I think it's going to be a great looking bridge!
For more information go to https://www.nysdot.gov/lakechamplainbridge/alternatives
Fish on, fish H8 me.
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12 years ago
14.1.10
NEW CHAMPLAIN BRIDGE DESIGN CHOSEN
Governor Jim Douglas today joined New York Governor David Paterson to announce the design for the new Lake Champlain Bridge. Design work will begin immediately on the Modified Network Tied Arch Bridge concept, which was the preferred choice for replacement.
I think it's going to be a great looking bridge!
For more information go to https://www.nysdot.gov/lakechamplainbridge/alternatives
Fish on, fish H8 me.
I think it's going to be a great looking bridge!
For more information go to https://www.nysdot.gov/lakechamplainbridge/alternatives
Fish on, fish H8 me.
LAKE CHAMPLAIN ICE FISHING TOURNAMENTS
For a complete list of upcoming ice fishing tournaments and derbies, along with tournaments and derbies scheduled during the summer months, visit Lake Champlain Tournaments page of the Vermont Fish & Wildlife website. Simply type in "Champlain" in the "water body" box and click on "look up derby"!
Fish on, fish H8 me.
Fish on, fish H8 me.
10.1.10
FIRST TIME PERCH PULLER!!!
Our ten year old Grandson, Justin is beginning to show some real interest in going fishing with us. The other night he called and asked if he could spend the weekend. When Cathy mentioned we "may" do some hardwater fishing on Lake Champlain, he was thrilled.
We stopped by Dockside, said hello to Mike and others, then Justin bought his first "scoop" of small fatheads to use as bait, and signed his first "Vermont Baitfish Transportation Receipt".
Off we go...
I had an idea on where I wanted to fish as I had been on the phone, checking with friends on the ice. So far, reports weren't good. It appeared the fishing was slow everywhere. Not good. I explained to Justin, "if we're out there doing our part, the rest is up to the fish!"
We checked several areas and talked to fisherman coming off the ice. "No, no fish". "Very few". "One yellow perch in an hour". "Three of us got 10 perch in 5 hours". "Should have been here yesterday", were the responses I was getting. Well, in one particular spot, with open water not too far off, the eye's of the "fisherman" that just came off the ice told a different story. "We're going back to Hill Rd" I told Cathy and Justin, "I don't think that fella we talked to was being truthful".
We ventured out several hundred yards and Justin said his feet and legs were beginning to get cold. The temperature was in the single digits and we were quartering into a 7 mph breeze from the North. We needed to get the portable shack set up and the heat going. "Just a little further I explained".
We stopped and got set up. Justin warmed up and was able to take his heavy coat off once the heater was on and the shack warmed up. A few quick lessons and it was fish on. From that point on, it was all smiles! "This is fun" Cathy and I heard over and over as Justin kept pulling yellow perch through the ice. One after another. Like a pro!
We ended up with a nice catch of perch. We kept the fish larger than 9 inches, had a few in the "pounder" class, a five gallon bucket 1/2 full when the sun fell below the horizon and we headed for the truck.
The jury is still out: Who caught the most? Who caught the biggest? I think Justin wins those categories. Who had the most fun, Cathy and I, or Justin? hmmm...
I don't think any of us will ever forget Justin's first Perch Pulling on the ice of Lake Champlain.
He was again, cold when we got to the truck, but nevertheless, is looking forward to his next adventure, Pulling Perch through the ice on Lake Champlain! Maybe, just maybe, we can get him out next weekend! I don't think we'll have to twist his arm!
Fish on, fish H8 me.
We stopped by Dockside, said hello to Mike and others, then Justin bought his first "scoop" of small fatheads to use as bait, and signed his first "Vermont Baitfish Transportation Receipt".
Off we go...
I had an idea on where I wanted to fish as I had been on the phone, checking with friends on the ice. So far, reports weren't good. It appeared the fishing was slow everywhere. Not good. I explained to Justin, "if we're out there doing our part, the rest is up to the fish!"
We checked several areas and talked to fisherman coming off the ice. "No, no fish". "Very few". "One yellow perch in an hour". "Three of us got 10 perch in 5 hours". "Should have been here yesterday", were the responses I was getting. Well, in one particular spot, with open water not too far off, the eye's of the "fisherman" that just came off the ice told a different story. "We're going back to Hill Rd" I told Cathy and Justin, "I don't think that fella we talked to was being truthful".
