Maine State Derby Up dates....

[dadstacklebox]

 Today in southern Maine it was cloudy and warm. Most took there time getting onto the ice, thinking raine.  Spring like weather, I wish I was out!


 The first report of a leading fish came in around 10:30. Flick caught a 16.94 lb.,
351/2" lake trout, out to Sebago. The games are on. 

[dadstacklebox]

Noon report. Some one weighed in a 19.73 lb, 391/2", pike up to Great pond.
Just started to raine down here in the tropics. Bites on!! 

 Sign up is closed!!

[dadstacklebox]

 2:00 report from here. Raines coming down prety hard around here.
 for pickerel we added, 1 at 3.67 lbs., 233/4" / 1 at 3.23 lbs., 223/4"/ 1 at 2.83 lbs. 223/4".
Pike up date= 1 at 6.57 lbs., 30" / 1 at 22.09 lbs., 42".
Lake trout add on at 8.67 lbs.

 Man is it raining! 

[MikeMunn]

Thanks for the updates Paul.  I'm fishing the statewide through your updates!    Sounds like some nice fish have been caught today.

[dadstacklebox]

Wish I was out there to Mike! Can't wait for the guys, to tell there tales. 

[lindenborn]

Noon report. Some one weighed in a 19.73 lb, 391/2", pike up to Great pond.
Just started to raine down here in the tropics. Bites on!! 

 Sign up is closed!!

I was right by that guy that caught that big pike he guessed it at 20 right out of the hole.  That was the only fish I saw caught out of about 15 fishermen.  I got skunked as usual fishing derbies.  The slush was horrible couldnt get anywhere near where I wanted to go so fished close to the boat ramp.  Slush was so bad I slid/skidded into a hole and twisted my ankle-good times-fell and got soaked-good thing it was warm.  I left as soon as it started raining about 130-145 was worried slush would get worse.  Not sure if my ankle will take it tomorrow-slush is bound to be worse!

Lindy

[dadstacklebox]

3:30 update:
Pickerel add on= 1 at 4.31 lbs., 25 3/4" / 1 at 4.15 lbs., 25 1/2"/ 1 at 3.45 lb., 25"..
Lake trout= 1 at 9.23 lbs.,

 

[dadstacklebox]

5:00 Pm report for first day.
 fish...........first.. ........second........ ..third...       
Lakers       16.94           9.23            8.6
Pike           22.09          19.73           10.74
pickerel      4.31             4.15            3.71
muskie=   No report yet.?
   

[maine800]

I hope I can come see you in the afternoon with my winning fish!

[sticks]

girlfriend landed and entered her first touge at 20 1/2 and 2.6 lbs,              good luck guys, gonna be nasty out there for the rest of the weekend

[fish hunter 1975]

Anyone know what the winning fish were last year? I watched my buddy catch the pickeral leader. A Shanty member Mike G saw us fumbling and pointed us in the right direction. The result was a great fish.

[dadstacklebox]

Anyone know what the winning fish were last year? I watched my buddy catch the pickeral leader. A Shanty member Mike G saw us fumbling and pointed us in the right direction. The result was a great fish.

2007=  lakers=  15.38, 8.18, 8.14
        pickerel=  4.20,  3.76, 3.76
          pike   =  14.11, 12.27, 11.97
        muskie=   15.57, 14.30, 13.58     

[Sawyerjosh]

Hwy dad- is that just what you weighed in? or from all weigh stations??

[dadstacklebox]

State wide reports from derby guy. We had many top noth fish her also. Four pike headed hear from the belgrades right now!?   

[Mike G]

Anyone know what the winning fish were last year? I watched my buddy catch the pickeral leader. A Shanty member Mike G saw us fumbling and pointed us in the right direction. The result was a great fish.

A real pleasure meeting you guys today. 
We'll be headed out again tomorrow, although the lake is going to be pretty soupy! 
Taking a snowmobile ride down to camp right now - packing the trolling motor just in case 

[dadstacklebox]

A couple 3 pounders today from Tiny.


Sabatis pike.


The boys with a 3 and 4 lb toothy.


Travis with the second place[ so far ] pickerel.

[TinyTim]

A couple 3 pounders today from Tiny.

