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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: 1353 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: 1176 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: 1285 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: 1180 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: 1183 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: 1088 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: 1064 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: 1230 times.
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As the shack heads away, a couple of snowmobilers approach from across the lake. Viewed: 1078 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: 1189 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: 1165 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: 1074 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: 1117 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: 1090 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: 1189 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: 1104 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: 1140 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: 1086 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: 1109 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: 1157 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: 1107 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: 995 times.
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Looking the other way, we see even more folks enjoying a day of ice fishing. Viewed: 1006 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: 1011 times.
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More fishing taking place around this ice shack. It's serious business and fun - all at the same time. Viewed: 1053 times.
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Here's a neat little shack. Colorful, small, cozy and functional. Complete with windows and heat, a perfect spot to watch your tip-ups. Viewed: 1052 times.
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Silver seems to be a popular color for ice shacks. Maybe they're a little warmer! Viewed: 1009 times.
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Using an ice auger to drill a new hole, this fellow is preparing to put in a tip-up. The fish must have been biting. We saw several flags pop up as we drove around the lake. Viewed: 974 times.
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Here's a good sized and sturdy looking ice fishing shack. Viewed: 1578 times.
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Bringing the camper along ensures that there will be plenty of room for friends. This is all about a half-mile from shore. Viewed: 1393 times.
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Maybe if you camoflague the shack, the fish won't know what's going on! Viewed: 1170 times.
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You can see a lot of tip-ups in this shot. There were hundreds, maybe over a thousand of them on the lake. You have to be careful when driving around not to run them over. One person placed his right in the middle of a road across the lake. Perhaps he was suggesting that the road be re-routed. Viewed: 1121 times.
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We hope you've enjoyed these shots of the Calais Rod & Gun Club's Annual Ice Fishing Derby. Whether you are fishing or not, it's a fun event to attend if you're in our area in mid-February! Viewed: 1325 times.
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