by guides@petersonguideme.com | Feb 14, 2017 | Fishing Reports, Ice Fishing, Sebago Region
I have a frequent debate with my friends on the water regarding when is the best time to fish. Some of them state moon cycles, weather systems or time of the year. My contention is that if I did not catch fish that day it was my fault as I did not figure out what they...
by guides@petersonguideme.com | Nov 20, 2016 | Fishing Reports, Fly Fishing, Katahdin Region, Moosehead Region, Sebago Region
This time of the year I always find myself reflecting on what I am thankful for. I never take things for granted and always work for everything that I receive, so I am extra thankful for what I have. As we spend time with our families over the next month and a half...
by guides@petersonguideme.com | Nov 13, 2016 | Fishing Reports, Fly Fishing, Sebago Region
The lack of water this year has been very concerning. We did not have a typical winter with an adequate snowpack and many of the larger lakes in the southern part of the state did not have a lot of ice covering them. While this helps with our heating bills and driving...
by guides@petersonguideme.com | Jul 27, 2016 | Fishing Reports, Fly Fishing, Sebago Region
There are times before a trip begins that you get the feeling that the day will be special. Our most recent trip was just like that. We were bringing our gear up as the sun was coming up giving us an awesome view of the pond. Mist was rising from the water, the birds...
by guides@petersonguideme.com | Jun 4, 2016 | Fishing Reports, Fly Fishing, Katahdin Region
“How will I know when a fish takes my lure?” This is the most common question that I am asked when an angler trolls for the first time. When a fish takes your streamer or lure there is no question as the rod bounces rapidly. I just think back to when I...
by guides@petersonguideme.com | Apr 23, 2016 | Fishing Reports, Fly Fishing, Sebago Region
I think we were a little spoiled with how good the fishing was in the early part of the open water season. It was only a matter of time before we had another snap of cold weather. Often times the bite will invariably slow down, but you can still catch fish if you put...
