tuboshu Loc: Kennebunk, Maine

After a few minor mishaps last season, I have finally decided to let go of my canoe. I love being on the water, but getting there has become a hassle in recent years. Loading and unloading the boat on the car, launching and docking, and don't get me started about pee breaks.
Anyway, what surprises me is that I'm not depressed about it. On the contrary, I'm excited to begin this new chapter in my fishing journey. I've been watching a lot of YouTube videos about bank fishing and have been reorganizing my tackle, concentrating primarily on weedless lures for bass and trout. Saltwater hasn't been a problem since I have done mainly shore fishing anyway.

What I would like from this group is advice on small ponds in southern Maine where there is access to a sufficient amount of shoreline that would produce fish. I'm familiar with a lot of ponds, but I've always focused on the launch area. Also, if anyone is interested in a used, single person canoe, DM me and we'll talk.

james hsiang Loc: Maine

I'm in the same boat {sic} as you are. About ten years ago I built a skin-on-frame 12' solo canoe for my aging self. It weighs in at 16.5 lbs, so getting it onto my roof rack and to/from the shore is no problem. As for my 45 lb. stripped built 17.5 footer, I need my wife to journey to and from the ponds. I am also building a 12' Norwegian pram which I will tow and put in where there are boat launches.

I like bank fishing, but access is the usual problem. As for waders in streams, I have a balancing and slipping problem.

Fg Loc: NE OHIO

My daughter is in brunswick me.and also needs some good places to take 7 yr old grandson.need somewhere he can catch even small ones to keep interested!

Gordon Loc: Charleston South Carolina

Ff. This is one you should start your on post with. A lot more stagers will see it and help you out. We all like helping kids catch fish. Just saying.

Dave J Loc: Maine

For both of you - try the boat launch on Cobbossee in Monmouth. I have seen kids fishing off the dock pull in some nice bass and there is access to follow the shore bank to get at more areas.