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Pennsylvania => Ice Fishing Pennsylvania => Topic started by: ChaumontMasters on Jan 15, 2020, 08:26 AM
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Hey guys my name is Louis, I just sponsored our PA page. Im from the Scranton Wilkes-Barre area, West Pittston to be exact. Anyway I Just opened a 12 room lodge in Chaumont Bay on Lake Ontario. Its a powerhouse trophy fishery, especially in the winter months when the Walleye and Perch fill up the bay. We offer Guiding, Lodging and rentals for lodge guest including Livescope, snowmobiles and just about everything else. Get in touch with me thru shanty and I'll happily give you guys 10% off. Also guys from the Scranton Wilkes barre are car pool up 81 every weekend so if your interested let me know or check out website with the link above or our Facebook page. Thanks!
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What are the ice conditions up that way? 8 hours is a haul for me but if we don't have any ice then it could be worth a trip.
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Just wondering the rates for lodging say second week in February
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Just wondering the rates for lodging say second week in February
DB, its 60$ a night plus your discount. Thanks
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Just wondering the rates for lodging say second week in February
Bsapp, We should be ok with ice by Monday or Tuesday. Ill let you know
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Thank you very much for sponsoring this great site Louis. I think I can speak for many on this board and this site by saying how much I appreciate you and the other sponsors that make it possible for us to share our love of ice fishing with each other - even when we can't be on the ice. I wish you much success with your new business venture.
Outside of a weekend I spent in Maine a few years ago, I have never made a big ice fishing trip but it's something I really want to do at some point and this seems pretty reasonable. About how long of a drive is Chaumont Bay from Scranton? When you have a moment, please let me know.
Thanks!
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Thanks Nuangolasusquehanna (wow! that is a mouthful...) I'm about 2 hours South of Scranton so that's not too bad for a long weekend trip.
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Thank you very much for sponsoring this great site Louis. I think I can speak for many on this board and this site by saying how much I appreciate you and the other sponsors that make it possible for us to share our love of ice fishing with each other - even when we can't be on the ice. I wish you much success with your new business venture.
Outside of a weekend I spent in Maine a few years ago, I have never made a big ice fishing trip but it's something I really want to do at some point and this seems pretty reasonable. About how long of a drive is Chaumont Bay from Scranton? When you have a moment, please let me know.
Thanks!
Butcher, Its my pleasure to sponsor this forum, and yes I wanted to keep it reasonably priced for everyone to be able to enjoy what our amazing fishery has to offer. Not to mention I love being out there myself. I make it up from the Pittston area in 3 hours and 30 mins. It's directly up 81 to Watertown. Also my lodge is lakeside right in the bay, if you would like you can check out more by clicking the sponsor link ChaumontMasters.com or on FB at Chaumont Masters
Thank you!
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is it 60 per person? or per room? is their a cooking area provided or common area. how many beds per room. four wheeler or machine access? can someone reach the fishing grounds by foot or are machines needed?
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is it 60 per person? or per room? is their a cooking area provided or common area. how many beds per room. four wheeler or machine access? can someone reach the fishing grounds by foot or are machines needed?
JiggerMan, Thats per person a night, everyone will have a private room with a twin or double bed. And yes there is a huge living space and kitchen. The Lodge is lakeside and yes for machines as long as the ice in shape for it. Thanks
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LOUIS HOWS THE FISHING NOW AND ICE CONDITIONS
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LOUIS HOWS THE FISHING NOW AND ICE CONDITIONS
Scroll up.. he said possibly Monday
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Hopefully some good ice early next week, I'll have the drone up today so you'll be able to see. Thanks guys
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Ok guys I recorded some drone footage of the bay today, more to come soon. Check out the ice conditions tab on the webpage for the video.
Chaumontmasters.com
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HI Louis
Thanks for beco ing a sponsor. I tried to look at your site but it is currently down for some reason. I wanted to pull up directions. Are you on the US side or Canadian ?
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HI Louis
Thanks for beco ing a sponsor. I tried to look at your site but it is currently down for some reason. I wanted to pull up directions. Are you on the US side or Canadian ?
The bay is in NY just west of Fort Drum(Watertown),
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HI Louis
Thanks for beco ing a sponsor. I tried to look at your site but it is currently down for some reason. I wanted to pull up directions. Are you on the US side or Canadian ?
