Dave Flynn, 75, of Lyman sets a trap while ice fishing at Range Pond State Park in Poland last Thursday.

Dan Vachon, 67, of Danville, tries to get a handle on a 13 -inch brook trout as Moe Drouin pulls it out of the ice. Range Pond is stocked with brooks and browns, but the three fishermen suspect there are wild trout there as well.

Moe Drouin, 76, of Pownal and Dave Flynn, 75, of Lyman, drag their gear onto the pond.

Moe Drouin hooks his bait while ice fishing at Range Pond State Park in Poland.

Moe Drouin, right, takes a pair of pliers from Dan Vachon to remove a hook from a brook trout.

Moe Drouin, 76, of Pownal, releases a small brook trout.

Moe Drouin, 76, of Pownal, points out modifications he made to one of his lures. He and his friends, Dave Flynn and Dan Vachon, enjoy imparting their ice-fishing wisdom.

Dan Vachon show off some of his custom-made lures.

Dan Vachon, 67 of Danville, jigs for a fish at left, while Range Park Manager Adam McKay, middle, is kept entertained by fisherman Moe Drouin, 76.