[lindenborn]

You look a lot different Tiny, did you get a haircut?  Nice fish though! Igot skunked again.
Lindy

[outdoorsman1022]

went out to raymond beach today we got to a rough start snowmobiles were having a hard time to get on and off the ice with all of the slush  no sleep me and my dad both work 3rd so we got a late start. got to our favorite spot wasn't more then 15 min of jigging and my dad hooks into a monster, 5 min later this massive touge we had, couldn't get the head started up the hole, he kept turning side ways when we attempted.  when he finally started up the whole. i saw his mouth open, i lipped him and pulled him outta the ice.   my thumb is pretty beat up but it was wellworth it a 33.5  16.94lb laker my dad was so pumped when he pulled this beast up, biggest fresh water fish he has ever caught... good luck 

[TinyTim]

went out to raymond beach today we got to a rough start snowmobiles were having a hard time to get on and off the ice with all of the slush  no sleep me and my dad both work 3rd so we got a late start. got to our favorite spot wasn't more then 15 min of jigging and my dad hooks into a monster, 5 min later this massive touge we had, couldn't get the head started up the hole, he kept turning side ways when we attempted.  when he finally started up the whole. i saw his mouth open, i lipped him and pulled him outta the ice.   my thumb is pretty beat up but it was wellworth it a 33.5  16.94lb laker my dad was so pumped when he pulled this beast up, biggest fresh water fish he has ever caught... good luck 

Thats great, WTG!

[Mainehazmt]

Skunked again here went looking for the crew at long lake  couldnt find em   wondered if theywent south due to the impending weather called on ch 7  for an hr  so went fishing anyway  sorry guys  missed ya  still skunked again  weather was getting crappy

[fshnfool]

It's too bad yellow perch weren't in the derby...

[sst4life]

Just got in hit up Hooper no flags went to Sabbattus and my auger bit the dust on me it looks like my season is over.................. .   Will never buy a strikemaster again !!!

[dadstacklebox]

12:00 Update Sunday
Fish......First....... ...Second............T hird

Laker    16.94        9.23                 8.67

Pike      22.09        19.73               16.30

Pickerel  4.52        4.45                4.31

Muskie   10.10       8.97

Tim Jackson from Jacktraps is leading the Pickerel board with a 4.52 pounder.
 

[Mainehazmt]

Just got in hit up Hooper no flags went to Sabbattus and my auger bit the dust on me it looks like my season is over.................. .   Will never buy a strikemaster again !!!

get an icegator 

[livinbass]

Just got in hit up Hooper no flags went to Sabbattus and my auger bit the dust on me it looks like my season is over.................. .   Will never buy a strikemaster again !!!

You should have came to my house and got mine.Wife needed help with the 2 year old so had to stay home :%$#!:Went to check to see if you were at the shack.

[dadstacklebox]

4 PM. Closed ! Time to tally up.

 After all the pike and pickerel I seen, It was great when one guy asked to weigh in his salmon. Nice hook jaw at 26" and 5.02 lbs. That made my day! Pictures and the final tally will be later. 

[Sawyerjosh]

Hey dad- just wanted to thank you.  I just joined the shanty recently and until now never had any idea how the statewide derby went.  Thank you very much for posting all the info here on top of trying to fish yourself and run a business and weigh everything.  I'm sure I speak for everyone.

Thanks!!!!!!!

[Old Crow]

went out to raymond beach today we got to a rough start snowmobiles were having a hard time to get on and off the ice with all of the slush  no sleep me and my dad both work 3rd so we got a late start. got to our favorite spot wasn't more then 15 min of jigging and my dad hooks into a monster, 5 min later this massive touge we had, couldn't get the head started up the hole, he kept turning side ways when we attempted.  when he finally started up the whole. i saw his mouth open, i lipped him and pulled him outta the ice.   my thumb is pretty beat up but it was wellworth it a 33.5  16.94lb laker my dad was so pumped when he pulled this beast up, biggest fresh water fish he has ever caught... good luck 

That's awesome.  The thumb will heal, the memory will be forever.  Priceless!

[Sawyerjosh]

To catch that big a fish AND win $$ in a derby for it- does it get any better?  Congrats on the togue!!