all about $ in their pockets and spot burning ups the subscriber count. I agree with gamefisher, one great aspect of ice fishing is the relative solitude it affords if you search out a little known spot. Seems few people are willing to do their own homework anymore.
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Agreed. There is one guy who sells consultations. 75$ and he’ll tell you all the spots via google maps. He’s a YouTube guy.
Jeez, and then theres this. Guiding over the phone or internet. WTH
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They should keep their mouth shut about where they are regardless of the size of the lake. Show the action, don't burn the spot. But, it's all about $ in their pockets and spot burning ups the subscriber count. I agree with gamefisher, one great aspect of ice fishing is the relative solitude it affords if you search out a little known spot. Seems few people are willing to do their own homework anymore.
We must be similar age bud because you hit the mark dead on. We would fish a pond 20 times to get the hang of it and now people are pissed if you don't give them the who's, how's, and what's out of the gate! :'( Internet heroism is all around us sadly, not just I.S., FB, and Youtube.
It's up to all of the old guard to give false info. on these sites and to the guy at the bait shop. ;D
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Agreed. There is one guy who sells consultations. 75$ and he’ll tell you all the spots via google maps. He’s a YouTube guy.
Lmao F$@! That guy!
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We must be similar age bud because you hit the mark dead on. We would fish a pond 20 times to get the hang of it and now people are pissed if you don't give them the who's, how's, and what's out of the gate! :'( Internet heroism is all around us sadly, not just I.S., FB, and Youtube.
It's up to all of the old guard to give false info. on these sites and to the guy at the bait shop. ;D
LOL! Us old farts need to stick together, a little fishing hotspot misinformation never hurt anybody. >:D
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Agreed. There is one guy who sells consultations. 75$ and he’ll tell you all the spots via google maps. He’s a YouTube guy.
YUCKY!!!! DO NOT Support these professional burners!
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If you had told me 15 plus years ago on here that people from Maine (I think more that have moved to Maine) would enjoy catching yellow perch, crappie, and bluegill, I never would have believed it. The mentality has really changed that quickly. I did enjoy his video on axe making, real Maine history.
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If you had told me 15 plus years ago on here that people from Maine (I think more that have moved to Maine) would enjoy catching yellow perch, crappie, and bluegill, I never would have believed it. The mentality has really changed that quickly. I did enjoy his video on axe making, real Maine history.
Same here I couldn't believe people ate that crap. Reading some the posts here makes me wonder what the mercury content is.
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Same here I couldn't believe people ate that crap. Reading some the posts here makes me wonder what the mercury content is.
Actually, crappies, yellow perch, sunfish, bluegills, and whitefish are some of the least bio accumulators as they eat very low on the food chain. Of course you could find it out yourself if you tried. Meanwhile primary consumers like large trout, bass, pickerel, pike and even white perch, which are very long lived, can have very high amounts of contaminants in them. Try to get educated their grubby! The fishes bodies can be considered similarly to filters. Humans also... Some particles get stuck, especially heavy metals and man made chemicals. Higher on the food chain = more stuck molecular particles.
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If you had told me 15 plus years ago on here that people from Maine (I think more that have moved to Maine) would enjoy catching yellow perch, crappie, and bluegill, I never would have believed it. The mentality has really changed that quickly. I did enjoy his video on axe making, real Maine history.
No doubt you're correct about changing attitudes. But I think there's two reasons to catch panfish, eating and lots of action.
On the ice, getting on a school of anything with a jigging rod is great fun. Especially for kids, action, action, action. I think people in Maine have always enjoyed the action part. Plus the availability of quality electronics has really advanced ice jigging, making it more like a video game. Who doesn't like a good video game?
For eating, the yellow perch I've caught in ME had grubs. No bueno. Not a fan of white perch to eat, bland IMO. Strange that west of NH eating a white perch makes you a leper, and yellow perch sell for $20+ a pound. I icefish a lake once or twice a season in clamfarmer/anomaly's childhood stomping grounds. The fishmongers will buy YP for $2/lb as they lie but won't accept WP as a gift. Not judging, just saying. Never eaten a bluegill anywhere, and don't intend to soil my palate. But a tasty crappie, yum.
All that being said, I don't spend half of my year in Maine because I want to catch panfish. They're in every single lake in "away" land. I want quality trout and salmon fishing.
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For eating, the yellow perch I've caught in ME had grubs. The fishmongers will buy YP for $2/lb as they lie but won't accept WP as a gift. Not judging, just saying. Never eaten a bluegill anywhere, and don't intend to soil my palate. But a tasty crappie, yum.
Actually, bluegills are excellent eating. Firm and sweet. There are waters where the yellows here are "clean" or occasionally with a grub or two. Long Pond on MDI is one. Long Lake and the attached waters are said to be as well. To me crappie are good but bland... take a sauce well...hehe. Yellow perch fillets can be blanched for about 35 - 40 seconds w/Old Bay to have a very shrimp like texture. GREAT with cocktail sauce! Also they fry up nice and fish with a light sweet flavor. To me, white perch are kinda strong.
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To me, white perch are kinda strong.
I soak the filets in milk overnight. Same with stripers. Makes a big difference.
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Actually, bluegills are excellent eating. Firm and sweet. There are waters where the yellows here are "clean" or occasionally with a grub or two. Long Pond on MDI is one. Long Lake and the attached waters are said to be as well. To me crappie are good but bland... take a sauce well...hehe. Yellow perch fillets can be blanched for about 35 - 40 seconds w/Old Bay to have a very shrimp like texture. GREAT with cocktail sauce! Also they fry up nice and fish with a light sweet flavor. To me, white perch are kinda strong.
