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| 748.1 | Keep asking - Get a Licence! | MILVAX::FENTON | | Wed Jun 01 1988 15:46 | 15 |
| Hi Newcomer, There are a lot of places around here! There's this
little pond in Northboro right near the plant that's easy to get
at and you'll have a blast catching small fish. Also try Marlboro
off of Rt. 85. again easy access from shore and small fish. At
least I've never caught Walter there. I was catching trout out
of the Assabet last year. I didn't eat'm but they were fun to catch.
As for bait try digging in your compose pile for night crawlers.
The fish are really bitting on those right now! If that's too hard
to do then look in the yellow pages in your area for a place. My
favorite place to fish is Hopkinton or Upton off Rt. 135 from
Westboro but it's better with a canoe there because of it's size.
I FORGET THE NAME BUT TRY TO ASK AROUND. Well now that I've given
away all my good places I hope that you'll be good enough to teach
your kids about prserving nature for their kids and leave me one
or two. Thanks!
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| 748.2 | Barnicle Bill's | TOOK::SWEET | Capt. Codfish...Jeffries Ledge or Bust | Wed Jun 01 1988 16:16 | 6 |
| Bob,
Barnicle Bills is right up 119 on the way to groton. He has crawlers,
shinners and most anything you need for fresh water fishing.
Bruce
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| 748.3 | Local Fishing | MODEL::DOWNING | | Wed Jun 01 1988 16:59 | 30 |
| See Note 675 for info on a new Mass. Fishing Guide put together
by Trout Unlimited.
Recommend also: "Best Massachusetts Trout Streams" (not sure of
exact title) by Joe Michniewicz, Worcester Telegram Press.
"Southeastern Mass. Angler's Guide" put together by TU on the Cape.
The last two are available at the Orvis Shop in Wayland. The first
one I think you have to order. There's also a Mass. Sportsmans Guide
booklet filled with bait and tackle addresses, maps, hotspots.
You can get this at the Natick Outdoor Store. It has a purple color
and costs a buck or so.
Good spots to try for trout within 495:
Walden and White's Pond, Concord.
Dug Pond, Natick
Lake Pearl, Wrentham
Horn Pond, Woburn
Houghton's Pond, Milton
Bass:
Lake Cochituate, Natick
Charles River, Natick, Waltham, Dover, Wellesley
Sudbury River, Wayland, Sudbury
I'm sure there are plenty more (esp. bass), but this is off the
top of my head. Enjoy!
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| 748.4 | directions to Orvis | VIDEO::LEVESQUE | | Wed Jun 01 1988 17:20 | 1 |
| How do you get to the Orvis in Wayland? (from rt 27 or rt 20)
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| 748.5 | Little Spy right in Belmont | CSSE::PETERSEN | | Wed Jun 01 1988 18:00 | 15 |
| Hiya Newcomer,
I grew up in Belmont and found a great place for bass when the alewife
spawn ( i think its in the middle to end of july), anyway its Little
Spy Pond and it is really under fished due to the fact there are houses
all the way around it, but you can launch a canoe from the Brighton
St. side, on the other side of Rt 2 is Big Spy Pond, bass and perch,
it was stocked with Tiger Muskies a couple of years ago but I haven't
caught one yet!!
You can get worms and shiners from Arlinton Bait and Tackle right
on Mass ave, a block down from the Lake St intersection.
Also don't forget the charles river up in Watertown, that's best
if you have a canoe.
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| 748.6 | Orvis Directions | MIMIC::DOWNING | | Thu Jun 02 1988 08:51 | 11 |
| RE: .4
To get to Orvis, take Rte 27 south from Wayland Center. Keep going
for 2-3 miles (you'll pass a school on the left which I think is
Wayland Junior High). At the first sign of stores (Finnerty's
Restaurant on right and liquor store on left), take a left onto
East Plain St. Orvis is approx. one mile down on the right, opposite
what looks like an abandoned storefront. It's easy to miss because
it looks like someone's house (white with black trim). I think they
are open from 10:30 to 4 PM (6 PM on Thurs. and Fri), but you'd
better call to confirm. I buy most of my flies there.
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| 748.7 | Thanks! | NAC::KOCHEM | | Mon Jun 06 1988 14:05 | 3 |
| Thanks for all the help!
Bob K.
