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Maine => Ice Fishing Maine => Topic started by: LINGUINI on Mar 20, 2017, 09:37 PM
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OK I WAS TALKED INTO DOING IT AGAIN
The dates for next years outing will be from Wed march Wed. 7Th to Sat. the 11Th leaving on Sunday.
IT WILL BE AT LAWRENCES LAKE SIDE CABINS IN ROCKWOOD
www.lawrencescabins.co m
This is going to be a 4 night trip..
(you don't have to go all 4 night )I only have the house resv.. for this year. The house Accommodates up to 10. If we get enough people I will try to resv a cabin as well. The price is going to be 35.00 a night per person. Iam going to start taking dep anytime. It is going to set up like years past first come first serve .(when I rec the dep) any Ice Shanty member is welcome and their guest. Ice Shanty members from other states are welcome to join us as well , you can send me your dep to.
I HAVE NOW PUT CABIN 1 ON RESV. THIS HAS 3 BEDS. THAT IS ALL THAT BOB HAD OPEN.
ALSO THEIR IS A FILMING COMPANY FROM NH.THAT WANTS TO JOIN US TO FILM
This is the week of the Rockwood Ice fishing as well. Lavaman took 1st place for the cusk last year it was over 12 pounds.
THE HOUSE IS GOING TO BE NON SMOKING FOR THE PEOPLE THAT HAVE ASKED
David Langella
51 Eaton Dr.
Buxton me 04093
Please put your site name on the MONEY ORDER or CHECK .
It is going to be on a first come first basic.
CHECK IN TIME IS 3;OOPM I will talk to bob on to see if we can get into the house any earlier . if you get there early on wed you can park at the boat launch and fish from their.It has a large parking lot. If we cant get into the house.
sign up list
jrelaxen wed thur fri sat pd 105.00 house
fish cook jon wed thur fri sat pd 105.00 house
linguini wed thur fri sat pd 105.00 house
lavaman wed thur fri sat house
wed thur fri sat house
Shrinkage wed thur fri sat pd 105.00 house
harry wed thur fri sat house
Nate gold wed thur fri sat pd 60.00 house
Josh gold wed thur fri sat pd 60.00 house
Mass pike wed thur fri sat pd 60.00 house
eiderz wed thur fri sat pd 105.00 house
fishinkid wed thur fri sat house
Film crew for 3 people wed thur fri sat pd 180.00 for camp
please don't forget to get your dep. to me to hold your spot
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Do you need a snowmobile to come up be able to get out to where everyone fished?
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we will get you their if you don't have a sled Dave has 2 and I have 2 and depends on who go they have sleds as well
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How many days Hazzy!
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Sign me up, all that nostalgia on the other thread...plus the cribbage. I'm in, how far can I post date a check! @)
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Not going to miss this one !!!
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we will get you their if you don't have a sled Dave has 2 and I have 2 and depends on who go they have sleds as well
It's hard for me to get away in the winter, but just wanted to make sure! I'd love to go sometime but probably won't be able to know for sure till the time gets closer
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It’s 87 degrees. Argh..
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how long a drive is that from Sanford
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3 1/2 hrs
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ok thanks
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is it anywhere near graygoast in rockwood
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Was up at Moosehead yesterday, it's so beautiful right now. The colors are at their peak.....can't wait to go back to icefish! :tipup:
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Add Lloyd Tripp 7,8,9,10
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Sorry I have had some bad med issue that I have been dealing with. but the trip is still on as planed so if you can please get your dep in to me so I have a head count
Thanks Linguini
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Sorry I have had some bad med issue that I have been dealing with. but the trip is still on as planed so if you can please get your dep in to me so I have a head count
Thanks Linguini
Hope you are feeling better Dave
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thanks
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how long a drive is that from Sanford
I live in Buxton you can ride up with me if you want
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I live in Buxton you can ride up with me if you want
return is hard to say. Depends on how many cans are generated
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return is hard to say. Depends on how many cans are generated
Good jokes never get old!
-Dylan
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Good jokes never get old!
-Dylan
But good jokers do.............. :tipup:
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Is the fourth night still free this year if you pay for the other 3
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Is the fourth night still free this year if you pay for the other 3
yes it is
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We now have 2 guest that are going to join us. please welcome Josh and Nate. They are coming all the way from Denver co.
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We now have 2 guest that are going to join us. please welcome Josh and Nate. They are coming all the way from Denver co.
All the way from Colorado, that's great! :clap: I suspect a few guys from down here may come as well. :whistle:
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We now have 2 guest that are going to join us. please welcome Josh and Nate. They are coming all the way from Denver co. Sweet that’s were I’m originally from just so you know linguini sean and I are both sending our deposits for 4 nights
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Thanks for the heads up. I will be looking for them :tipup: :tipup:
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Mama Mia!! Got 36 4oz meatballs and gravy prepped for Sunday. Never too early for Moosehead menu suggestions!