Something about sunfish, I just can't eat one. That goes for all members of the family, including bronze and green carp. ;)
I've enjoyed YP from Oneida, as you say very tasty. The ones I've caught in ME have been in lakes with healthy populations of loons and fishcrates. So comes the grubs. :-[ When I head to upstate NY it's specifically for the eyes, commonly referred to as the devil in ME. :)
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I soak the filets in milk overnight. Same with stripers. Makes a big difference.
I'll try that next white perch I catch...
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I like to soak strippers in milk too 🤪
The possibilities are endless. 😁
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I like to soak strippers in milk too 🤪
The possibilities are endless. 😁
Bad boy lol
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If people keep voting the way they have been lately we will be lucky to eat a sunfish.
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If people keep voting the way they have been lately we will be lucky to eat a sunfish.
HAHA! Planet grubby ain't in no bright sunshine!!!! For example....
"The Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine – Institute for Legislative Action (SAM-ILA) has given Governor Janet Mills an “A” grade and thumbs up in its 2022 Election Guide, applauding her collaborative approach to governing and her strong work to protect and expand opportunities for sportsmen, including replenishing the Land for Maine’s Future Program, improving Maine’s fish hatcheries, and addressing PFAS contamination. "
"The Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine – Institute for Legislative Action (SAM-ILA).. Gave "....Republican candidate for Governor Paul LePage was given a grade of “incomplete” and withdrew his questionnaire following his interview with SAM-ILA."
https://janetmills.com/governor-janet-mills-earns-a-grade-thumbs-up-from-sportsmans-alliance-of-maine-ila/
"“As an avid angler myself, I know how much fishing means to sportsmen and women across Maine,” said Governor Mills. With this investment, we will improve our fish hatcheries to support our outdoor economy and to ensure that generations of fishermen to come will be able to enjoy the great outdoors and the thrill of a brook trout on a tight line.”
The $20 million in federal American Rescue Plan funds dedicated through the Governors Jobs Plan will be used to modernize the Grand Lake Stream and New Gloucester Fish Hatcheries, as well as water outflow at IFWs six other hatcheries. New Gloucester was built in the 1930s, and the fish are still raised in 1930s era earthen raceways which are collapsing. Grand Lake Stream improvements include the installation of new rearing tanks that will safeguard one of the last remaining distinct landlocked salmon populations." https://thefishingwire.com/20-million-to-rebuild-state-fish-hatcheries-in-maine/
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Relax Ken, go fishing... ;D
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Relax Ken, go fishing... ;D
Post real stuff. Then go fishing... ;) :icefish: By the way, I'll out fish ya ANY day!! I already HAVE everyday we fished together!!! :thumbsup: :icefish: :icefish: :icefish: Yeah, you caught a 16" crappy one day. Then dragged it around and threw it away after that.... NICE!! ::) :woot:
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Post real stuff. Then go fishing... ;) :icefish: By the way, I'll out fish ya ANY day!! I already HAVE everyday we fished together!!! :thumbsup: :icefish: :icefish: :icefish: Yeah, you caught a 16" crappy one day. Then dragged it around and threw it away after that.... NICE!! ::) :woot:
I don't recall fishing with you but if I did the info is on classified fishing records in my garage next to my lawn mower.
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I don't recall fishing with you but if I did the info is on classified fishing records in my garage next to my lawn mower.
Next to your vette?
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Next to your vette?
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Grubb lets get together for a jigging session next week. We dont live very far apart.
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I don't recall fishing with you but if I did the info is on classified fishing records in my garage next to my lawn mower.
HA! You remember just fine.
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Grubb lets get together for a jigging session next week. We dont live very far apart.
That's a good idea. I want to fish that hump where Caribou and Chesuncook Lakes come together.
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I don't recall fishing with you but if I did the info is on classified fishing records in my garage next to my lawn mower.
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I didnt realize you were related to Donny and Joe. Russia or China?????????
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To walk out on my farm pond this morn Id have to walk 30' tru 4" of water
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with bee and MG39. Two of the greatest fisherman around Now i know where Arnomally gets his knowledge.
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All my white perch , Crappies, yellow perch are presoaked in the lake before i Fillet them , and rinse them off of scales and bone pieces.
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YUCKY!!!! DO NOT Support these professional burners!
If you want to check him out….:I don’t know why you would other than to troll or just to know who they are so if you see them on a lake or stream you can tell them to shove it. Mainelyoutdoors YouTube. The biggest spot burner I’ve seen to date.
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Donnie Johnston for president!
But yea in all seriousness, don’t name the pond and/or show clear landmarks. Great way to ruin a place.
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All my white perch , Crappies, yellow perch are presoaked in the lake before i Fillet them , and rinse them off of scales and bone pieces.
Put it right to ya. Probably won't make a difference at this point.
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Donnie Johnston for president!
But yea in all seriousness, don’t name the pond and/or show clear landmarks. Great way to ruin a place.
As someone with a YT channel, I rarely name a spot, and try not to add landmarks. Many do tho. It does add viewership interest if a place is named, but I don’t like to do it. Still realizing how little it takes for someone to recognize a spot tho. Came to realize I’ll never 100% be able to conceal a spot.
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As someone with a YT channel, I rarely name a spot, and try not to add landmarks. Many do tho. It does add viewership interest if a place is named, but I don’t like to do it. Still realizing how little it takes for someone to recognize a spot tho. Came to realize I’ll never 100% be able to conceal a spot.
I was curious how you felt about him making an episode at one of your crappie spots after you had done so. I stopped guiding many years ago because it wasn't worth it to see people in those same spots after with 10 of their closest friends. Wasn't so bad trolling as ice fishing as you are moving around.
