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Open Water Fishing Report
July 8, 2008
Weekly Fishing Report
June 27, 2008
Prowling Tradition
This is the first time an aspiring angler has not been faced with simply grabbing a worm-filled container from a cooler at the local store.
June 20, 2008
Open Water Fishing Report
June 17, 2008
Saltwater anglers could lose 'freedom'
In an effort to manage U.S. fisheries, Maine and 23 other coastal states would have to require licenses.
June 12, 2008
Informational meetings on proposed fishing regulation changes
State considers consolidating the Ice Fishing and Open Water Fishing law books.
June 11, 2008
Open Water Fishing Report
June 11, 2008
Finding the sweet striper spots
These seven southern Maine fishing spots are popular for a reason, and it's only right to spread the word.
June 9, 2008
Open Water Fishing Report
June 4, 2008
There's nothing quite like fishing for smallies on upper Kennebec
The Kennebec River, which sprawls across Maine's midsection — from Moosehead Lake to Popham Beach — is more than just the former home of a 'Whatever Race' for paddlers. In its northern reaches, it's home to some fantastic smallmouth bass fishing.
June 2, 2008
Family fishing days are this weekend
May 29, 2008
Open Water Fishing Report
May 21, 2008
Open Water Fishing Report
May 15, 2008
Weekly Open Water Fishing Report
May 7, 2008
Local bass tournament to benefit Special Olympics
Open Bass Tournament on Cobbossee Lake scheduled for Sunday.
April 30, 2008
Weekly Open Water Fishing Report
April 29, 2008
Snowy winter likely to result in fish kills
April 27, 2008
Ice-out mania begins soon
Bill Woodward, a Region B fisheries biologist for the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (DIF&W), recently gave me where-to tips for blistering, ice-out, salmonid action in lakes and ponds across coastal and central Maine.
April 22, 2008
Biologists to track fate of stocked trout
April 20, 2008
Weighted flies rule fly-fishing these days
We've seen a revolution in weighted flies during the last 20 years.
April 14, 2008
On Lake Auburn, early-season fishing is tricky proposition
The reaction is almost immediate. And the local hardware stores are the ones who reap the benefits.
April 14, 2008
Snowmelt gives way to fishing
April 13, 2008
Live to sled
It's a haul to get up to Sherburne Ski Trail, but sledders find the trip back down a blast.
April 13, 2008
Poor etiquette can douse the fishing (archive)
Sometimes you just can't tell if anglers are sharing or out-and-out bragging. Know what I'm saying?
April 9, 2008
Fishing Reports
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Reeder of Winthrop, ME
Jun 20, 2008 6:33 AM
8 year-old Patrick landed a 3 lb., 18" largemouth bass on Androscoggin Lake last week. He thought he was caught on the weeds until the boat started moving. Here's a picture of the elated angler taken through the gills of his monster.
Jun 20, 2008 6:33 AM
8 year-old Patrick landed a 3 lb., 18" largemouth bass on Androscoggin Lake last week. He thought he was caught on the weeds until the boat started moving. Here's a picture of the elated angler taken through the gills of his monster.
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Chris Orestis of Falmouth, ME
Jun 2, 2008 9:43 PM
The Casco Bay Anglers Club (CBAC) announced today the official formation and charter of their not-for profit membership organization. The club’s mission is to promote angling excellence on Casco Bay through camaraderie, education, competition and community involvement. The club will encourage access to fishing experiences and work to serve as a voice of the Casco Bay regions angling community.
The CBAC will host its “First Annual Casco Bay Striper Hunt” on July 19th, 2008. This tournament promises to be among the most visible and well run competitions in Northern New England. It will be tiered competitive framework that will include a fly division, kayak division, spin division and youth division. The early response for registrant commitments and corporate sponsorships indicates that this will be a very successful annual event. The CBAC will also be affiliated with the Royal River Striper Tournament in September.
Jun 2, 2008 9:43 PM
The Casco Bay Anglers Club (CBAC) announced today the official formation and charter of their not-for profit membership organization. The club’s mission is to promote angling excellence on Casco Bay through camaraderie, education, competition and community involvement. The club will encourage access to fishing experiences and work to serve as a voice of the Casco Bay regions angling community.
The CBAC will host its “First Annual Casco Bay Striper Hunt” on July 19th, 2008. This tournament promises to be among the most visible and well run competitions in Northern New England. It will be tiered competitive framework that will include a fly division, kayak division, spin division and youth division. The early response for registrant commitments and corporate sponsorships indicates that this will be a very successful annual event. The CBAC will also be affiliated with the Royal River Striper Tournament in September.
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Gene Doughty of Wells, ME
May 26, 2008 6:00 PM
Caught on Sebago Lake Saturday May 24,2008 weighing in at 18.1 lbs!!
May 26, 2008 6:00 PM
Caught on Sebago Lake Saturday May 24,2008 weighing in at 18.1 lbs!!
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Wayland Magoon of Cornville, ME
Feb 4, 2008 4:33 PM
Brad Magoon holds up two pickerel his brother caught recently. They are good eating if you prepare them right says Brad
Feb 4, 2008 4:33 PM
Brad Magoon holds up two pickerel his brother caught recently. They are good eating if you prepare them right says Brad
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