Originally posted by: water walker on 6/30/2007 5:36:43 PM

Hi Wellsley

Yes, Lake Champlain has got alot of different species in it. Alot of nice Smallmouth's in there. Pike, etc. Bring alot of lure's. Big lake. Can be nasty at times, so you need a good size boat, to go out in it. I have fished the Northern part, and also, down by Ft. Ti, so far. Just touching different area's when i go. During the winter, i sometimes get in one of there ice fishing tournments. Usually go for Northern's, for that. I went to the graduation party today, but before i left my nephew showed up, to say, that my other nephew's dog, a beagle, tigger, got killed by a car last night, down below there home, which is just a short walk, from my place. She was only six monthes old. Also had to go to a WWII Vets funeral yesterday to. Bad things come in three's, so i am waiting for the third one right now. Not in no mood to party. Left the party early. My Nephew who's dog got killed, he had to be there, as it was partly for him. so sad.

Water Walker

Originally posted by: wellsley on 7/7/2007 9:21:23 AM

I'm sorry to hear about tigger. I hope nothing else happens that sadens you. I once was in a bad situation at work. One of my coworkers said smile things could be worse. So I smiled and he was right things got worse. But persistance and time got me through it. I just decided that I wasn't going to allow circustances that I couldn't control beat me. That persistant attitude made my life all up hill after that.
Hope all goes well for you. Its all up hill from the lake. <!--graemlin::D-->

Originally posted by: water walker on 7/8/2007 8:31:06 PM

Hi Wellsley

Just got home from a great day of fishing with a friend of mine, who was in my unit, during Desert Storm. We fished all day Saturday, in a lake that was only five miles from the border of Canada, in Vermont. We caught some small lakers, and released them. Then I said to him, we could try closer to my home on Sunday, so we went to a local lake five miles from my hometown. We got on the water, at about 1030am. It was raining all this morning, but we still went, and glad we did. We caught some more small Lake Trout, and released them. Then at about 7:45pm, my friends fly rod, with a 6 lb leader, which was on my downrigger, got a hit, and the fight was on. Twenty minutes later, he had a 16.68 lb, Lake Trout in my boat. It measured at 35.5 inches long and was a male. Boy am i tierd, and so was he. I took alot of pictures of him fighting the fish and after we got it weighed in. Well, all for now.

Water Walker

Originally posted by: wellsley on 7/9/2007 4:07:27 PM

Hi water walker

That sounds great some laker thats a trophy no matter who catches it. WOW Its always a good time when your with friends fishing. <!--graemlin:;)--> I just sign up for my first member meet.( Finger lakes) Can't wait to go. I look forward to hearing about your next outing.

Originally posted by: wellsley on 10/15/2007 4:55:28 PM

Well how was the fishing in Vermont this past summer?

Originally posted by: eddavidson9 on 10/17/2007 7:53:00 AM

Well, since nobody else is replying (is it just me or is VT dead on this forum?), ill summarize my trip to NC Vermont.

Spent a week there for work in august, stayed at Little River campground for labor day weekend. All the main rivers (winooski, dog, etc) were really low. Tried some night fishing on the winooski, no luck. Got a few browns and rainbows (nothing over 12", but all a lot of fun) out of the Little River. Also learned a lesson about wading within a gorge in an intermittent release tailwater...thankfully i found an escape route (fairly) quickly.

Didnt get to fish as much as i would have liked, but it was my first time fishing in vt ever, and it was gorgeous and a blast when i could get out.

Originally posted by: wellsley on 10/19/2007 5:58:27 PM

Vt has never been real active on the forum. But from time to time water walker will put up a post. Not sure what's up, I haven't heard from her in some time.