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| 748.8 | Not that left, your other left! | VIDEO::LEVESQUE | I fish, therefore I am. | Mon Jun 06 1988 14:17 | 11 |
| re .6, directions to Orvis-
The directions were great except you take a RIGHT to get onto
WEST Plain street, not a left to get onto East Plain as previously
written. You got me in the general vicinity though. Good thing the
envelope with the gift certificate in it had an address on it.
I went today (monday) and found to my chagrin and annoyance that
they take off mondays to go fishun'. They do open @ 10am on days
when the fish aren't biting.
The Doctah (who_wasted_a_lunchtime_chasing_his_tail)
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| 748.9 | Orvis Foul Up! | MIMIC::DOWNING | | Mon Jun 06 1988 15:07 | 3 |
| My humble apologies...I'm not sure what I was smoking that day...its
like anyone else who goes to one place so frequently, it's second
nature: just try and give directions to someone else!
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| 748.10 | moved | RAINBO::MACINTYRE | In search of the Largemouth Bass | Tue Jun 28 1988 10:00 | 24 |
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Note 780.0 Looking for places to do fresh water fishing. 1 reply
JETSAM::DOAN 9 lines 27-JUN-1988 12:16
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Hi Fishers out there,
I am looking for mostly fresh water fishing around Lowell
and Andover area. I am pretty new to this notes and
only a beginner. Any idea where I can get lots of fun
out of it. Thanks for any direction to the a good fishing
spot.
Tim
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Check out note # 760. There is a good list there.
Bob
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| 748.11 | A couple on the N. Reading Andover Line | TOOK::SWEET | Capt Codfish...Looking for Mr. Tuna | Tue Jun 28 1988 11:21 | 9 |
| Check out harold parker forest in andover. Awsome structure, stumps
everywhere. Lots of small bass, some to about 3 pounds. Lots of
shore fishing but a small boat with an electric would be the best
way to go. Also in North Reading, there is a place on 62 next to/behind
the Shey Concrete place that I used to fish from shore...has
largemouth,calico and pickeral in it, no good way to get a boat
in there since it is down a long slope from 62.
Bruce
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| 748.12 | I don't suppose it's like surfcasting...? | CECV03::SADLER | Andy Sadler, BUO/E10, 249-4416 | Thu Sep 01 1988 23:45 | 27 |
|
I've recently moved to Stow, Ma ( from the UK) and my 6 year old
boy wants me to take him fishing. I've seen references to Delaney
in this file and we live within walking distance of there so that
seems a good bet.
I've never done any freshwater fishing ( but have shore fished in
the sea for years)
I have some light spinning gear, would that be suitable?
Where do I get a licence?
What fish might I expect to catch in Delaney? ( I'd appreciate brief
descriptions as well since many of the species mentioned throughout
this file don't seem to exist in the UK, at least not by the same
names. For example the only bass I've seen is a sea fish )
What method(s)/bait/lure are favourite there?
Anything else I forgot to ask????
All help gratefully received.
Andy
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| 748.13 | | PERFCT::WIERSUM | The Back Deck Wizard | Fri Sep 02 1988 10:38 | 24 |
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Welcome Andy and son..
Delaney may not be the best place to start. If you've seen it you
will notice that it is a virtual WEEDBED. Get ahold of jeff Lange
he loves the place. If you like Catfish, Delaney has an abundance
of the dam things at the bottom of the spillway. I caught 17 cats
each around 12 to 14 inches all on the same worm. total catch that
night was about 40.
If you can get a hold of a canoe, lake BOON
in Stow is a great place to start. Clean, clear and plenty of
different species of freshwater fish.
I have found several ponds in the area that my 6 1/2 year old loves.
He can catch buckets of kivers befor he gets bored. His idea of
fishing is to catch a few fish and then throw rocks in the water
and complain about wanting to go home and ride his bike.
As far as tackle....
1. Read this conference
2. check out the tackle shop in Hudson (next to the fire station)
ask them questions, they will help.
Good luck
TBDW
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| 748.14 | | CASV01::PRESTON | NO Dukes!! | Tue Sep 06 1988 14:20 | 52 |
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> Where do I get a licence?
The local Town Hall should be able to supply you with one for $12.50.
Your son will not need one (under 12, I believe, needs no license).
> What fish might I expect to catch in Delaney? ( I'd appreciate brief
> descriptions as well...
