MikeOGNR Posted September 9, 2015 Posted September 9, 2015 Went out tonight after work didn't even need to take the boat out just threw the jig off the dock and caught 3 smallies here's the biggest one. All in all good evening bite. Quote
Super User Shane J Posted September 9, 2015 Super User Posted September 9, 2015 That's not a smallie. Quote
Fly_Fisherman Posted September 9, 2015 Posted September 9, 2015 Went out on the Ranger to Winnisquam this Sunday. Got on the water by 6:45 and caught a nice largemouth on the first cast. After meandering around the lake picking up small fish we found a nice hump in some deep water and I caught this  weighed out at 4lbs even 2 Quote
Super User Shane J Posted September 9, 2015 Super User Posted September 9, 2015 Now that's a smallie! Nice fish, bud. 1 Quote
MikeOGNR Posted September 9, 2015 Posted September 9, 2015 That's not a smallie. See we couldn't tell because he was so dark in color and looked brown, but I guess it's a largemouth then scratch that. Quote
Mainebass1984 Posted September 9, 2015 Posted September 9, 2015  It was some pretty tough fishing last weekend. At one point on Saturday I went 4 fours without a bite... I was on the water at 615 and didn't leave until sunset. I had 6 fish by 8 am and then the bite shut off completely. By 4 pm I had some how managed to catch another 5 fish for a total of 11. Around 4 pm the bite picked up. I was fishing an area where mudd bottom transitioned to a weedy bottom in 8 ft of water. I was fishing a weightless worm ( not a senko ) with 8 lb flourocarbon. I saw my line jump when the fish hit. It immediately jumped completely out of the water and made a splash like a bowling ball. I saw it was a real good fish. It peeled out some drag and jumped completely out of the water again. After what seemed like minutes I had fought her almost to the boat. She jumped one last time right at the boat. Luckily she never came unhooked and I was able to net her. She weighed in at 7 lbs 4 oz. One of my first fish in the thick fog of early morning weighed in at 5 lbs 5 oz  The most memorable fish of the weekend was caught on Labor Day. I took my mom fishing for a few hours. I wasn't fishing much but was trying my hardest to have my mom catch some fish. Most of the time I have to cast for her. I had brought her to a spot that had produced for me in the past on a some what new lake. I cast for her and handed her the rod. I see her line jump and yell to her to reel down and set the hook. She sets the hook and her rod immediately doubles over. She is using 10 lb mono and it clearly is a larger fish. It stayed down deep and never jumped. I did follow it wil the trolling motor for a bit. It was great seeing her battle that fish. The battle seemed to last for hours. After peeling out drag like a tuna it had tired and I had slid the net under her. It was my moms biggest bass she had ever caught. It was awesome. Most memorable fish in a long time. It weighed 6 lbs 3 oz.  The bigger fish have been biting and I am looking forward to the fall bite. The water has been super low. We need some rain. With the water being as low as it is I did learn a ton about the lakes I was fishing. I found some areas that will produce in the future for sure. I am pumped for some fall fishing. I am taking next week off and fishing everyday. Should be fun 5 Quote
bobh64 Posted September 9, 2015 Posted September 9, 2015 Went out on the Ranger to Winnisquam this Sunday. Got on the water by 6:45 and caught a nice largemouth on the first cast. After meandering around the lake picking up small fish we found a nice hump in some deep water and I caught this   weighed out at 4lbs even Nice pattern on that smallie. 1 Quote
Nashua Nev Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 I managed to get out with a buddy for 3 hours Monday . My linker 4-3 came on a ribbit top toad at weed edge, the only top water we got. My buddies 5-1 lunker came on a purplish creature thing fished weightless around some stick ups.   We caught almost 30 between us. most were between 2 and 3 lbs. i went thru a complete package of pb and j rage structure bugs , then went to june bug color. i still like the rage craw but the structure bug has been hot for me this season when i do get a chance to get out and fish,  pb and j , june bug and pearl white.     2 Quote
mebisho Posted September 13, 2015 Posted September 13, 2015 Labor Day Saturday, I was able to fish Pine Island in Wakefield on my in laws boat. Nothing big caught, but had a lot of fun. stIll have limited arm use, but I can cast for awhile. Went locally yesterday and landed a very big pickerel and a few bass in the 2 pound range. Not sure how many more times I can get out for the year. Lipless cranks and square bills worked good yesterday Quote
MikeOGNR Posted September 17, 2015 Posted September 17, 2015 So I'll be back home in Milford for a little while instead of in mass or at my camp. Anyone got any recommendations of some new places I can try to maybe get on a hog that are near me or within a 30 min drive. My last summer and fall in NH and I'm looking to get on a pig before I go. Quote
Super User Shane J Posted September 21, 2015 Super User Posted September 21, 2015 Football season is on!! Go on and get ya some of that, why don't ya! This plus-sized model weighed in at a stout 7lbs 7oz of crankbait eating fury. Thanks, Mainebass for an adventurous day, and lots of good times. Â 7 Quote