I can only imagine the beating that pond has taken since his last crappie video, many recognizable house shots for people in the know.
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As someone with a YT channel, I rarely name a spot, and try not to add landmarks. Many do tho. It does add viewership interest if a place is named, but I don’t like to do it. Still realizing how little it takes for someone to recognize a spot tho. Came to realize I’ll never 100% be able to conceal a spot.
I have watched your videos and you are respectful and try not to spot burn. I support your YouTube channel. As long as you’re aware of the issue I’m cool with people making videos. The guy I’m talking about literally goes onto google maps with the people and shows them exactly what/where to go……for 75 goddamn dollars. I emailed him about taking business from other guides (including himself) and was nice about it. He replied “sorry you don’t like the way I make a living and the way the world is changing.” And something about “hope you have a better day”. Lol. Such a cop out.
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I have watched your videos and you are respectful and try not to spot burn. I support your YouTube channel. As long as you’re aware of the issue I’m cool with people making videos. The guy I’m talking about literally goes onto google maps with the people and shows them exactly what/where to go……for 75 goddamn dollars. I emailed him about taking business from other guides (including himself) and was nice about it. He replied “sorry you don’t like the way I make a living and the way the world is changing.” And something about “hope you have a better day”. Lol. Such a cop out.
That is a shame, 75 bucks. It just smacks of disrespect for the resource and the other sportsmen. I have no respect for the losers that pay it either.
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If you want to check him out….:I don’t know why you would other than to troll or just to know who they are so if you see them on a lake or stream you can tell them to shove it. Mainelyoutdoors YouTube. The biggest spot burner I’ve seen to date.
The same guy who fishes in the one river down east lol laughable.
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As someone with a YT channel, I rarely name a spot, and try not to add landmarks. Many do tho. It does add viewership interest if a place is named, but I don’t like to do it. Still realizing how little it takes for someone to recognize a spot tho. Came to realize I’ll never 100% be able to conceal a spot.
Josh you do it right. You try to be as respectful as you can. The bigger lakes it’s not so bad. It’s just those smaller places that get spot burned.
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most ponds in Maine perch and other fish run very small because of lack of food P H probaly has a lot to do with it. so by throwing back small fish does not help build size, help build size by keeping and using the smaller size feed the eagle and other wild life filleting smaller fish still give you more meat than youd get in a clam or Scallop , a lot of the smaller ponds have thousands of small perch Crappies in them and they multiply but size stays real small, Like a small pond that has hornpout put in it they multipy to a point that kills the pond. so throwing back all these smaller perch and Crappies does not give the other fish in the pond a chance to grow bigger, if the state would stock these ponds with live food like freshwater shirmp etc . I think we could start to see a big improvement....
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most ponds in Maine perch and other fish run very small because of lack of food P H probaly has a lot to do with it. so by throwing back small fish does not help build size, help build size by keeping and using the smaller size feed the eagle and other wild life filleting smaller fish still give you more meat than youd get in a clam or Scallop , a lot of the smaller ponds have thousands of small perch Crappies in them and they multiply but size stays real small, Like a small pond that has hornpout put in it they multipy to a point that kills the pond. so throwing back all these smaller perch and Crappies does not give the other fish in the pond a chance to grow bigger, if the state would stock these ponds with live food like freshwater shirmp etc . I think we could start to see a big improvement....
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most ponds in Maine perch and other fish run very small because of lack of food P H probaly has a lot to do with it. so by throwing back small fish does not help build size, help build size by keeping and using the smaller size feed the eagle and other wild life filleting smaller fish still give you more meat than youd get in a clam or Scallop , a lot of the smaller ponds have thousands of small perch Crappies in them and they multiply but size stays real small, Like a small pond that has hornpout put in it they multipy to a point that kills the pond. so throwing back all these smaller perch and Crappies does not give the other fish in the pond a chance to grow bigger, if the state would stock these ponds with live food like freshwater shirmp etc . I think we could start to see a big improvement....
i garden so all those small perch, fallfish etc go strait into my compost pile. big ones i eat.
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I jig a lot ofwhite perch and kep them all, some of real small ones go for cut bait but i fillet them all and compost the rest. Years ago farmers use to go to Brooks during the sucker spawn with their Manure spreaders and fil them with suckers they would then take them back to their farm and spread them on Gardens and fields ,all my fillets give us fish fllets for a few months. fish cakes. I use to be able to go out and jig cod enough for a year in one day, but no more. Draggers took that chance away One day id fish east and west cod ledge and in one day jigging cod would give me fillets for a year.now after several trips up jigging up to a lake near by i have enough fresh water haddock for the year.
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I jig a lot ofwhite perch and kep them all, some of real small ones go for cut bait but i fillet them all and compost the rest. Years ago farmers use to go to Brooks during the sucker spawn with their Manure spreaders and fil them with suckers they would then take them back to their farm and spread them on Gardens and fields ,all my fillets give us fish fllets for a few months. fish cakes. I use to be able to go out and jig cod enough for a year in one day, but no more. Draggers took that chance away One day id fish east and west cod ledge and in one day jigging cod would give me fillets for a year.now after several trips up jigging up to a lake near by i have enough fresh water haddock for the year.
You make those fish cakes for Donny yet?!
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I have been so busy making his donuts Made a batch of 3 doz. 3 days ago and now there all gone , fishcakes are going to have to wait.
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Josh you do it right. You try to be as respectful as you can. The bigger lakes it’s not so bad. It’s just those smaller places that get spot burned.
