 Maine: 30,000 River Miles, 6,000 Lakes/Ponds & 5,500 Miles Of Coastline
Posted by boz on March 21, 2009
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Maine is a fly fishing paradise. With over 30,000 miles of rivers and streams, 6000 lakes and ponds, and over 5500 miles of coastline the opportunities available for all fisherman are endless. What about species to fish for? Well...within one fishing season it would be possible to catch Native Brook Trout, Landlocked Salmon, giant Bluefin Tuna, Pike, Striped Bass, Wild Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Muskie, the rare and elusive Blueback Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Bluefish, Bluegill, Brown Trout, and Sharks. Just to name a few. I like the fact that in a single day you can catch Striped Bass on beautiful saltwater sand flats all morning, and fish an evening hatch for native Brook Trout and Landlocked Salmon on a river or pond in the Great North Woods. I've even enjoyed grilled Bluefin Tuna steaks over a campfire after an evening of salmon fishing on the West Branch of the Penobscot Riverver, from a fellow angler that caught the Tuna that morning. This must be why Maine promotes itself as "The way life should be". And this is what I love about fly fishing in Maine. I love driving the endless network of dusty roads, dodging overloaded logging trucks making their way to the Mill, as I make my way to a glass calm trout pond in hopes of seeing the Hex hatch materialize. Or
firing a cast into a pod of Stripers in the fall as they herd and drive bait along the rocky shoreline just knowing that I'll hook up. Being in the midst of a blizzard like caddis hatch on the West Branch of the Penobscot when it seems almost impossible that a fish will find you fly amidst the naturals til you feel that tug. Chugging a deer hair popper along a log in crystal clear water and seeing a smallmouth bass come up and just destroy it. Stopping at virtually any corner store in Maine and buying pizza buy the slice and a single cold beer on a really hot day. Wanting to catch Blue Fin Tuna, but looking back and realizing that seeing whales, seals, and hundreds of dolphins was pretty epic as well. Fishing in the company of friends, new and old and always learning something new, while laughing and sharing the experience. Falling asleep next to a crackling fire in my camp chair after a long day on the water, and waking up with the sun. Running rapids just to get to that deep dark pool that I know has some monster salmon in it. Having a wild Rainbow trout sip a tiny dry fly and take me into the backing. Hooking my first landlocked Salmon of the year at ice out which reminds me .. Spring, in Maine, is here. Time to fish.
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Re: Maine: 30,000 River Miles, 6,000 Lakes/Ponds & 5,500 Miles Of Coastline
by jeremy on March 21, 2009 http://www.fliesandfins.com | Boz,
Awesome fish tale man! And, spectacular video! It's true - with so much fresh and saltwater .. Maine offers fly fisherman a lifetime of fly fishing opportunities and adventures! I love Maine for the same reasons you mention. There are not many places in the world where I can go a couple miles east of my house and fly fish for Bluefin Tuna and then go a few miles west of my house and fly fish for wild Salmon or Brook Trout .. It is truly an amazing state and I feel lucky to live here. I love to travel and visit other fisheries and places and cultures around the world .. but, I always love to come home to Maine. Looking forward to another epic Maine fly fishing season .. every year they seem to get better and better and offer new adventures with the same crew and new people too! Again, awesome work on the fish tale and video! |
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Re: Maine: 30,000 River Miles, 6,000 Lakes/Ponds & 5,500 Miles Of Coastline
by ruderogo on March 21, 2009 | | Thats whats up. I love maine, I love fishing it, I love hiking it, I love staring at its rivers. Awesome |
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Re: Maine: 30,000 River Miles, 6,000 Lakes/Ponds & 5,500 Miles Of Coastline
by alex on March 21, 2009 http://www.patagoniaflies.com | | Right on boz, that video and guitar playing was amazing. Maine is such an incredible place with just what you said unlimited options, majestic scenery, phenomenal fishing. It will always hold a permanent place in my life, I can't wait to get back and do it all over again..cribworks ,bluefin and all... maybe even get a chance to lock horns with an atlantic salmon .... cheers Alex |
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Re: Maine: 30,000 River Miles, 6,000 Lakes/Ponds & 5,500 Miles Of Coastline
by JohnD-RailRiders on March 21, 2009 http://www.railriders.com | | Yeah Maine! Spent years delivering boats up to southwest harbor, christmas cove, Ilse of shoals, cranberry island, acadia National Park. Kayaking Magic hole on the Kenebec. Hopefully I will learn to fish with you boys in that beautiful state as well. |
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Re: Maine: 30,000 River Miles, 6,000 Lakes/Ponds & 5,500 Miles Of Coastline
by Piscineidiot on March 21, 2009 | | What an awesome video. Maine sounds like one of the places I'll have to visit one day. You've got it good. |
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Re: Maine: 30,000 River Miles, 6,000 Lakes/Ponds & 5,500 Miles Of Coastline
by joey on March 21, 2009 http://www.fliesandfins.com | | Boz amazing content. Just killer. You really captured Maine fly fishing. I loved all of it. I could smell the ocean and feel the mosquito bites from the north. Hopefully I get to experience them first hand (again) this summer. great job. |
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Re: Maine: 30,000 River Miles, 6,000 Lakes/Ponds & 5,500 Miles Of Coastline
by MarcP on March 21, 2009 | Boz, Great flick; makes me homesick for Maine. Can't wait 'til June when I'll be able to fly back for a week. Thanks for sharing!
