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by HIT MAN
Thu Aug 03, 2023 6:34 am
Forum: Fishing Reports
Topic: fleas
Replies: 8
Views: 1483

Re: fleas

I fished Wednesday from Westport to Whallons , and across to Thompsons Point. No fleas at all , and using my normal 15 LB main line.
by HIT MAN
Thu Jun 22, 2023 8:46 am
Forum: Fishing Reports
Topic: FLEAS
Replies: 8
Views: 1234

FLEAS

I fished Wednesday out of Westport , and north to Whallons ,and Converse Bay area. The fleas were pretty bad already. No fish to report , but alot of fleas ! Time to put on the heavy line.
by HIT MAN
Sun Dec 04, 2022 7:28 am
Forum: General
Topic: Deep Cycle Lithium Batteries
Replies: 1
Views: 765

Deep Cycle Lithium Batteries

Hello Forum members
Have any of you made the switch to Lithium Batteries for their trolling motors ? What brand batteries would you recomend. Also , how to you like compared to old style lead batteries ?
by HIT MAN
Sat Jun 09, 2018 8:13 am
Forum: Fishing Reports
Topic: Wednesday 6/6
Replies: 6
Views: 2005

Wednesday 6/6

Caught this nice steelhead on Wednesday.

Cop Car Speedy Shiner down 6' over 200 / 125' back , out in front of Town Farm Bay. Too full to jump much. Three fresh alewives inside 6-7 inches long
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by HIT MAN
Sat Aug 05, 2017 7:59 am
Forum: Lake Champlain
Topic: Mercury water pressure low
Replies: 33
Views: 6686

Re: Mercury water pressure low

I had same thing on my Mariner 60 . The water flow was getting weak , and the impellor was just replaced last year. I saw a video on You tube, and a guy said to try cleaning the end of the line and fitting , right where it exits the motor with a straightened out paperclip. I tried it while engine wa...
by HIT MAN
Sat Jul 23, 2016 5:58 pm
Forum: Lake Champlain
Topic: Lowrance Screen Shot 7/3
Replies: 8
Views: 1620

Re: Lowrance Screen Shot 7/3

JK , this is from a Lowrance Elite-7 Chirp Nav+Combo.
by HIT MAN
Fri Jul 08, 2016 8:46 am
Forum: Lake Champlain
Topic: Lowrance Screen Shot 7/3
Replies: 8
Views: 1620

Lowrance Screen Shot 7/3

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We marked this about 15 feet down , coming out of Converse bay ,last Sunday Morning. What do you guys think ?
by HIT MAN
Tue Nov 10, 2015 10:56 am
Forum: Lake Champlain
Topic: Frostbite Shootout Wrap Up
Replies: 22
Views: 3958

Re: Frostbite Shootout Wrap Up

It was my second time fishing the FB shootout , and first time at the BBQ.

It was good meeting some of you guys , and enjoying some good food.

My girl , Diane " Hit Woman " made that pumpkin cheescake.

A well done show. I hope to be back next year
by HIT MAN
Mon Jul 13, 2015 11:03 am
Forum: Lake Champlain
Topic: Cannon Downrigger Service
Replies: 3
Views: 1048

Cannon Downrigger Service

Hello fellow fisherman

Where do you guys recommend for Cannon downrigger repairs in the area ?

thanks, HIT MAN
by HIT MAN
Thu Dec 11, 2014 5:32 pm
Forum: Fishing Reports
Topic: Fishing Report or Food & Gab Fest?
Replies: 10
Views: 1060

Re: Fishing Report or Food & Gab Fest?

Good Stuff ! You really know how to do it up. I am envious of you guys still out there. I brought my boat back to CT this past Monday. It is getting a little to cold for only 3 sides enclosed on my boat , and no heater ( yet ) Good fishing , and hope to see you guys in the spring. Happy Holidays, Joe
by HIT MAN
Wed Nov 19, 2014 7:10 pm
Forum: Fishing Reports
Topic: Past Weekend 11/15 & 16
Replies: 10
Views: 1635

Re: Past Weekend 11/15 & 16

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by HIT MAN
Wed Nov 19, 2014 7:08 pm
Forum: Fishing Reports
Topic: Past Weekend 11/15 & 16
Replies: 10
Views: 1635

Re: Past Weekend 11/15 & 16

I am not too good at posting pictures yet or taking pictures of myself , but wanted to put up something.
It is not the best shot , but you will get the idea of the nice salmon I caught Saturday.

thanks





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by HIT MAN
Tue Nov 18, 2014 7:00 pm
Forum: Fishing Reports
Topic: Past Weekend 11/15 & 16
Replies: 10
Views: 1635

Past Weekend 11/15 & 16

I have been a member on the site for a while ; but this is my first post on the site. I have been meeting a lot of you regulars at the launch at Converse so I figured I would post something up. I had a real good weekend fishing the Converse and Whallons bay area. I was fishing solo ,and only fished ...
by HIT MAN
Fri Oct 24, 2014 6:02 pm
Forum: Fishing Reports
Topic: launching suggesions?
Replies: 16
Views: 2813

Re: launching suggesions?

Thanks Ron /Digitroll for helping us push off , and the nice video of me and Diane, launching at Converse in the 16 ft Lund from CT on 10/18. Me and the boat are from Ct , but Diane is from Burlington . I keep the boat here all season , and we get out quite a bit , and have done very good this seaso...