I have watched your videos and you are respectful and try not to spot burn. I support your YouTube channel. As long as you’re aware of the issue I’m cool with people making videos. The guy I’m talking about literally goes onto google maps with the people and shows them exactly what/where to go……for 75 goddamn dollars. I emailed him about taking business from other guides (including himself) and was nice about it. He replied “sorry you don’t like the way I make a living and the way the world is changing.” And something about “hope you have a better day”. Lol. Such a cop out.
I try hard not to spot burn. More so now as my channel is growing, and more people are watching. Every lake / pond is someone’s “home” “go-to” spot. Even the bigger lakes. For example, I filmed many videos in-front of a very large concrete wall, never showed an inch of it. Obviously some would recognize it, but I had many people asking for the spot, that I knew fished that exact spot!! Only mentioned it here because that place is a dumpster fire now!!
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I was curious how you felt about him making an episode at one of your crappie spots after you had done so. I stopped guiding many years ago because it wasn't worth it to see people in those same spots after with 10 of their closest friends. Wasn't so bad trolling as ice fishing as you are moving around.
I can only imagine the beating that pond has taken since his last crappie video, many recognizable house shots for people in the know.
Joe and I both talked about not naming it. After the fact, I realized I gave away a few details I shouldn’t have. Something as simple as a “small pond with no mapping available.” No joke, I had 8 people tying at the same time on FB after posting that video. Thankfully, there’s still some good slabs in there!!
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I try hard not to spot burn. More so now as my channel is growing, and more people are watching. Every lake / pond is someone’s “home” “go-to” spot. Even the bigger lakes. For example, I filmed many videos in-front of a very large concrete wall, never showed an inch of it. Obviously some would recognize it, but I had many people asking for the spot, that I knew fished that exact spot!! Only mentioned it here because that place is a dumpster fire now!!
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The more that fish an area the better it gets cleaning out all the smaller ones so they have more food to help them get bigger. all of us would have a chance to visit with each other. and no spend time and money going down to Damriscotta lake.
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The more that fish an area the better it gets cleaning out all the smaller ones so they have more food to help them get bigger. all of us would have a chance to visit with each other. and no spend time and money going down to Damriscotta lake.
I agree. Too many small fish, and / or too many bigger fish can be a problem. Only so much food to go around
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Joe and I both talked about not naming it. After the fact, I realized I gave away a few details I shouldn’t have. Something as simple as a “small pond with no mapping available.” No joke, I had 8 people tying at the same time on FB after posting that video. Thankfully, there’s still some good slabs in there!!
It might be good not to share OR take people, anyone, to places like that!!!I,for one, will need share stuff with folks again, with a couple exceptions. I know know a couple folks that make a point of fishing places they saw on youtube.
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With all these Drowns flying around and sensors , its time to get a team out there so you can have some friendly fishermen show you how its done. ( anomally) After were all gone sharing a favorite fishing hole will be gone . Forever. Fishing should be like ballgames, all school events then we'll all be HAPPY!!!
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With all these Drowns flying around and sensors , its time to get a team out there so you can have some friendly fishermen show you how its done. ( anomally) After were all gone sharing a favorite fishing hole will be gone . Forever. Fishing should be like ballgames, all school events then we'll all be HAPPY!!!
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I try hard not to spot burn. More so now as my channel is growing, and more people are watching. Every lake / pond is someone’s “home” “go-to” spot. Even the bigger lakes. For example, I filmed many videos in-front of a very large concrete wall, never showed an inch of it. Obviously some would recognize it, but I had many people asking for the spot, that I knew fished that exact spot!! Only mentioned it here because that place is a dumpster fire now!!
I've watched most, if not all of your videos. Yeah, I recognize quite a few of the spots as it's next to impossible in some cases, though I don't blame you for that. What is WAY more important to me is for anyone with a popular YouTube channel (or similar) to demonstrate/educate a responsible ethic for enjoying our fisheries resources and the outdoors in general. Proper fish handling, sensible harvest practices, and general courtesy and respect for the resources are what it's all about.
I am surprised that people outright ask for your spots. Pretty bold asking to be spoon-fed like that, but I guess some people don't care.
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Those type of people only get out a couple of times a year. ime for another batch of Donnies Donuts.
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Those type of people only get out a couple of times a year. ime for another batch of Donnies Donuts.
Keep eating those donuts and u won’t live past 100 😁
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Just on Bad fishing days, I eat Donnies donuts
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Just on Bad fishing days, I eat Donnies donuts
Sounds like you have a lot of bad fishing days lol
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I've watched most, if not all of your videos. Yeah, I recognize quite a few of the spots as it's next to impossible in some cases, though I don't blame you for that. What is WAY more important to me is for anyone with a popular YouTube channel (or similar) to demonstrate/educate a responsible ethic for enjoying our fisheries resources and the outdoors in general. Proper fish handling, sensible harvest practices, and general courtesy and respect for the resources are what it's all about.
I am surprised that people outright ask for your spots. Pretty bold asking to be spoon-fed like that, but I guess some people don't care.
Oh man..I be happy if people only asked. Some basically demand the spot, and give me mega s**t when I don’t. People go nuts when I / we post a fast paced video. Then they make it their life mission to find the place. Some play the “I know that spot.” Then ask a basic question like what access i use. Hoping to get me to say a launch name, road name etc.
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Oh man..I be happy if people only asked. Some basically demand the spot, and give me mega s**t when I don’t. People go nuts when I / we post a fast paced video. Then they make it their life mission to find the place. Some play the “I know that spot.” Then ask a basic question like what access i use. Hoping to get me to say a launch name, road name etc.
Unbelievable. Why don’t these clowns just get out on their own?
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Unbelievable. Why don’t these clowns just get out on their own?
I like figuring a place out just as much, or more than actually catching the fish. I also get the one liners “where you fishin?”