We ventured out several hundred yards and Justin said his feet and legs were beginning to get cold. The temperature was in the single digits and we were quartering into a 7 mph breeze from the North. We needed to get the portable shack set up and the heat going. "Just a little further I explained".
We stopped and got set up. Justin warmed up and was able to take his heavy coat off once the heater was on and the shack warmed up. A few quick lessons and it was fish on. From that point on, it was all smiles! "This is fun" Cathy and I heard over and over as Justin kept pulling yellow perch through the ice. One after another. Like a pro!
We ended up with a nice catch of perch. We kept the fish larger than 9 inches, had a few in the "pounder" class, a five gallon bucket 1/2 full when the sun fell below the horizon and we headed for the truck.
The jury is still out: Who caught the most? Who caught the biggest? I think Justin wins those categories. Who had the most fun, Cathy and I, or Justin? hmmm...
I don't think any of us will ever forget Justin's first Perch Pulling on the ice of Lake Champlain.
He was again, cold when we got to the truck, but nevertheless, is looking forward to his next adventure, Pulling Perch through the ice on Lake Champlain! Maybe, just maybe, we can get him out next weekend! I don't think we'll have to twist his arm!
Fish on, fish H8 me.
8.1.10
Lucky to be Alive!
4.1.10
A HARD-WATER WORLD
ICE FISHING AND WHY WE DO IT.
I think the title sums it up nicely.
And...
here's another very cool video. Thanks to RD Jr for introducing me to this one!
Check out the clarity of the ice. Perfect ice. I've never had to opportunity to fish ice as perfect as this!
Oh---the fish is totally cool too, a real monster!
Fish on, fish H8 me.
I think the title sums it up nicely.
And...
here's another very cool video. Thanks to RD Jr for introducing me to this one!
Check out the clarity of the ice. Perfect ice. I've never had to opportunity to fish ice as perfect as this!
Oh---the fish is totally cool too, a real monster!
Fish on, fish H8 me.
2.1.10
"Icing" Champlain's Yellow Perch
The last day of 2009 brought me the first day of fishing the hard water this season. St. Albans Bay was my choice, as there isn't really a lot of ice on the big lake to speak of but I found 5" on the Bay. I wasn't able to fish on the ice where I initially checked, nor could I fish my second preferred location. I shuffled out from the boat launch on Hathaway Point, and headed away from everyone else and the noises that go along with a crowd.
The first spot I tried produced a few yellow perch and fewer "keepers". I moved a hundred yards or so, drilled and tried again. Better. More consistent action and that means more keepers. I ended the day with 26 "keeper" yellow perch, the largest, a hen, just over 12 inches. I kept her, but kind of wished I'd of let her go to spawn in the spring.
Friday, the first day of twenty-ten, Cathy joined me. Cathy and I always try to fish the hard water the first day of each year, kind of a tradition we follow, if...there's enough ice!
We took all our gear; shanty, heater, radio, munchies, the whole enchilada.
At first we tried a couple holes someone else had graciously drilled for us. They looked to be spaced just about right should we decide to set the shanty over them. They produced a few fish, some were keepers but it wasn't enough action to keep us entertained. We decided to move out further from shore, again, keeping our distance from the crowds. Here we found more active fish so here is where we stayed. We'd have schools swim by, we'd pick a few off, and the school would leave. We'd wait patiently, and another school would swim by, looking for our offerings.
All said and done, the two days resulted in well over a hundred yellow perch pulled through the ice. We kept a total 75, of which two dozen have already been fried to a delicious golden brown and served with Cathy's "special" mashed potatoes!
Be safe if you venture onto the ice, tell someone where you'll be and how long you expect to stay out. Take a buddy and don't take chances!
Fish on, fish H8 me.
The first spot I tried produced a few yellow perch and fewer "keepers". I moved a hundred yards or so, drilled and tried again. Better. More consistent action and that means more keepers. I ended the day with 26 "keeper" yellow perch, the largest, a hen, just over 12 inches. I kept her, but kind of wished I'd of let her go to spawn in the spring.
We took all our gear; shanty, heater, radio, munchies, the whole enchilada.
At first we tried a couple holes someone else had graciously drilled for us. They looked to be spaced just about right should we decide to set the shanty over them. They produced a few fish, some were keepers but it wasn't enough action to keep us entertained. We decided to move out further from shore, again, keeping our distance from the crowds. Here we found more active fish so here is where we stayed. We'd have schools swim by, we'd pick a few off, and the school would leave. We'd wait patiently, and another school would swim by, looking for our offerings.
