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| Issue: # 5 of the 2012 Derby | January / 2012 |
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Greetings!
The Meredith Rotary Fishing Derby scheduled for February 11th and 12th is just less than a month away! The Fishing Derby Committee has been praying for ice and it appears our prayers are being answered. Ice-in on Winnipesaukee was declared this past Sunday and despite the mild weather we've got fishable ice in Central and Northern New Hampshire, with more below freezing overnight temperatures in the forecast. So make your travel plans and purchase your tickets online today.
Tight lines,
Tracy Aquilla, Jim Nagle and Chuck Leonard Derby Commitee Chair and Co-Chairs
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Purchase Tickets Online Now!
Derby tickets are available
for purchase online
NOW through February 1st
Derby tickets can also be purchased at many vendors throughout NH and at Headquarters in downtown Meredith during derby weekend |
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ICE-In on Winnipesaukee!
On Sunday, January 22nd a Dave Emerson of Emerson Aviation declared ice-in on Lake Winnipesaukee! Derby Chairman Tracy Aquilla reports, "It's still thin out in the Broads, but once the lake locks-in like this, it usually takes strong wind to break it up. As long as we don't have long, clear sunny days, I don't think the predicted daytime temps are critical. The night temps look pretty good!"
We want to remind anglers that first and foremost, always use caution when heading out onto frozen lakes and ponds, we've received reports of fishable ice, but you can never be too cautious. We urge anglers to review the NH Fish & Game Ice Safety Brochure on how to properly judge the ice. |
AJ's Fish Report  January 21, 2012
The Ice fishing is good!!!
Fish are being caught at:
- Lake Winnipesaukee - 19 & 20 Mile Bay, States Landing (White Perch & Black Crappie), Alton Bay, **NEW** Meredith Bay, Blackey Cove (Yellow Perch, Lake Trout & Rainbows), Center Harbor (Cusk, Lake Trout, Rainbows & White Perch)
- North & South Ends of Lake Winnisquam (Lake Trout & Black Crappie)
- White Lake
- Lake Chocorua
- Winona Lake (Perch & Crappie)
- Tewksbury Pond
- Lake Tarleton
- Highland Lake
- Mirror Lake in Thornton
Some small lakes and ponds in the area are frozen and ready for warmwater fishing... Crappie, Bass, Pickeral and Perch are being caught in Lily Pond, Hermit Lake, Sargent Lake and Hawkins Pond as well as many others. |
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Check out these
Lakes Region Webcams!!!
Lake Wentworth - Wolfeboro, NH
Alton Bay, Lake Winnipesaukee, Alton, NH
Paugus Bay, Lake Winnipesaukee
Smith Cove Lake Winnipesaukee, Gilford, NH
Moultonboro Bay, Lake Winnipesaukee Moultonboro, NH
Lake Ossipee, Ossipee, NH
Newfound Lake, Bristol, NH |
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Purchase Your NH Fishing License Online
Through the new NH Fish & Game website https://www.nhfishandgame.com/ you
can purchase your 2012 freshwater fishing licenses online. This allows anglers to take all species in the freshwaters of the state, EXCEPT Atlantic salmon brood stock.
Temporary 1, 3 and 7-Day Fishing Licenses are also available to non-residents, dates for use intended will be requested at the time of purchase and the dates must be consecutive. One-day licenses are also available for N.H. residents.
Licenses are also available for purchase at vendors throughout the state including Aj's Bait & Tackle in downtown Meredith and will also be available for purchase at Derby Headquarters. |
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Get Fishboard Updates on the Radio
Listen to these radio stations for regular fishboard updates throughout Derby weekend!
The Hawk 109 FM
The Wolf 93.3 FM
Pat Kelly (pictured right) will be broadcasting from Derby Headquarters in downtown Meredith all weekend. Tune in!
Rock 101 FM
WHEB 100.3
Laura from The Morning Buzz and JR will be broacasting Fishboard updates periodically from their undisclosed fishing spots on Lake Winnipesaukee. |
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The Derby is On,
As Scheduled
Rumors are going around that the 2012 Derby has been cancelled or postponed. Well it's just not true! We're confident there will be enough ice for everyone to safely enjoy the Derby on February 11th & 12th.
Remember, you can still win, even if you don't catch a qualifying fish. Thousands of dollars in cash prizes are awarded to those who just buy a ticket! |
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Quick Links
NH Fish & Game - Buy your license online, general information, fishing reports and more
Little Lunkers - A fun and educational fishing experience just for kids . . . |
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Purchase tickets online or at a participating vendor near you! - AJ's Bait & Tackle 23B Main Street, Meredith, NH 603-279-3152
- Alton Circle Grocery, 10 Main Street, Alton, NH, 603-875-2861
- Branch River Trading Post, 17 Main Street, Union, NH, 603-473-2400
- Bryant & Lawrence Hardware, 270 Main Street, Tilton, NH 603-286-4322
- Case 'N Keg Mill Street, Meredith, NH 603-279-7443
- Dive Winnipesaukee, 4 N. Main Street, Wolfeboro, NH 603-569-8080
- George & Ed's, 137 N Main Street, Rochester, NH 603-332-3670
- Gilford Square Market & Deli,18 Weirs Road, Gilford, NH 603-293-7230 Hotspot Outfitters 30 Depot Road, New Durham, NH 603-859-3300
- Martel's Sport Shop, 49 Winnisquam Avenue, Laconia, NH 603-528-3474
- Meredith Center Store, 148 Meredith Center Road, Meredith, NH 603-279-7443
- Murphy's Mobil 246 Whittier Highway, Center Harbor, NH 603-253-9300
- Newfound Sales & Trading Post Hill Road, Franklin, NH 603-934-0019
- Newfound Sales & Trading Post 381 Lake Street, Bristol, NH 603-744-8658
- Skelley's Market Route 109, Moutlonboro, NH 603-476-8887
- Story's Sport Shop 1003 Laconia Road, Tilton, NH 603-528-0750
- Wildlife Taxidermy & Sports 2188 Candia Road, Manchester, NH 603-625-9968
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Thank You to Our Sponsors
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About Us
Founded in 1905, Rotary is recognized as the world's first volunteer service organization. Today Rotary's 1.2 million members in more than 34,000 clubs world wide provide humanitarian service, and help build goodwill and peace throughout the world. The Great Meredith Rotary Fishing Derby serves as the major fundraising event for the Meredith Club, the proceeds of each ticket benefit statewide, regional and local projects, charitable organizations and scholarships for higher education students. For more information on the The Meredith Rotary Club and fishing derby, please visit us online at www.meredithrotary.org.
Sincerely,
Fishing Derby Committee
Meredith Rotary Club |
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