Champlain delivers… again

[Red Barchetta]

First off, I must say, I’m envious and rather pleased to read all of the weekly reports from you all on how the salmon bite is; what to use, how deep, techniques, lures and sometimes even “where” they’re at. For us newbies to Champ, we content ourselves, following many unsuccessful attempts to catch these elusive “silvers”- to catch the abundant and rather lowly lakers- but we’ve grown to LOVE and appreciate them just the same.
We went 0 fish in 3 1/2 hours this day, trolling 30-50’ over 90-100’ at 2.6- 3 mph, with a combo of small flasher /flies(Magog Smelt) , flasher/ yozuri minnow (3”) , small spoons(2.5-3” - all colours) , but the precedent storm would shut us down this day, UNTIL, we found a grouping of fish on a spot that almost always holds em(lakers).
So we frantically changed tactics and started jigging for them. The change of approach paid off:
36 laker boated, on 45 hookups (great catch ratio this day!), with 5 fish over 30” with one fat 32” fish, and 26 other fish in the rather remarkable 27-29” class (wow!).
Only 6 fish between 23-26”(sic).
So glad I was able to salvage my reputation with first time fisherman and neighbor, after raving about Champ as I’ve done for 2 years.
Look forward to the day when our honed efforts yield more elusive silvers, but for the time being we continue to enjoy natures bounty of plentiful lake trout!

[Red Barchetta]

First off, I must say, I’m envious and rather pleased to read all of the weekly reports from you all on how the salmon bite is; what to use, how deep, techniques, lures and sometimes even “where” they’re at. For us newbies to Champ, we content ourselves, following many unsuccessful attempts to catch these elusive “silvers”- to catch the abundant and rather lowly lakers- but we’ve grown to LOVE and appreciate them just the same.
We went 0 fish in 3 1/2 hours this day, trolling 30-50’ over 90-100’ at 2.6- 3 mph, with a combo of small flasher /flies(Magog Smelt) , flasher/ yozuri minnow (3”) , small spoons(2.5-3” - all colours) , but the precedent storm would shut us down this day, UNTIL, we found a grouping of fish on a spot that almost always holds em(lakers).
So we frantically changed tactics and started jigging for them. The change of approach paid off:
36 laker boated, on 45 hookups (great catch ratio this day!), with 5 fish over 30” with one fat 32” fish, and 26 other fish in the rather remarkable 27-29” class (wow!).
Only 6 fish between 23-26”(sic).
So glad I was able to salvage my reputation with first time fisherman and neighbor, after raving about Champ as I’ve done for 2 years.
Look forward to the day when our honed efforts yield more elusive silvers, but for the time being we continue to enjoy natures bounty of plentiful lake trout!

[Crayfish]

Congrats! Those are beauties! Nothing wrong with salvaging a trip with that quality of “slimers”.

[Reelax]

I can almost hear the Rush songs playing in the background while you guys reel in those hogs…

Thanks for sharing!

[TUnamas]

I can almost hear the Rush songs playing in the background while you guys reel in those hogs…

Thanks for sharing!

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=IrxzRFj03Ro

[Speedy]

Red,
Thanks for the report..36 Lakers..that's COOL!
I'm inland babysitting 12 Lakes that look like over-filled bowls of coco with a lot of debris, and STILL more rain.

Again, Congrats,
Tight Lines
Speedy

[Gecha (Gerry)]

Nice report and pics. 36 lakers is a big number, kept you busy for a while.
Thanks for sharing.

[Red Barchetta]

Congrats! Those are beauties! Nothing wrong with salvaging a trip with that quality of “slimers”.

Hey thanks Crayfish! Those slimers are actualy quite tasty if you give them a try. I love to cook, do say 6 days a week for the family, and this recipe and others listed underneath in the link, received favorable comments by everyone who's tried it this way.
https://cafedelites.com/easy-salmon-piccata/
Give her a try and let's do our part to help control this abundant population. In time and with some luck, we may help the salmon #'s takeover the laker population!

[Red Barchetta]

I can almost hear the Rush songs playing in the background while you guys reel in those hogs…

Thanks for sharing!

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=IrxzRFj03Ro

LOL How'd you guess?
Had Power Windows and Permanent Waves playing during throughout the smackdown!
Headed back out on Sunday and will give the silvers a try early AM till about 11am, and we're then hunting lakers till 4pm. Hopefully the lake has stabilized as we continued to receive a torrent of heavy rain up here in Montreal this week. Will report back on Monday! Good luck to all!!

[Red Barchetta]

Nice report and pics. 36 lakers is a big number, kept you busy for a while.
Thanks for sharing.

Thanks Gerry! We had doubles and triples on that day, so yeah lots of fun!