Nice report Chris. As for a release try a Chamberlain Release. It has 2 settings on it, one for the rod so you can put a good bend in it and one for the fish so you can go super light for those 8" stockies to extra heavy for the big 11" Lake O dodgers. I changed to them this year and have not had failed release. They are for sale at many shops around Champlain and at AJ's. I think you will like them very much.
Tight lines.
Bob
Sounds like you had a good trip. Question? do you need both VT. and NY. licenses to fish the lake? I have been there a long time ago but seem to think the licenses may be reciprical.???
If you fish Burlington and head south you can have either a NY or Vt. license. If you fish Mallets Bay, the Inland Sea, and anywhere north then you need a Vt. license. I called Vt. fish and game and that's what they told me. If you head up I suggest you give them a call for further clarification.
