Yeah - j76 - most folks concentrate on the Walleyes. I remember the year I was there, someone caught a monster Pike through the ice on a bluegill rig. I didn't know about the Smallies though, and that is my favorite fish. I was working long hours then and didn't get to fish near as much as I wanted to. We were starting up the power plant over in Lincoln.
I know the Walleyes are supposed to be better eating - but in my opinion - that is all they have going for them. They fight like an old wet sock compared to Smallmouth Bass.
I'm having fun now - learning to fish these lakes in Northern Vermont - especially Lake Champlain. What a wonderful fishery.
Tight lines and bouncing bobbers.
We hooked one thru the ice a few yrs back walleye fishing, had him on for what seemed like 10 min thru a 6 inch hole. He was as wide as the hole across the back and when we finally get him turned upright only a couple inches of his nose fit up into the hole and that was as far as he would go!!
Lake Champlain must be an awsome place to fish! That one makes Hubbard look like a pond i bet!