bobh64

Yes a great lake, been fishing there about 40 yrs. It also is a very hard lake to fish and find the big guys. They never hole up in the same places. I have a pic on here someplace with one that was 6.2 my best for this lake.

Can't wait for the weekend to get here. Bringing my boat to the Dover touch a truck event for the kids to jump around in. Then fishing Great East Lake.

I will have to try it out this week then. Looking at the topo looks like the islands at the Southeast and the west side shore area for largemouth?

Has anyone fished Northwood lake? I am thinking of option #2 if the Bow Lake boat ramp is full. It seems Northwood lake has better parking arrangements for boats.

No fishing today, Going to spent it with my wife for mom's day. But plan to be out the next couple afternoons after work I just might make a trip to Bow to see what it is like.

Did Swains yesterday for a couple hours before the wind moved in. Bass were cruising the shore line a couple on beds but not biting, overall caught 13. some coves had water temps at 71 2ft below the surface.

I want to fish Bow Lake how is the ramp there?

Yes there is a nice one take 109 to Lee rd then take a left on Lees Mill rd. I like it up there because it's quiet there even during the busy summer time. Just don't power load your boat they will fine you.

Was a good day fishing at Winni (Lee MIlls) took my father with me total 16 fish, Most on blade runner jigs with rage crawdad for the trailers. My dad still catches them on a chartreuse gitzit ugliest thing if you ask me but he gets them. Smallies were right near the shore. I also saw two beds nothing on them so wont be long now up there. Crawdad color seemed to be the go to color for me. The weather man lied it was windy up there

Did two hours at Swains yesterday, managed 2 bass on a gitzit. Winnipesaukee bound today with my father. It will be at Lee Mills less boat traffic and great fishing.

My fishing partner.

A good map! Use the GPS as a guide. I have always like the Lee Mills area it's a haul depending on where you launch I launch right there.. Winter Harbor has some awesome smallies at the entrance on the north side.

Heading to Winni my self this Sat will be in the Lee Mills area.

Just home from fishing Swains today 13 fish biggest about 2 1/2, There wasn't really one bait that got them all just had to work for them today. When the wind hit it stopped.

Using a fish finder on a new lake I first look at a map http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/bathy_maps.htm to locate points off the shore, a lot of time structure builds up on that. Look for rock piles just off islands. Once I do know the shore line I turn the fish finder off. I am a firm believer the big bass can hear the pinging. But that's just my opinion

You guys are killing me with all those pictures of springtime bass. Will be heading out next week after I set up the boat and make sure I didn't forget anything.

A wacky rigged senko un weighted gets them all the time here, I use different color o-rings also. A red o-ring on a 5 inch green pumpkin won me a lunker tournament last year wieghing in almost 7lbs

Going to Basspro shops in Foxboro Sat what's the one lure I should get for cold water bass fishing.

Anyone hear of any lakes opening up on the south eastern part of the state? Going to check my little local lake (Swains) Weds

Good news Winni is reporting that the water temp is 40 at the 2ft mark Ice will be out very shortly.

If its like anything like its neighbor GreatEast then bass will be picky eaters

This is a great state to bass fish for sure. It's hard to beat Winni.

As a former club president here are some tips. Have a round table discussion with future club members on what goals you want, ie tournament style fishing or just a bunch of people together for a good time. Some states (Maine) you have to get lake permits to hold tournaments. Are you going to be affiliated with the like of B.A.S.S or A.B.A for tournament trails. Non profit status with your state. As a earlier person answered "RULES" and stick with them. Believe it or not make a name that is not trade marked. It all sounds like a big headaches but proper planning will save you further down the road.

Well a sad day. The realization the fishing season is over for me. Now it's time to winterize the boat. According to my diary the boat has caught and released just under 340 bass this season and the largest at just under 7 lbs. It was a great year of fishing from lakes like Cobbosseecontee Lake Maine to Exeter, NH reservoir with many family and friends and the hope for a better one next year. Wish I could fish more but the Insurance company would not like me. Now to wait for the ice and it will be smelt season soon enough.

Did Winnipesaukee Sat but not a good day with the long front that went through and stalled on the lake plus the NH TOC fishing it at the same time. Lots of rainbow's chasing my lures but the season is closed for them, Season is over for me time to winterize the boat before a surprise freeze comes and kills the outboard.