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MFF US Northeast => Massachusetts => Topic started by: lowaccord66 on Apr 17, 2019, 09:37 AM

Title: Quabbin Opener
Post by: lowaccord66 on Apr 17, 2019, 09:37 AM
Anyone going?  I think I am going to pass this year.  Boat should be ready for Ontario soon!

Title: Re: Quabbin Opener
Post by: taxid on Apr 17, 2019, 09:42 AM
Where's Baitbucket?
Title: Re: Quabbin Opener
Post by: lowaccord66 on Apr 17, 2019, 09:44 AM
No idea, probably being a family man.  He was quiet all winter.

I was going to stick a 9.9 kicker and get it washed for quabbin but I could literally drive an extra 2 hours and be at O...not a hard choice to make.
Title: Re: Quabbin Opener
Post by: SalmonAndStriper Stalker on Apr 17, 2019, 10:43 AM
Meant to get my boat sealed but I like to actually be able to use it. The salt will be starting up for me next week anyway
Title: Re: Quabbin Opener
Post by: SHaRPS on Apr 17, 2019, 02:19 PM
Hey Jon,

I would be down to meet you at the Q one day. Never fished it but its on my bucket list. Lakers, salmon, smallies, whatever.
Title: Re: Quabbin Opener
Post by: lowaccord66 on Apr 17, 2019, 02:54 PM
We can make that happen.  Preferably before June so we can nail some big lakers. 


Title: Re: Quabbin Opener
Post by: SHaRPS on Apr 17, 2019, 03:23 PM
Pick a weekend in May and I will make it happen if that works for you.
Title: Re: Quabbin Opener
Post by: ICEHOLE on Apr 17, 2019, 04:10 PM
Anyone going?  I think I am going to pass this year.  Boat should be ready for Ontario soon!
havnt been on quabbin since I was a kid with my late grandfather. Been looking to do it the last few years but cant get anyone to rent a boat for the day, and I don't have any friends with quabbin boats..
eventually Ill get there, same with Ontario. Need to venture out more
Title: Re: Quabbin Opener
Post by: stripernut on Apr 18, 2019, 05:59 AM
I will be out with Will (Baitbucket) Sunday, Monday. Both Will and I have new jobs in the past year and our fishing time has suffered... What can I say, at times it s&%ks to be a responsible adult...
For those that are interested, the Night Passes are available.
Title: Re: Quabbin Opener
Post by: westernmas on Apr 18, 2019, 10:25 AM
havnt been on quabbin since I was a kid with my late grandfather. Been looking to do it the last few years but cant get anyone to rent a boat for the day, and I don't have any friends with quabbin boats..
eventually Ill get there, same with Ontario. Need to venture out more

Matt, let me know.  I'm always game for the smallies.  Finding the lakers and salmon without electronics in the rental is pretty tough.  Might be able to rig up my ice fishing electronics so they'd somewhat work.  With that said, no way will I wait in line for hours for one of the boats.  I'm game to use a vaca day to avoid the crowds/lines.
Title: Re: Quabbin Opener
Post by: SalmonAndStriper Stalker on Apr 18, 2019, 12:38 PM
People might be lining up tonight for rentals
Title: Re: Quabbin Opener
Post by: CMD1987 on Apr 18, 2019, 01:36 PM
People might be lining up tonight for rentals

Midweek is better
Title: Re: Quabbin Opener
Post by: SalmonAndStriper Stalker on Apr 18, 2019, 02:31 PM
Midweek is better
Never been. Going to have to try it one day. I'll just stick to wachusett until then
Title: Re: Quabbin Opener
Post by: deerhunter on Apr 18, 2019, 06:01 PM
wet and windy for sat
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Post by: taxid on Apr 18, 2019, 06:12 PM
wet and windy for sat

Did that out here today in the midwest. A really sucky day but the grass is green now and the leaves are popping out of the buds!  :)
Title: Re: Quabbin Opener
Post by: lowaccord66 on Apr 19, 2019, 08:27 AM
Matt, let me know.  I'm always game for the smallies.  Finding the lakers and salmon without electronics in the rental is pretty tough.  Might be able to rig up my ice fishing electronics so they'd somewhat work.  With that said, no way will I wait in line for hours for one of the boats.  I'm game to use a vaca day to avoid the crowds/lines.

Follow the non rentals and troll meat close to shore.  Dont be afraid to bump bottom.  Ive slayed in the rental without electronics.  The lakers and salmon are shallow and close to shore!
Title: Re: Quabbin Opener
Post by: zwiggles on Apr 19, 2019, 09:52 AM
wet and windy for sat

A nice salmon chop, and cloud cover might get them up and active.
Title: Re: Quabbin Opener
Post by: SalmonAndStriper Stalker on Apr 19, 2019, 10:49 AM
A nice salmon chop, and cloud cover might get them up and active.
2in of rain might sink the rentals. Good luck to anyone who makes it out
Title: Re: Quabbin Opener
Post by: SHaRPS on Apr 19, 2019, 10:58 AM
I have a bass tourney tomorrow. Should be FUN!!!! Let it rain.
Title: Re: Quabbin Opener
Post by: Baitbucket on Apr 19, 2019, 03:29 PM
Hows it going fellas!

Ill be out there sunday and all of next week (took vaca). Im skipping saturday with the forecast calling for Rain, thunderstorms and gusts up to 30mph. I dont want to be that guy in the paper everyone calls an idiot for sinking his boat going out in conditions like that lol.

Matt, shoot me a PM if you want to get out one day next week.

Saturday:
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 69. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Title: Re: Quabbin Opener
Post by: lowaccord66 on Apr 22, 2019, 02:46 PM
A nice salmon chop, and cloud cover might get them up and active.

That and shallow.  I flyfished instead...glad I did.
Title: Re: Quabbin Opener
Post by: ICEHOLE on Apr 23, 2019, 04:16 AM
Hows it going fellas!

Ill be out there sunday and all of next week (took vaca). Im skipping saturday with the forecast calling for Rain, thunderstorms and gusts up to 30mph. I dont want to be that guy in the paper everyone calls an idiot for sinking his boat going out in conditions like that lol.

Matt, shoot me a PM if you want to get out one day next week.

Saturday:
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 69. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
I'd love to go out this week but this is my busiest week in a while only day I can fish all day is Saturday. Thanks for the offer Will
Title: Re: Quabbin Opener
Post by: ICEHOLE on Apr 23, 2019, 04:18 AM
Matt, let me know.  I'm always game for the smallies.  Finding the lakers and salmon without electronics in the rental is pretty tough.  Might be able to rig up my ice fishing electronics so they'd somewhat work.  With that said, no way will I wait in line for hours for one of the boats.  I'm game to use a vaca day to avoid the crowds/lines.
I will keep u in mind soon for a day