Maines First Ice Master Classic**UPDATE**

[Bowdoin Boy]

I think next year we Mainers should start a  (Maines First Ice Master Classic) that runs Sat or Sun Jan,feb,& ends second week of March.

What do you guys think.


I WONT GIVE UP!!!!! WILL YOU???

[TinyTim]

Do you mean like a tourny trail? Like certain lakes are fished by all? I would be willing to come up with something if there is enough intrest.  

[pikeslammer]

sounds good to me

[Bowdoin Boy]

Yes pick certain lakes at the beginning of the year,which would be 10,
Then if you want to join you pay a fee and who ever catches the most weight at the end wins.something like the Bass Masters..It could be bigger then Sebago turney.

People could get sponsors on there shacks,sled,atv's,clothes.we can look like Professional Fisherman..LOL

[TinyTim]

Yes pick certain lakes at the beginning of the year,which would be 10,
Then if you want to join you pay a fee and who ever catches the most weight at the end wins.something like the Bass Masters..It could be bigger then Sebago turney.

People could get sponsors on there shacks,sled,atv's,clothes.we can look like Professional Fisherman..LOL

I'd be more then willing to be involved in this. Maybe we could get a few guys as a committee and go from there. I'd say start with like 7 lakes and have the top 5 count, so you could miss 2 weeks for "life's events", kinda like the do in the bass clubs. Permits would have to be attained from the state, which isn't a problem, just takes some planning around other events/derby's.

[maine_gunner]

sounds like fun

[smeltslayer]

Sounds like a great idea. I'd be in. 

[Left Handed Model]

I think this is a killer idea, another idea to throw in there is Southern Chapter and a Northern Chapter..  to make it possible for more people to get involved...  do 5-7 events, then the top 5-7 from each chapter, battle to be crowned the champion of the whole thing at a single event...  I think it would make people more active fisherman..  I know most of the time, we set and forget our traps... knowing all to well, that if your not catching you should be moving...  I think it would be neat if it was put together well....

[pikeslammer]

I think this is a killer idea, another idea to throw in there is Southern Chapter and a Northern Chapter..  to make it possible for more people to get involved...  do 5-7 events, then the top 5-7 from each chapter, battle to be crowned the champion of the whole thing at a single event...  I think it would make people more active fisherman..  I know most of the time, we set and forget our traps... knowing all to well, that if your not catching you should be moving...  I think it would be neat if it was put together well....

thats a good idea  to

[ifishhi]

sounds fun would it be different species of fish maybe each lake with a different type 8)

[Left Handed Model]

That's the way I was thinking it, depending on the lake, would be the type of fish targeted...  take Moosehead for example...  if fishing that lake, it would be lakers..  set a bag limit..  either inches or weight.. Sabbatus would be pike...  Chickee would be perch..lol, and let the games begin...  only thing that is hard in the winter is culling your fish, to get your inches or weight up... just some more to think about...It's possible..

[StingingLips]

that sounds fun, you can count me in

[Yukon Steve]

I like it, would probably get my arse out there more

[Swamp Donkey]

Count me in.

[fishingsurveyor]

Lets do it. Lets get a meeting toghether and iron out the details. This could really be a big deal in the future. Could almost challange other States like a new england title Let me know what i can do

[bee]

It is a good idea. Parking would be a HUGE problem.

[Bowdoin Boy]

That's the way I was thinking it, depending on the lake, would be the type of fish targeted...  take Moosehead for example...  if fishing that lake, it would be lakers..  set a bag limit..  either inches or weight.. Sabbatus would be pike...  Chickee would be perch..lol, and let the games begin...  only thing that is hard in the winter is culling your fish, to get your inches or weight up... just some more to think about...It's possible..

Yes that was my thought excatly.target different fish from each lake so at the end of fishing all 5-7-10 lakes we would crown the most well rounded fisherman per-say.and give prizes? at the end of the last Turney lake or pond.

each turney lake would consist of just:

Togue=lake x
Trout & Salmon=lake x
Pike=lake x
Perch,Pickeral,Bass,Crappie= lake x or some combination what ever works.
NO MUSKIE=sorry northern chapter.

And the North chapter and Southern chapter is a wonderful idea,not everyone can afford to drive 4-6 hrs every weekend to fish.and to compete.

And you could have some daily prizes for the people who want to compete but cant do all the lakes for 2-3 months,

[Mainehazmt]

nope no southern / northern division  one for the state   covering ALL of the state    and that would thin out the maybe's  besides I wouldnt want to take it every year from up here  geee

[fishingsurveyor]

I would like to see it be a team event 2 guys like out west. Fishing is fun but much more when you have a buddy to share the expierence and expense

[ifishhi]

Yes that was my thought excatly.target different fish from each lake so at the end of fishing all 5-7-10 lakes we would crown the most well rounded fisherman per-say.and give prizes? at the end of the last Turney lake or pond.

each turney lake would consist of just:

Togue=lake x
Trout & Salmon=lake x
Pike=lake x
Perch,Pickeral,Bass,Crappie= lake x or some combination what ever works.
NO MUSKIE=sorry northern chapter.

i really need to find this lake "X" it has it all  


you mean we're gonna fish for trash fish on purpose  , ....at least we get to kill more of them  

[Bowdoin Boy]

nope no southern / northern division  one for the state   covering ALL of the state    and that would thin out the maybe's  besides I wouldnt want to take it every year from up here  geee

WOW your not conceded,your convinced.   LOL

[SparkyT]

Awesome ideas here!  Competition certainly helps get people fired up and draws attention (only positive of course  ) to the sport.  I'd definitely be interested!

[Mainehazmt]

you mean we're gonna fish for trash fish on purpose  , ....at least we get to kill more of them  

Yea  jacksmelt and I did it last march killed them perch   we did our part that day to feed the eagles and rid the lake!

[Bowdoin Boy]

Yea  jacksmelt and I did it last march killed them perch   we did our part that day to feed the eagles and rid the lake!

I agree there is nothing wrong with catching,perch,pickeral,bass,crappie.the reason why we Fisherman go fishing is to catch fish.does it really matter what fish they are..Its all fun

[Mainehazmt]

well yea at 8.50 a doz for smelt   

[fishingsurveyor]

well yea at 8.50 a doz for smelt   

Ouch take that thread off please if my bait dealer sees that I am only paying 6

[brace]

This is one of the best ideas I've seen in a long time - Great way to get out, meet new people and fish different bodies of water.  I'm willing to assist. 

[Mainehazmt]

get some sponsorship to assist with sitters fees   times have changed I have found out   when I had my own kids it was only 1 dollar an hr    now they want at least min wage up to 10 an hr   geeee

[Bowdoin Boy]

get some sponsorship to assist with sitters fees   times have changed I have found out   when I had my own kids it was only 1 dollar an hr    now they want at least min wage up to 10 an hr   geeee

SITTER?? this is excuse we Fisherman use to go fishing at least thats what I told my wife I would take my son.!!! Honey i will watch the kids today and take them fishing,and you can go shopping..

[Mainehazmt]

well  that is a "Sometimes" statement   back when I was in the baby making days I had the energy to constanly keep up with a 5 yr old   Not at almost 53 that 5 yr old wears me out!   BTW we adopted my grandson