Conference wahoo::fishing

    Sign me up!
    
    joe amato
    dtn 381-0356

    Sounds good. donmac

    I could be persuaded to come down from Burlington Vt.
    
    Marty Wood

    
    I will go if Rich Neal will furnish the expertise and the boat.
    Oh yeh,  Yoooooo Budrow
    
    

    Count on me being there.

    I'VE got real "big" plans for Winni this year....any time from ice
    out thru the "derby" sound good...I know very little about the lake
    but can read topo maps.....I've also been working with Paul Koronen
    (sp) who's given me some pionters.....so ...see ya there!!!!
    
      ken ......who polished the Browning and uncovered the 
                boat just to get thing ready....bye!!

    Put me on the list for now, But      Happens so we will have to
    see.  
    
    Rich

     Jack Brickley and Kevin Pomeroy will go. Dtn 248-4161.

    It looks like we definitely have some interest in a friendly fishing
    contest.

    I would like to take a survey of when is  the  best  time  for  most
    entrants.   Saturday  or  Sunday  would  be  fine  with me.  I would
    suggest sometime between April 16 and May 1.  This is about 1  to  3
    weeks after ice out and is usually super.


    Here is a list of current entrants:

    Keith Dilsworth
    Joe Amato
    Donmac
    Marty Wood
    Wiersum ("The Back Deck Wizard")
    Curavoo
    Ken Robertson
    Rich Neal
    Jack Brickley 
    Kevin Pomeroy 

    Anytime is good for me. just give me directions and a date. I could
    use a partner that is famillar with the lake. Also,is the ramp area
    large enough to put in a twenty-two foot boat. 
    			thanks,
    		    Gary Curavoo
    		    dtn 267-2226

    re: .-1
    
    2 years ago I put in at Alton Bay.  There is a ramp just at the
    bottom of the bay.  I think its a pretty good ramp, but you have
    to get there early.  Launch fee was $5, and parking and the lines
    are bad on weekends if you don't get there early.  Otherwise there
    is a dock right next to the ramp.  I fished all of Alton bay and
    saw many salmon taken.  I lost my only salmon that season at the
    mouth of the Merrymeeting River where it dumps in the bay.  Other
    guys might know of other ramps or better spots, but that's where
    I'm gonna try again this year.  
    
    joe a.
    

    
    Isn't there a big tourney at WINNI about this time?
    If so do it then?
    
    If I remember right,  The prizes were good... Boats, motors etc.
    
    

    Yes there is, it's this weekend! BUT salmon can not be taken through
    the ice. If you where to hook into one you're suppose to cut your
    line, DO NOT bring the salmon up out of the hole.
    
    The prizes you mentioned are given but only if a randomly drawn
    number matches a tag from a caught lake trout. Cash prize are available
    however for the five large fish caught in many different categories.
    Biggest bass of the day is $100, next biggest is $90, then $80,
    $70, ect.
    
    You are right in that the GRAND prize, if you matched, is a $30,000
    boat, motor, and trailer.
    
    						Ed (get_the_net_ready)

    I think TBDW's referring to the Wini Derby, that's scheduled around
    the time Keith suggested for this tourny...  I picked up a flyer
    on that tourny at the Centrum last night, and I *think* it was
    scheduled for May 5-7??? But I really don't recall for sure...
    
    Don Mac - who'd rather be at the wini ice tourny this weekend rather
    than being here (work...)

    re .10

    You could launch a 22' at Wolfboro with no problem, but you probably
    never  get  it  under  the  bridge (about 4' of overhead clearance).
    There is another launch a few blocks away, but I'm not sure  how  it
    is.  I'll check it out and let you know.



    re .11

    There  is  a  free  launch  100  yards  up  on  the  left  from  the
    Merrymeeting  River.   It  is across from the Gazebo beside the dock
    for SS Mt Washington.  There is a small dock there to tie  you  boat
    up to and quite a bit of free parking.



    re .12

    There is a 3 day fishing derby on Winni every May.   They  give  big
    prizes and charge about $25 to enter.



    re .13 Can I add you to the list Ed?



