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Offline SALMONEMIA

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Re: Rotary Derby
« Reply #60 on: Feb 09, 2023, 11:39 AM »
agreed too much drama, I keep in touch with a few guys from here on the sidelines. I havent posted pics this year but will, been tight lipped about ice and fish reports this year, Will post pics after this weekend. been doing alot of scouting and exploring and making the best of the season. Been an interesting season .
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Re: Rotary Derby
« Reply #61 on: Feb 09, 2023, 11:41 AM »
Post some pics!
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Re: Rotary Derby
« Reply #62 on: Feb 09, 2023, 11:41 AM »
I get death threat PM’s  ;D

It’s really changed my approach  ::)
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Re: Rotary Derby
« Reply #63 on: Feb 09, 2023, 11:58 AM »
My derby days go back to the beginning with a group of 8 or nine guys,,  before 2-face book and the internet,it never, ever was about catching fish, not that we didnt fish hard, we did, and were relatively serious  about it, we ate good had an adult beverage or 3 and just enjoyed the weekend for what it was, a day for adult boys( I better say girls lest I get into trouble) to go outdoors and enjoy the winter while contributing to a good cause.
Sadly, most of those I fished with are fishing  somewhere I'm not in a hurry to.fish at, my fishing partner  of 20 years ( who is 15 years my junior,just had had enough winter activity and stopped ice fishing) called me the other day and asked if I was fishing this year, my reply was does a bear XXX in the woods, he wished me luck and told me I was becoming  a crazy old buzzard, I take that as a complement..For a few years I fished alone, it wasnt fun, the last few, I've fished the derby with a few folks I met here on shanty weve developed a solid friendship,  fishing the derby is fun again and gives this old buzzard a reason to get out on derby day besides just being nostalgic.. good luck  to those that fish. Remember its mot always about catching fish, it's the journey that makes us who we are..

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Re: Rotary Derby
« Reply #64 on: Feb 09, 2023, 12:17 PM »
My derby days go back to the beginning with a group of 8 or nine guys,,  before 2-face book and the internet,it never, ever was about catching fish, not that we didnt fish hard, we did, and were relatively serious  about it, we ate good had an adult beverage or 3 and just enjoyed the weekend for what it was, a day for adult boys( I better say girls lest I get into trouble) to go outdoors and enjoy the winter while contributing to a good cause.
Sadly, most of those I fished with are fishing  somewhere I'm not in a hurry to.fish at, my fishing partner  of 20 years ( who is 15 years my junior,just had had enough winter activity and stopped ice fishing) called me the other day and asked if I was fishing this year, my reply was does a bear XXX in the woods, he wished me luck and told me I was becoming  a crazy old buzzard, I take that as a complement..For a few years I fished alone, it wasnt fun, the last few, I've fished the derby with a few folks I met here on shanty weve developed a solid friendship,  fishing the derby is fun again and gives this old buzzard a reason to get out on derby day besides just being nostalgic.. good luck  to those that fish. Remember its mot always about catching fish, it's the journey that makes us who we are..

    ROC.
well said Bud, Glad I have had the opportunity to meet you and fish with you.
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Re: Rotary Derby
« Reply #65 on: Feb 09, 2023, 12:44 PM »
My derby days go back to the beginning with a group of 8 or nine guys,,  before 2-face book and the internet,it never, ever was about catching fish, not that we didnt fish hard, we did, and were relatively serious  about it, we ate good had an adult beverage or 3 and just enjoyed the weekend for what it was, a day for adult boys( I better say girls lest I get into trouble) to go outdoors and enjoy the winter while contributing to a good cause.
Sadly, most of those I fished with are fishing  somewhere I'm not in a hurry to.fish at, my fishing partner  of 20 years ( who is 15 years my junior,just had had enough winter activity and stopped ice fishing) called me the other day and asked if I was fishing this year, my reply was does a bear XXX in the woods, he wished me luck and told me I was becoming  a crazy old buzzard, I take that as a complement..For a few years I fished alone, it wasnt fun, the last few, I've fished the derby with a few folks I met here on shanty weve developed a solid friendship,  fishing the derby is fun again and gives this old buzzard a reason to get out on derby day besides just being nostalgic.. good luck  to those that fish. Remember its mot always about catching fish, it's the journey that makes us who we are..

