Author Topic: Winter plans? (Read 4471 times)

onehook · « **on:** Sep 16, 2008, 01:39 PM »

What events/derbies do you guys plan on attending?

Im planning on Winni,Country Pond, Newfound and possibly go up to the moosehead gathering that the Maine guys have in Jan. Went up last year in Feb and had a blast cought some nice salmon and lakers.

NH Trout Fisherman · « **Reply #1 on:** Sep 16, 2008, 07:55 PM »

Winni, & Attitash, Country, Johnsons, Chadwick (Mass Bass/Pick) + any others that come up?

duck doctor · « **Reply #2 on:** Sep 16, 2008, 07:58 PM »

I am going to try to find some new trout waters now that I am here in NY and also plan on Jan 24th's "Little Alaska Outing"

NH Trout Fisherman · « **Reply #3 on:** Sep 16, 2008, 08:00 PM »

Quote from: duck doctor on Sep 16, 2008, 07:58 PM

I am going to try to find some new trout waters now that I am here in NY and also plan on Jan 24th's "Little Alaska Outing"

Ahhh yes, I almost forgot... now that a date is set.... I'll be there....Lookin' forward to it

pikeking · « **Reply #4 on:** Sep 16, 2008, 08:10 PM »

JPS derby in Ma. at Cheshire Lake (biggest derby in Western Ma.

Moosehead trip for 4 nights with the guys from Maine,

onehook · « **Reply #5 on:** Sep 16, 2008, 09:38 PM »

how many of you guys pan on goin to little Alaska? if the date is right i might go.

woodfolks · « **Reply #6 on:** Sep 16, 2008, 10:05 PM »

I live in NY plattsburgh. Were is the little Alaska trney

We (friends ) and I will be building a 6X4 shanty in a few weeks
It will be the woodfolks shanty We will put it on Kings bay on lake Champlain

jibbs · « **Reply #7 on:** Sep 17, 2008, 08:31 AM »

i;m done with the winter derbies........however , if i do go to one i would like to go to attitash......for years i went to country, potanipo, winni, but the number of participants is getting crazy........winni doesn't suffer that problem, because its so big......however, at country pond last year there had to be over 200 traps in one cove.......i packed up and went to an area where there was nobody......who knows......i do like the derbies, but getting there at the crack of dawn to get your spot is no longer enjoyable......at country pond i was getting there at 330 am and i was never the first one......i do plan on fishing hard however

Fishback · « **Reply #8 on:** Sep 17, 2008, 08:48 AM »

Im gonna try to hit a race over at Mi-T-Joe campground in Milton. If the conditions are right, they have all sorts or races over on the ice. Last year it was canceled due to ice conditions. They have all sorts of various races....Sled Drag racing, Various cars...ect. ect.

I've been trying to catch one for years but it never seems to pan out.

And....Win the Great Rotary Derby of course!

knurren · « **Reply #9 on:** Sep 17, 2008, 08:55 AM »

I'm skipping the Rotary Derby again. At least I think I will... who knows. Dealing with all of the people that come out for that weekend is reason enough to stay home or fish somewhere really out of the way.

This will be a fun season. Hopefully my freezer will be +2 deer going into it so I can make some good ice fishing chili.

JIGGIN- · « **Reply #10 on:** Sep 17, 2008, 03:53 PM »

Only the Newfound Derby for me!

JIGGIN.

NH Trout Fisherman · « **Reply #11 on:** Sep 17, 2008, 07:53 PM »

Quote from: jibbs on Sep 17, 2008, 08:31 AM

i;m done with the winter derbies........however , if i do go to one i would like to go to attitash......for years i went to country, potanipo, winni, but the number of participants is getting crazy........winni doesn't suffer that problem, because its so big......however, at country pond last year there had to be over 200 traps in one cove.......i packed up and went to an area where there was nobody......who knows......i do like the derbies, but getting there at the crack of dawn to get your spot is no longer enjoyable......at country pond i was getting there at 330 am and i was never the first one......i do plan on fishing hard however

Hey Jibbs,

I do the Attitash derby every year... as far back as I remember, at least 6-7 years I think

. I have placed a few times once 4th and once 8th out of the (Top 10 for prize $) both fish were over 4 and 1/2 lbs. Last year we had two that were 4+ that didn't even place..... BIG Bass here every year the winner is usually 6-7lber. The only down side as you said is that just like most eastern mass derbies it does get busy. There's usually around 75-100 guys but not too crowded. Don (the guy who runs it/ owns Merrimac Bait) is an awesome guy and keeps it fair.

If you end up going, let me know so I can stop by, I'd like to meet the famous JIbbs

huntr- · « **Reply #12 on:** Sep 17, 2008, 08:26 PM »

Newfound and maybe Winni. I've thought about going to the one on Sebago.

baboosicfisherman · « **Reply #13 on:** Sep 17, 2008, 09:09 PM »

I have learned that fishing in a "derby" against Jibbs is usually a losing battle, i wouldn't recommend it 8) See you out there i am sure

james · « **Reply #14 on:** Sep 18, 2008, 03:57 AM »

Me and the wife rent a place on the lake for the rotary derby every year now.
and on sat morning theres nothing better than a nice fire going in the fireplace,
and sitting down for a nice breakfast when you look out the window and you have a flag when everyone else is still streaming onto the ice,drilling,screaming etc.........
priceless

jibbs · « **Reply #15 on:** Sep 18, 2008, 11:09 AM »

Quote from: NH Trout Fisherman on Sep 17, 2008, 07:53 PM

Hey Jibbs,

I do the Attitash derby every year... as far back as I remember, at least 6-7 years I think . I have placed a few times once 4th and once 8th out of the (Top 10 for prize $) both fish were over 4 and 1/2 lbs. Last year we had two that were 4+ that didn't even place..... BIG Bass here every year the winner is usually 6-7lber. The only down side as you said is that just like most eastern mass derbies it does get busy. There's usually around 75-100 guys but not too crowded. Don (the guy who runs it/ owns Merrimac Bait) is an awesome guy and keeps it fair.

