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Originally Posted by The Hairy Beast
The trollers know that the salmon lurk under the edge of the ice, next to the open water. That's why they work it so hard, dragging lines behind their boats all along the ice line. What's unusual is that ice being within reaching distance of a guy with a fly rod, which is what we enjoyed this weekend (it's over now, though - the ice has receded and the salmon appear to have moved back as well, according to reports from my buddies who were in Alton today) The smelts are staging up in the bays to get ready for their spring breeding run. They'll move into the river when the water warms enough and the Salmon will follow close behind. The late thaw this year allowed us a glimpse into what fishing conditions might be like if the lake were open in March instead of April, and now we're moving back into more conventional conditions.
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Hay, I hear you Hairy! Not to dance on anyones parade. Mother Nature has a way of informing us that She has, and will adjust all of our well intended beliefs. She, and will always control ( What, and where ). However, this gives us an and the opportunity to learn. I have so enjoyed your fishing adventures and videos this year. Yes we try to take advantage of any open waters what we can after a long winter! Yes, and I too am enjoying your early fishing adventures from Alton Bay NH!
Terry
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