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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.
(reprinted from MassWildlife News)

 

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"New Fishing Gear" by Jim
(sung to the tune of Janis Joplin's "Mercedes Benz")

Oh Lord,
Won’t you please melt the pond ice real fast.
Let it be spring time,
Then bring on the Bass.
I’ve worked hard days all winter,
Nights sit'n on my ass.
So Oh Lord,
Won’t you please melt the pond ice real fast.

Oh Lord,
Won’t you buy me some new fishing gear.
Ten inch rubber red shads,
A cooler filled with beer.
Please show that you love me,
And grant me my prayer.
So Oh Lord,
Won’t you buy me some new fishing gear.

Oh Lord,
Could I please catch a seven pound Bass.
Don’t mean to sound greedy,
But on my first cast.
I’ve tried hard every year now,
For a record that will last.
So Oh Lord,
Could I please catch a seven pound Bass. 

(Everybody!!)

 Oh Lord,
Won’t you Please melt the pond ice real fast.
Let it be spring time,
Then bring on the Bass.
I’ve work hard days all winter,
Nights sit’n on my ass.
So Oh Lord,
Won’t you please melt the pond ice real fast.

 (That’s it!!!)

 

 



Another quality fish caught in Flannagan's Pond

Now, here's a fish!


Photo submitted by Brian Dougherty


Mike Russo & friends (funny looking bass)

 


Lake Winthrop, Holliston, MA

This 6 pound 1 oz. LMB caught on a jointed jitterbug at Lake Winthrop 9/9/06. 

   

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    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.
    (reprinted from MassWildlife News)

     

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    Name : Matt Cucchiara
    Size of Bass : 6pds 13oz
    Caught in Flannagan Pond in Ayer Ma. May 31,2008


    Nice 6lb 11oz  LMB taken from shore on 6/9/06 by brother Jim.  Flanagan's Pond, Ayer, MA


    Here's a photo of Jim holding my first fish of the season!  No, it really is his.  A four pounder caught on May 15, 2007.


    And yet another one...4 pound 14 oz caught on June 10, 2007

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    If you haven't already purchased your 2008 license, they are now available via the MassOutdoors site. (Note: If the link does not take you to the site, you may copy and paste the following address into your Internet browser - http://www.mass.gov/massoutdoors)

     

    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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