Jack Traps Ice Fishing Traps

Jack and Bob on East Grand

tjackson — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 15:02:16 +0000

Here’s a few photos of Jack and Bob Foster up on East Grand a few weeks ago.

Now that the ice is starting to thin out across the state, this will be one of our last blog posts this season. If you have any, feel free to send us any pictures you may have had this winter and we’ll get ‘em up here. Thanks for keeping up with us, see you next season!

More Photos from the Jack Traps Youth Ice Fishing Derby

tjackson — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 15:00:27 +0000

Here’s some more photos from our 3rd annual Youth Ice Fishing Derby last month taken by John Farrell. Make sure to get your kids signed up next year!

East Grand Fishing

tjackson — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 17:51:04 +0000

Here’s a few photos sent from our man Gavin up on East Grand last weekend of Neal and Marty with some beautiful togue. Jealous?

Maria Carosella, Winner of the MDIF&W Lifetime Fishing License

tjackson — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 17:36:05 +0000

Congratulations to Maria Carosella, age 8, for winning the Lifetime Fishing License from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife at our derby last Friday! Here she is with the license and a 2 lb. bass on Cochnewagon Lake in Monmouth.

Jack Traps 3rd Annual Youth Ice Fishing Derby Photos

tjackson — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 17:25:00 +0000

Many, many thanks to all of the participants, parents, volunteers, and sponsors of the Third Annual Jack Traps Youth Ice Fishing Derby. It went off without a hitch last Friday on Cochnewagon Lake in Monmouth with great weather and plenty of great times. Check out a bunch of photos below taken by Todd Boothby that captured some highlights of the day.

Special thanks to our volunteers: Ted Weymouth, Ron Moody, Luke McDonald, Verne Keith, Brad Blasius, Bob Foster, Norman Chick, John Farrell, Bill Mondoff, Bill Pollard, Mary Waitt, Craig Chick, Mike Costello, Devon Mulligan, Moe Galarneau, Todd Boothby, Dennis Willette, Crissy Sullivan

And to our sponsors: Sports Fields, Inc., Maine-ly Moisture Control, Bangor Savings Bank, Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Cobbossee Bait, Lewiston/Auburn Tent and Awning, Blow Brothers, Hannaford, Monmouth Federal Credit Union, United Insurance/Davis Agency, South Monmouth Market, Progressive Distributors, Thomas Distributors, C. Caprara Food Service Equipment, H. Arnold Wood Turning, Penny’s Embroidery, Eagle Industries, G&E Roofing, Audette’s Hardware, Vito Courtney C.P.A., Woodstock Line Co., Phil’s Variety, Monmouth General Store, Diane’s Signs, Central Distributors, Inc.

Be on the lookout for videos and more photos from the derby. Thanks again to everyone and we’ll see you next year!

Sport Shack Ice Shacks

tjackson — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:13:16 +0000

Check out these shacks made by Sport Shack out of Unity, Maine. They’re lightweight, rugged and spacious portable ice shelters available in four different sizes. Check out their website for complete features and more information about the shacks.

Third Annual Jack Traps Youth Ice Fishing Derby

tjackson — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:22:16 +0000

CLICK HERE to download the derby registration form. It will download as a Microsoft Word file onto your computer, so check your downloads folder. See you in a few weeks!

Ed Murdock Ice Fishing Prints

tjackson — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:08:25 +0000

In case you haven’t seen them, please check out our selection of the late Maine wildlife artist Ed Murdock’s ice fishing prints in our online store. Ed’s paintings depict ice fishing scenes with nine different Maine fresh water species, from white perch to brown trout. All prints are matted, signed and numbered by the artist. Jack Traps is the only source for these incredible works of art. The “JACK TRAPS” overlay shown in the picture will not be on the print. The dimensions of the matte are 20×16 with an opening that is 14×10. See them all here.

Northern Maine Landlock Salmon

tjackson — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:36:01 +0000

We’ve Got Your Bait for Derby Weekend

tjackson — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:12:52 +0000

Check our bait selection! We’ve got everything you need for this upcoming derby weekend. We’ll be open late on Friday (5pm) and early Saturday (5am), so be sure to come stock up for both the Healthy Smiles for Maine and Fish for a Cure derbies.