The Fishing Hole
RECORD BREAKING BROOK TROUT CAUGHT IN ASHFIELD
Recently, MassWildlife fisheries
biologists certified a new state record for a brook trout caught on
April 19. Peter Harand of
Easthampton caught a 10 pound eastern
brook trout from Ashfield Lake in Ashfield. Deciding to forego yard
work for an hour, Harand was fishing with spinning tackle and a
spoon when he caught the huge fish. He first brought the big
brookie to Daves Pioneer Sporting Center in Northampton for weighing
and entering his catch in the Freshwater Sportfishing Awards
Program. He then brought the fish to MassWildlife’s Field
Headquarters to have it weighed and certified by fisheries
biologists. Harand’s catch breaks the record set in 1968 by Thomas
Laptew of a trout weighing 6 pounds, 4 ounces caught in the Otis
Reservoir in Otis.
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"New Fishing Gear" by Jim (sung to the tune of Janis Joplin's "Mercedes Benz")
Oh Lord, Oh Lord, Oh Lord, (Everybody!!) Oh Lord, (That’s it!!!)
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Now, here's a fish!
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This 6 pound 1 oz. LMB caught on a jointed jitterbug at Lake
Winthrop 9/9/06.
Arbogast Jointed Jitterbug $ 4.79
FAMILY FISHING OPPORTUNITIES Looking for a way to spend some quality time with your family in the great outdoors and learn a new skill or brush up on your technique? Try a free fishing course, clinic or family fishing festival near you! MassWildlife's Angler Education Program has teamed up with other agencies, municipalities, organizations and businesses to provide free fishing opportunities and loaner equipment for beginning anglers of all ages. Fishing events for the month of May are below. View the Calendar/Events page at www.mass.gov/masswildlife for continually updated events. May 18--Five Mile Pond Family Fishing Festival, Springfield -- This event is designed to introduce curious or beginning anglers of all ages who have an interest in learning about fishing. Cast a line, learn about fish in our waters, safety, ethics, and fishing equipment. Bait and terminal tackle included, bring your own rod and reel! 9 AM - 2 PM. The Festival is organized in cooperation with the Pine Point Community Council and the Springfield Parks and Recreation Department. MassWildlife Angler Education volunteers will be on hand to assist. For more information, contact Jim Lagacy at 508/389-6309. May 24--Watson's Pond Family Fishing Festival, Taunton--This event is designed to introduce curious or beginning anglers of all ages who have an interest in learning about fishing. Cast a line, learn about fish in our waters, safety, ethics, and fishing equipment. No equipment is needed, but if you have your own, bring it along! 10 AM - 2 PM. The Festival is organized in cooperation with the Taunton Mayors Office & the Taunton Fish Wardens. MassWildlife Angler Education volunteers will be on hand to assist. For more information, contact Jim Lagacy at 508/389-6309.
May 31-- Family Fishing Day, Sudbury --
Visit the
Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
and try your hand at fishing with staff and Mass. Angler Education
Program volunteers! Cast a line, learn about fish in our waters,
safety, ethics, and fishing equipment.Equipment will be provided,
but if you have your own, bring it along! 10 AM - 2 PM. This special
event is organized in cooperation with the US Fish and Wildlife
Service and MassWildlife. For more information, contact Sue Russo at
978/ 443-4661 x34.
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Name : Matt Cucchiara Size of Bass : 6pds 13oz Caught in Flannagan Pond in Ayer Ma. May 31,2008
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Paddling a Kayak or Canoe? Wear Your Lifejacket!--People in kayaks and canoes are reminded that from September 15 – May 15 paddlers must wear their personal flotation device (PFD). According to the Massachusetts Environmental Police, most boating fatalities in Massachusetts are due to failure to wear lifejackets while in small craft in cold water or cold weather situations. Waterfowl hunters using canoes or kayaks are reminded that this law also applies to them. |
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