Conference wahoo::fishing-v2

142.0. "Opportunity to join a Moosehead trip in May" by HYEND::POPIENIUCK () Tue Mar 03 1992 08:23

    A group of six guys (including myself) will be going to the
    northernmost end of Moosehead Lake in Maine in May.  One guy that was
    going to go (and was bringing a boat) has had to cancel.  We are
    looking for a replacement WITH a boat and that can take one person on
    that boat with him.  We are trying to avoid having too many people
    crammed into too few boats.  Here are the details of the trip.  If you
    are interested in becoming part of this trip, please get in touch with
    me via VAXmail (HYEND::POPIENIUCK).  If there are multiple replies,
    it's first come, etc.
    
    Dates: Depart Maynard/Marlboro area Early AM (might even be in the wee
    hours of Wed. AM) May 13.  Depart for home Sunday, May 17.  Middle
    three days for fishing.
    
    Where:  Seeboomook Wilderness Campground at the northernmost end of
    Moosehead Lake, Maine.  We have cabin reserved that will sleep up to
    eight.  Campground has electricity, but cabin is propane only.  Cabin
    was new in 1991.  Location is right on the shore of the lake.  Boat
    dock space within a few feet.
    
    Who:  Besides myself, it's a group of other DECcies and ex-DECcies
    ranging in age from about 40 to almost 70.  We go to fish, so you can
    expect that we will be up before dawn.  Almost everyone brings liquor
    of some sort, but most of that is "back at camp"; we're not boozers. 
    Card games (pitch) are frequent in the evening.  Our group varies a
    little each year, but we've been going on these trips for the last 15
    years or so.  The last time we went to Moosehead was 8 or 9 years ago
    to this same campground.  It's had a major upgrade since then.
    
    Fishing:  Landlocked Salmon and Lake trout (togue).  Most of the
    planned fishing will be trolling in the lake.  We might also bring a
    canoe or two and if got a real windy day that kept us off the lake, we
    might try some stream or river fishing.
    
    Cost:  License and liquor are your own.  You share the cost of the
    cabin and food expenses.  Depending on how many people finally end up
    going, this will be approximately $100 per person.  People that bring
    boats/cars receive a small refund/credit which has been $25 in past
    years.  This helps defray the expense of gas and tolls a bit.  If you
    commit to go, I will be asking you for a $50 deposit immediately, same
    as everyone else.  (This trip is run on a break even basis; no one
    makes a profit.)
    
    Other info:  The cabin will hold up to 8 people.  We have six going, so
    we are looking for 1 or 2 people more, but with the stipulation that
    you must be able to provide a vehicle and boat and be able to take one
    person on your boat fishing with you.  If you've never been to northern
    Moosehead before, you're in for a great time.  Last time we lost count
    of moose and deer; food was great if not gourmet; timing is just after
    iceout.  Be sure your vehicle and boat trailer can take 35 miles of
    dirt road driving, the roads are good though.
    
    The big lakes in Maine can get a bit choppy, so make sure your boat is
    big enough.  Mine's a 16' deep V Sea Nymph and the other one presently
    going is a 14' Deep V hull.
    
    If you have questions I'll do my best to answer them.  First person to
    commit to go is in for a great trip!  (Hell, a 5 day salmon and lake
    trout fishing trip on Moosehead Lake for only ~$100.  How can you go
    wrong!!)
    
    Pete
    

    The opening for this trip has been spoken for.  Big lakers and salmon
    in May!
    
    Pete