I ALMOST ALWAYS PRACTICE CATCH & RELEASE. IF I KILL IT, I EAT IT.

I ALMOST ALWAYS PRACTICE CATCH & RELEASE.  IF I KILL IT, I EAT IT.

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"Most of the world is covered by water. A fishermans's job is simple: Pick out the best parts." Charles Waterman

"One thing becomes clearer as one gets older and one's fishing experience increases, and that is the paramount importance of one's fishing companions." John Ashley-Cooper

"There will be days when the fishing is better than one's most optimistic forecast, others when it is far worse. Either is a gain over just staying home." Roderick Haig-Brown


Saturday, February 19, 2011

Why I am glad to fish Lake Champlain

Ok, this probably would never happen, but it makes me glad I fish where I do.  Check it out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajeYe85jqV4&feature=related

Lake Champlain, Dillenbeck Bay



Went out to Dillenbeck Bay on Thursday and the weather was fantastic.  Too bad I can't say the same about the fishing.  I went with my brother and we were targeting pike in about 6-7 feet of water.  The story of the day was two pike around 5lbs.,  two largemouth bass around 2lbs, and quite a few "false" flags.  I believe that perch were hitting our shiners just enough to release the flag.  There were numerous flags with nothing at all which made for a frustrating day.  However, the weather was great and I had a great time fishing with my brother as always.  Oh, and plenty of ice, well over a foot.

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Ice Fishing Derby

Looking forward to fishing the Northeast Kingdom Ice Fishing Derby with my brother again this year.  Should be lots of fun.  I'll post pictures of any good fish caught.  I always enjoy healthy competition.

Northeast Kingdom Fishing Derby

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Winter Fishing

Ok, winter time is when I switch from Bass fishing to targeting Northerns through the ice.  Here I caught a two decent Northerns, off golden shiners, while fishing in Keelers Bay.

Lake Willoughby, Westmore,VT

Lake Willoughby, Westmore,VT
Huge Lake Trout Here

Lake Seymour, Morgan,VT

Lake Seymour, Morgan,VT
Unbelievable Fishery