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Hi all - It is quite windy up here today at the Canadian border, but caught plenty of fish yesterday. Lots of pike (one was nearly the regulation 20 inches), more perch than I could count, and even one fat hog of a bass. And, of course, plenty of sunfish here and there. Unfortunately, no pictures. I...

That shore holds some Monster northern pike... use heavy casting spoons like daredevils or crocodiles to cast way out and walk the shore on your hunt. Just an idea... Welcome to the forum, thanks for taking the time to post... Good luck and let us know how you do! Monster northern pike?! ... now yo...

Sawyer wrote:I like live bait we catch every thing under the sun with Minnows.

Do you do anything special, or just tie on a hook and throw them out?

Just saw the fishing from shore part. Cast anything that wiggles like a shallow crank bait or a top water lure. Fish in the early or late day. Water tends to be calmer and the fish come in to feed. I would recommend finding a boat to borrow/rent and expand your horizons. Worth the money. Good luck....

Hi all - I will be at Lake Champlain for the first time starting this Friday. We have an AirBNB lined up at the shoreline near Swanton. Looking at Google Maps, it looks like I will be fishing from the shore into Maquam Bay. Any advice on what kind of rigging I should use and bait? I am happy to catc...