If you end up going, let me know so I can stop by, I'd like to meet the famous JIbbs

sounds great.........that's why i want to go.........i have started to fish a bit more at attitash and i have seen first hand that there are some big fish in there.........as for donnie......i know him very well..........he claims i am one of his best customers.........not the title i want to hear, because that means i spend too much there.......i saw the top ten from last year and there were some big bass weighed in......

onehook · « **Reply #16 on:** Sep 18, 2008, 12:06 PM »

Quote from: james on Sep 18, 2008, 03:57 AM

Me and the wife rent a place on the lake for the rotary derby every year now.
and on sat morning theres nothing better than a nice fire going in the fireplace,
and sitting down for a nice breakfast when you look out the window and you have a flag when everyone else is still streaming onto the ice,drilling,screaming etc.........
priceless

same here but where my camp is on alton bay there was a nice crack in the ice and when we got all of that snow it let the ice sag and it created a giant slusshy. hope for better conditions next year.

NH Trout Fisherman · « **Reply #17 on:** Sep 18, 2008, 07:48 PM »

Quote from: jibbs on Sep 18, 2008, 11:09 AM

sounds great.........that's why i want to go.........i have started to fish a bit more at attitash and i have seen first hand that there are some big fish in there.........as for donnie......i know him very well..........he claims i am one of his best customers.........not the title i want to hear, because that means i spend too much there.......i saw the top ten from last year and there were some big bass weighed in......

Sounds Good, I'll keep it in mind when the time comes so I can meet ya

Haa haa Donnie is a really good guy. I've been going to his shop for a long time now for those BIG shiners he has. I think it was about 6 winters ago just before I got into the union I spent most of the winter on Attitash and would stop by daily to bug Donnie, I think he'd remember me as the guy who just wont shut up about fishin

.... As a matter of fact he donated alot of bait to my nephews Boy scout troop for their annual ice fishing trip to Country Pond last year... Good Guy

jibbs · « **Reply #18 on:** Sep 19, 2008, 10:52 AM »

i am one of those as well.......i enjoy sitting on the stool and shooting the breeze......those shiners are deadly and i have the pictures to prove it......i have seen some in the 10 inch range.....

thefinlessbrown2 · « **Reply #19 on:** Oct 26, 2008, 08:01 AM »

my plans are attatash pluggs chadwick rotary and lil Al for derbies anyway

NH Trout Fisherman · « **Reply #20 on:** Oct 26, 2008, 05:46 PM »

Quote from: thefinlessbrown2 on Oct 26, 2008, 08:01 AM

my plans are attatash pluggs chadwick rotary and lil Al for derbies anyway

See ya there Finless

Chiefbush · « **Reply #21 on:** Oct 29, 2008, 05:33 PM »

I will have a 8 x 10 shanty on Lake Umbagog complete with wood stove. If any one is lookin to get out there let me know. Lots of action especially for the kids. Easy access right from the launch.

Art 53 · « **Reply #22 on:** Oct 29, 2008, 05:57 PM »

Chief I may take you up on that offer I have always wonted to ice fish there. My problem was the interstate rules. You can't fish from this this red marker to so and so point I know I'd SCREW UP so some one in the know would be a god send Talk to ya latter ART

onehook · « **Reply #23 on:** Oct 29, 2008, 11:00 PM »

how is the fishing at lake umbagog what do you catch? Mostly smallies?

BrianF · « **Reply #24 on:** Oct 30, 2008, 08:52 PM »

Going to do the rotary derby with my son this year. Got the permission slip signed from the wife and everything. Should be fun.

If you are serious about winning any derby prefishing it helps but with any amount of people making a bunch of noise above the ice for 2-3 days, there is a pretty healthy amount of luck involved. Wait, unless you know a good private farm pond to stop at on the way. That works too but maybe not this year.

Chiefbush · « **Reply #25 on:** Oct 31, 2008, 06:04 PM »

Quote from: Art 53 on Oct 29, 2008, 05:57 PM

Chief I may take you up on that offer I have always wonted to ice fish there. My problem was the interstate rules. You can't fish from this this red marker to so and so point I know I'd SCREW UP so some one in the know would be a god send Talk to ya latter ART

No prob..... Let me know and well hook up out there!!!

Chiefbush · « **Reply #26 on:** Oct 31, 2008, 06:07 PM »

Quote from: onehook on Oct 29, 2008, 11:00 PM

how is the fishing at lake umbagog what do you catch? Mostly smallies?

Fishing has been great. Mostly pikeral, perch, and some smallies. Usually lots of flags. Last year 14 flags in 3 hours. We had to leave because of a Christmas party. Anyway, had a difficult time getting my tip ups out because of all the action.

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Author Topic: Winter plans? (Read 4471 times)