The easiest to catch, in general, are "kivvers", which seems to
be a generic term for various bothersome little fish that love
earthworms. There is always a little disagreement about whether
or not, for instance, a bluegill is a kivver, but in general practice
a kivver is a kivver, if you know what I mean. Two general types:
The sunfish and the perch. A sunfish is roundish (discoid, if you
want to be precise), and brightly coloured (see how accomodating
we can be?) A bluegill is a type of sunfish with a little bluish
tab over the gill area - looks like an ear to me - and has spiney
fins. A perch is sleeker, and usually yellow and green with a v-pattern
along its sides.
A bass is a member of the sunfish family, but much larger than the
others, and a bit sleeker, but huskier than the perch. Two types
of bass, also; the largemouth and the smallmouth. The difference
in the mouths between the two types is hardly noticeable, but their
coloring is different and the smallmouth are feistier.
Another type of fish you are likely to encounter is the pickerel,
which you will recognize immediately, because it looks - to me anyway
- a great deal like a little barracuda. Don't stick your fingers in
its mouth..!
The best way to familiarize yourself with American fresh water fish
is to pick up a good fishing magazine. Guaranteed to have pictures
of bass, anyway. There's a type of fish called a crappie that seems
to be a big deal in other parts of the country. It seems to be just
another type of small sunfish...
> What method(s)/bait/lure are favourite there?
For your first outing with your son, use the good ol' hook and bobber,
with a worm for bait. Guaranteed kivvers! If you use shiners (minnows)
you may get a bass or pickerel. A tackle shop can help you go from
there, but, if you really want try some lures, learn how to rig
a rubber worm, and get a couple of good top water (floating) lures
like a Hula Popper, Jitterbug, and minnow imitations (Rapalas &
Rebels). That should keep you plenty busy for a while!
Good luck,
Ed
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| 748.15 | moved by mod | MOSAIC::MACINTYRE | Terminal Angler | Fri Apr 07 1989 10:44 | 12 |
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Note 1087.0 FISHING No replies
TAZRAT::LECHEVET 7 lines 7-APR-1989 08:17
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I AM JUST STARTING TO GET BACK INTO FISHING AFTER MANY YEARS OF
ABSENCE. AND THINGS SURE HAVE CHANGED. BUT, ON TO MY QUESTION.
I AM LOOKING AT BUYING REELS AND RODS FROM EITHER THE BASS PRO
OR CABELAS. IS THEIR ANY CHEAPER PLACE ARROUND THAT YOU FISHING
TYPES OUT THERE ARE AWARE OF? I AM ALSO PLANNING ON PURCHASING
SHIMANO HARDWARE. WHAT ARE YOUR OPINIONS?
THANKS, RAY
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| 748.16 | | MOSAIC::MACINTYRE | Terminal Angler | Fri Apr 07 1989 11:07 | 13 |
| Ray,
It's tough to beat Bass Pro Shops, and Cabelas is often good also.
If your from NH try Zyla's, however Zyla's doesn't usually carry the
complete Shimano line, Zyla's is best for Quantum, they are a
Zebco/Quantum distributor so they usually have most of the line at
real good prices. I think for Shimano BPS may be the best deal.
If your out of Mass, they say Spags is real good.
donmac
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| 748.17 | nbs | MOSAIC::MACINTYRE | Terminal Angler | Fri Apr 07 1989 11:10 | 4 |
| ooops, I almost forgot, Northern Bass Supply is Brentwood NH is
always worth a look.
donmac
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| 748.18 | vote for Cabelas | CASV05::PRESTON | Better AI than none at all | Mon Apr 10 1989 13:02 | 17 |
| I have bought from both Cabelas and Bass Pro. Of the two, I prefer
Cabelas, because I can do without all that "Good Ol' Boy" fishin'
hype. Their prices are comparable and I think Cabelas comes out
just a tad better on the service end (I have encountered back orders
with Bass Pro, and not Cabelas). Also, whenever they have those
promotions where they throw in a free hat, the Cabelas hat fits
well and is comfortable to wear, while the Bass Pro hat is junk.
(Of course we all know what kind of hat I'll be wearing soon, anyway!)
So, if you don't mind hype and occasional back orders, use Bas Pro,
but I prefer Cabelas.
Ed
P.S. If you are anywhere near Kittery, Maine, try the Kittery Trading
Post for fishing tackle. Last time I was there, I thought I was
in fishing-stuff heaven!
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