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Fishing the Belgrades
by Dennis Bolduc Ever since I was a kid growing up in Waterville, fishing in the Belgrades was a topic I heard often. Unfortunately, my family did little to none when it came to fishing. I was very fortunate to have lived next door to some great neighbors who always took the time to take … Continued
The Salmon Trollers
BY V. Paul Reynolds Today, right now, on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire to the Rangeley Lakes in Western Maine to the Fish River chain of lakes in Northern Maine, a late spring ritual is underway. The scene has been appearing every year for as long as even us oldsters can remember: men, women and … Continued
Killer Flies
By V. Paul Reynolds Any fly fisherman worth his salt is ever vigilant for that so-called “killer fly.” Now, truth be known, there is a lot of subjectivity here, when we start bragging and getting all dogmatic about our “killer fly.” For example, the trouter who has a field day on the water with a … Continued
Maine Trout Ponds
By Jonah Paris Maine is dotted with many small trout ponds. These remote waters are protected by dense walls of softwoods. They are places where “crowded” is another party fishing the opposite shore, and where the country, and the trout, still remain wild. The gravel roads might push back in a little further … Continued
Small Trout Runs
By Al Raychard When I was a kid there was a small brook that cut through the property of my childhood home. Until I got my driving license and could explore more distant fishing holes, I spent a lot of time drowning worms in its tea-colored pools. It’s where I cut my teeth as an … Continued
Maine Man Mauled by Grizzly
By V. Paul Reynolds “Climbing over the logjam, I spotted two cubs on the other side of the river. From the brush I heard the huffing sound. Then I saw her, the sow. From 20 yards she was coming at me, huffing and growling – a full charge.” Hamish Stevenson, a native from Mt Desert … Continued
SBRs: Time to Purchase
By John Floyd Knocking clay birds out of the sky on a sunny afternoon is great fun. Plinking a dueling tree with a .22LR pistol is too. But nothing beats sending freedom pellets down range through a suppressed, semi-automatic short-barreled rifle; colloquially known as an SBR. And if you really needed one, there is yet … Continued
The Conversion
BY V. Paul Reynolds Ice fishing? Why would you want to do that? The north wind comes blowing in across the lake and bites into your cheeks. You are cold all the time, frozen fingers are your reward for baiting the hook and rebaiting the hook. You just get a promising ice hole going and … Continued
The Best Big Game Calibers
kellyapr By Tom Kelly The ammo/shooting industry thrives on new caliber offerings and the latest wonder bullet that has heat- seeking capabilities and scans for 10- point bucks. Many of these claims actually sell products. Marketing does in fact work. There are, however, some tried and true calibers that still do the job and are … Continued
To Catch a Poacher
By Kale O’Leary I first began writing articles for the Northwoods Sporting Journal in 2020. Over the years I have written a variety of articles covering the work of Wardens in the North Woods. My goal has always been to give a “behind the scene” look into the work and job that I am so … Continued