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In Moody Pond all kinds of life is under way. Here are succession photos of
Spotted Salamander eggs.

Amazing how the clear outer jelly disappears in the water like an invisible barrier…

Eggs developing into larval stage?

I have set aside a batch of eggs to let them hatch in a fish tank that I partly submerged [...]

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Well, as of the morning of April 20, 2008 we have official ice-out. I was way off on my estimate this year; I had it down for May 1st. I took the inaugural kayak trip around the pond to see what’s going on. I also wanted to asses the damage from a [...]

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For years now, I have fallen in love with the mystique and rich history of the
Rangeley Lakes Region of Maine. Being an angler, born and raised in this state all of my life, the draw has become too great for me to resist a trip to these fabled waters. I am finally [...]

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This year my antics on a private fly fishing pond, I’ve lovingly dubbed Moody Pond for good reason, will be more organized. I plan to follow them throughout a fishing season in a series of posts.
Ice fishing is not done on Moody, not because the owner does not allow it, but because the base of [...]

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The Bamboo Blank Project - Part 1

The Bamboo Blank Project - Part 2
In Part 3 of the Bamboo Blank Project I will cover test-casting the rod, wrapping the guides, patching the cork grip and applying a finish to the cork.
Tip: At this point you must decide on or already know which kind of [...]

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