    Here is the current list:

    Keith Dilsworth
    Joe Amato
    Donmac
    Marty Wood
    Wiersum ("The Back Deck Wizard")
    Curavoo
    Ken Robertson
    Rich Neal
    Jack Brickley 
    Kevin Pomeroy 

    I'd like to be part of this adventure! The only problem is I have
    no boat, salmon gear, or any experience fishing for salmon. So if
    someone doesn't mind a true blue novice picking their brain to get
    some experience, that would be great.
    
    Thanks for asking if I'd be interested.
    
    Ed (get_the_salmon_net_ready)

    Any weekend is ok by me, but seems to me that if you go much
    before may 1st there is a 50/50 chance that the ice is still in
    at least part of the lake. 
    
    I also want to say that I have a partner lined up. His name is
    Francis Gravel and he also works up here in Burlington.
    Marty, who's already sharpening the hooks...
    

>>  Any weekend is ok by me, but seems to me that if you go much
>>  before may 1st there is a 50/50 chance that the ice is still in
>>  at least part of the lake. 

    I have been fishing Winni the last couple of years and the ice
    has gone out by the second weekend in April each year.

    I have been tring to deside what date would be best for our get
    together.  Trout season opens April 23 this year and is a priority 
    for a few people I have talked to.  April 30 is the first Bass
    Tournament for the NH ABC.

    I think the best date would be April 16.  I don't think there will
    be any problem with the ice no being out.  The only problem is it
    may be too cold for MacIntyre.

    keith

>    I think the best date would be April 16.  I don't think there will
>    be any problem with the ice no being out.  The only problem is it
>    may be too cold for MacIntyre.
    
    Hey, some of us don't carry as much 'insulation' around with us,
    if you catch my drift, BIG guy...            
                                               
    April 16th, sounds possible...	      	Don Mac
                                  

    One month from today is the opening of salmon season.  If you try to
    go on opening day, you might be able to fish 20 acres around the mouth 
    of the Merri    meeting River.  Last year I went up and had to angle 
    my trailer to avoid the ice by the launch.  

    Here is the current list for our tournement:

    Joe Amato
    Jack Brickley 
    Curavoo
    Keith Dilsworth
    Francis Gravel
    Ed Guertin
    Don MacIntyre
    Rich Neal
    Kevin Pomeroy 
    Ken Robertson
    Wiersum ("The Back Deck Wizard")
    Marty Wood


    I wonder if JOE
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    REP .20
    
    I hope to be up to Winnie then too, Keith. Maybe I'll see ya there!
    If not....good luck!!!!!!! I am staying there for three days, so
    I hope to bring a few home for ther freezer!!

                Is this tourney open to anyone? If so, myself and
    a few of my fishing buddies may be interested.  Also, what sort
    of rules or entry fees are there going to be? 
    
    
            Bob

    Bob, I do believe it will be open to any DEC employee and
    their partner. 
    
    I don't think any rules have been set yet though. Keith, what
    are the rules ? Fees ? 
    Marty
    

                      First DEC Winni Salmon Tounement
                         (non DEC employees welcome)

    Date   -  April 16, 1988 7AM-12PM
    Place  -  Wolfboro Launch (by train station)
    Fee    -  $5.00
    Prizes - Heaviest Salmon, winner takes all 

    Rules:

    1.  Must obey all NH Fish and Game laws pertaining to Salmon fishing
        (Minimum length 15", 2 fish limit,...)

    2.  Fishing with no more than two rods

    3.  Trolling is allowed

    Winni Derby (not to be confused with the DEC event being set up 
    in this note) is definitely the weekend of May 13 to 15.
    