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Oh man..I be happy if people only asked. Some basically demand the spot, and give me mega s**t when I don’t. People go nuts when I / we post a fast paced video. Then they make it their life mission to find the place. Some play the “I know that spot.” Then ask a basic question like what access i use. Hoping to get me to say a launch name, road name etc.
Wow. To me, that's more trouble than it's worth. But I do enjoy your vids and I've learned a lot from them. Thank you for that.
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To be clear, when I say I mean "more trouble than it's worth," I'm referring to posting online content, YouTube or otherwise. Not the part about begging for spots, that's just flat out wrong.
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If we all posted our location and time .we could make every fishing day a tourment. and we would all have more to remember. a lot of guys showing about their fishing days jusy have not figured out what to really do to catch a lot of good fish!!
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If we all posted our location and time .we could make every fishing day a tourment. and we would all have more to remember. a lot of guys showing about their fishing days jusy have not figured out what to really do to catch a lot of good fish!!
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I fished Joes latest hot spot this morning along with 3 othere guys. It sucked. Best i can say about it.
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I fished Joes latest hot spot this morning along with 3 othere guys. It sucked. Best i can say about it.
😆 that’s saying a lot coming from you Wayne.
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I fished Joes latest hot spot this morning along with 3 othere guys. It sucked. Best i can say about it.
Coords Please! @)
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All of Joes hot spots are tough after all he has done training all those good fish that hes realeased .Once they are caught and realeased they know what type of jigs to stay away from and the fishing spots to stay away from .so all of you guys trying to follow Joe around are wasteing your time. if you see his hot spots you need to go there with different style jigs and bait . those big fish being realeased have memories.
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All those nice big Perch and Crappies realeased will be able to spawn and lay millions of eggs that will put pressure on feed and make population of them Smaller.
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Cumberland Cty will have close to 2 ft of snow on ice at days end. Lots of slush coming.
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Now when i go ill bring my shovel and make a 5 ft wind break so a windy day will be great to be in sun out of wind with no need to set up a shack.
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Get it ready for me
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Ill make a couple of Igloo jig shelters in my hot spots.
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All of Joes hot spots are tough after all he has done training all those good fish that hes realeased .Once they are caught and realeased they know what type of jigs to stay away from and the fishing spots to stay away from .so all of you guys trying to follow Joe around are wasteing your time. if you see his hot spots you need to go there with different style jigs and bait . those big fish being realeased have memories.
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All of Joes hot spots are tough after all he has done training all those good fish that hes realeased .Once they are caught and realeased they know what type of jigs to stay away from and the fishing spots to stay away from .so all of you guys trying to follow Joe around are wasteing your time. if you see his hot spots you need to go there with different style jigs and bait . those big fish being realeased have memories.
I seem to recall something eerily similar from you three days ago WC. ;D
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Shacks unorcuppied Make a nice wind break , and one can help keep scool near by.
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Slush is very bad now , top couple of inches will freeze. water in between anound shore more open areas from rise in lake levels . Machine can get stuck in these condition very bad, It will take a long spell of cold weather to freeze solid ice , we all need to be extra causious ,
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We all need to stay safe. it will freeze up later on be Patience.
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The longer we wait the bigger the fish will be!!
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My brain just exploded trying to figure out the actual topic of this thread. However, I am still reading because I haven’t made it out on the ice yet this year and I need ice fishing related entertainment.
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My brain just exploded trying to figure out the actual topic of this thread. However, I am still reading because I haven’t made it out on the ice yet this year and I need ice fishing related entertainment.
😁 don't feel bad, we've been trying to figure out woody for a while now! Just don't ask about the best line or hooks unless you are prepared to have your mind blown some more!😂
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It seems to me woodchip just needs a Twitter handle to express his thoughts every couple hours, he’s ahead of his time. I’d follow that sh**
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😁 don't feel bad, we've been trying to figure out woody for a while now! Just don't ask about the best line or hooks unless you are prepared to have your mind blown some more!😂
“Gamagatsu” and “tatsu” line 🤣
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It seems to me woodchip just needs a Twitter handle to express his thoughts every couple hours, he’s ahead of his time. I’d follow that sh**
Woody should be in his hay day now. Joe is posting vids now!
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Wilson lake derby today, Did anyone get a chance to go, they had a nice day for it. I wonder if the Holland boy was any relation to Joe Holland.
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Wilson lake derby today, Did anyone get a chance to go, they had a nice day for it. I wonder if the Holland boy was any relation to Joe Holland.
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It seems to me woodchip just needs a Twitter handle to express his thoughts every couple hours, he’s ahead of his time. I’d follow that sh**
Just hang around the shanty for a bit Wallace, he may express his thoughts, and then express it again, and then again, verbatim!🙂
Woody has forgotten more than Joe will ever know, I'd follow his YouTube channel for sure!😮
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Just hang around the shanty for a bit Wallace, he may express his thoughts, and then express it again, and then again, verbatim!🙂
Woody has forgotten more than Joe will ever know, I'd follow his YouTube channel for sure!😮
Betcha old woody would put out at least a couple vids every day!
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Betcha old woody would put out at least a couple vids every day!
Twice in case you didn't see it the first time.
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Twice in case you didn't see it the first time.
I think I might have just pee'd myself a little on that one! :roflmao:
I feel like I'm having a laurel and hardy "whose on first what's on second " flashback everytime I see this thread. ;D
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Twice in case you didn't see it the first time.
