Author Topic: JPS Derby Febuary 23rd 2008 (Read 21571 times)

FishinAddiction · « **Reply #90 on:** Feb 18, 2008, 08:12 AM »

Plenty of Parking around the lake and at the 1st and 2nd lake causeway also on the weigh in station road on the 1st lake just off of route 8. Plenty of vehicles were on the lake yesterday. The ice is solid and clean of snow. Looks really good for everyone getting there vehicles and campers and equiptment out.

pikeking · « **Reply #91 on:** Feb 18, 2008, 08:15 AM »

You mean I will not have to trudge through a foot of shush this year? I hope you are going to come by and have a beer this year Brian. Thanks for all the info.

PIKECHASER75 · « **Reply #92 on:** Feb 18, 2008, 08:18 AM »

SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD DERBY, EVERYONE IS HYPING IT UP. I'M FROM WORCESTER. HOW FAR OF A RIDE WOULD THIS BE ONCE I HOP ON THE PIKE FROM AUBURN. IS THIS LAKE HARD TO FIND!? MIGHT WANT TO CHECK IT OUT WITH A FEW BUDDYS

PIKEKILLER1 · « **Reply #93 on:** Feb 18, 2008, 08:34 AM »

Quote from: PIKECHASER75 on Feb 18, 2008, 08:18 AM

SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD DERBY, EVERYONE IS HYPING IT UP. I'M FROM WORCESTER. HOW FAR OF A RIDE WOULD THIS BE ONCE I HOP ON THE PIKE FROM AUBURN. IS THIS LAKE HARD TO FIND!? MIGHT WANT TO CHECK IT OUT WITH A FEW BUDDYS

im from webster i think its about 2.5 hours its gona be a long ride

erikphillips · « **Reply #94 on:** Feb 18, 2008, 09:34 AM »

the ride is well worth it....i have fished it every year and have not had a bad time. i think this years forecast and ice conditions will make it the most comfortable it has been yet. if you guys are coming out from worcester i would definatly come early. last year i went out 12 hours before the derby started and had to walk a long way down the lake to get a spot. if you guys do come you will not be disapointed.

JDiPerrio · « **Reply #95 on:** Feb 18, 2008, 09:52 AM »

im from holden and im heading up from the pike in auburn it's about 2.5 hours. but sounds like it is worth the ride see you guys there
John

justlooking9 · « **Reply #96 on:** Feb 18, 2008, 10:09 AM »

12 hours before the derby starts and you were walking to get a spot. What are people set up there already? Man, I might have to take the rest of the week off and live on the ice to make sure I have a good spot.

oh wait I have never been to the lake, any spot will be good for me. Dang, and I thought I had a good plan for the rest of the week off.

erikphillips · « **Reply #97 on:** Feb 18, 2008, 10:59 AM »

this year i'm going 18 hours early.. the lake is broken up into three sections. the middle lake(Second lake) gets the most preasure. the most southern lake(3rd lake) is packed with weeds but some people say there are huge pike in it.......the northern most lake is basicaly bare of weeds and doesnt seem to get too much preasure in the past few years, so that is probably where i will be fishing.......here is a link to check out.

http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/habitat/maps/ponds/pdf/dfwches.pdf

PIKEKILLER1 · « **Reply #98 on:** Feb 18, 2008, 11:25 AM »

I'm pumped up about going but dont know if i can stay awake the the whole time if i get there early friday

FishinAddiction · « **Reply #99 on:** Feb 18, 2008, 11:28 AM »

Majority of the guys fall asleep for a few hours. It usually gets quiet around 2-5 a.m.

erikphillips · « **Reply #100 on:** Feb 18, 2008, 12:23 PM »

if you guys are going to be coming out and you plan to use polars, i would strongly recomend finding some sticks and standing them up next to the polars with some kind of reflective tape on it, i've lost a few tip ups from guys on sleds not seeing them. the lake is like a small town during this derby and it is turely a sight to see.

pike master · « **Reply #101 on:** Feb 18, 2008, 01:03 PM »

how big is this lake

FishinAddiction · « **Reply #102 on:** Feb 18, 2008, 02:06 PM »

Quote from: pike master on Feb 18, 2008, 01:03 PM

how big is this lake

There are three of them. biggest is a mile or more long. The others are a lttle smaller. They are all devided by 2 causeways.

