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by JK47
Tue May 24, 2016 2:20 pm
Forum: Lake Champlain
Topic: economical fishfinder suggestions
Replies: 15
Views: 3593

Re: economical fishfinder suggestions

If I were in your situation, I would purchase the Humminbird 688cxi HD DI. It's on sale for $270 right now at Cabelas. http://www.cabelas.com/product/humminbird-reg-688cxi-hd-di-combo/2266464.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fboating-electronics%2F_%2FN-1102805%2FNo-0%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_105684480...
by JK47
Wed May 04, 2016 8:01 am
Forum: Lake Champlain
Topic: 2016 Coast Guard Auxiliary Inspection
Replies: 1
Views: 1015

Re: 2016 Coast Guard Auxiliary Inspection

I just had my boat inspected last Thursday. Great program. Took about 20 mins to go through everything and received my sticker. The inspector even came to my house!

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by JK47
Mon Apr 18, 2016 8:41 am
Forum: General
Topic: Happy Birthday Raz
Replies: 10
Views: 1648

Re: Happy Birthday Raz

Happy Birthday Gerry!

I hope you're out fishing on this beautiful day!!
by JK47
Thu Apr 14, 2016 3:35 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Happy Birthday JK47
Replies: 1
Views: 716

Re: Happy Birthday JK47

Seeing this WAY late but thank you Gerry!

I took some time off from forums but I'm back and excited to post some fishing reports.

I hope to see you on the lake!!
by JK47
Thu Apr 14, 2016 11:13 am
Forum: General
Topic: NEW TOP MADE FOR MY BOAT
Replies: 9
Views: 1409

Re: NEW TOP MADE FOR MY BOAT

Thank you!

That's a good price for quality work.

Well worth the money to stay warm and dry.
by JK47
Thu Apr 14, 2016 11:11 am
Forum: Fishing Reports
Topic: WOW what a catch!
Replies: 12
Views: 2148

Re: WOW what a catch!

Additional info: http://www.wcax.com/story/31712171/grand-isle-man-admits-poaching-fish A former selectman in Grand Isle has pleaded guilty to poaching fish. Ron Bushway, 60, confessed to a number of charges tied to the incident near the state hatchery in Grand Isle last November. In addition to tak...
by JK47
Wed Apr 13, 2016 8:27 pm
Forum: Lake Champlain
Topic: Net storage.
Replies: 4
Views: 1129

Re: Net storage.

I use 2 stainless clamps which hold the net horizontally against the gunwale on the port side. It's right there when you need it and doesn't interfere with casting or trolling.

They look like these:

http://www.attwoodmarine.com/store/prod ... al-Purpose
by JK47
Wed Apr 13, 2016 6:43 pm
Forum: Fishing Reports
Topic: WOW what a catch!
Replies: 12
Views: 2148

Re: WOW what a catch!

It's sad when a grown man can't understand the damage he is doing by poaching. The state should increase the penalty for poaching. It's not like this situation was a result of misunderstanding the laws. This was very deliberate.
by JK47
Wed Apr 13, 2016 6:38 pm
Forum: Fishing Reports
Topic: Nice weather for the week end!
Replies: 16
Views: 3019

Re: Nice weather for the week end!

Good Luck!

I hope to launch from South Hero and hit Keeler Friday or Sunday. I'm pumped to get out there!!

Stay safe everyone.
by JK47
Tue Apr 12, 2016 3:44 pm
Forum: General
Topic: NEW TOP MADE FOR MY BOAT
Replies: 9
Views: 1409

Re: NEW TOP MADE FOR MY BOAT

Would you mind sharing the price for that top. I am considering purchasing one. Thanks!
by JK47
Tue Apr 12, 2016 10:57 am
Forum: Lake Champlain
Topic: Anyone fish Pike much? A few questions.
Replies: 2
Views: 855

Re: Anyone fish Pike much? A few questions.

Typically for Lake Champlain, northern pike start their spawn right after ice out when the water is 40-42 degrees. This year is far from typical so it really is hard to say what the pike are doing prior to going out and fishing. Seeing the lake is 38 today, I would say this is still pre-spawn but ge...
by JK47
Wed Jul 15, 2015 7:13 pm
Forum: Lake Champlain
Topic: Apple island state launch
Replies: 14
Views: 2738

Re: Apple island state launch

Yes it is. I used it last Friday and the lot was open. The state did a good job on it. I'm not crazy about the ramp split down the middle like it is but the ramp itself is perfect. I also think the ramp lot should be a one-way loop as it's going to get crazy when it's packed. All in all it seems to ...
by JK47
Mon May 04, 2015 8:14 pm
Forum: Fishing Reports
Topic: 32" Champlain steelhead
Replies: 39
Views: 6706

Re: 32" Champlain steelhead

Amazing Fish Matt!!!

Congrats on the monster. I think it's awesome you released it.
by JK47
Tue Apr 21, 2015 12:54 pm
Forum: Lake Champlain
Topic: How about a dock report?
Replies: 12
Views: 2274

Re: How about a dock report?

Don't expect docks on the sandbar side until August. That's what Apple Island told me when I tried to launch last Friday. The sate has the entire Apple Island Marina out of commission. As a result of this construction Apple will not be selling passes this year since your can't park anywhere and thei...
by JK47
Thu Oct 30, 2014 8:45 am
Forum: Lake Champlain
Topic: Cowbanks Ramp Upgrade
Replies: 14
Views: 2157

Re: Cowbanks Ramp Upgrade

The place is a mess right now and worth avoiding. I think that's the idea. There were news stories and a recent Free Press article. The state made it quite clear that construction was slated for the access, so please try to launch elsewhere. Link to the Oct 21 Press Release http://www.vtfishandwild...