The Ant Hatch Fishing
In late May and early September, you may find the surface of a lake or stream covered with winged ants. This most often occurs where white pine trees line …
Category: Fishing
Fish Insect Pests
Fly fishers eagerly await the emergence of various mayfly species, but the joy of matching the hatch can be overpowered by the return of the blackfly. Beginning in late …
The Fall Flurry Fishing
Trout fishing and salmon fishing are at their best during spring and drop off as summer’s heat raises water temperatures. September frosts quickly lower water temperatures, making a brief …
Moon Phases Fishing
Full moon is a good time to fish for mackerel, bluefish, and striped bass. Conversely, the full of the moon is not a good time to seek freshwater bass, …
Fly Fishing Hot Line
L.L. Bean, Inc., of Freeport, Maine, offers a fly fishing hot line. You may speak to one of their fly fishing specialists any day from 8 am. through 10 …
Responsible Behavior on the Ice
You will probably notice other anglers driving their vehicles out on the ice. This is not yet illegal, but it is irresponsible and dangerous. Nobody has the moral or …
Record Keeping Fishing
If you do any amount of fishing in Maine it will pay you to keep records. Although the Maine climate is unpredictable, it is still possible to establish general …
Protection from the Sun Fishing
Protection from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays is an important concern for anglers. Not only are you exposed to direct rays, but you can easily suffer harm from rays …
Scents Fishing
Commercial scents can be highly effective on Maine fish. All saltwater fish and most freshwater fish will respond to an artificial lure that has been treated with scent. The …
New Fishing Products
Advancements in fishing line technology have given modern anglers a decided advantage over their predecessors. Nylon monofilament line has been superseded by high-tech material that is vastly superior. New …