Hey Roy, Yes the server was down for some reason for about 2 hours but its ok now. We should make some ice tonight so hopefully fishing isn't more than a few days away. Ill give you guys a look on the drone tomorrow. Thanks
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Hey guys, I had the drone up earlier and the Bay looks to be locked up pretty good. Got out spudding and had some decent ice but hopefully this weather tonight doesn't hurt too much. We should be fishing in the coming days tho! Check out the FB for the video
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Were fishing as of today! Anyone looking to get on some trophy waters should reach out! Check out the fish that were caught (and released) today on our FB page, They are some true tanks!
https://www.facebook.com/chaumontmasters/
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OK I am hooked. What is your address for the rooms. We will b e in touch soon......jk
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looks like 6-1/2 hrs from Pgh area ... do you NEED machines? Or is walking doable to good fishing?
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OK I am hooked. What is your address for the rooms. We will b e in touch soon......jk
Hey JK, Its 10128 county route 125 Chaumont NY 13622
You can reach my cell at 570-510-0911
Thanks!
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looks like 6-1/2 hrs from Pgh area ... do you NEED machines? Or is walking doable to good fishing?
Hi captain, Machines aren't needed. Thanks
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I’d love to see those pics but not all of us have Facebook.
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Getting ready for the trip to Chaumont and staying at the lodge 2/6 thru 2/9 with 6 other buddies. Can't wait to get up here and try the lake out. Nez
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How much ice do you have right now. Thinking about end of next week or the following week for a trip somewhere. Thanks
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Do you have a website going I could take a look at? Planning on coming up that way or in 2 weeks was looking for lodging instead of driving from Pulaski every day.
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He is one of the sponsors for this website. You can go to ChaumontMasters.com and it will give you contact information. Leaving in less than one week to make the trip...can't wait. I was told by a friend that his buddies were up there and just caught a 8lb walleye and his friend caught a 13.5lb eye. :o :o Bring it fish ;D Nez
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Hi Guys, Just wanted to let anyone know who maybe considering a trip up to Chaumont Bay this winter that Im going to be running 10% off from now thru Cyber Monday. Feel free to shoot me a message with any questions you may have. If anyone is looking for a special place to ice fish, this is it. The experience here hardly lets you down and the potential for big fish is truly second to none. I have the best access on the bay and my Lodge is lakeside so you won't have to worry about trailering to the launch. We rent everything from snowmobiles to Garmin Panoptix. Also, we have been a proud sponsor of this site for a few years! Thanks fellas
Facebook.com/ChaumontMasters
ChaumontMasters.com
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Chaumont Bay looks phenomenal.
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I’ve lived in the area my whole life and this place puts out trophy eyes
I don’t think you can go wrong with CM
Just my .02
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Booked up after a few years of having it on the expanded destination list. Looking forward to it. High risk, high reward. ;D
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Been wanting to fish there for years. Have a trip booked in January with CM. Really looking forward to it!
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Noob question here, but what species are you targeting on the guided trips? We fished Champlain last year and loved it and the family wants to do another ice fishing trip this year.
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I’ve lived in the area my whole life and this place puts out trophy eyes
I don’t think you can go wrong with CM
Just my .02
Thank you my friend!
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Noob question here, but what species are you targeting on the guided trips? We fished Champlain last year and loved it and the family wants to do another ice fishing trip this year.
Hi Buddy, We mainly target Walleye and Perch but the Pike and Lake Trout are great fishing as well.
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louis hows it going buddy hope to see ya this year any ice yet
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louis hows it going buddy hope to see ya this year any ice yet
Hey Mike! Good to hear from you.. We have some ice forming in some of the siacked areas but hopefully we can get a little lucky and have ourselves something to fish on around New Years. I guess we'll see. Shouldn't be much longer before we can be on some inland spots tho. Maybe we can get a good report out of Ron and do a Lake John trip over Christmas.. Talk soon
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Hey Louis. Hope you are well Sir! Looking forward to the trip. Doing some waaaay too early planning and gear inspection. What line would you recommend for walleye there? Thinking 10# flouro leader but unsure about main line.
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Hey Louis. Hope you are well Sir! Looking forward to the trip. Doing some waaaay too early planning and gear inspection. What line would you recommend for walleye there? Thinking 10# flouro leader but unsure about main line.
