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bdiggy
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What's up guys......looking around for info on bowfin this morning (for my guys annual Champlain trip next year) and happened to run across this forum. Fish all through the sunny seasons for bass and pike, but interested in everything! Nice looking site going here  |
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PECo
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Location: Avon, CT
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| Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 7:01 pm Post subject: |
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Oooo, Lake Champlain! I love that place, too. Welcome aboard!
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hila2006
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| Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 6:39 am Post subject: |
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| Welcome, and good luck |
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bdiggy
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| Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 8:15 am Post subject: |
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Thanks guys. Yeah, Champlain next season. We had done PA the last 3 trips hunting Muskies on the Allegheny. That is some tough going though, and we're looking to catch more then 1 fish in a 3 day stretch. Time for something new  |
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PECo
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Do you hire a guide when you go muskie fishing? I'd love to try that.
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rpucci
Joined: 09 Aug 2011
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Location: Darien, CT.
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| Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 11:34 am Post subject: |
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| PECo wrote: | | Do you hire a guide when you go muskie fishing? I'd love to try that. |
Guides dont guarantee fish.... |
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PECo
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| Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 11:52 am Post subject: |
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That's true, but I'm totally ignorant when it comes to muskie fishing, so I'd appreciate the help of a professional guide. However, if you want to catch fish on Lake Champlain, I highly recommend Captain Mickey Maynard (aka Captain Mick):
http://www.angelfire.com/home/lake/fishingcharter.html
Fishing with Captain Mick on Lake Champlain is as close to a guarantee as you can get.
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bdiggy
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| Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 2:45 pm Post subject: |
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| Yes, we had a guide in PA (Red Childress of Allegheny guide service) and we already have Mickey booked for next year. Good to hear he's the guy to have! Also rented his cabin on the lake. Can't wait for that trip. |
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fishfinder
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| Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 10:41 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome Bdiggy, lots of friendly people here!
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hila2006
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| Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2011 6:38 am Post subject: |
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Yes welcome, we're new to the site and the state as well. Wish we could help with any info, but as soon as we know, we'll post.
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madkey
Joined: 13 Jun 2011
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Location: Torrington,CT
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| Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2011 4:43 pm Post subject: |
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Yes welcome to the site,
I just came back from Champlain. Took my boat (Gonzo II ) A 14' aluminum rigged up with downriggers and all. But didn't get much other than a perch as big as the spoon I had down and some whitefish. Don't think I was getting deep enough.
Usually fish it in the spring for lakers and salmon.
Are you going up next spring?
Rich
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PECo
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Hey, madkey, on what part of Champlain were you? I might go to North Hero Island in Vermont during Labor Day weekend and appreciate your report.
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bdiggy
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| Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2011 9:26 am Post subject: |
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| madkey wrote: | Yes welcome to the site,
Are you going up next spring?
Rich |
No, we're headed up in September of next year to fish smallies and Pike. Spring is to iffy for me in northern NY as far as snow and the melt go. Champlain was to high to fish this year until after Memorial Day! |
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