    Dr. Phish
    

    Keith,
    I've noticed in reading about other tournaments in this
    conference that most require you to have a live well.
    I don't ! Is this going to be a requirement ? I also get
    the impression that there are only two people allowed
    in a boat for these sort of things. If this is not the 
    case then I may tag my girlfriend along with me too.
    (maybe we should make it a rule...just kidding...I think)
    
    Marty

    Marty,

    I for one intend to keep my Salmon.  A live well is for keeping
    Salmon fresh, not to alow you to exchange one Salmon for another.
    Culling of Salmon is strictly illegal in NH.  If you don't like
    to eat Salmon and they are lively after the weigh in, you may
    release them.  If they are not lively, I'll take em :-)

    As for the number of people in the boat...  check the coast guard
    capacity sticker :-)  It is "Heaviest Salmon, winner takes all".
    If you have two people in your boat, you can keep three fish 
    bigger than the last.  If you have 3 people in the boat with 2
    rods each, you will have a tagled up mess.

    Seriously, this tournement is for fun.  Several contestants have
    not Salmon fished before.  This is an opertunity for them to try
    it.  If you use tandom streamers, 7s rapalas and mooslook woblers
    you have a very good chance of catching several shorts and one
    or two keepers.  My first time on Winni i was ther for 1 1/2 hours
    and had 5 shorts and my two keepers.

    Keith
 
    PS  Use light line  < or = 6lb

    .....DEC WINNI DERBY  scheduled for 4/16 is the same day Mass.
    QUABBIN water opens to fishing....sorry gang...this is the traditional
    day us "flat landers" go ....down for the browns...land lakers,
    and seize salmond......on our own waters. 
       I'm hopeing to be up on Winni the saturday after the DEC Derby,
    say 4/23.... also wil be involved in the origional Winni Derby 5/13,14
    , and 15.  hope to see you all there... 
        My 'thanks' to all involved.....and Good Luck to all...
              Ken Robertson
       

    This has to be the latest spring in several years.  Alton bay was open
    Sunday all the way to the mouth. The fishing was very fast along the 
    edge of the ice.  We landed 4 keepers 16"-19".

    I drove up to Wolfboro and the ice was out only 100 yards from shore.
    I plan to take off Wednesday to see if it is out enough to have our 
    tournament.  If the ice is not out, we'll have to post pone it.  Alton
    boat launch is too much of a mad house to try and coordinate any type 
    of a contest.


    Contestant List:

    Bob Allore
    Joe Amato
    Jack Brickley 
    Ah Lek Chin
    Gary Curavoo
    Keith Dilsworth
    Francis Gravel
    Ed Guertin    (Needs a partner with a boat)
    Don MacIntyre
    Rich Neal
    Kevin Pomeroy 
    Joe Tomas?
    Wiersum ("The Back Deck Wizard")
    Marty Wood
    Vern Towle

    Sorry, I'm out of it as my boat motor bit the big one with a grand
    total of eighty hours on it. Thank god the warranty is still valid.
     

    The ice is out, now if the weather will just cooperate.  I went yesterday
    morning and caught 4 salmon at wolfboro.  One was bearly leagal and I
    put him back.  The others were 17".  I had the first 2 in 45 miniuts and
    caught the second 2 after about an hour. They were doubles!  If the roads
    are passable, I'll be there saturday.

    Keith


    Contestant List:

    Bob Allore
    Joe Amato
    Jack Brickley 
    Ah Lek Chin
    Keith Dilsworth
    Francis Gravel
    Ed Guertin    (Needs a partner with a boat)
    Don MacIntyre
    Rich Neal
    Kevin Pomeroy 
    Joe Tomas?
    Wiersum ("The Back Deck Wizard")
    Marty Wood
    Vern Towle

    Good luck guys on your tourney. I have to bow out and hope to learn
    about salmon fishing another time.
    
    						Tight lines
    						Ed (get_the_net_ready)
    

    I wont be making it either unless I get the truck fixed before then.
    
    Rich

    re .31.33.34

    Could Rich Neal put his motor on Gary Curavoo's boat and put all behind
    Ed Guertin's vehicle?