Never too early my friend! Lol... I use 10lb Suffix 832 braided line to a 10-12lb Fluoro leader, sized so the leader ends before getting spooled when I hang the hook on the hook keeper. I also really like the Ultra 8 Carrier Superline by Berkley in 10lb as well.
See ya soon!
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Thanks! Glad my head was in the right place. Hope you will be joining us 1/14. Winter is coming!
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Thanks! Glad my head was in the right place. Hope you will be joining us 1/14. Winter is coming!
Yes I will. See ya soon!
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Hi Guys,
The Bay is taking shape! Feel free to reach out fr any info on Guiding, Lodging or Rentals.
570-510-0911 Louis
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Can't wait to get out there for some fun, will not be too long now.
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Can't wait to get out there for some fun, will not be too long now.
Yes! Hopefully the wind can cooperate for us too.
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This looks to be about a hour north of Pulaski, made that trip many times from central pa. Been asked to go along this season with my ice buds, recommend for a healthy 70 year old?
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Definitely! Just wait for conditions to be right and travel by sled. Let me know if I can be of any help! GL
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We fished with Louis 2 years ago for mainly perch. We had 6 people that went to stay with him and all I can say is it was absolutely phenomenal. Louis was very knowledgeable with fishing that area and was very friendly and accommodating to everyone. We caught so many perch it was crazy. In the 2 days of fishing, we caught over 1000 perch. Size ranged from 4 inches to 13.5 inches. Was a blast when they came into the hole, would hook up as soon as would get down the hole. We are looking at another trip later in the season again, but several of us work in health care so not sure if can get off work. It was definitely nice to have the snow machine cause was a decent drag with the snow on ice and also with the cold temps. Can't go wrong with his guiding service. Nez
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We fished with Louis 2 years ago for mainly perch. We had 6 people that went to stay with him and all I can say is it was absolutely phenomenal. Louis was very knowledgeable with fishing that area and was very friendly and accommodating to everyone. We caught so many perch it was crazy. In the 2 days of fishing, we caught over 1000 perch. Size ranged from 4 inches to 13.5 inches. Was a blast when they came into the hole, would hook up as soon as would get down the hole. We are looking at another trip later in the season again, but several of us work in health care so not sure if can get off work. It was definitely nice to have the snow machine cause was a decent drag with the snow on ice and also with the cold temps. Can't go wrong with his guiding service. Nez
Thank you very much! You guys definitely did crush that trip, I was just as happy!! Also, I sent you a pm. Talk soon.. Thanks again!
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Hi guys, Just wanted to give you a quick update and let you know that as of today we are fishing! Some winds are going to threaten the bay tomorrow but after that it should conducive to ice making.. We have solid fishable ice in front of my place and we did pretty well on our first outing this afternoon. Anyone looking to come up let me know, we offer lodging, guiding and rentals including snowmobile. Thanks guys and good luck to everyone this season no matter where your fishing! 570-510-0911 Louis
Also, you can get updates via our facebook at Facebook.com/ChaumontMasters
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Hi guys, Just wanted to give you a quick update and let you know that as of today we are fishing! Some winds are going to threaten the bay tomorrow but after that it should conducive to ice making.. We have solid fishable ice in front of my place and we did pretty well on our first outing this afternoon. Anyone looking to come up let me know, we offer lodging, guiding and rentals including snowmobile. Thanks guys and good luck to everyone this season no matter where your fishing! 570-510-0911 Louis
Also, you can get updates via our facebook at Facebook.com/ChaumontMasters
How are the current conditions?
I an considering a trip I. 2 weeks
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Just got home from fishing Chaumont with Louis the past 3 days. Top notch. Highly recommend it if you want to catch a trophy walleye.
I lost a SLOB the first day. Rest of the trip had them pretty sluggish due to the artic blast but guys were still picking trophy eyes. The 13# fish caught on Friday was within a stones throw of our shanty. Today we pulled to new grounds with another group from the lodge and the other group got a 27” beauty. Had to tuck tail and run home to beat the snow.
Louis knows his stuff. Super knowledgeable and helpful for anglers of all experience levels. Genuinely loves to fish and put people on fish. It shows.
Also met so many great people and die hard anglers at the lodge. Gotta be dedicated to fish -12! ;D
Pulled hook on the shiver minnow first day was a heartbreaker, but had it on for a good minute and it was doing whatever it wanted. Guaranteed slob. Amazing fight. I will be back to get it!!!
