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On Pleasant Lake in Alexander a pick-up truck and two snowmobiles head across the ice. This photo was taken just in front of our house. Viewed: 825 times.
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Across Pleasant Lake from where we live, a couple of vehicles are parked on the ice near some ice fishing holes. Viewed: 682 times.
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It's Valentine's Day and a small fishing derby is taking place on Pleasant Lake. Here, a group of ice fishermen gather near an ice fishing shack on the ice. Viewed: 770 times.
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The holes are drilled with an ice auger. A serious fisherman has one with a motor on it to drill through several feet of ice. In this photo an auger lies near a recently drilled hole on Pleasant Lake. Viewed: 702 times.
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Here are a group of vehicles parked out on the lake. There are several feet of ice and about 20 feet of water under these trucks. Note the "tip-ups" over the ice fishing holes. Viewed: 703 times.
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Another group of ice fishers on Pleasant Lake. In the summer, these folks have a large dock and a number of watercraft in this same spot. Viewed: 657 times.
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A group of snowmobilers are coming the other way across Pleasant Lake. If you go the opposite direction you can go on the trails in Alexander that connect with thousands of miles of groomed snowmobile trails in Maine. Viewed: 640 times.
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The ice fishing shack that we saw in a previous photo is headed to the other side of the lake behind an ATV. He pulled it about a mile before stopping. Viewed: 791 times.
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As the shack heads away, a couple of snowmobilers approach from across the lake. Viewed: 663 times.
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Here's a "tip-up" on Pleasant Lake. When a fish takes the hook, the orange flag will pop up to alert the fisherman that he has caught something! Viewed: 734 times.
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We move now to Round Pond in Charlotte, Maine for the Calais Rod & Gun Club's annual Ice Fishing Derby. Viewed: 713 times.
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Held each year in February, this event attracts hundreds of people. All of the pictures you will see here were taken on the lake. Viewed: 650 times.
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Seeing the ice shacks that people construct is an interesting thing. Some people make simple little buildings, while others put a great deal of effort into it. Viewed: 711 times.
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Some folks fish right through the floor of their shack while others use it as a vantage point to keep warm while they watch their tip-ups. Viewed: 660 times.
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We drove our car out onto the ice and snapped photos of a number of ice fishing shacks as we circled Round Pond. It is about a 30 minute circle to go around on the ice. Viewed: 736 times.
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The temperature was right at zero farenheit on this frigid February day in Downeast Maine. Some folks might be nervous about driving around on a lake in their car - over a half mile from shore, but the lakes freeze several feet deep and there are over a hundred cars and trucks on the ice on this day. Viewed: 675 times.
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Everything you need to enjoy your day - a truck, a shack, a bag full of tip-ups, an ice auger, and a snowmobile. Yes, you know you're in Downeast Maine! (There's probably some good food cooking in there too!) Viewed: 696 times.
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Another home on the ice. The frozen lake is like a city on this day - complete with houses, streets, and vehicles. Finding a parking place is no problem. Just don't run over anyone's tip-ups! Viewed: 665 times.
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Building an ice fishing shack could be a lot of fun. They can be built with just about anything. In the Summer you will them out behind people's houses or sitting on a trailer waiting for Winter. Viewed: 616 times.
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You can also purchase them "tent style" to set up on the spot. Folks come out this day - "Free Fishing Day in Maine" to try and win some money by catching a "tagged fish." Today there are two fish worth $1000 and one worth $500 somewhere under all of this ice. Viewed: 724 times.
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The first thing you will want in your ice fishing shack is heat! Sitting around with your friends, enjoying a few cold beverages, some warm heat, and a chance to win some money - sounds like a perfect Winter day in Maine! Viewed: 665 times.
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Here's a shot showing a lot of activity on Round Pond. Cars, trucks, ATV's, snowmobiles - you'll see them all today. Viewed: 600 times.
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Looking the other way, we see even more folks enjoying a day of ice fishing. Viewed: 565 times.
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Although it is called a "pond," Round Pond is a large lake located about 10 miles from the border with New Brunswick Canada. The Calais Rod & Gun Club has it's headquarters just across from the lake and hosts activities there year around. Viewed: 587 times.
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