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i will be putting on a cusk fishing clinic for for all that is interested. im kind of a big deal. lol and they are not crap fish. i will cook some up to prove this.
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I'm interested Lavaman! I see that and think chowda! Bruiser cusk, winner there correct?
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Cuskasaurus :tipup: Saw on the webcams today that Moosehead south of Beaver Cove is skimmed.
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i will be putting on a cusk fishing clinic for for all that is interested. im kind of a big deal. lol and they are not crap fish. i will cook some up to prove this.
(http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss154/keveril/12.21%20lb%20cusk_zpshwmnynlj.jpg) (http://s571.photobucket.com/user/keveril/media/12.21%20lb%20cusk_zpshwmnynlj.jpg.html)
POOP FISH
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I live in Buxton you can ride up with me if you want
thanks linguini I have my truck not sure I can get time off must be time to retire
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looks like you have a full house
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getting close that is why I ask for dep . to hold the spot but their is still a few open
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their are still spots open if anybody wants to go
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Hey all! My brother Josh (not on the forum) and I are coming out from Colorado, at the invitation of Kevin. I used to live in MA and I use to fish with Kevin and Mark (F.R.E.D.). Can't wait to meet everyone, play some cards, eat some good food, and FISH!
Nate
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Hey all! My brother Josh (not on the forum) and I are coming out from Colorado, at the invitation of Kevin. I used to live in MA and I use to fish with Kevin and Mark (F.R.E.D.). Can't wait to meet everyone, play some cards, eat some good food, and FISH!
Nate
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Can't wait to head up there!!!!
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from some of the pics I have been seeing their has been some huge brookies 3 to 5 pound range being caught as well as some large lakers to
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from some of the pics I have been seeing their has been some huge brookies 3 to 5 pound range being caught as well as some large lakers to
Sweet! I know we're using traps, but I gotta jig too. Let me know if you have suggestions for gear and tackle to bring. I have some laker rod setups I could possibly pack. Could be a little hard to bring my flasher on the plane, though. ;D
Is Moosehead Slade bait shop the spot for bait/gear?
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BigBass, I'm heading up tonight for a few days. No tipups, just jigging this trip. First serious attempt at jigging them, I'll post about how I do.
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I'm interested Lavaman! I see that and think chowda! Bruiser cusk, winner there correct?
YUUUUUUUP !!!!!!
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There's fish in Moosehead for sure guys. My wife and I had three days on the ice, Friday was the best numbers wise with over 30 togue between us. Yesterday was a tough bite, but we (she) caught the biggest fish of the trip, about 4 lbs. ;D Not a monster by any means, but great fun on a jigging rod.
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from some of the pics I have been seeing their has been some huge brookies 3 to 5 pound range being caught as well as some large lakers to
I was looking on face book tonight and saw a couple of brookies over the 3 pound range and the winner of the derby had a laker over 8 lbs
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There's fish in Moosehead for sure guys. My wife and I had three days on the ice, Friday was the best numbers wise with over 30 togue between us. Yesterday was a tough bite, but we (she) caught the biggest fish of the trip, about 4 lbs. ;D Not a monster by any means, but great fun on a jigging rod.
thanks for the up date just counting the days now
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Moosehead Lake Fishing Report – 1/29/18
Winner! Winner! Lake Trout for Dinner!
Here’s a quick summary on the 11th Annual Moosehead Lake Togue Derby with Ricky Craven. The weather was pretty good by derby standards and travel conditions were great on the big lake for the three day ice fishing event. It seemed like the best fishing was on Friday and Saturday morning, then it tailed off as the weekend wore on. NREC sold 728 tickets this year (up 4 tickets from last year’s record) and we had 143 children’s names entered in the youth raffle. The winner of the biggest togue was David Larry of Abbot with an 8.3 pound fish. It was in exceptional shape and almost two inches shorter than the second-place fish which was weighed in by John Gallant of Augusta at an even 7.0 pounds. Jacob Turner of Hermon came in third with a nice 6.2 pound fish.
The grand door prize, which was a choice of three vacation packages for two adults (Orlando, Las Vegas, or Caribbean cruise) or $1,500 cash, was won by Billy Clifford of Nobleboro. We also gave away some firearms, and ice auger/jet sled ice fishing package, a check for $250, and dozens of other great door prizes.
Kyle Bagley of Parkman won first prize in the youth drawing and Trevor Martin from Hartland will be cruising around town this summer on his new bike donated by Northwoods Outfitters in Greenville.