-MarcP |
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Re: Maine: 30,000 River Miles, 6,000 Lakes/Ponds & 5,500 Miles Of Coastline
by geib on March 21, 2009 | | siiiick.... killer movie...well done. Nice job on the tune . Maine is the sh!$ |
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Re: Maine: 30,000 River Miles, 6,000 Lakes/Ponds & 5,500 Miles Of Coastline
by patm on March 22, 2009 http://www.yankeeford.com | | makes me ask, why do i dream of traveling anywhere but my home state to fish. well done boz, almost makes living here in the winter worth it.... |
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Re: Maine: 30,000 River Miles, 6,000 Lakes/Ponds & 5,500 Miles Of Coastline
by ChrisR on March 22, 2009 | I first fished Maine back in 2004. I can say without a doubt it is my first choice when I start thinking about the fishing trip I should plan next. You nailed it bro, the possibilities in Maine are limitless. Right now I'm thinking of all the possibilities this season brings. The tough part is picking which trip to roll with.
Some awesome axe work in the song as well. Next time we meet up you'll have to play that one. |
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Re: Maine: 30,000 River Miles, 6,000 Lakes/Ponds & 5,500 Miles Of Coastline
by lapoinm899 on March 22, 2009 | | Ill be spending most of my summer there! score |
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Re: Maine: 30,000 River Miles, 6,000 Lakes/Ponds & 5,500 Miles Of Coastline
by cfly on March 23, 2009 http://www.coastalflyangler.com | Boz
Great Job!!! I really have todo some trout fishing with you this year!!! What day are you getting to the Keys
E |
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Re: Maine: 30,000 River Miles, 6,000 Lakes/Ponds & 5,500 Miles Of Coastline
by timd on March 23, 2009 | Boz,
GREAT vid and music!! Hope you enjoyed that tuna. Got some traps this past year so maybe I can bring tuna and lobsta' up this year. Will be up the week of 6/15. See you then!
Tim D |
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Re: Maine: 30,000 River Miles, 6,000 Lakes/Ponds & 5,500 Miles Of Coastline
by lazybuttjay on March 23, 2009 | | Nice Vid bud! Came out good! Thanks for my few seconds of fame!!! haha. |
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Re: Maine: 30,000 River Miles, 6,000 Lakes/Ponds & 5,500 Miles Of Coastline
by Kennebecster on March 23, 2009 | | Loved it !! I live in central Maine and I have to agree that your video captured it all. when it comes to what you can catch in Maine it is truly amazing. There is more variety here than a person can even begin to take advantage of in a lifetime. I love the kennebec drainage, live a five minute drive from the river and and have been tying flies all winter in anticipation of the good things to come. The oppurtunities in this state are endless and your video provides a wonderful snapshot into the variety that could keep a fly angler busy for a lifetime! |
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Re: Maine: 30,000 River Miles, 6,000 Lakes/Ponds & 5,500 Miles Of Coastline
by greg on March 25, 2009 http://www.fliesandfins.com | What a great video, you really caught the essence of the sport and why we do it! A true depiction of our members, friends and the sport of fly fishing. Where do I send for the DVD of the Flies and Fins videos? ha ha
Greg |
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Re: Maine: 30,000 River Miles, 6,000 Lakes/Ponds & 5,500 Miles Of Coastline
by AlexisMT555 on March 25, 2009 http://www.ekwatafly.com/en/ | Wow!! just fantastic!!! Maine Tourism Office should give you straight a big check for having done such a "makes me want to go" film.
Awesome video editing and fish tale.
Really neat Boz!!!
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Re: Maine: 30,000 River Miles, 6,000 Lakes/Ponds & 5,500 Miles Of Coastline
by bfc06 on March 26, 2009 | boz,
hell of a video. a great psych up for the season that is now less than a week away. the first 3 fish of the video are absolute bruisers. i also really liked the shots of the eagle and angler zooming out.
i reserved a spot at the upcoming sebagu tu banquet. just an fyi, i plan on winning your guided trip in the raffle.
see ya soon
jesse |
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Re: Maine: 30,000 River Miles, 6,000 Lakes/Ponds & 5,500 Miles Of Coastline
by Austin on March 26, 2009 | | Boz, great fish tale and an even better video! i loved the shot at the end with the "peepers" and can't wait till i can hear that sweet sweet sound from out my window again....just another attribute that makes this state a truly awsome place to live and fish. Your fish tale says it perfectly, there is no where like maine. Nothing like warm nights at the campfire with friends and great fishing. i can't wait! spring is here! |
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Re: Maine: 30,000 River Miles, 6,000 Lakes/Ponds & 5,500 Miles Of Coastline
by kory_k on March 27, 2009 http://www.fliesandfins.com | | You truly are lucky to live in a place with such awesome fishing diversity not to mention the incredibly beautiful landscape. I look forward to seeing your home country hopefully this summer during the film tour! Great video and fish tale Boz! |
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Re: Maine: 30,000 River Miles, 6,000 Lakes/Ponds & 5,500 Miles Of Coastline
by kennebagomuddler on March 27, 2009 | Boz,
Made a raingy day much more pleasant! Great video.....see you on the water. |
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