Long Lake Derby, St. Agatha Maine...thx mainehazmat

[TyThib]

How long of a drive is it from Topsham(in hours)?

right at the top of maine... ummm i'd say a good 5 1/2 hours.. definitly gonna be a fun one

[lindenborn]

Since my Cowboys lost and I have a three day weekend I am thinking very seriously about heading up there.  I have never been that far north.  Sounds like a good time. Any hotels or motels that far north.

[jacksmelt71]

which lake you want to fish? you have the overlook motel and fish river camps on eagle. the long lake motor inn in st. agatha on long. wheres topsham near? my kids live in winthrop and its 4 1/2 hrs. hey ty i fish alot where you guys will be. ill try and swing by and see you and our satillite friend on my way to the sporting club. i always wondered who the heck had that satillite and wether it worked or not. lol!

[lindenborn]

Topsham is by Brunswick 30 min north of Portland--Thanks for the other info.   I printed up my registration form tonight.  Not sure as to witch lake?

[jacksmelt71]

tell you what, get your butt up here and me and my bro. will take ya out on long and eagle. just bring alot of warm clothes because its cold as hell up here. im 10 min. from eagle , 20 from long and square. all you need is your traps . the bait shops right down the road. if you want we can go to my shack on eagle and you can catch your own smelts at night. all kinds of cusk there at night too. if its the first time icefishing we gotta show you a good time! im former army so you know i wont steer you wrong. pm me if your interested.

[pegasus]

Jacksmelt71, is there to much snow up there for a 4 wheeler?  Do you have to pre-resgister for the derby? Thanks for any info.

[Mainehazmt]

Since my Cowboys lost and I have a three day weekend I am thinking very seriously about heading up there.  I have never been that far north.  Sounds like a good time. Any hotels or motels that far north.

Im sleeping  ( or passing out lol )on the lake in the shack!

[jacksmelt71]

i guess on sat. and sun. you can register at the long lake sporting club. snows not too bad yet if you got a 4 by 4 but that could change in one snowfall up here.

[dadstacklebox]

Never been to Long or area. Would love to go win that tourney. Don't know if I can get there from here? Would a old man freeze to death walking to the fishing grounds? Do you rent out those wooden tents, for less then 100.00 per night, wood included? How far to the muskie grounds? Do you have white fish up there? When is the can-am dog sled races? I think I can make it, not sure yet. paul 

[Mainehazmt]

hmmm rent out my shanty hmmmmm......lol

[Mainehazmt]

right at the top of maine... ummm i'd say a good 5 1/2 hours.. definitly gonna be a fun one

lets see    presque isle is 3hrs 45 min from Disgusta at 74 mph PI to Caribou 10 miles Caribou to Long lake  about 8 outa a 12 pack   lol refill beer and get bait at cross lake lol

[Mainehazmt]

i guess on sat. and sun. you can register at the long lake sporting club. snows not too bad yet if you got a 4 by 4 but that could change in one snowfall up here.

heres the website   http://www.stagatha.com/derby.asp
And here is the registration form  http://www.stagatha.com/2007derbyregistration.pdf

[Mainehazmt]

Never been to Long or area. Would love to go win that tourney. . paul 

Not a chance!   Im going for all 3 top prizes   Mostly Most perch Iced  LOL   waste the 50 bucks in bait just to win that   then we could all pool our perch for a photo op for this website!   great to see an acre of lake covered lol

[dadstacklebox]

Well I'm packing for a win! Is there enough ice to build an igloo? Need a team Maine flag? Just printed out 10 forms? Are their large white perch in long? One 14" yellow would be nice. Any size to the cusk? I just might get there?

  paul

[Want2bfishin]

was wondering many people heading up. any one fished the derby? will lodging be a problem? 4wheeler or snowmobile? any input would be great thanks

[pegasus]

Sounds like a fun weekend. Hector and I just might make the trip. Now that winter has started probably need to take an backhoe just to dig down to the four foot thick ice. A lot can happen in 19 days.

[bvafiades]

toyotas swim haven't you seen the commercials?

[dadstacklebox]

36 hours of fishing heaven! Hard to resist! Thats what it's going to take to win this one.

[Mainehazmt]

the real winning is time on the ice

[jacksmelt71]

paul i have a small portable that your welcome to borrow if you come up. got a hitch on it and its real lite. even got a 1 burner propane stove to heat it with. seats 2 people. could even fish w/ me and my bro. if ya want. we wont let you freeze honest! we're hitting long sat. then eagle sun. cusk and smelt fishing at my big shack on eagle sat. night if youre interested. the more the merrier. pm me if your interested. hey hazmt, give up on the cusk prize! i got the 10lber already in my bait tank! now as long as he doesnt eat all my smelt ill be in the money!! lol!

[jacksmelt71]

by the way paul theres no white perch in long but real big yellows. there are river whites in the mouth of brooks in those lakes. muskies are about 1hr. drive north of there. and i bet you could find some very willing souls to split the gas w/ you to come up. just ask! pm me if you need any info. or anyone else for that matter. tight lines!

[Mainehazmt]

Im hoping for going up there to long in next couple days  and check the ice    need 14   to be safe   cant walk so have to drive out havent even heard any rumors Im gonna try for some cusk   but Ill prob fall asleep again  lol

[jacksmelt71]

i bet u need 14 for that big shack! you may have to wait awhile or put it in cyr cove. the sporting clubs got 5-6in. right now. less further out. shouldnt have a problem getting perch in long. theres some big buggers in there! last time i was there i got one 15in. and fat as hell! was fun on the ultra lite!

[moosehunter]

man i,d like to be up there for this but i think i,ll have to wait for the spring fishing. dam.

[dadstacklebox]

paul i have a small portable that your welcome to borrow if you come up. got a hitch on it and its real lite. even got a 1 burner propane stove to heat it with. seats 2 people. could even fish w/ me and my bro. if ya want. we wont let you freeze honest! we're hitting long sat. then eagle sun. cusk and smelt fishing at my big shack on eagle sat. night if you're interested. the more the merrier. pm me if your interested. hey hazmt, give up on the cusk prize! i got the 10lber already in my bait tank! now as long as he doesnt eat all my smelt ill be in the money!! lol!

Thanks Jacksmelt, I do have a portable. What I don't have, is enough knowledge of the area to pick a spot. Because I will be visiting, I won't have the conforts of a fire at that spot, unless someone will put a hard side there, and let me rent it for the whole time I'm up there. Right now i"m searching for Lake maps? Hows the point between Sinclair and van Buren? If I do go, I'll be-sure to let you know, so we can hook up.  ;)paul

[Mainehazmt]

any place is good  I place my shack   where I know I can get it out on the 15th of march    thats the way I go   lol   I dont look for structures or anything else    easy in easy out    just a place to go  there is fish everywhere in the lake

[Mainehazmt]

Dont forget the fishing tournament this weekend   Feb 3&4th   25 bucks for the whole weekend

http://www.stagatha.com/2007derbyposter.pdf

[Mainehazmt]

3 days approx till the start   lol    planning on being there friday night!   look for this

and this



that will be us!   stop by say hi

[fishininME]

Ill be heading up there for the whole weekend.  Hopin to catch some big salmon and togue!!