Maine Fishing Report For June 16, 2008
Region A – Southwestern Maine
Another reminder to the angling public: The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife’s Fisheries Division is planning two informational meetings on proposed regulation changes intended to consolidate the Ice Fishing and Open Water Fishing law books. The first meeting will be at 7 p.m. Monday, June 23 at the Gray Regional Office, 358 Shaker Road in Gray, and the second will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 25 at the Sidney Regional Office, 270 Lyons Road, in Sidney. Additional information regarding the specific proposals is available on the Departments web site www.mefishwildlife.com under the “News and Events” link. Read the story »
Informational Meetings on Proposed Fishing Regulation Changes Planned
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife’s Fisheries Division is planning two informational meetings on a set of proposed regulation changes that are the result of our efforts to consolidate the Ice Fishing and Open Water Fishing law books. Read the story »
Salmon - Temperature and Speed Are Key!
By Capt. Jim Hirt
In this article let’s address lure speed as it relates to fish species. The easy way to remember how fast to run your presentation for your target is to think of the temperature they prefer. Lake trout like below 50 degree water and they require the slowest lure speed. I run between 1.0 and 2.0 M.P.H. for Lakers.
Chinook lure speeds and temperatures are all over the map. The book tells us 52 degrees is what they like. There is considerable variation in the temperature of water you will find them. Read the story »
Upper Andro Two Fly Contest and Drift Boat Competition
Dear Fishermen and Fisherwomen;
I’d like to invite you to compete in the Upper Andro Two Fly Contest and Drift Boat Competition scheduled for June 12 and 13. This is the Upper Andro Anglers Alliance’s primary fund-raiser for the year. Our sponsors, Kittery Trading Post, L.L. Bean, the Orvis Company, Caddis and Cane, Sun Valley Sports, and Clackacraft have donated over $5,000 worth of prizes.
Information and registration is available on line at www.upperandro.com. The releases below give an overview of the events. Read the story »
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