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Grandpa, I took a ride up there last yr, they had the place locked up tighter than a drum, spoke to one of the city workers who stated he didn't think they were ever going to open it again due to the drug traffic and stolen cars being pushed in. It really is a shame that the fisherman have to pay for the disrespect of the non fisherman. I took a 5lb smallie right out in front of the ramp one yr, and have enjoyed some fine fishing launching from there. I don't know what the alternitive is. There used to be a ramp and parking right off of Rt110 by the old Beas by the Rt 93 bridges, but that one is closed as well, although U can get a car topper in there. Don't know if a letter to a State Rep would help or not, I think it was the police who pushed for the closing. Nxt time I'm down that way I'll check to see what I can find out and if it's open I'll post it up or shoot U a PM

For smallies I like the LC LV500 in spring craw followed by the Red Eye Shad in red and chartruse craw. they are very versitle baits U can fish them at all speeds and up in down in the water column, they cast very well even into the wind, and the smallies love em.

Lucky strike 1.5 RC in green copper perch

Nashua river is pretty much all opened up, The next few days should clear the ramps. I was up behind the stadium on Sunday, and I'll bet U should be able to get a boat in there sometime this wk.

Yeah, I'll bet Wildlife Taxidermy is thrilled to death, hopefully it won't hurt em too bad,they're still very handy to Massabesic. Unfortunetly it's the little places that take a beating when the big stores come in.

I sometimes change out the spinners on some of my spinnerbaits to firetiger, has saved the day on a number of occassions. Also use em on in line spinners #4 or #5 Mepps and the smallies smash em.

X-Rap #10 in Mossback and Silver blackback, LC Pointer #100 clown, I also have an old Rebel silver blackback with suspend strips that I can get to suspend in 8"ft of water it's a killer.

Merrimack from Hookset to Lowell and beyond is all pretty much open,last wk on RT 110 down as far as Methuen was all open. r rr

Those tailspins look gd,bet the smallies love em. Purchased alot of leadfree heads from Mike last yr,makes quality stuff,at a gd price.

I take my Grandson out & tail hook a live crawfish, put a split shot about 8 inches above it, I use a hula grub on a round ball head jig, he catches 10 smallies to my one, he says to me "grampy why don't you just use these" I don't know what to say to him, but his smile is priceless, so I guess my favorite rig is a tail hooked live crayfish. LOL

I own 2 of them, Gd tough reels, with strong drags, use mine for heavy fishing. agree price is a little high, try to talk him down a little. If U purchase it I don't think you'll regret it. Just my opinion. I love mine.

Most of mine are Shimano, I picked up a Johnny Morris gold colored baitcaster from BPS a few yrs ago on the cheap, has 10 ball bearings,it has become one of my favorites, smooth as silk, cast a mile,I beat the bag out of it, it's been stepped on, dropped a gazillion times and looks like its been through a war, but just keeps right on tickin. zero problems.

Cool looking shirts, Keep us informed with the rage tail design. I like it, would look really cool in black, just MOI.

Resident in MA fishing and hunting $25 for senior, That's me. Illegal resident of MA Free.

After running a Minn Kota 55# on my 17' Lund I swapped it out for a Motor Quide 24V 82# digital the difference was like night and day, I have yet to kill the power on a days fishing with the new motor. A valuable and expensive lesson learned. Agree with others on here, get the biggest motor you can afford. You won't regret it, nothing worse than being on fish on a windy day and your motor is dying. If U check some of the places that sell and mount the motors and tell him what you want they can notify you when someone is up grading or trading in for a newer model and you can get out on the cheap.

If the legislators in Maine vote this ban in & I'm sure I speak for alot of sportsman, I will not spend a penny in that state including at Cabelas, Kittery Trading Post and LL Bean, and fully intend to Email each of them tomorrow to convey that,and would urge every sportsman to do the same. It would be financial suicide to alot of businesses in the state if the ban is passed, think of Motels, camping areas, tolls, gas stations as well as the state tax revenue they would lose. Just cannot see that passing.

Shane you continue to impress with the fish U post,proving that U are one hell of a fisherman, to repeatedly do something whether it pertains to fishing or everyday life shows that you put your time in and pay your dues and that U learn from your experiences, I take my hat off to U, Job well done. Please continue to post I enjoy your pics.

Went there Cresty and thought there price on hula grubs was prety gd, by the time I threw in shipping which added another $7 it came out to pretty much the same. But thanks for the heads up, I'll check their site from time to time and see if I can make it work.

Surprised no one has come up with the quote "My wife says if I buy one more fishing rod she's going to leave me, I'm sure gonna miss her) So far only about $650 on new rods and baits, not done yet though.

I feel your pain at 5'4', fished with a guide once who was 6'7' he was trying to teach me how to flip and pitch, I commented to him "ya it's easy for you look how tall you are" he said it has nothing to do with height, and proved it by pitching and flipping from his knees, and was very proficiant at it,he could put it in a cup everytime, and promised me that if I learned to do it I would be twice the fisherman. So I've been practicing with a 7"2" M/H cumara and am getting pretty gd at it. I think it's just a case of practice as much as possible.

You bet Jigfishin10 the smallies in the Q eat em up.

Manns Jelly worms when they first came out floated, don't know if the new ones do. Little trick I use when I c-rig I put a small piece of pipe insulation up ahead of the hook ,with the bigger worms, and lizards it's tough but it will keep them up long enough to slow the rate of fall, when using tubes or the paca craws I stuff them with the pipe insulation works like a charm takes awhile to learn how much U need but after a while you get the hang of it.

Purchased a bunch of lead free jigs from Mike this past spring, couldn't be happier with his workmanship. great jigs with grt hooks.

When the water temps hit 50 degrees, I've always got a Lucky Craft LV500 in spring craw rigged on one of my rods, don't know what it is but more times than not it produces.

Welcome, your in a great state to have the addiction. Try to get up that way as often as possible.