Ricky Craven emceed the wild game dinner on Saturday night and helped draw the names of the prize winners. A good time was had by all! NREC would like to thank all the sponsors and donors that make this derby into a terrific community event. We hope to see everyone again next year! You can check out the NRECmoosehead Facebook page for more photos and information about the derby.
Tim Obrey, Regional Fisheries Biologist, Moosehead Lake Region
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Thanks for posting that woodchip. I was wondering what the winning fished weighed. The assessment of the fish's health jives with what I saw, all of the fish were healthy and stocky. Granted no big ones, but they were pretty fish. Also the comment about the bite, exactly what happened to us....Friday was hot, the fish turned off Saturday afternoon in the east wind. No fish were caught driving home Sunday. ::) ;D
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Thanks for the update, woodchip --- that sounds like a successful derby! I'm hoping we can get into some bigger lakers (as we call them out here) on the jig rod during our March expedition. Oh, and maybe a burbot (cusk) or two. ;) I'm starting to look over Moosehead bathymetry maps to get a good idea of what to expect. It sounds like we'll be in good hands with gents like eiderz, linguini, lavaman, and all the other experts! :tipup: :tipup: :tipup:
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Time to start thing about the food who is bring what
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How's that kitchen stocked Dave? Large pots, roasting pans stuff like that?
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Are crock pots available? If so, I can do crock pot chili one day --- nice to have it ready when we get off the ice.
I also make a MEAN Mississippi roast.
There a grocery store close by for ingredients?
And I'm bringing Allen's coffee brandy! ;D
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How's that kitchen stocked Dave? Large pots, roasting pans stuff like that?
yes their was last year
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Are crock pots available? If so, I can do crock pot chili one day --- nice to have it ready when we get off the ice.
I also make a MEAN Mississippi roast.
There a grocery store close by for ingredients?
And I'm bringing Allen's coffee brandy! ;D
their is a store in Greenville that has everything from food to fishing gear we go by it on the way to camp
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we are now full but if anybody wants to go I can put you on a list and if someone cancels you would be added thanks
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IF ANY OF THE PEOPLE THAT ARE GOING ARE BRING A SLED OR WHEELER PLEASE LET ME KNOW
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1 sled
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1 sled
thanks jrelaxen is bring 2 sleds and Iam as well . It would make it a lot easier if you have one please bring it with you
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16 days out...still early but not looking to bad!
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2 weeks... :tipup:
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Reelin the the empties............... ......... :tipup:
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I have set a deal with Dags bait and tackle in Auburn that we can get smelts from him for 6.00 a dozen. these would be bagged and hit with oxygen.
I have check a few other places that are running from 1 to 2 dollars more a dozen
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Thank you Dylan!
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Thanks Dylan
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Very kind of Dag's, thank you!
It's getting close now, I'm heading up this Friday/Saturday for 10 days. Other than a coastal storm this Friday the forecast is good icefishing weather, with a little snow every couple of days to keep the snowsled happy. :tipup:
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Gettin pumped, gentlemen!! Does anyone have an update on current moosehead ice/snow/fishing conditions? Just curious as I'm sitting here at work in Colorado.... ;D
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Gettin pumped, gentlemen!! Does anyone have an update on current moosehead ice/snow/fishing conditions? Just curious as I'm sitting here at work in Colorado.... ;D
Glare ice is what I'm hearing and plenty of it. It looks like they just got a little snow yesterday. Minimal snow in the forecast for now. Forecasted temps for those dates range from lows mostly in teens with highs mid 20s, 30s and 1 day 40°- downright balmy! Fishing conditions are always good up there just sharpen your hooks ;D Wind will be our only worry if we even have a worry...If you are at work jump on to the Moosehead lake web cams for a live preview.
We'll have a similar view from Shanty HQ!
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Looking up lake from Beaver Cove cam from today
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Glare ice is what I'm hearing and plenty of it. It looks like they just got a little snow yesterday. Minimal snow in the forecast for now. Forecasted temps for those dates range from lows mostly in teens with highs mid 20s, 30s and 1 day 40°- downright balmy! Fishing conditions are always good up there just sharpen your hooks ;D Wind will be our only worry if we even have a worry...If you are at work jump on to the Moosehead lake web cams for a live preview.
We'll have a similar view from Shanty HQ!
(https://s14.postimg.cc/mei31awf1/Screenshot_20180226-163959.png) (https://postimg.cc/image/mei31awf1/)
Looking up lake from Beaver Cove cam from today
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Sounds excellent --- thanks for the update. Yeah, 40° will require me to bring shorts and t-shirts!! ;D Those webcams are great. Good way to get a live look in on conditions.
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Reports the last three days said over 2' of ice, some places more. I'm hoping for a little snow to keep the snowsled sliders happy.