All said and done, the two days resulted in well over a hundred yellow perch pulled through the ice. We kept a total 75, of which two dozen have already been fried to a delicious golden brown and served with Cathy's "special" mashed potatoes!
Be safe if you venture onto the ice, tell someone where you'll be and how long you expect to stay out. Take a buddy and don't take chances!
Fish on, fish H8 me.
27.12.09
Frost-biters Make it into the Burlington Free Press
The Burlington Free Press ran an article today on the Frostbite Fleet of Lake Champlain.
The article was written by Lawrence Pyne and it's titled: Serious Anglers Ignore Frostbite For Fish Bites.
Here is also a great video found on You Tube:
Fish on, fish H8 me.
The article was written by Lawrence Pyne and it's titled: Serious Anglers Ignore Frostbite For Fish Bites.
Here is also a great video found on You Tube:
Fish on, fish H8 me.
Where's the ice?
If we don't get some sustained cold weather soon, to build ice, there won't be a lot of ice fishing happening on Lake Champlain.
The weather is supposed get cold later this week...
but it did last week too. It got real nice and cold, then, warmed up and it's been raining cats and dogs today. Looking out my window is almost depressing.
What we need is good cold weather, the kind that makes ice form and make noises as it grows and thickens:
And...ice fishing really doesn't suck like the next title implies!
There'll be ice soon...
I hope.
Fish on, fish H8 me.
The weather is supposed get cold later this week...
but it did last week too. It got real nice and cold, then, warmed up and it's been raining cats and dogs today. Looking out my window is almost depressing.
What we need is good cold weather, the kind that makes ice form and make noises as it grows and thickens:
And...ice fishing really doesn't suck like the next title implies!
There'll be ice soon...
I hope.
Fish on, fish H8 me.
20.12.09
Shooting and Spearing fish on Lake Champlain
It seems each year, there is controversy surrounding the shooting of fish in Vermont.
Some argue that it isn't a safe sport, others point out the absence of accidents.
I came across this interesting video and wanted to show it.
Enjoy.
Vermont fishermen along the shores of Lake Champlain are the only citizens of the US who retain the right to 'shoot' fish. Each year, pike return in large numbers to spawn in the marshes of the islands in Lake Champlain. There is a long fishing/hunting tradition of both spearing the fish at night at culverts, and of shooting the fish in the marshes. You don't actually shoot the fish but just under it, to stun it, where you can then simply pluck it out of the water. It is a cherished tradition among it's practitioners.
Fish on, fish H8 me.
Some argue that it isn't a safe sport, others point out the absence of accidents.
I came across this interesting video and wanted to show it.
Enjoy.
Vermont fishermen along the shores of Lake Champlain are the only citizens of the US who retain the right to 'shoot' fish. Each year, pike return in large numbers to spawn in the marshes of the islands in Lake Champlain. There is a long fishing/hunting tradition of both spearing the fish at night at culverts, and of shooting the fish in the marshes. You don't actually shoot the fish but just under it, to stun it, where you can then simply pluck it out of the water. It is a cherished tradition among it's practitioners.
Fish on, fish H8 me.
18.12.09
2010 Sea Lamprey Control Petition is Available on-line
A petition addressed to the Governor of Vermont, Agency of Natural Resources Secretary, and Vermont Commissioners of the Department of Environmental Conservation, Department of Health and Department of Fish and Wildlife is available on line.
The petition is available to read and sign at http://www.petitiononline.com/Lewis010/petition.html
This is the forth year the petition has been written and presented to Montpelier in an effort to continue the necessary control of Sea Lamprey in Lake Champlain.
I would take great pleasure in knowing my readers took the time to read and sign this valuable tool to benefit the Lake Champlain Fishery.
The petition is available to read and sign at http://www.petitiononline.com/Lewis010/petition.html
This is the forth year the petition has been written and presented to Montpelier in an effort to continue the necessary control of Sea Lamprey in Lake Champlain.
I would take great pleasure in knowing my readers took the time to read and sign this valuable tool to benefit the Lake Champlain Fishery.
Above, is a large 16" Sea Lamprey caught while fishing in Lake Champlain aboard the "Digitroll".
This photo shows a large Sea Lamprey attached to a Lake Champlain Brown Trout with another older scar visible on the fish. This photo was taken while aboard the UVM research vessel Melosira.
More information on the control of Sea Lamprey on Lake Champlain can be found here on the New York DEC website.
Again, PLEASE take a minute to read and sign the petition: http://www.petitiononline.com/Lewis010/petition.html
Thank you!
Fish on, fish H8 me.
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