Saturday, January 24, 2015

Ice Fishing on Puffer's Pond

Ice Fishing on Puffer's Pond, February 2013
(on an unusually uncrowded day)
Photo by S. Vardatira
Great day for ice fishing at Puffer's. Friend just called from his folding chair on the pond to report 12" thick ice and "lots of fish" biting. He's caught 6 fish so far (trout or bass, I forgot to ask). If you go, don't tell anyone you read this here. I've noticed that fisherfolk don't really want the crowds! :)
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7 comments:

  1. affawnJanuary 25, 2015 at 10:03 AM

    Do you have to have a license to fish here?

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  2. SharonJanuary 25, 2015 at 11:26 AM

    I am told that, yes, you do need a license to fish at Puffer's Pond. I had an experience last summer where I asked a couple of people fishing if I could take their picture, and they had a brief moment of panic before they reassured themselves that, yes, it was okay to be photographed as they did indeed have fishing licenses. Just for the record, people at Puffer's catch Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Brown Trout, and Pumpkinseed Sunfish. Not sure which of those are biting now, but that's the general picture. Ice fishing should be good at Puffer's for a while here, so hopefully you'll be able to get the license soon.

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  3. Muhammad AffawnJanuary 25, 2015 at 2:15 PM

    Thanks Sharon. This blog is awesome, and so are you. I discovered it while browsing about the puffer pond.

    Can you perhaps guide me a little bit on how can I get the license?

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  4. Muhammad AffawnJanuary 25, 2015 at 2:15 PM

    Thanks Sharon. This blog is awesome, and so are you. I discovered it while browsing about the puffer pond.

    Can you perhaps guide me a little bit on how can I get the license?

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  5. Muhammad AffawnJanuary 25, 2015 at 2:15 PM

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  6. SharonJanuary 25, 2015 at 4:19 PM

    Hi Muhammad - thanks for the compliment. It's always nice to hear that someone has discovered (and likes!) the blog. As for where to get a fishing license, I've never done it myself, but it appears you can order it online or get one from your local Town Hall. If you are in Amherst, you can go over there as soon as tomorrow. To order online or find other places in Massachusetts to apply for a license, go to this website: http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dfg/licensing/where-to-buy-a-license.html

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  7. Muhammad AffawnJanuary 25, 2015 at 5:35 PM

    Thanks once again :)

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