February 2006
February 26, 2006
Derby rules didn't jive....
I just got through looking at information about the Sebago Derby. It seems like there has been some confusion about the rules. I can see why!
When I looked at the Derby’s wed-site on Monday, February 20th, the rules page stated that the three largest togue would take the three top prizes. When I received my packet from Mr. Noonan, the rules stated the three largest fish. Big diff……!
Maybe organizers should pay more attention to the documents on the web; that would keep the confusion minimized. I do realize that organizers had a bunch of work in stuffing envelopes with the new rules, and getting them mailed. I only received my packet on Wednesday, January 22nd, three days before the derby began. This made me a little nervous. But I understand the amount of work must have been tremendous.
When I checked the web-site on Sunday, February 26th they had updated the 2006 rules page to read correctly. It just goes to show how people are using the net as a medium for current news, information and facts. It’s quickly becoming the way of the future. Or maybe…the future has already arrived.
February 21, 2006
Sebago Ice Fishing Derby
Test Your Fish Sense
True or False......Northern Pike will only take live bait or artificial lures. They can not be caught on dead bait.answer at end of post
New info!
Don't forget this is the big weekend for the Sebago Ice Fishing Derby.
The derby will last for three days, February 24th through February 26th. You can register at any of the weigh stations or by applying online.
The rules
This year the derby has gone state wide due to poor ice conditions on Sebago Lake. You can also fish for a number of species; they include Black Crappie, White Perch, Yellow Perch, Chain Pickeral, Pike, Muskie, Brown Trout and Togue. The minimum lenght for Brown Trout is 14 inches. The Minimum lenght for Togue is 18 inches. The top three prizes will go to the three largest fish caught.
Don't worry.....there are plenty of prizes. Two prizes will be raffled off for just entering the Derby. Last year's prizes look like a bunch of great items. "Fish Pool" prizes will go to the largest fish in each category.
This is a great opportunity for fishermen throughout the state to show their talent. And don’t forget the proceeds of this derby go to charitable organizations like Camp Sunshine.
If you want to show off your catch, send me pictures at mgilber5@gwi.net, I will post them on this blog.
Happy fishing!
False....Northern Pike can be taken in a variety of ways including fishing dead bait. Pike are opportunist and will take an easy meal when provided.
February 03, 2006
Degree of Fish Fever!
What's more important than fishing? Work, Love, Family? I was driving down route 111 in Biddeford this afternoon when one of my friends had to ask himself this very question.
When I pulled up next to him at a stop light, I started prodding him to go fishing with me. He has his own business and was being persuaded to work by his previous commitments. As he pulled away I thought to myself "he really should be fishing!" Fate was on my side as I kept pulling up beside him at consecutive lights. "How far away are you going?" he asked, and at the next light the fever grabbed him, fish fever that is, and he agreed to follow me to the lake.
All fisherman experience fish fever in one form or another. That's what gets us fishing in the first place.
I took my brother in-law fishing last year. He hadn't been striper fishing in years. Yet he wanted to go many times. Life just got in the way and he never made it. His temperature is about 1.5* on a degree scale of 1* to 10*.
I have another friend who hates the cold. When I asked him to go ice fishing he tepidly declined. Later that evening, I received a call from him asking how the fishing was. He has a higher temperature. His temperature is around a 5*. He fished with me the next weekend.
I like to fish. But I have met people that fish much harder than me. I blame it on my age, but I have a strong feeling it has to do with the fever.
Take the following test and see what degree your temperature is!
~You think about fishing at least twice a week=1* of fish fever (FF)
~You think about fishing at least once a day=2* FF
~Your friends stay in the camp while you check the ice traps=1* FF
~You will walk more than one mile or row more than three miles for a fishing spot=2* FF
~You take opening day of fishing season off from work=2*FF
~You have more than five fishing poles=1* of FF
~You have a subscription to a fishing magazine or buy fishing books=1* FF
~You have several subscriptions and buy fishing books frequently=2* FF
~All your buddies fish.....because if they don't they're not your buddies=2* FF
~You would rather fish than spend a night with loved ones = 2* FF (this one can get you in trouble.....pick your loved ones carefully)
~You've spent more money on your truck and boat than you paid for your house = 2* FF
~You picked your spouse because of her fishing ability=2* FF
~You've sold your house to buy a boat and truck = 3* FF
~You get pissed off when anybody out fishes you=3* FF
~You quite your job when fishing season starts so that you have more time to fish=4* FF
Add your temperature up and see how you rate!
1* - 3* = a mild case. Beware of frequent fishing trips that could induce a higher fever!
4* - 6* = a strong case. You are in danger of a higher fever. You must take immediate steps to reduce the fever by selling fishing gear, your boat and isolating yourself from fishing buddies.
6* - 9* = a critical case. You are fully engaged by the fever. Selling gear or your boat could create panic attacks or worse. You are in the management stage. There is little hope of a cure at this stage, but you can stop the progression of the fever by careful management resources and life style.
10* and higher = you have a bad fever! Take care not to rock the boat.....and make every cast count. This could be a life or death situation. You must catch fish to survive. Do not allow life to get in the way of fishing, severe depression could set in. XXXXX Caution! Large fish have been known to induce heart attacks. Work out often to build up your stamina.....it is the only way to survive; the fever has full control over you. Take advantage of it and....
Fish till you drop!
You only live once!
February 01, 2006
Your Photos
Test Your Fish Sense
True or False.....All fishing photos are good photos. answer at end of post
Several weeks ago I asked people to send in photos of their fishing adventures. The way Maine fishing should be. Here they are!
I just had to include this photo of a sunset over Rangeley Lake. This is truly a good photograph of a Maine fishing adventure.
Sunset over Rangley Lake
What's going on here? Take a close look.
Noella Mouzas shows off a fine Maine landlocked salmon she pulled out of Rangeley Lake.
Don Janelle keeps his fingers away from a nice northern pike pulled out of Sabatus Pond.
Look at his nice 7 pound Maine largemouth bass that Jeffrey Thibeau, of Dedham, pulled out of Three Mile Pond in the Belgrade Lakes Region.
Jeffrey Thibeau knows what the word lunker means!
Close up of Jeffrey's lunker.
Jeffrey Thibeau shows another nice bass.
Jeffrey plays the bass, I think it's akin to playing the banjo.
Maine bass fishing brings a smile to this youngsters face.
Ryan Dixon is proud of this nice bass pulled out of Sokokis Pond in Limerick, Maine.
I have a hard time cracking a smile at this respectable bass.
James Turgeon holds a nice trout that he caught out of Kennebunk pond.
And finally, the answer to today's "Test Your Fish Sense" question.
Yes, every fishing photo is a good photo.
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