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Good way to find out who the Pssas are 🤣🤣
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Spot burning crappy hot spots :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :woot:
Who cares
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Spot burning crappy hot spots :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :woot:
Who cares
Lmao my feelings as well
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Spot burning crappy hot spots :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :woot:
Who cares
I’m kinda still trying to figure out the spot in the cheat code video . Mostly because my buddy Jon was one of the guides that was out with him, and he won’t tell me where it is exactly. He gave me a hint that we’ve been there before, but we definitely didn’t know about the crappie at the time. I’m just curious where it is now, but not putting too much effort into it lol.
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Saw last night Joe had a bass fisherman champ that had never been on ice up at Chamberlain , very enteraining.
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Saw last night Joe had a bass fisherman champ that had never been on ice up at Chamberlain , very enteraining.
Bass masters!!
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Locking a bunch of Downeasters in that ice shack with a couple bottles of Jack is the very best episode he could ever come up with! ;D
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Teaching a Bassmaster how to ice fish , Its a good watch. Maybe we should norminate joe for a high level fish and Game position!!!!!!!
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Did someone say this thread is random? Some of us still lurk. I have the 40v SM, same issue as PF out of the box… it was a battery issue. Second battery was fine. Replacement battery fine. It does catch breaking thru tho. Annoying. For Woody, yes, my SM is 10”. 😊 Perm shacks sitting over the best spots does eat my craw a bit. If no-one there I’ll crowd. If someone there, I like the ‘mile-away’ rule. Have you seen any cuddly bears Eric? Anyone lurk the NH site? Funny & brutal stuff over there. From Ellsworth, any that border/in town boundaries should be fine, state record togue came from nearby…. In 1953. Joe, Woody, the 5 downeastahs and a bottle of Jack sounds watchable. Throw in a bassmaster, kill every bass they catch sit back & You/Nick/PF video it all. Oh, still thinking on that boat Scalloper. After 15 years I’m THIS close. I’m wondering what size hooks are best for togue? Leader line poundage? Anyone?
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Did someone say this thread is random? Some of us still lurk. I have the 40v SM, same issue as PF out of the box… it was a battery issue. Second battery was fine. Replacement battery fine. It does catch breaking thru tho. Annoying. For Woody, yes, my SM is 10”. 😊 Perm shacks sitting over the best spots does eat my craw a bit. If no-one there I’ll crowd. If someone there, I like the ‘mile-away’ rule. Have you seen any cuddly bears Eric? Anyone lurk the NH site? Funny & brutal stuff over there. From Ellsworth, any that border/in town boundaries should be fine, state record togue came from nearby…. In 1953. Joe, Woody, the 5 downeastahs and a bottle of Jack sounds watchable. Throw in a bassmaster, kill every bass they catch sit back & You/Nick/PF video it all. Oh, still thinking on that boat Scalloper. After 15 years I’m THIS close. I’m wondering what size hooks are best for togue? Leader line poundage? Anyone?
Hope you and the bravo are well Paul, don't forget to keep an eye on those traps!😁
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Took me about five minutes last night to know there wouldn't be enought beer or earplugs in the NMW to take that bass guy for ten days in a tent, holy crap! :wacko: Where the hell is Outdoors with Aaron when you need it! ;D
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Took me about five minutes last night to know there wouldn't be enought beer or earplugs in the NMW to take that bass guy for ten days in a tent, holy crap! :wacko: Where the hell is Outdoors with Aaron when you need it! ;D
Lol he seems like a nice guy but ya I think he’d get old real quick after a few days 😆
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Lol he seems like a nice guy but ya I think he’d get old real quick after a few days 😆
If you ever come fishing with me and talk that much Nick, I'm shoving you down a hole.... and I know you are a big guy. ;D I was hoping the drunk downeasters would show up and drown him out but I guess they have been relagated to second string. :'(
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If you ever come fishing with me and talk that much Nick, I'm shoving you down a hole.... and I know you are a big guy. ;D I was hoping the drunk downeasters would show up and drown him out but I guess they have been relagated to second string. :'(
Lol that southern boy didn’t seem too loud when he was with all those down east boys
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Lol that southern boy didn’t seem too loud when he was with all those down east boys
Exactly. @)
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Did someone say this thread is random? Some of us still lurk. I have the 40v SM, same issue as PF out of the box… it was a battery issue. Second battery was fine. Replacement battery fine. It does catch breaking thru tho. Annoying. For Woody, yes, my SM is 10”. 😊 Perm shacks sitting over the best spots does eat my craw a bit. If no-one there I’ll crowd. If someone there, I like the ‘mile-away’ rule. Have you seen any cuddly bears Eric? Anyone lurk the NH site? Funny & brutal stuff over there. From Ellsworth, any that border/in town boundaries should be fine, state record togue came from nearby…. In 1953. Joe, Woody, the 5 downeastahs and a bottle of Jack sounds watchable. Throw in a bassmaster, kill every bass they catch sit back & You/Nick/PF video it all. Oh, still thinking on that boat Scalloper. After 15 years I’m THIS close. I’m wondering what size hooks are best for togue? Leader line poundage? Anyone?
You basically summed up this thread haha
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You guys seem like Mainers More and more , and know something about icefishing, But still need to figure our how to be a good Hooker
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You guys seem like Mainers More and more , and know something about icefishing, But still need to figure our how to be a good Hooker
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Hooks- Right size for right Jig Sure makes a big differents
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Its a good day for Jigging !! in a pail of water in front of tv. no wind.
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Two more days.