    ROC.

Nice post Joe... I used to always fish alone because all the buddies I grew up around were fair weather guys, They're ready to head to the lake when I'm already back home filleting. This site linked me to solid guys like me that have no issue climbing into a cold truck at 3:00 am to drive 2 hours just to have traps in the water before the sun can shine on them... I've learned a ton, had some great times, and made some great friends at "camp knucklehead".
Here's to the great group of people I've met on this site. Cheers!
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Re: Rotary Derby
« Reply #66 on: Feb 09, 2023, 01:16 PM »
Well said men. Camp Knucklehead definitely keeps me coming back for more. I gave up fishing and doing the derby with the "just here to party" crew long ago. Since then I either fly solo ,with my boy, or one other friend that's as committed as I am, most of the time. Although it's nice sometimes, its no longer always about getting the biggest one or being "the best"., It's about the journey like roc said. The great experiences come with others like-minded.
Ive met many great people on this site, but these 4 guys(and a few others) above are a true pleasure to fish with and just be around. Their focus and aim for fishing success is spot on. When the lone wolf's converge, it's game on.
Long live Camp Knucklehead!
See you soon boys.
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Re: Rotary Derby
« Reply #67 on: Feb 09, 2023, 01:25 PM »
Knuckleheads Bruh!
You count your years by the Winters.

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Re: Rotary Derby
« Reply #68 on: Feb 10, 2023, 06:33 AM »
This is a great thread to read to remind me what a solid group of guys (and ladies) are on this NH IS site.  Normally, I would of had my 5 or 6 ice trips on the big lake in the bag and the hardside would be anchored on derby grounds.  Not the case for me this year, mother nature has not cooperated.  I managed to scout miles of ice in the bays but my favorite grounds won't be accessible this year without an air boat or ARGO.  Anyway, Goodluck to everyone and be safe.
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Re: Rotary Derby
« Reply #69 on: Feb 10, 2023, 06:41 AM »
Dick is a good dude for sure.  I use to go to his neck of the woods for early ice.  He'd offer shiners from his bait pond.

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Re: Rotary Derby
« Reply #70 on: Feb 10, 2023, 08:59 AM »
based on few cams gonna be a sloppy mess bring the rubbers Men  :tipup:
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Re: Rotary Derby
« Reply #71 on: Feb 10, 2023, 09:08 AM »
based on few cams gonna be a sloppy mess bring the rubbers Men  :tipup:

Sounds like grade school health class
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Re: Rotary Derby
« Reply #72 on: Feb 10, 2023, 09:40 AM »
I get death threat PM’s  ;D

It’s really changed my approach  ::)

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Re: Rotary Derby
« Reply #73 on: Feb 10, 2023, 09:51 AM »
Sounds like grade school health class
we grew up at the right time to understand this.
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Re: Rotary Derby
« Reply #74 on: Feb 10, 2023, 10:39 AM »
we grew up at the right time to understand this.

Now they just teach them the 80 ways you can rearrange your plumbing depending what letter you want to be
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Re: Rotary Derby
« Reply #75 on: Feb 10, 2023, 11:39 AM »
I get death threat PM’s  ;D

It’s really changed my approach  ::)

Sounds like you're doing something right to me
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Re: Rotary Derby
« Reply #76 on: Feb 10, 2023, 12:31 PM »
Now they just teach them the 80 ways you can rearrange your plumbing depending what letter you want to be

 ::)
More important you get the pronouns right than learn anything of any practical use.
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Re: Rotary Derby
« Reply #77 on: Feb 10, 2023, 01:06 PM »
"sorry game warden I am not a biologist i dont know the difference between a rainbow and a salmon"......... It worked for the Supreme court justice I wonder if that would fly with the wardens, I doubt it.
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Re: Rotary Derby
« Reply #78 on: Feb 10, 2023, 01:07 PM »
Definitely will need your rubbers if you're fishing Southern Nh. Summer made a comeback today. March fishing weather.
60 on the seacoast right now. 20 mph warm winds.  Yuck ....unless you're one of the 30-40 bikers I saw out today

