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by Mike8484
Wed Apr 12, 2023 12:08 pm
Forum: Lake Champlain
Topic: DYP?
Replies: 4
Views: 1151

Re: DYP?

I was just about to ask this question! Looking forward to a DYP after missing last year. I got to learn a ton from Kyle Smith the first year I participated.
by Mike8484
Thu Jul 07, 2022 9:08 am
Forum: Lake Champlain
Topic: Lake trout over supply and Salmon shortage!
Replies: 23
Views: 3055

Re: Lake trout stocking

So I asked a question along these lines at the state of the lake meeting but can't remember the answer. What are some of the challenges with stocking salmon that aren't there with lakers? While I can understand the stock more salmon argument stock less lakers argument. There has to be a reason why s...
by Mike8484
Sat Nov 06, 2021 4:55 pm
Forum: Fishing Reports
Topic: Frostbite Tournament In Real Time
Replies: 20
Views: 2453

Re: Frostbite Tournament In Real Time

How big was the winning fish?
by Mike8484
Tue Oct 19, 2021 9:13 am
Forum: Lake Champlain
Topic: LI-ION Battery Jump starter
Replies: 8
Views: 2931

Re: LI-ION Battery Jump starter

Hey Striper! I think you'll be pleased. I have stupidly forgotten to charge my starting battery a couple of times and the Hulkman worked great. I've also helped jumped a couple of folk's battery. It's super nice to have it onboard as a backup. Let me know what you think.
by Mike8484
Fri Sep 03, 2021 11:30 am
Forum: Lake Champlain
Topic: LI-ION Battery Jump starter
Replies: 8
Views: 2931

Re: LI-ION Battery Jump starter

Yeah not much to share. I was looking at either this one or the NOCO boost. After taking a look at reviews I found that the Hulkman was just as good if not better. What it didn't have was the price tag or long term reviews like the NOCO did. The reviews I did read were promising. The Hulkman does ha...
by Mike8484
Thu Sep 02, 2021 9:23 am
Forum: Lake Champlain
Topic: Juniper Island
Replies: 6
Views: 2171

Re: Juniper Island

Some plans with my wife and her friends brings me to Juniper Island Saturday afternoon and evening. I have never fished around it. I was planning to give it a try for trout or salmon. I was planning on setting my riggers at 70 ft with cowbells on the ball and stacked releases and spoons for lakers ...
by Mike8484
Thu Sep 02, 2021 9:22 am
Forum: Lake Champlain
Topic: LI-ION Battery Jump starter
Replies: 8
Views: 2931

Re: LI-ION Battery Jump starter

I ended up going with this one and it's already saved my butt. HULKMAN Alpha85 Jump Starter 2000 Amp 20000mAh Car Starter for up to 8.5L Gas and 6L Diesel Engines with LED Display 12V Lithium Portable Car Battery Booster Pack
by Mike8484
Thu Aug 19, 2021 10:31 am
Forum: Lake Champlain
Topic: Juniper Island
Replies: 6
Views: 2171

Re: Juniper Island

Reelax-What's the perferred bait/lure/method for hooking up to a Sheepshead? That's a species I've never tangled with an would love to get on one.
by Mike8484
Wed Aug 18, 2021 2:30 pm
Forum: Lake Champlain
Topic: How's my plan for Friday? (Still in pursuit of first lake trout)
Replies: 8
Views: 2356

Re: How's my plan for Friday? (Still in pursuit of first lake trout)

Have you been fishing out of a red/yellow kayak in converse? If so, I think I've seen you out there. Even as recently as last Sunday. I am on the creme and blue Lund. So you are spot on with the heavy jigs and spoon. You'll need it to keep those baits down on the bottom. I'd be more concerned on how...
by Mike8484
Fri Aug 13, 2021 11:40 am
Forum: Lake Champlain
Topic: Fall and Beyond fishing
Replies: 6
Views: 2075

Re: Fall and Beyond fishing

Thanks for the heads up Crayfish! How is Converse as a launch during the winter? It's currently a tough launch for me due to low water all around the actual launch. I launched on a windy day and had to take an unplanned dip to drag my boat out of the mud 30 yards from the dock.
by Mike8484
Fri Aug 13, 2021 11:06 am
Forum: Lake Champlain
Topic: Fall and Beyond fishing
Replies: 6
Views: 2075

Re: Fall and Beyond fishing

Thanks for the thorough write up Digitroll! I appreciate it! Do you find that this forum is a bit more active during the winter months for meetups? I honestly was expecting more action on here during the summer but it seems work and fishing leaves little time for forum talk. 1. I am pretty fair weat...
by Mike8484
Thu Aug 12, 2021 4:16 pm
Forum: Lake Champlain
Topic: Fall and Beyond fishing
Replies: 6
Views: 2075

Fall and Beyond fishing

Hi all! So this is my first year owning a boat (1999 Lund Adventure Pro 17ft) and am not sure what to expect out of fall fishing on Champlain and even the possibility of frostbite fishing (although I probably won't my first year). Just curious what sort of things I'll have to do to keep fishing late...
by Mike8484
Tue Aug 10, 2021 9:42 am
Forum: Lake Champlain
Topic: IS Lakers?
Replies: 7
Views: 2157

Re: IS Lakers?

Just anecdotal, but I have heard that lakers in the inland sea are few and far between.
by Mike8484
Fri Aug 06, 2021 9:37 am
Forum: Lake Champlain
Topic: Converse Launch condition
Replies: 2
Views: 1305

Re: Converse Launch condition

Thanks for the heads up amFishFil! I launched on Wed and did fine. Skinny water all around the launch that may have been tricky with wind but was pretty straight forward. I was in a 17.5' Lund Adventure. I did see some giant carp coming out of the launch. At first I thought they may have been sheeps...
by Mike8484
Mon Aug 02, 2021 12:25 pm
Forum: Lake Champlain
Topic: Converse Launch condition
Replies: 2
Views: 1305

Converse Launch condition

Anyone launch out of Converse recently? Is the launch still usable? I know the water was pretty low and the area surrounding the dock was 1-3 feet deep. Made for some tight maneuvering? If it isn't usable what launch would you all suggest to fish that area on the Vermont side?