quabbin lakers

[dwf52]

I'm a new member, I'm looking for someone with some knowledge of Quabbin Laker fishing to join me this coming season and help me finally bring in a Quabbin laker. Been trying for years, haven't done it yet. I have a 17 ft Crestliner Canadian with a 25hp 4 stroke merc, very nice Quabbin boat. Been to the big lady many, many times, just can't get a laker there. Caught them in NH and ME, but Quabbin baffles me. I have Fridays off as well as the weekends. Anyone interested?

[fisher16]

I've had the same problem. In the seven to ten years I've been fishing Quabbin I've only got one. A very small one theres a bait shop up on the lake I'm sure you know stop by and asked the owner. I am sure he would be willing to lend some knowledge to you. Do you have downriggers? I've been out there on one or more occansions and have seen a couple of regulars hammering them.

[dwf52]

Oh yeah, I've talked with the shop owner, lots of other anglers at the launch too. They all make it sound so easy, but still nothing. I have a couple of old downriggers, but very difficult to use when your alone. But I'm stubborn, I'll keep trying.

[fisher16]

Thats a nice looking bass in your avatar, why worry about lakers when your catching quality stripers. Grinning1

[buffermop]

I though the max allowed was 15 hp.Question1

[dwf52]

20 horse max for a 2 stroke, 25 for a 4 stroke, which is what I have. I assure you, it's quite legal, used it a couple of years there.Fishing1

[buffermop]

Makes you wonder what"genius" made this rule.Why the 5 hp difference between 2&4 stroke?Bash1

[noresman]

There are a couple of reasons. Most boats on the Quabbin are trolling for lakers and at the lower rpm level 2 strokes don't completley burn all the fuel mix the 4 stroke doesn't leave any oil in the water and when 4 strokes first came out not many makers offered them in a 20 hp model.

[dwf52]

That's a good answer, can't add anything to that, except to say that I thought the MDC, and the state, showed unusual common sense ammending the regulations to allow the 25 hp 4 stroke.

Now if only I could catch one of those lakers....

[fisher16]

I wouldn't wouldn't mind giving it a try with you. I have two cannon downriggers and some tackle. My boat is quabbin legal. The only problem is the next couple of weekends my days are pretty crazy. I will only be able to fish on Mon-Tuesdays. Drop me a p.m if your interested.