MOF Dude
MOf board of directors for the most part had a fair year in the waters of Maine. I (Dean) Personally had to travel for work begining from the End of May until the first of September. So needless to say, I couldnt get enough water time as I would have liked. What will be interesting is the “new laws” pertaining to fishing beyond what used to be Season’s end and what that may bring.
I did hit the Pleasant River a few times as well as the usual Sebago foray with associate MOF memeber Wayne. Did OK with the usual Wobbler and “Harry” on Sebago. Also did a couple of trips with junior MOF associate Emma to the Presumscott, under the bridge at North Gorham Pond. Was’nt bad there with worms. A few bass came out of there as well as a trout or two. If some one wanted to, further down the Presumscott, all the way to Covered Bridge, was a hot place. I used not only flies, but brought out a variety of little Panther Martin’s. One day, I think I got everything from Trout and Bass, to a nice….I mean nice Brookie…..
On this particular day, I headed out to the bay with a great friend and saltwater mentor, Tim and his boat. 
We used a “Christmas tree” rig to hook up with some Mack’s for bait. Then headed out around a few of the islands. At one location,(super secret) we tossed lines off spinning gear and in a few seconds, hooked up doubles. Great day there Just being out on the water.
Most river fishing for me was successful with my favorite Grey or Blue Dun. I did grab a few with a Grasshopper pattern. Spinners, Nymphs, and streamers failed me. I’ll attribute that to me not paying attention.
With the new rules and regulations it is going to be interesting as to what we can do in Maine with some longer weeks going in to the freezining waters. I believe that I will try it out. I mean, let’s look at the Sebago Ice Fishing Derby. If it was anything like last year, some folks were drilling holes and dropping lines…..What’s to stop me from launching a boat and cruising the edges of the ice?….
Plans are being made for SMELTAPALOOZA 2011.
Stay in touch and keep on tossing lines.