thanks guys, that's a good start..ilbback, i don't usually go on champlain for bass, i have before, but found much better fishing for them on the small lakes and ponds, dd i meant actually cape cod, but either way, my stomach hates big water, my heart doesn't, but stomach does. i do a rather nice job of chumming though. i would rather try for salmon on the salmon river in pulaski than hit the lake or ocean. don't get me wrong, i think it's great you guys are so into it about your herd, but a breather never hurts anyone.
Pat