JDiPerrio · « **Reply #103 on:** Feb 18, 2008, 02:20 PM »

is there any rules saying that you cant drill holes before midnight or is that just the first time you can wiegh in a fish? because im leaveing from worcester after my job at like 8:30 pm friday

FishinAddiction · « **Reply #104 on:** Feb 18, 2008, 02:29 PM »

You can do whatever you want. To get ready to put your tip ups in before mid night. People do have them baited and in. We do make our rounds before the derby to check camps and check live wells and whatever may hold a fish. Lots of people very difficult to cheat. Weigh-Ins Start at Mid-Night. Most guys do not fish until Mid-night.

pike master · « **Reply #105 on:** Feb 18, 2008, 02:35 PM »

how many tickets did you sell so far

justlooking9 · « **Reply #106 on:** Feb 18, 2008, 02:37 PM »

Where will the weight in station be located? Will there be radio's turned to a station for updates? Looking forward to this. Actually I cannot wait, I feel like a little kid on xmas.

Smeltecca · « **Reply #107 on:** Feb 18, 2008, 03:08 PM »

weigh station is at the farnums causeway between first and second lakes it's in the Ronnie's race trailer, radios are on channel seven. Have a meeting tonight will get a ticket sales total.

pike master · « **Reply #108 on:** Feb 18, 2008, 04:04 PM »

i cant wait for this derby this will be the first one for me

j0rge18 · « **Reply #109 on:** Feb 18, 2008, 06:24 PM »

how far down on the first lake are people driving on to the lake?

JCaughtem · « **Reply #110 on:** Feb 18, 2008, 07:08 PM »

06 winner 500$ note the bandaid thumb from pike fishing.

dont mes w/ my traps

FishinAddiction · « **Reply #111 on:** Feb 18, 2008, 07:13 PM »

Quote from: pike master on Feb 18, 2008, 02:35 PM

how many tickets did you sell so far

Tickets are around half sold. This week is when they sell fast. The procrastinators wait until the last minute always.
Last year we had around 450.

pike master · « **Reply #112 on:** Feb 18, 2008, 07:17 PM »

FishinAddiction · « **Reply #113 on:** Feb 18, 2008, 07:35 PM »

Quote from: j0rge18 on Feb 18, 2008, 06:24 PM

how far down on the first lake are people driving on to the lake?

The whole lake is good. You just have to be careful at the south end of the North lake. The culvert pipe area are open. Same goes for the other lakes. South ends have culvert pipes are open water. Water flows from south to north believe it or not. Any other questions feel free to ask guys.

pikeking · « **Reply #114 on:** Feb 18, 2008, 10:08 PM »

Here comes the hype. You guys that are making the trip out here won't be disapointed one bit. It is like our own private town out there for friday and saturday. Looks like we will need the spikes this year!

FishinAddiction · « **Reply #115 on:** Feb 19, 2008, 08:40 AM »

I hear PikeKing is going to have his infamous cake at the derby. He wants everyone to stop by for a piece.

FishinAddiction · « **Reply #116 on:** Feb 19, 2008, 02:24 PM »

Ice is good. I was told there is around 15" as of this past weekend. The lakes are locked up solid.

FishinAddiction · « **Reply #117 on:** Feb 21, 2008, 05:14 AM »

Just wanted to let everyone know that is thinking of getting a ticket who has not. Time is running out for getting them in the stores. We will sell them at the lake until midnight. We will be pulling them tomorrow around 5. Thanks a lot to everyone that is coming out. Looking forward to meeting you guys. See you this weekend.

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JDiPerrio · « **Reply #118 on:** Feb 21, 2008, 07:41 AM »

are any of you guys going to fish the third lake on saturday just wondering because i think thats where im going to fishing because most likely wont get the spot i wont on the first or second lake
John

unoman · « **Reply #119 on:** Feb 21, 2008, 11:23 AM »

Wont be able to make it after all....have to be home saturday for an unavoidable appointment....Im p***ed but whaddya gonna do...sounds like my kind of derby....and a good way to meet some of the guys...

PK....you can give away or scalp my ticket for a double donation....for sure next year I will be there...

Karl

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Author Topic: JPS Derby Febuary 23rd 2008 (Read 21571 times)