bobh64 Posted September 22, 2015 Posted September 22, 2015 Well, good news I don't have to sell my boat for a new truck engine the bad new's nobody want's to put in a truck engine around my city. Glad people are slaying some nice fish now. Still looking here for some hog's posted. 2 Quote
mhtranger Posted September 22, 2015 Posted September 22, 2015 Pic from my dads on Mendums Pond    Quote
YungAngler Posted September 23, 2015 Posted September 23, 2015  Pic from my dads on Mendums Pond  This really sucks. I fished Medum quite often when I was living in Portmsouth. Such a nice clean pond, and always decent fishing. Hopefully, they can repair than dam quicker than expected and get this place back to normal. Do you know how long the pond will be drained for?   Quote
mhtranger Posted September 23, 2015 Posted September 23, 2015 We were told it could take up to two year to complete the repair. Then from there who know how long to refill based on snow and rainfall. Not sure if it is spring fed or not? Quote
nhbassin Posted September 23, 2015 Posted September 23, 2015  Pic from my dads on Mendums Pond   The same amount of fish, concentrated into half of the area of the pond before it was lowered doesn't seem like a bad thing to me. It should be far easier to locate them right now. I frequently fished a river in the Durham area, and each fall when they lowered the water level dramatically to work on a dam, it was by far the best fishing of the year. Give it a try and let us know how you do. Quote
mhtranger Posted September 23, 2015 Posted September 23, 2015 I fished it yesterday from shore and caught a few small ones. Lake is going from 285 acres to 58 so they will be pretty stacked up. Hope to get out in a canoe if I can get one. 1 Quote
bobh64 Posted September 23, 2015 Posted September 23, 2015 This really sucks. I fished Medum quite often when I was living in Portmsouth. Such a nice clean pond, and always decent fishing. Hopefully, they can repair than dam quicker than expected and get this place back to normal. Do you know how long the pond will be drained for?   They say 1 - 2 years They are repairing the stone dam so more damage they find the longer it will take. It's one of the few original stone dams left in the state. Quote
YungAngler Posted September 23, 2015 Posted September 23, 2015 The same amount of fish, concentrated into half of the area of the pond before it was lowered doesn't seem like a bad thing to me. It should be far easier to locate them right now. I frequently fished a river in the Durham area, and each fall when they lowered the water level dramatically to work on a dam, it was by far the best fishing of the year. Give it a try and let us know how you do. Well I'm no biologist, but I'm sure all populations of fish will suffer due to this.  I more feel for the people who own homes and recreate there during the warm months.  I guess its good that they are trying to conserve an old dam, but the pond is no longer aesthetically pleasing.  Looks depressing. Quote
YungAngler Posted September 23, 2015 Posted September 23, 2015 So does anyone know a guide on Winnipesaukee that they recommend, that might be available Friday?  I'm heading up there last minute with a  buddy and was looking to get out on a boat.  Worst case we'll rent some kayaks but I appreciate anyones help. Quote
Super User DogBone_384 Posted September 23, 2015 Super User Posted September 23, 2015  Pic from my dads on Mendums Pond   That can't be good....  Quote
Fly_Fisherman Posted September 24, 2015 Posted September 24, 2015  Pic from my dads on Mendums Pond  Reminds me of Osgood Pond in Milford. They drained it 3 years ago and still haven't done any substantial work on it. Must have killed a half dozen fish over 5 lbs as well as screwed up the entire downstream and wetland ecosystem in the process. Quote
bobh64 Posted September 24, 2015 Posted September 24, 2015 So does anyone know a guide on Winnipesaukee that they recommend, that might be available Friday?  I'm heading up there last minute with a  buddy and was looking to get out on a boat.  Worst case we'll rent some kayaks but I appreciate anyones help. If guides don't work out, head to Lee's Mill area on Winni great fishing for both lg and sm but it's a very controllable environment. 1 Quote
BassHunter 66 Posted September 25, 2015 Posted September 25, 2015 anyone know what the bite is like on winni? hitting the lake for a 2-day tournament, need to find the fish and the place is a mystery to me. was thinking of making the run up to 19 mile, or Lees Mills. Quote
bobh64 Posted September 25, 2015 Posted September 25, 2015 anyone know what the bite is like on winni? hitting the lake for a 2-day tournament, need to find the fish and the place is a mystery to me. was thinking of making the run up to 19 mile, or Lees Mills. I haven't heard any bite reports. Lees area and adjoining western coves is very good in the mornings for largemouth, Winter Harbour for smallmouth during the day. structure shallows 3-8 ft with crankbaits is the name of the game fish are migrating but thats my theory. If fishing after Oct 1st remember certain streams and bays are off limits on winni. Â http://www.eregulations.com/newhampshire/fishing/freshwater/lakes-ponds-with-special-rules/ Â scroll to Winni. Quote
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