I run mostly top-water to 8 feet down in the first few weeks of the season. Sometimes right after ice out you can catch salmon 20 feet down. Water on the surface can be too cold... I Look for water temps in the 55 degree range. I usually run smelt until late may and then I switch over to the DB smelt and Top Gun's.
I would love to make a trip up to Champlain this summer, I have heard some good things about the fishing up there!
-Cody
www.koolaidcharters.com

Awesome, awesome, awesome.
I fish Lake Champlain for salmon and browns.
Nice fish you got there.
I fish from a starcraft---Razzle Dazzle is it's name. I like the name Kool-Aid.
My boat is still under winter wrap. Maybe I'll get it unwrapped this week-end, we'll see.
What is your set up this early in the year? Top water, fairly shallow water here this time of the year with small spoons or small pin stickbaits.
Keep the posts coming---great job.

what a nice story, great colors

nice story

I'll bet your grandparents were happy you rolled them out of bed! That is a nice fish for Winni. What a great day - I hope your clients have the same luck with you this year.