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tomorrow
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It was unfortunate for the bass guy to get cheated out of his rightful victory, but I just dont think the internet world is quite ready to see Mr. Holland in his underpants. :o :blink: ;D
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It was unfortunate for the bass guy to get cheated out of his rightful victory, but I just dont think the internet world is quite ready to see Mr. Holland in his underpants. :o :blink: ;D
He’s got that dad bod. Women love it
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I'm hearing that Joe is getting pretty worried about his viewership since outdoors with aaron is coming out with his own Chamberlain video in a couple days.. :unsure:
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Yes thats a thought , But the manner and quailty of Joes Videos will always prevail for ever,
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Yes thats a thought , But the manner and quailty of Joes Videos will always prevail for ever,
Obviously you have never sampled the cinematographic magic of outdoors with Aaron before WC. @)
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I have watched Arrons videos ,there no bad ,
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I love watching videos of people not catching fish and eating. It makes me feel better about my time on the ice. Thanks Aaron!
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I love watching videos of people not catching fish and eating. It makes me feel better about my time on the ice. Thanks Aaron!
You just wait for part 2 tonight, I'm expecting some monsters!
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My first day out on ice fishing Jigging, we caught 50 white perch and a couple of sunfish size was 8" to 12" all filleted and ready for cooking. 2lbs of boneless meat.
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Where’s Donnie been?
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Not sure where he is, probaly staying close to home to keep wood fire going
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Tomorrow will be another Donnies donuts, DAY.
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Tomorrow will be another Donnies donuts, DAY.
Donnie’s donuts!! Not good for the old ticker!!
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The state needs to adress the problem of PH Clam shells take too long to take care of problem ,Pot ash or lime . would work much faster and water with higher PH would be a big benifit to the Ocean also!!!!!
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The state needs to adress the problem of PH Clam shells take too long to take care of problem ,Pot ash or lime . would work much faster and water with higher PH would be a big benifit to the Ocean also!!!!!
I believe you are correct that there are a number of Maine's oligotrophic lakes which would benefit from both pH/alkalinity adjustment (increase), and also nutrient enrichment. Two centuries of continuous logging has increased acid runoff and removed nitrogen and phosphorous from the watershed, which would otherwise end up in rivers and lakes. Same thing happens every time a fish is taken home, that nutrient is lost instead of recycled. Both N and P are needed to a certain extent, even in oligotrophic lakes. Potash would address the pH problem, but a little goes a long way. A smidge of fertilizer would help some waterbodies as well. Nutrients are not the boogeyman until there's too much. I would be shocked if anything is done though. Too many people pulling in different directions so nothing gets accomplished or even attempted.
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Joe Holland and his great videos and getting many more interested in Pan fish Crappies and Perch Now Videos of Minnesota fishermen coming to Maine for good fish results { Crappie Chronicles {S3:E10 ) U Tube
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Some good cooking advice also White perch and Crappies, A new cook book Frozen Kitchen. Think ill get one.
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Some good cooking advice also White perch and Crappies, A new cook book Frozen Kitchen. Think ill get one.
All you need to know is how to cook Donnie’s donuts.
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Keep a batch of Donnies donuts dough in fridge all the time ready to cook, Never run out!!
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Keep a batch of Donnies donuts dough in fridge all the time ready to cook, Never run out!!
Think we could set up a seminar where you can teach us how to make em?
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Donnies dough nuts recipe
beat two eggs
add 1 cup sugar
1 cup milk
5 Tablespoons of melted shorten
4 cups of flour
4 teaspoons baking power
nutmeg, cinnimon 1/4 teaspoon each
There you go go for it.
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Donnies dough nuts recipe
beat two eggs
add 1 cup sugar
1 cup milk
5 Tablespoons of melted shorten
4 cups of flour
4 teaspoons baking power
nutmeg, cinnimon 1/4 teaspoon each
There you go go for it.
Nah I think an in person session would be better.
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Nah I think an in person session would be better.
Outdoors With Aaron should put it on his YouTube channel.
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Outdoors With Aaron should put it on his YouTube channel.
Now there’s an idea!
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Outdoors With Aaron should put it on his YouTube channel.
Now there’s an idea!
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I have been mesmerized with his latest episodes as well @)
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Lets all get out early tomorrow so we can get back in time for super bowl!!!
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I think chippy needs to take the outdoor with Aaron's crew out for a fishing tutorial, wowza! :o :'( ;D
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All my fishing friends are spending so much trying to find out where Arron and Joe are fishing they spend all their money on gas and have not been fishing ,a world of not wanting to share .????????
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What's the "Super Bowl"? Is it like golf or soap opera??? I remember something about poker and having a nice quiet lake other days.... Is that about right? ;D
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Anomaly
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Wow , Wow,Wow.
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Good day for Jigging Guess where.
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Good day for Jigging Guess where.
Joes secret crappie hole!!
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Went and fished my secret hole at L Sebago today only 36 W Perchj 2" less ice than last week. and water on ice when i walked off. Warm weather coming?
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Anyone go out today in Cumberland cty. with this 1" or less of snow it will cover old holes that are bigger now from water running down , which makes them bigger walking out on ice tomorrow one needs to be very careful.
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WMTW 8 news is broadcasting from Long lake Naples for the Derby. People on sleds and ATV .
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Down in single digits here in Cumberland last night, probaly 5 degs colder up there in Naples, enough to freeze solid the water on top of 10" of ice.
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Who’s the new chick joeys with?
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Not aware ! Hope she likes to fish and camp out, usually if you fish with a woman shell out fish you every time,
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Who’s the new chick joeys with?
Former Lady friend
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Former Lady friend
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Daneille from England 7 days on Chamberlain
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7 days in a tent without a shower is the only way to impress your ladies! :o
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7 days in a tent without a shower is the only way to impress your ladies! :o
Smelling like roses!
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This could have been a big test. How many fishermen have a woman willing to take a trip like this. think about it and tell me would your woman do just one over night on wildernest ice???????