Thanks Lou! Keep up the great work Sir! Looking forward to the next one.
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Hey bud what are your rates if I came up on a solo trip for walleye? I don’t have a sled either
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My group of guys are heading up to fish with Chaumont Masters from 2/20 to 2/23. We can not wait. Really looking forward to it.
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Made my last ice trip of the year to the same place as my first. Bomb cyclone be damned. Stayed with Lou and fished all day Sat and Sun am with a buddy. We lucked out on the cyclone but moving around in the wind was not too fun on Saturday. Started out by Herrick and my buddy set on a big creature first thing but the hook slipped. Ice out there was starting to rot from the bottom. From there it was pretty tough. Moved in shallower but just perch here and there. Started closer to duck bay on sun am and had some walleye cruising but wouldn’t commit. Better perch action with some nice ones coming up to say hello. Even got a bonus pickerel that gave a spirited fight. Moved to the other side of a hump and played with some rovers for a bit. Assumed they were perch. Just as a snow squall started creeping in I was marking with looked like 2 perch until it wasn’t…. Hookset determined it was an elusive golden eyewall. 25.5” and a new pb. Perfect placeholder until next year! Will be back and ready to conquer a giant. Thanks Lou, keep up the good work buddy!
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Hello, everyone. I hope you’re fall fishing and hunting are going well! I wanted to reach out to thread because I would like to offer this weekend at the lodge FREE to anyone who is going to book a winter package or fall walleye trip. I know its last minute but anyone interested can message me on here or call or text for more details at (570) 510-0911. This weekend winds are looking great and the Bass, Walleye and perch have picked up. Thanks!
Louis
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ChaumontMasters.com
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Your the man Lou. I am getting over Covid or I would seriously consider. I will be in touch soon about walleye.
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Your the man Lou. I am getting over Covid or I would seriously consider. I will be in touch soon about walleye.
Thanks, Jeremy! Get well soon buddy. Also, thanks to Ron and company for coming up this weekend and booking a trip! Im going to do the same offer for the weekend of November 11th and 12th if anyone is interested in a freebie. Before I announce it on Facebook I'll leave it here for a few days so the ice shanty crew can book first! Anyone that would like to reach me feel free to do so at 570-510-0911. Or [email protected].
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Thanks, Jeremy! Get well soon buddy. Also, thanks to Ron and company for coming up this weekend and booking a trip! Im going to do the same offer for the weekend of November 11th and 12th if anyone is interested in a freebie. Before I announce it on Facebook I'll leave it here for a few days so the ice shanty crew can book first! Anyone that would like to reach me feel free to do so at 570-510-0911. Or [email protected].
The weekend of Nov 11th has now also been taken but anyone who would like to do weekdays between now and the end of November feel free to get in touch! The weather is looking like we'll be in the 60's all week--which is beautiful for this time of year. The perch, bass and now walleye are all active as well! Thanks!
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Hello, anglers! The Bay is starting to take shape and we should be fishing up here by Sunday as long as we don't get too much snow. If anyone is interested in coming up feel free to reach out. Im offering 10% to anyone that would like to book weekdays for guiding lodging and rentals! Also, were running a statewide (NY) Statewide tourney with weekly prizes as well as a 5,000$ NY State record Bounty for any species in our tournament! (Yellow Perch, Lake Trout and Walleye). *You must have our hat on in the tourney entry* Were paying 6 cash prizes to or walleye division and gioving out AMPED lithium batteries to 2 weekly winners for 6 weeks! Feel free to reach out to me with any questions! And please check out our Facebook Page
Facebook.com/ChaumontMasters Or our website ChaumontMasters.com 570-510-0911
Follow the page for conditions reports
Sincerely,
Louis
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Hello, Everyone. We still have good ice in front of our place (8 inches) and the weather for tomorrow and Tuesday looks great. Feel free to reach me directly at 570-510-0911. We will be offering 15% off to any Shanty guests from now until years end and a free night of lodging with any guided trip!. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Louis J Pagnotti IV
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Louis, are you related to any of the Pagnotti's from Wilkes Barre, Pa?
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Louis, are you related to any of the Pagnotti's from Wilkes Barre, Pa?
