Crew on Surprise today was Longtime friends Fred Baser & Dan Adam.
We let the day warm and assembled at Arnold at 10 AM. Fat Head & Crazy Ivan and Rob Thorn, Will Nolan and ADMIRAL Jud Swenor were already out.
We set up with the lures on the rods from a few days ago Rainbow Speedys on Purple/Black mini discs out 90 ft and Downriggers down 30 with Blue silver speedys with Rainbow speedy on sliders.
Yacked with the boys and started.
Got in the mix and started a look. No action ....................then we started a mix of fish Topped with back to back Steelhead taken on the mini discs.
What an epic battle each provided Dan Had the first fish that tail walked back and forth several times and
didn't stop even in the net.
The next went off and Fred was up. Wow what a battle this fish actually passed the boat. I laughed when Fred suggested it might be a Laker as it had not jumped as yet. W E L L that didn't last long as we got it closer to the boat. Pants on Fire around another line Jump, Jump classic steelhead . A hard scoop and net Got it in. Lots of holler and High fives as we all realized that we had just netted a Lake Champlain Unicorn with two in two Dips .
That said it was time for the fine dining session
Todays fare was Leek Sweet Potato Chowder with Italian Seasoned Turkey Ricotta Meatballs with Fresh Grated Parmesan and Fresh Ground Black Pepper.
Kathys Butter Rolls
Followed by Fresh Pineapple Spears and Black Tea.
OK then .....I need a nap finished the day with a mix and these beautiful Slabs Of Steel
Congratulations Boys and Suck in that Rare Air.
Thanks for Sharing the Day
Rare Air on Surprise Dec 11
Rare Air on Surprise Dec 11
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Re: Rare Air on Surprise Dec 11
great report and great pics as usual. i dont look at your posts till after i eat
love that beanie hat randy.
love that beanie hat randy.
Re: Rare Air on Surprise Dec 11
Beautiful catch! Looks like you guys had a really fun day!
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Re: Rare Air on Surprise Dec 11
Way to go guys - makes me wish I didn't have to work today - planning on being up there Thursday - leave a few hungry ones
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Re: Rare Air on Surprise Dec 11
Awesome report while I am out of town on a work trip... wish I was there... won’t be long and Reelax will be back to the ville for some action... thanks for the looks Randy!
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Re: Rare Air on Surprise Dec 11
Jump up, jump down, and jump around....Nice report and a BIG congratulations for doing two rare air chrome plated trout!
Catch and serve with lemon.
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Re: Rare Air on Surprise Dec 11
What a great time had by all. Great to see you boys out. Congrats on the steelhead. We need one for the grand slam. Great fishing! Very nice fellas.
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Re: Rare Air on Surprise Dec 11
Great report Randy and crew! The rainbows have been rare the last few years! Very cool! What a nice day to be on the water! See you tomorrow same bat time same bat channel!
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Re: Rare Air on Surprise Dec 11
If you want to catch Steelies on lake Champlain, this is the area, from snakes den to south of Barbers point.... from July on. The last 4 years this has been a steely hot spot!
Great report and even nicer catch!
Great report and even nicer catch!
Todd