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This could have been a big test. How many fishermen have a woman willing to take a trip like this. think about it and tell me would your woman do just one over night on wildernest ice???????
Mine would
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Watching the video now. She sounds red blooded American to me….or canadadian
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Great to see them both enjoy the day. But see what i told ya about women catching bigger fish that 24 " Brook trout up at Chamberlain seeing the trains and then snuggling into her sleeping bag. Go for it JOE!!!!!
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Great to see them both enjoy the day. But see what i told ya about women catching bigger fish that 24 " Brook trout up at Chamberlain seeing the trains and then snuggling into her sleeping bag. Go for it JOE!!!!!
Big fish but it ain’t 24” woody!
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Woody the matchmaker! Love is in the air! :o
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Looked like a big fish too me!!
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to see joe out there and enjoying fishing ,,Just wish hed share his location more often ,this would help a lot of fishermen get more fish and give all other fish in the lake a chance to grow bigger more feed.
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to see joe out there and enjoying fishing ,,Just wish hed share his location more often ,this would help a lot of fishermen get more fish and give all other fish in the lake a chance to grow bigger more feed.
I hope for his sake it's a daughter or something, he was huffing and puffing real hard coming out of that driveway ! He appears to be 50 +/-?
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Joe Holland is 44 yrs old. Think he eats too much ice cream and Donnies donuts in the summer months
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Joe Holland is 44 yrs old. Think he eats too much ice cream and Donnies donuts in the summer months
🤣🤣
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Joe Holland is 44 yrs old. Think he eats too much ice cream and Donnies donuts in the summer months
He better start taking much better care of himself then or that stud nborque is going to swoop in! Rumor has it he loves the ladies from England or north White field equal, we are not sure which applies in this case !😁
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He better start taking much better care of himself then or that stud nborque is going to swoop in! Rumor has it he loves the ladies from England or north White field equal, we are not sure which applies in this case !😁
Lol lucky for Joe I’m already taken.
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Lol lucky for Joe I’m already taken.
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Maybe it's chippy that Joe should be worried about then? @)
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Maybe it's chippy that Joe should be worried about then? @)
Absolutely! Woody got game!
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They don't call him Woody for nothing. ;D
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They don't call him Woody for nothing. ;D
😆🤣
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You guys need to go fishing more . There biting great this morn,
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No time to fish. I had to plow this morning. I also drive a lung cancer patient to radiation treatment 5 days a week.
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You guys need to go fishing more . There biting great this morn,
Not everyone’s retired like u woody!!! Lol
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Not everyone’s retired like u woody!!! Lol
We want to be. :icefish:
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All my fishing friends are spending so much trying to find out where Arron and Joe are fishing they spend all their money on gas and have not been fishing ,a world of not wanting to share .????????
My buddy is one of the guides that was with joe in the cheat code video, and he won’t even right out tell me where they filmed it :o. Though he tells me I fish it often, just different location and i never have the teamwork with others jigging.
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My buddy is one of the guides that was with joe in the cheat code video, and he won’t even right out tell me where they filmed it :o. Though he tells me I fish it often, just different location and i never have the teamwork with others jigging.
Some buddy lol
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You know your Buddy is a serious fisherman when they blind fold you on the way to the Lake. 🥶
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The biggest reason most of our lakes have small fish ,Low PH and not enough fish kept all the perch and Crappies Lay so may eggs there are not enough feed for them to groww bigger on!! Feed more Eagles and crows and Ravens ,Gulls .
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Once the sensors get on vehicle no problem having a fish together every week.
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Looks like we can get our jig rods for the next couple of days.
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Tomorrow will be a great day for Jigging .Ill see you guys out there.
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How many of you guys got out to day? Jo Holland and Donnie had a nice trip up tp Chesuncook village tour!!!
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There are more adds than content, Joe spending too
much time on Hollywood boulevard or what?
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I havent seen that Holiday Bouldavard film ? HMMMMM
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I havent seen that Holiday Bouldavard film ? HMMMMM
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I havent seen that Holiday Bouldavard film ? HMMMMM
Ya it’s the one with Joe and crazy Danielle!
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Im thinking the church at Chesuncook village might be a great place for Joe and Danielle to get together. How many of us fishermen have had a Women like her in the woods.
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Im thinking the church at Chesuncook village might be a great place for Joe and Danielle to get together. How many of us fishermen have had a Women like her in the woods.
Perfect place for Joe
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Stuck in the slush over night. Next morn with lots of rope Joe was able to get sled off shallow lake in slush tomorrow the last of reasons to not go on lake with slush!!!!!!
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I saw that equipment recovery . That doesn’t look like fun . 🥶
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I saw that equipment recovery . That doesn’t look like fun . 🥶
1) Anyone that brings an old metal dogsled out in the NMW's needs their heads examined
2) They had the best sled possible sitting right there in that old 10' jon boat. @)
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I saw that equipment recovery . That doesn’t look like fun . 🥶
Makes for good entertainment haha
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1) Anyone that brings an old metal dogsled out in the NMW's needs their heads examined
2) They had the best sled possible sitting right there in that old 10' jon boat. @)
I was thinking the same thing lol
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If someone had some plastic ski liners it would have helped some. things were not freezing for those metal skis worked then,
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We should make them special badges for the ( Umbazookus Slush puppies club Members)
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Woodrow better spend some time with him on Joe's trolling skills or this internet infactuation if going to be shorted lived when he see's some of those manuvers! :blink: :woot: :o
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Its is certainley a training session needed, Donne could help him. for sure. Someone should see that he get a meday for joining the SLUSH PUPPY group up north hope they have a slush puppy cone at icecream palor in Jefferson.