Author Topic: Smelting (Read 1392 times)

Heater31 · « **on:** Dec 17, 2008, 01:53 PM »

Anybody have any idea as to when the first smelting camps open up this winter, on average? Thanks

Hater

keepah seekah · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 17, 2008, 02:19 PM »

prolly when theres safe ice to do so

Heater31 · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 17, 2008, 02:22 PM »

Kinda figured that much. I actually usually go later in the year and was wondering when was the earliest some of you have gone.

pfd168 · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 17, 2008, 02:41 PM »

It depends on the ice conditions

buddah · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 17, 2008, 03:01 PM »

I've been in shacks in December in bowdoinham that were floating on 55 gal. drums off a dock right at the bridge on the Cathance.Did pretty good too.

maineduckhunter · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 17, 2008, 03:03 PM »

If it stays cold very soon I hope!!

spinzer · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 17, 2008, 03:10 PM »

Soon I hope! But I haven't been earlier than January.

nofishin · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 17, 2008, 05:22 PM »

i have gone as early as dec 27th. we caught over a 1000 of them. it is always the best time to go. start calling around x-mas. as soon as they go on get up there

slt · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 17, 2008, 05:52 PM »

Quote from: nofishin on Dec 17, 2008, 05:22 PM

i have gone as early as dec 27th. we caught over a 1000 of them. it is always the best time to go. start calling around x-mas. as soon as they go on get up there

I agree. Late Dec early Jan has always been best for me. As soon as safe ice has made up...GO!!

TinyTim · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 17, 2008, 06:06 PM »

Went by Worthings on Tues., not even a skim of ice yet. Hopefully these cold temps will help.

maineduckhunter · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 17, 2008, 06:16 PM »

Quote from: TinyTim on Dec 17, 2008, 06:06 PM

Went by Worthings on Tues., not even a skim of ice yet. Hopefully these cold temps will help.

We better see you out there this year Tiny.....it's just not the same without ya.....

goneicefishin · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 17, 2008, 06:52 PM »

been calling but nobody is in the office yet. hoping they get my shack out there soooooon

TinyTim · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 17, 2008, 07:22 PM »

Quote from: maineduckhunter on Dec 17, 2008, 06:16 PM

We better see you out there this year Tiny.....it's just not the same without ya.....

Oh yea, hoping to go a least a couple times a week, I ran out of smelts before summer last yr...lol

rude the dude · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 17, 2008, 07:55 PM »

I've had a shack on the Kennebec before Christmas. That's not going to happen this year. 8)

speedyrower17 · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 18, 2008, 07:28 AM »

what do you use the smelt for?? sewn smelt in the spring or do you eat them?

maineduckhunter · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 18, 2008, 07:35 AM »

Quote from: speedyrower17 on Dec 18, 2008, 07:28 AM

what do you use the smelt for?? sewn smelt in the spring or do you eat them?

Both and bait for ice fishing....

The Dad Fisherman · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 18, 2008, 08:06 AM »

Quote from: speedyrower17 on Dec 18, 2008, 07:28 AM

what do you use the smelt for?? sewn smelt in the spring or do you eat them?

Nothing better than a meal of fresh caught smelt w/ a side of fries and a cold beer......Nothing.

maineduckhunter · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 18, 2008, 08:29 AM »

Quote from: The Dad Fisherman on Dec 18, 2008, 08:06 AM

Nothing better than a meal of fresh caught smelt w/ a side of fries and a cold beer......Nothing.

Don't forget the eggs....

Mainehazmt · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 18, 2008, 09:01 AM »

and the beans

keepah seekah · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 18, 2008, 10:58 AM »

and a little crown royal and ginger ale

rude the dude · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 18, 2008, 02:06 PM »

I trade em, pu-pu for two. 8)

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