Bassmaster-ME's Notice Board Posts
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Bassmaster-ME has 7 posts
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May 2nd we had a club bass tourney on Panther Pond in Casco, water was 52-55 and some fish had moved in to the shallows. 3 days before the tourney I could have stung several fish between 4-6 lbs on spinnerbaits and jigs. I did catch 7 between 3-5 1/2 lbs but tourney day only managed 11 1/2 lbs for 4 fish with a kicker 4.8. My son was with me and caught 2 4 1/2 lb LM. Tough day for all. Most of the fish came on jigs, suspending jerkbaits and spinnerbaits in 1-12' of water around rocks, stumps and sand flats. All in all a good day size wise, plus I got to fish with my son. It looks like the smallies may start to spawn by the 15th and some of the largemouth's shouldn't be far behind in the smaller ponds and lakes. Lwalshjr, were are you planning on fishing when you come up?
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First trip this year in the planning stages, should be up there sometime in the next two weeks. How's the fishing?
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Snow is melting and the ice won't be far behind!
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The Androscoggin River Gulf Island Pond in Turner, ME is where i caught that fish. My bass scale topped out at 12 lbs, but we measured it and calculated it to be between 16 1/2 -17 1/2 lbs. I caught it on a black/blue jig and twin tail trailer while fishing a bass tournament. Guys have been ice fishing the cove by the launch and bridge on the river and catching some nice ones, one at 24 lbs, just 7 lbs short of the state record! I have noticed several over 10 lbs here in the last two years so there should be more over 20. My favorite baits for these Pike are rat-l-traps in chrome/blue back in 1/2-3/4 oz, crankbaits, white buzzbaits and spinnerbaits. Color doesn't matter much other than what I listed here. I think Great Pond, Long Pond have been fished out of most of the 20 plus fish. I would concentrate on the Androscoggin River mentioned above, North Pond, and Messalonskee Lake for bigger fish. For several fish I would go to Sabattus Pond which has tons of 5-9 lb pike that love the rat-l-traps, crankbaits, and buzzbaits the best. In the lakes fish hang in 10-20' in the weedbeds and around rock fields if you do not catch them shallow. You may hate it but if there's wind blowing on a bank with rocks or weeds fish it with the rat-l-trap and hang on. Hope this helps you catch a giant, send photos if you do! More photos on www.volkernick.com
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I noticed your spot on East Pond and I fish on Great Pond not too far away, at least 4 times a summer, we have a place in Belgrade. This year I'm on the hunt for a monster like in your picture, any advice? I've been a salt water guy most of my life, so anything you can suggest (tackle, technique, etc.) would be great.
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No problem contact me anytime.
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Hi, I belong to the Carolina Hookers of Anderson, South Carolina. I am the club president, webmaster and we are working toward getting more kids involved in fishing as well. I may get in touch with you and pick your brains a bit about the junior stuff if that would be okay. Wes Barnes Anderson, South Carolina www.carolinahookers.org
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