Innovative Maine fly-tyers create new patterns every year that become go-to flies. Then they give the flies to friends and family. Often, these creations are not widely shared, and are fished by only a chosen few. This is understandable, since if ... Keep Reading
How to Tie Sportsman Readers’ Special Flies
How to Tie Sportsman Readers’ Special Flies Alien Crab for Striped Bass Submitted by Victor Trodella Thread: Fine clear monofilament. Hook: Umpqua U401, size 1/0 Weight: Non-toxic dumbbell eyes (large, ¼” dia.). Crab eyes: ... Keep Reading
Mike’s Mega Mako
It was one of those fishing trips that didn’t start out very well. My son Mike and his family were coming up for a week’s vacation, and he had asked about a possible shark fishing trip. I was a bit less than enthusiastic, as I had given up shark ... Keep Reading
April 2018 Hunting & Fishing Information
Hunting Seasons and Rules Spring Wild Turkey: Youth Day is April 28, 2018. WMD 8: Season runs April 30 – June 2 (one tom). WMDs 7, 9 – 29: Season runs April 30 – June 2 (two toms). WMDs 1 – 6 have split seasons, alternating weeks based on year of ... Keep Reading
Timothy Kelley Shatters Record for Rainbow Trout
Timothy Kelley came up from Arkansas with his wife and brand new baby to visit family this past weekend. While in the area, he went to Quarry Pond in Vinalhaven to throw in a line and relax — what he brought out of the water was record ... Keep Reading