Assuming the Friday storm doesn't blast us here at home, I'll scout a little before Wednesday. I'll be sure to leave some fish for you guys. ;) ;D
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I'll be sure to leave some fish for you guys. ;) ;D
Thanks! Awful nice of ya! ;D :tipup: :tipup: :tipup:
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Reports the last three days said over 2' of ice, some places more. I'm hoping for a little snow to keep the snowsled sliders happy.
Assuming the Friday storm doesn't blast us here at home, I'll scout a little before Wednesday. I'll be sure to leave some fish for you guys. ;) ;D
that would be great keep us up dated
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Wish I could join you guys again but work says otherwise. I was up at Moosehead two weekends ago and we killed it on salmon. Right below the ice in 40-50fow. Even caught most of our togue that way. Haven't had much luck catching togue deep since winter of 2016, right when I thought I figured it all out...
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YEAAAAAA HOOOOOOO JUST A BUNCH OF DOODS DOIN DOOD STUFF. TIME TO GET PUMPED FOR CUSKFEST LOL
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Oh hell yeah...can't wait
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YEAAAAAA HOOOOOOO JUST A BUNCH OF DOODS DOIN DOOD STUFF. TIME TO GET PUMPED FOR CUSKFEST LOL
crap FISH
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COUNTING THE DAYS SLEDS ARE LOADED PACKING STUFF
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Still a bit out but doesn't look like We'll be suffering too much...
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Cant say what it's going to be like when you all arrive, but right now riding on the lake is pretty decent, have yet to see a pressure ridge anywhere, pretty flat ride etc. The weather has been fairly warm, melting the little bit of surface snow left on the ice. We got about an inch or two of wet snow last night, a bit sloppy on top right now, but again, easy traveling no issues for sled at all (right now). Wheelers, side by sides etc should have no issues (pending no big storms in the meantime), chains may help you in some of the slippery areas. No clue if any snow will fall in the meantime, but if it did that would be good as what's left at this point is a bit sloppy. Ice is 28 inches, measured it this morning, you'll have no issues there. Best of luck to you guys!
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thank you
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If they dont stock febreeze I know someone who has a few cans. :) J.D.D.D.S!
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Oh and Thanks Dylan and Dags
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When we left Saturday conditions were great, BUT it looks like things may be changing. Early projections are calling for one to two feet of snow Wednesday into Friday. Wheelers and side by sides probably no longer an option unless you have the tracks. Given that amount of snow and the ice thinkness you may consider having an extension handy and or a shovel, just a heads up. Good luck guys, go get’em.
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thanks for the report 2 FEET OF SNOW figures it has to happen when we go but you know it has happen to us before it still a better day fishing then working
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Arrived last night, travel was postponed a day thanks to our friend the nor'easter who dropped a tree on my shed at home in CT, crushing it. >:( Fished a little today, not much to report except there is lots of ice. The fish had lockjaw but I suppose that was expected after such a big swing in weather. The weather forecasts are conflicting, some say snow as Queequeg reported others the storm goes out to sea. It's ice fishing, nothing to worry about. Welcome to Maine :)
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Arrived last night, travel was postponed a day thanks to our friend the nor'easter who dropped a tree on my shed at home in CT, crushing it. >:( Fished a little today, not much to report except there is lots of ice. The fish had lockjaw but I suppose that was expected after such a big swing in weather. The weather forecasts are conflicting, some say snow as Queequeg reported others the storm goes out to sea. It's ice fishing, nothing to worry about. Welcome to Maine :)
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Lots of fish to be had. Caught about a dozen in three hours, biggest 28". Lots of those 22-24"'s. Everybody back in the lake.
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Nice work!! Glad you found a few. Leave some for us, too. ;D Can't wait! Only one more day to go. Hope the weather is ok on our way up from Boston, Wednesday morning. ;)
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Lots of fish to be had. Caught about a dozen in three hours, biggest 28". Lots of those 22-24"'s. Everybody back in the lake.
nice fish good to talk to you this morning
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Nice work!! Glad you found a few. Leave some for us, too. ;D Can't wait! Only one more day to go. Hope the weather is ok on our way up from Boston, Wednesday morning. ;)
you should be ok the storm isn't going to hit until late afternoon I heard
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you will be getting some snow and wind thurs. good luck to you all. keep an eye on lavaman. hes tricky
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you will be getting some snow and wind thurs. good luck to you all. keep an eye on lavaman. hes tricky
cusk king will be busy
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Lots of fish to be had. Caught about a dozen in three hours, biggest 28". Lots of those 22-24"'s. Everybody back in the lake.
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Nice work Stu!
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you will be getting some snow and wind thurs. good luck to you all. keep an eye on lavaman. hes tricky
I learned from the best lol