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by Thorny
Fri Nov 04, 2022 10:13 am
Forum: Lake Champlain
Topic: 2022 FROSTBITE SHOOTOUT CANCELLED
Replies: 13
Views: 1757

Re: 2022 FROSTBITE SHOOTOUT CANCELLED

Sorry to hear that Randy.
I don’t want to encourage any one to come out that doesn’t feel safe. But the Cathy Jean will be out fishing tomorrow. We welcome the company of anyone who wishes to join us.
As always respect the lake and be safe!
Captain Thorny
by Thorny
Wed Jun 15, 2022 8:22 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Fishing community looses another Legend
Replies: 17
Views: 3338

Re: Fishing community looses another Legend

Jim was a very good friend over the years. He was a very passionate supporter of our fishery! Jim’s loyal customers loved to call him and talk fishing strategies with him for hours on end. He generally always through in a bonus spoon or 2 with his orders. His line of aluminum spoons are a very uniqu...
by Thorny
Wed May 05, 2021 4:21 am
Forum: Trout and Salmon tactics
Topic: Small slide divers
Replies: 4
Views: 1881

Re: Small slide divers

Crayfish I have done many test with a fish hawk TD with the small Slidddiver. On setting 3 at 100 ft from the boat it will five to about 25 feet at 2.5mph. It also maxes out at about 25 ft regardless how much line you put out. On an inside corner or if you slow down it will dig a little deeper. Hope...
by Thorny
Thu Apr 29, 2021 5:54 pm
Forum: Fishing Reports
Topic: Fun Salmon Facts
Replies: 13
Views: 1624

Re: Fun Salmon Facts

Very cool Todd! I believe the growth rate. Salmon are stocked in early spring of 2019 6-9 inches(often referred to as 1 year olds). The first year they can double to 16/18 inches by spring of 2020(2 year olds). These are the fish we like to see good numbers of to ensure a strong future for our fishe...
by Thorny
Tue Jul 28, 2020 8:07 am
Forum: General
Topic: Running 4 downriggers ?????????????
Replies: 10
Views: 2674

Re: Running 4 downriggers ?????????????

The only way to totally prevent tangles is to not put lines in the water. :D
by Thorny
Mon Jul 27, 2020 6:25 am
Forum: General
Topic: Running 4 downriggers ?????????????
Replies: 10
Views: 2674

Re: Running 4 downriggers ?????????????

Think about how your lines affect each other. Starboard side rigger down 60 with blades, short setback 5-10ft, fixed cheater 5 ft up. Blades should attract fish. Most probably won’t bite. But you got them in the spread. So set your rear rigger at 50, run a 20-50 setback, cheater can be free or fixed...
by Thorny
Thu Dec 06, 2018 5:55 am
Forum: Fishing Reports
Topic: Fishville Dec 5
Replies: 6
Views: 1027

Re: Fishville Dec 5

Always fun to share the lake with the Hearty Souls of the Frostbite Fleet! Thanks for some great pics Randy! By the way,I never left the back of the the boat. I never wore gloves and I never got cold. I love this time of year!
by Thorny
Sat Aug 18, 2018 11:01 am
Forum: Fishing Reports
Topic: Hooked into several species today
Replies: 16
Views: 1465

Re: Hooked into several species today

Testing the pic thing. Copy/Paste? Hmmm
by Thorny
Sat Aug 18, 2018 10:57 am
Forum: Fishing Reports
Topic: Hooked into several species today
Replies: 16
Views: 1465

Re: Hooked into several species today

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by Thorny
Sun Aug 12, 2018 8:23 pm
Forum: Lake Champlain
Topic: Lakers mortality
Replies: 21
Views: 2868

Re: Lakers mortality

I completely agree with Capt Paul. As most of my friends have heard my talk about this very issue. Catch a limit if you can. Be thankful and move on to another species. Many years ago when we were introduced to Jigging Lakers. After realizing how easy it was. I became concerned about the possibility...
by Thorny
Mon May 21, 2018 4:51 am
Forum: Lake Champlain
Topic: Salmon collapse?
Replies: 22
Views: 4284

Re: Salmon collapse?

That was my post from last year. I have been predicting this now for 3 years since the Federal Judge ruled to ban all control efforts. I have listened to all the procrastinators and disbelievers. But its pretty obvious now that all my predictions are becoming reality. I understand that there is very...
by Thorny
Mon May 21, 2018 4:18 am
Forum: Lake Champlain
Topic: Salmon collapse?
Replies: 22
Views: 4284

Re: Salmon collapse?

I am worried that our Salmon fishery is heading for collapse. The authorities have been attempting to manage cormorants for years. But now we have no control measures of any kind. If these birds are not managed it is my opinion we will not have a Salmon fishery in Lake Champlain. They are stocked at...
by Thorny
Sat Dec 23, 2017 6:38 am
Forum: Trout and Salmon tactics
Topic: Bait/depth for salmon
Replies: 22
Views: 6536

Re: Bait/depth for salmon

Follow the BAIT! Fish can only feed where the bait is. That being said,when fish are on an active feeding cycle many injured baitfish will drift up in the zone where your higher baits are run. You won't see them on your screen. So when fish are on the bite the whole spread fires. On a tough bite whe...
by Thorny
Mon Sep 25, 2017 8:50 am
Forum: Lake Champlain
Topic: Disappointing season - thus far
Replies: 38
Views: 7214

Re: Disappointing season - thus far

I hope I'm wrong about the birds. But seeing is believing. I spend approx 30 days on the water between mid March and June. I fish from Isle LeMotte to the Bridge. The size of the Flocks and the feeding frenzys I have witnessed the last 2 years make me a believer at this point. Most of the Salmon I h...
by Thorny
Mon Sep 25, 2017 6:45 am
Forum: Lake Champlain
Topic: Disappointing season - thus far
Replies: 38
Views: 7214

Re: Disappointing season - thus far

You can't catch what isn't there! It is not my intention to be negative. Just analyzing my experiences. Last fall we had very few Smolts(fish stocked in spring,1 year olds)but we had some. I knew we were in trouble. I believe cormorant predation got them.This spring was OK with some great 4-5 year o...