Author Topic: Lake Champlain Rentals (Read 3517 times)

Chiefbush · « **on:** Feb 20, 2011, 06:30 AM »

I know this thread has been discussed before, however most seem to be pretty old. Tryin to take my son out for some good pike action on Friday, Holiday Harbor is booked and I am lookin to rent a shanty. Anyone have any ideas?? Thanks....

Chief

Lord_of_the_Perch · « **Reply #1 on:** Feb 20, 2011, 06:38 AM »

Call Gil Gagne in Highgate Springs. He rents shanties/campers on Missisquoi Bay. He maintains a road to these shanties that would rival ice road truckers.

I know he was booked this weekend; but may have openings next week.

I was out fishing Thurs/Fri for perch; but managed catching several pike on my jig stick.

Lord_of_the_Perch · « **Reply #2 on:** Feb 20, 2011, 06:40 AM »

Here's his website:

http://www.bronzebackguideservice.com/

Chiefbush · « **Reply #3 on:** Feb 20, 2011, 01:13 PM »

Thank you!!!

Chiefbush · « **Reply #4 on:** Feb 20, 2011, 06:26 PM »

Lord of the Perch,
A few questions if you dont mind.
1. Can you walk out to the shanties??
2. How are they heated??
3. What are the rates??

I sent him an email but have yet to have heard back. Thanks again,

RipSomeLips22 · « **Reply #5 on:** Feb 20, 2011, 06:48 PM »

can walk to them, dont know if they are heated, and i thought it was 50$ for 24 hours, but not sure

northernfisher · « **Reply #6 on:** Feb 20, 2011, 07:02 PM »

your best bet is to call him 802-868-4459

Lord_of_the_Perch · « **Reply #7 on:** Feb 20, 2011, 07:36 PM »

I heard they were $90/day; but could be wrong. You can walk; but it's about .9 miles from the access. The way things are; you may want to bring skates!!!

Chiefbush · « **Reply #8 on:** Feb 21, 2011, 06:18 PM »

Thanks northernfisher and Lord of the Perch, I got a reservation for Friday.

Chief

Lord_of_the_Perch · « **Reply #9 on:** Feb 22, 2011, 07:19 AM »

No problem Cheifbush...glad to help. BTW, what are you driving, I may be fishing there. I'd like to stop and say hello.

RE-PETE · « **Reply #10 on:** Feb 22, 2011, 12:33 PM »

bunch of guys from mass have them rented out this weekend. were having a union derby theres about 40 of us

Lord_of_the_Perch · « **Reply #11 on:** Feb 22, 2011, 01:24 PM »

Quote from: RE-PETE on Feb 22, 2011, 12:33 PM

bunch of guys from mass have them rented out this weekend. were having a union derby theres about 40 of us

Try to keep the noise down!!!!

ssinvt · « **Reply #12 on:** Feb 22, 2011, 01:42 PM »

Chiefbush,

I strongly recomend not buying your bait there. Go to dockside on your way thru. You will get the best deal there, and Ben does not hide all the big bait in the back of his shop and sell it only to his friends ;) .

Just MY humble opinion......

lemdawg · « **Reply #13 on:** Feb 22, 2011, 02:21 PM »

Quote from: ssinvt on Feb 22, 2011, 01:42 PM

Chiefbush,

I strongly recomend not buying your bait there. Go to dockside on your way thru. You will get the best deal there, and Ben does not hide all the big bait in the back of his shop and sell it only to his friends .

Just MY humble opinion......

I put Gil's bait toe to toe with any pike bait in the state. He doesn't save bait, first come first serve.

Chiefbush · « **Reply #14 on:** Feb 22, 2011, 03:20 PM »

Quote from: Lord_of_the_Perch on Feb 22, 2011, 07:19 AM

No problem Cheifbush...glad to help. BTW, what are you driving, I may be fishing there. I'd like to stop and say hello.

White Chevrolet Silverado Z71 crew cab (PLATE:CPORET) see ya then!!

northernfisher · « **Reply #15 on:** Feb 23, 2011, 06:54 PM »

I am friends with gilbert and I can promise you he shows no favorites, he saved bait for weeks trying to have enough big bait for the islands derby, I fished for weeks on mediums and larges

iceman11 · « **Reply #16 on:** Feb 23, 2011, 08:59 PM »

I called holiday harbor in north hero. Real nice a knowledgeable owner. $50 per day with wood and a ride to the shanty. The path is packed down so it's easy to walk if u wanted to. Drove by today and it looks nice. Bait shop on premises too. They'd be the first to try if I needed to renta shanty.

Chiefbush · « **Reply #17 on:** Feb 24, 2011, 04:10 PM »

Cancelled the rental. Looks like I will be clearing snow. Might try for Sat but maybe next weekend.

ssinvt · « **Reply #18 on:** Feb 25, 2011, 06:25 AM »

Quote from: northernfisher on Feb 23, 2011, 06:54 PM

I am friends with gilbert and I can promise you he shows no favorites, he saved bait for weeks trying to have enough big bait for the islands derby, I fished for weeks on mediums and larges

You just admitted he saves bait.

" he saved bait for weeks trying to have enough big bait for the islands derby, I fished for weeks on mediums and larges "

You just made my point........... Thank you.

Becasseur · « **Reply #19 on:** Feb 25, 2011, 07:53 AM »

We're lucky to have both Ben at Dockside and Capt. Gil at Martin's Store. Both are good guys who sell good bait at a fair price. I have done business with Gil for years, and I have never had any reason whatsoever to badmouth him. He's a straight shooter.

northernfisher · « **Reply #20 on:** Feb 25, 2011, 07:30 PM »

he was saving bait for everyone to have for the derby. Is there any more big derbys on champlain I dont know about? Nope so all the bait he has is first come first serve. That being said get your bait from wherever you want, I would rather you get it somewhere else so theres more good bait for me

ssinvt · « **Reply #21 on:** Feb 26, 2011, 06:22 AM »

Quote from: northernfisher on Feb 25, 2011, 07:30 PM

he was saving bait for everyone to have for the derby. Is there any more big derbys on champlain I dont know about? Nope so all the bait he has is first come first serve. That being said get your bait from wherever you want, I would rather you get it somewhere else so theres more good bait for me

LOL....

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