    Directions to Wolfboro Boat Launch

    Take Rt 28 North to Rt 109 in Wolfboro.

    Take Rt 109 North. Go past the IGA and take the 2nd street on 
    the right.  The launch is beside the the train station.

    If you turn left just past the IGA there is a launch directly
    into the lake.  It might be a tad narrow, but you won't have to 
    go under a bridge with 4-5' of clearance.

    Keith


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    Contestant List:

    Bob Allore
    Joe Amato
    Jack Brickley 
    Ah Lek Chin
    Keith Dilsworth
    Francis Gravel
    Ed Guertin    (Needs a partner with a boat)
    Don MacIntyre
    Rich Neal
    Kevin Pomeroy 
    Joe Tomas?
    Wiersum ("The Back Deck Wizard")
    Marty Wood
    Vern Towle

    I am going to Winni tomorrow for 4 days. I have heard it is going
    to be cold as Hell out....SNOW...starting sometime Fri. night and
    into Sat. and possibly into Sun. Oh well, we can always sit it out
    in the cabin and play cards if it gets too bad. What a bummer!!!
    Just would be my luck, get into some good fishing and be caught
    in a white-out in the middle of Great Bay!!!!
    
    Vern

    Well, The boats been in the marina since last Sunday. They
    have located the problem and are trying to get parts. Bad
    coil and bad fuel pump. they have the coil and are checking
    other omc dealers in the area for the pump. I'm keeping my fingers
    crossed.
    
    Marty
    

    
    
    OOOPs I just noted that my name appears on this very worthwhile
    list..........
    
    I'm not gonna be able to show...........no boat
    
    TBDW
    

    Sorry guys.  I can't make it this weekend.  Looks like my boat's
    going to be put in so I've got stuff to do.
    
    good luck 
    joe a

    Congrats on winning the tournament Keith!
    
    Don Mac

    
    
     How did everyone do at last weekends DEC tournament at Winni ?
    
       I'm going up for the Winni derby so i was curious what size
     Salmon are coming out of Winni this year.
    
                         Randy
     

    I'll try entering this again...


    My 20" 2 3/8 pound salmon won the tournament hands down.   There
    really was no contest.  Literally!!  I know DonMac slept in, but
    where in TARNATION were the rest of you?

    Keith

    Has anyone been recently or know how the Salmon fishing is now
    on Winnipesaukee or Merrymeeting? Need to try one more time
    before hunting takes over.
    
    John
    

                Spent this past weekend up at Winni.  We picked up
    one salmon Friday morning, 19 in.  It was full, I mean full of
    smelt.  We had several more hits but never got another to the 
    boat.  Saturday the lake got too rough to troll, so we headed
    into the coves.  Fished Pickerel Cove and now I know why it is
    called that!  We got sick of catching them, but it broke up the
    day.  Sunday morning had another salmon on but the damn down
    rigger didn't release my line from the ball, so we lost him, sigh.
    What an aerial display he put on though.  Water temp was fairly
    constant at 44 deg.  In the coves it was as high as 56.  We fished,
    for salmon, around Governors island, the Weirs and into Paugus Bay.
    Only heard of a few being picked up in that area the whole weekend.
    We stayed at the Naswa Resort.  Nice place and would recommend it
    to anyone.  We paid $48 a night for a small cabin.  I believe it is 
    $75 a night for a two bedroom cabin.  The place is well maintained 
    and they have private docks for your boat and rentals too.  All in 
    all it was a great weekend even though we only caught one salmon. 
    Can't wait for the smallies to turn on now......
    
    
                    Bob  

>One is better then None...

 I hear ya. I spent last weekend on a trout and salmon lake. Saw a guy with
a nice one in the boat and watched his bobber talk a ride but he was too
anxious and he blew it. Better than we did though. No salmon. I did catch 
some nice trout, including a 13" native brookie on a fly I tied (looks like
a smelt, surprise, surprise!) They wuz tasty! But I was disappointed that we 
didn't hook any salmon.

 The Doctah