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Re: Rotary Derby
« Reply #79 on: Feb 10, 2023, 01:21 PM »
Definitely will need your rubbers if you're fishing Southern Nh. Summer made a comeback today. March fishing weather.
60 on the seacoast right now. 20 mph warm winds.  Yuck ....unless you're one of the 30-40 bikers I saw out today

sad
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Re: Rotary Derby
« Reply #80 on: Feb 10, 2023, 01:52 PM »
Definitely will need your rubbers if you're fishing Southern Nh. Summer made a comeback today. March fishing weather.
60 on the seacoast right now. 20 mph warm winds.  Yuck ....unless you're one of the 30-40 bikers I saw out today


I don't know man, the lakes I scouted, there's not a stitch of snow! I think you can fish in low tops but they better have creepers on 'em!
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Re: Rotary Derby
« Reply #81 on: Feb 10, 2023, 03:06 PM »
Definitely will need your rubbers if you're fishing Southern Nh. Summer made a comeback today. March fishing weather.
60 on the seacoast right now. 20 mph warm winds.  Yuck ....unless you're one of the 30-40 bikers I saw out today


I could hear the Camaro whispering my name from under it's cover in the 60 degree sun... Too much trash on the roads though...
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Re: Rotary Derby
« Reply #82 on: Feb 10, 2023, 04:10 PM »
Hit 50 at my house today, I was ready to go drift Flounder
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Re: Rotary Derby
« Reply #83 on: Feb 10, 2023, 04:19 PM »
Hit 50 at my house today, I was ready to go drift Flounder
58 on the flat lancer with a cranking  wind.
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Re: Rotary Derby
« Reply #84 on: Feb 10, 2023, 04:47 PM »
My derby days go back to the beginning with a group of 8 or nine guys,,  before 2-face book and the internet,it never, ever was about catching fish, not that we didnt fish hard, we did, and were relatively serious  about it, we ate good had an adult beverage or 3 and just enjoyed the weekend for what it was, a day for adult boys( I better say girls lest I get into trouble) to go outdoors and enjoy the winter while contributing to a good cause.
Sadly, most of those I fished with are fishing  somewhere I'm not in a hurry to.fish at, my fishing partner  of 20 years ( who is 15 years my junior,just had had enough winter activity and stopped ice fishing) called me the other day and asked if I was fishing this year, my reply was does a bear XXX in the woods, he wished me luck and told me I was becoming  a crazy old buzzard, I take that as a complement..For a few years I fished alone, it wasnt fun, the last few, I've fished the derby with a few folks I met here on shanty weve developed a solid friendship,  fishing the derby is fun again and gives this old buzzard a reason to get out on derby day besides just being nostalgic.. good luck  to those that fish. Remember its mot always about catching fish, it's the journey that makes us who we are..

    ROC.

Well said and good luck this weekend !

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Re: Rotary Derby
« Reply #85 on: Feb 10, 2023, 06:40 PM »
"sorry game warden I am not a biologist i dont know the difference between a rainbow and a salmon"......... It worked for the Supreme court justice I wonder if that would fly with the wardens, I doubt it.

If the Salmon identifies as a Rainbow is it then legal to catch it through the ice?

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Re: Rotary Derby
« Reply #86 on: Feb 10, 2023, 07:23 PM »
If the Salmon identifies as a Rainbow is it then legal to catch it through the ice?

What if it doesnt identity,  and is non binary.. its past my bed time.
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Re: Rotary Derby
« Reply #87 on: Feb 10, 2023, 09:59 PM »
Good luck to everyone participating in the derby this weekend.

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Re: Rotary Derby
« Reply #88 on: Feb 11, 2023, 03:54 AM »
Time to uncover the boat and get ready for trolling

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Re: Rotary Derby
« Reply #89 on: Feb 11, 2023, 08:06 PM »
Shout out to JoeG well done on the 1st place pickerel.
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