I had planned to hammer the Merrimack (nothing fights like a pissed river smallie) and add Flint Pond in Tyngsboro (I scored big there on a trip last May before I started the crazy busy new job). Two spots, tons of attention.
After trolling here on the site and interacting with folks, I am overwhelmed with ideas. I have about 8 spots written in notes beside me to try. Other types of fish than bass are on my mind. It's crazy. Thanks to you all for getting me bitten by the fishing bug again and now I don't know what to do
You know, I had a simple plan this season. Just get back out fishing and see what happens.
I had planned to hammer the Merrimack (nothing fights like a pissed river smallie) and add Flint Pond in Tyngsboro (I scored big there on a trip last May before I started the crazy busy new job). Two spots, tons of attention.
After trolling here on the site and interacting with folks, I am overwhelmed with ideas. I have about 8 spots written in notes beside me to try. Other types of fish than bass are on my mind. It's crazy. Thanks to you all for getting me bitten by the fishing bug again and now I don't know what to do
Back in the day (the 80's) Flint was considered the next "lunker" pond, esp. in the Merrimac Valley. What did you get there that stood out &, you're right, there is nothing like a river smallie on the Merrimac.
At Flint last May I hit some big fish including a largemouth over 5lb's and saw some movement in some lily pad beds to make me think much bigger ones in there. Also 4 one pounder black crappies. I liked the trip.
EDIT: Not 4 ponder crappies but FOUR 1lb crappies, sorry
Popeye,
you fishing from a boat or from shore? Tons of spots on Merrimack, would have to narrow it down.
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wacoachk,
At Flint last May I hit some big fish including a largemouth over 5lb's and saw some movement in some lily pad beds to make me think much bigger ones in there. Also 4 pounder black crappies. I liked the trip.
Popeye,
you fishing from a boat or from shore? Tons of spots on Merrimack, would have to narrow it down.
From my Kayak-- Haverhill Area