Mike Questions.....

[Mac]

Mike I can only imagine how bored you must be getting. Once you start feeling better the boredom will no doubt get to be a problem. So I thought if I could get you to answer a few questions or even ask us about our favorite fishing holes. the day just might move a little faster for you.

Mike would you mind telling us about the best day on the water? What lure was working that day? how long a day was it? Who were you fishing with? Was it during a T?

This is my "trip of the season"
I was fishing the Merrimac this past summer with Phil during an open T for the NH Hooksetters. We were the next to last boat to launch. We went all the way up to the rocks and started tossing topwaters. We may have tried this tactic too long because we had nothing really to brag about in the livewell. We saw a lot of boats come and go but never saw any action. We then made our final pass and Phil caught a nice keeper largemouth. I'm trying to remember if it was a weighted worm or a tube. (Phil will remember). Anyway, We slow drifted for about 150 yards and took us over 2 hours but we were now only one shy of a limit. We discussed where we should go for the final hour and we took a shot in the dark that the last spot would get us a toad. We got there with about 40 minutes to spare. Not long after, We landed a 4.5 largie. The winds picked up big time and we did spooked a few but didn't get them to the boat.
Phil and I won that T in the last 15 minutes of the T. We had over 18 pounds and won by less than a pound.

So Mike, Occupy you time with a story for us. It doesn't have to be a long drawn out story. Tell us anything. Just do me a favor and don't get bored on us.

Mac

[NH Phil]

Weighted worm and I think we missed one right be for the lunkerthat was good size. For me that was a kinda turning point because it made me see we could be a threat in any number of ways, four or five years ago I would not have guessed I could be pitching wood behinde other boats and putting my bait in a cup sized hole and yanking out keeper fish. Almost lost an eye that day going into the rough to get a fish Mac had caught in tight(most likely on 8lb line).

[Mac]

8 lb test sounds about right.

[bully]

mac its josh, when is the rest of the buba schedule going to be posted, i'm trying to plan out my years trail schedule, how was your holiday, good i hope, i never got around to calling anyone about the fed stuff , is it too late to join, thanks mac, josh ,i got the ride lane.

[NH Phil]

Good question When are the Bubba tour dates going to be posted,MAC!

[xltrod]

bubba's dates wont be posted till they get confermation F&G. They may at best post a tenitive list for now if you ask em. We usely have a booth at the show that has the tenitive list. Hope this helps. Rod

[Mac]

Josh, Sorry that I can't help you. The only thing I know about Bubba is it's not for me. Rod on the other had can probably tell you everyones name and what they have for superstitions.

[mikesw]

hi mac , sorry i'm so slow with a reply....i just don't wanna bore anyone.....my best tourney was a 4 hour tourney on pauwtuckaway fishing the back of tyler,s boat i caught 13.97 pounds with a 4.5lb kicker it's still the club record for heaveiest bag......that,s my best

[cyclone70]

That was a great day for Mike.
We were fishing out of my little beater Grumman center console that day.
Mike took 1st place and lunker too I believe.
Everyone was bustin' our balls about the boat before the tourney.
After it was over everyone was awful quiet.

Mike could do no wrong that day.
It was a lot of fun just watching that day.
He usually does well fishing in the back of my boat anytime.
We like to fish open water most of the time rather than shoreline.

[TMG]

Nice to see you on the boards Mike I hope things are going better
That's a nice sac. always nice to catch a 4.5#er

[NH Phil]

Mike, Just think what you could have done in 8hrs! LOL

[Mac]

Mike, that is an awesome bag. It isn't boring to any of us. We are all stuck inside unable to fish and we can all use stories about or best bags. I hope my Merrimac River story didn't bore you. The rest of you...NO COMMENTS!

[xltrod]

[G-Boat]

Mac you didn't say where on the Merrimack you were fishing, but if you launched at Fort Eddie road (the corn field) the best places I've found is in front of Blue Seal feeds, just be careful getting there. Fish the rocks under the second bridge going down river and be careful of these rocks if you're going to Blue Seal. Before you get to the old bridge pilings (just before Blue Seal, be careful here too) fish that whole area and by the spillway on the right hand side. Once you carefully get by the bridge pilings the right hand side has been awesome for smallies in the spring and especially around hunting season in the fall. Largemouth, across from the launch and up a couple hundred yards the right shore can produce some largemouth in the trees. I have found the rest of the river is hit or miss.

[JAZZ]

In the trees ? Al would love it !

[Mac]

Sandy, That section of river all the way from Sewalls to Garvin has really taken a down turn. Just a few years ago a good bag was over 20. I believe the last couple of floods we had really did a number on that section of the river. You would be surprised at the number of trees down across from the launch now.

[G-Boat]

I would think those trees would be good, up tight against the bank. I say that because several years ago I guy kicked butt on me right there throwing tubes. I had a nice sack of smallies from down river, but he had a big sack all largemouth. The bank under-cuts there and the only place he said he found them was on that bank. Also, around the back side of that island there's a couple of big rocks close to the bank, you might want to give them a try. . . . . . in six months

[Mac]

Sandy, you would be mightily upset if you could see that place now. The back side of the island is so skinny that you can't get there most of the time. The tree's are sliding into the river and will be gone in about 1 or 2 springs. The good news is they will no doubt make some good structure down river in the near future. I still enjoy fishing the river though. So does Phil.