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Smallmouth beat down Lake Champlain
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05/16/22 02:31 AM
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mlatham
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I was finally able to do a bucket list trip to Lake Champlain for smallmouth. A friend and I were able to fish twelve out of thirteen days last week and the week before. The fishing was absolutely out of this world, we caught from 40 to over 100 each day with close to 50% of them being over 4 lbs. The lake and surrounding area is very beautiful with snow covered mountains in the distance.
We stayed at a local lodge with cabins that are perfect for fishermen and their boats. Called The Anchorage, in South Hero VT. The owner, Dave Morrissette is a super nice guy and very knowledgeable on current fishing patterns and locations. If you are planning a trip, which I highly recommend, you should definitely check into staying with them.
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05/16/22 02:34 AM
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Awesome trip and info. Thanks for sharing
Re: Smallmouth beat down Lake Champlain
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05/16/22 12:56 PM
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Surprised you caught any with that partner you had!!! Seriously - sounds like you guys had a great time!!
Re: Smallmouth beat down Lake Champlain
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05/16/22 12:57 PM
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Re: Smallmouth beat down Lake Champlain
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05/16/22 08:06 PM
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Nice post and fish. Good job.
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Re: Smallmouth beat down Lake Champlain
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05/16/22 10:43 PM
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Ken A.
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I am so jealous! Sounds like a great trip!
Re: Smallmouth beat down Lake Champlain
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05/17/22 10:38 AM
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Re: Smallmouth beat down Lake Champlain
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05/17/22 01:34 PM
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Nice way to relax. Has your thumb healed yet from lipping them?
Re: Smallmouth beat down Lake Champlain
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05/17/22 07:44 PM
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Tyler Kalishek
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Bucket list trip for sure
Re: Smallmouth beat down Lake Champlain
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05/17/22 09:59 PM
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Did you pull your boat up there from Texas?
Re: Smallmouth beat down Lake Champlain
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05/18/22 02:24 AM
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Awesome man...love those brown fish.
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05/18/22 12:59 PM
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mlatham
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Yes, we used my friendโs Phoenix 921. 1800 miles but well worth it
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05/18/22 01:02 PM
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gar1970
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Love them smallies
Re: Smallmouth beat down Lake Champlain
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05/23/22 10:09 PM
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Kelly G.
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We crossed the lake last year on the ferry with our fifth wheel. Beautiful area. I need to put a smallmouth trip on my bucket list.
Re: Smallmouth beat down Lake Champlain
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05/30/22 10:23 PM
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