Yes, I am! We are from Old Forge and West Pittston and have been in the anthracite coal business for 4 generations! Although I have been up here on Chaumont Bay for about a decade.
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Hi Guys. Were doing an opening weekend Walleye tournament On May 6-7 Out Of Henderson Harbor, NY which is on the Northeast corner of Lake Ontario. The tourney will be capped at 24 boats and were Guaranteeing payouts. $3,000 to 1st $2,000 to 2nd and $500 to 3rd as well as $1,000 for biggest Walleye. The tourney will be open to fishing from Saturday at 5am to Sunday at 11am. The entry fee is 499 per boat/team and its a 3 person max per team. A two night stay at the Aspinwall Motel is also included for Friday and Saturday night which is a quarter mile form the boat ramp. I would like to offer any shanty member interested in signing up a free night on Thursday or Sunday or a $50 discounted entry. Please Message me with any questions here or on my cell. 570-510-0911 or sign up directly at ChauontMasters.com More info on our FB page at Facebook.com/ChaumontMasters Thanks!
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Hey chaumautmasters.... keep us updated on any ice when it comes on please!!!
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Louis posts drone footage on his facebook page regularly. Eagerly awaiting chaumont gold. :icefish:
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Louis posts drone footage on his facebook page regularly. Eagerly awaiting chaumont gold. :icefish:
If I had FB I'd check it out
Thanks!!!
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If I had FB I'd check it out
Thanks!!!
I got rid of mine but you can still view pages without an account, just fyi.
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If I had FB I'd check it out
Thanks!!!
Same here! ;)
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I got rid of mine but you can still view pages without an account, just fyi.
That may be true, but I refuse to even go on that site! ::)
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That may be true, but I refuse to even go on that site! ::)
No arguments there from me. Strictly head boat reports and chaumont page for me. Just informing you guys. Louis works hard with drone footage over time which can be invaluable safety and access info about ice formation and potential hazards. Worth a look.
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No arguments there from me. Strictly head boat reports and chaumont page for me. Just informing you guys. Louis works hard with drone footage over time which can be invaluable safety and access info about ice formation and potential hazards. Worth a look.
I won’t go on FB for anything...........
I’m sure Louis will post on here when it gets close up there.......... ;)
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Like someone mentioned Rutt, you can check out a commercial Facebook site without having to be a member. A lot of businesses forgo a website and simply advertise on Facebook. I have never signed up and never will, but I do check out a lot of commercial sites.
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I know George, but I just won’t do it out of “Principle!” (I’m stubborn that way! 🤨)
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I have principles too. But if you don't like them....I have others. >:(
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Hey fellas,
Just got back from staying with Louis at Chaumont. Fished 3-1/2 days (wed-sat). Took the sled but the ice access wasn’t good for launching so we walked it. Not too bad on glare ice (bring cleats). Ice was pretty patchy looking but only found a few soft spots even though we had mostly mild temps and some rain. Bring the spud!!! Had opportunities to cash in on multiple species, lost a small pike at the hole and my buddy dumped a giant pike that got hooked on the ice. He ended up with a 31” laker instead. Next day we both hooked a walleye but they shook hooks on us. Friday was dead. Sat we rose a few walleye but they wouldn't commit. I ended up with my own 31” laker and we called it a trip. Had a few whitefish and perch as well but we are typically not trying to catch those here. This is a trophy fishery and its all about getting one world class fish. It can be disappointing if you dont have that mindset, which is why i state that here for newbies to Chaumont. You can catch plenty of perch with small lures but the biggest walleye we hooked was following a perch school, so keep that in mind. Opportunity cost is real and perch are plentiful in tons of locations that dont have monster fish. Main tackle takeaways are bring a stout rod equipped with at least 15# braid/10# fluoro leader, if you use swivels dont run a long leader (ask me how i know), reel down and set HARD after bite, and get the fish to the hole ASAP. If you are new to the fishery i would strongly encourage a guided trip to learn the ins and outs, and potential hazards. Louis and his guys are top notch and will give you everything you need to know to land a trophy. Thanks for everything Louis, looking forward to the next one buddy!
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Glad you enjoyed your trip , to bad ice wasn’t in better shape
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Glad you enjoyed your trip , to bad ice wasn’t in better shape
Thanks was hoping to hit your stomping grounds on the way home but the ice there didnt fair so well!