Rock Crawler help me out this weekend. Got some money for being the top placing Suzuki in the tournament. Thanks Suzuki Marine for the contingency. 26th out of 77 boats on Lake Champlain. Thanks Doc T. for the custom rock crawlers they helped me cull up a couple of times. 

It was not without adversity. Broke a Talon. Got a nail and had to do some roadside screw removal and tire plugging. Ended up with another 16 lb bag on Champlain. Finesse jig, not a crappie lure Mack ;-) and Doc's rock crawler did the job. I made a move that was not the best, I should have stayed put and made another pass thru the rocky shoal to hopefully crank up another 3-4 lb'er to get closer to 18 pounds to put me in the top ten. I am grateful for every trip! Just making the first cast is a blessing. I always try to remember "what you take for granted, someone else is wishing for" 

Ken and I had a memorable few days fishing on Champlain and some Texas Roadhouse. 😋

Some Doc T. custom made rock crawlers ready for some use this weekend.

Kindlewood Cares Charity Tournament Results

🎣 Summer Sizzle wrapped up — 12 anglers between the two divisions, our biggest field yet. Summer Sizzle total to Jimmy Fund $155.15

North:

1. Ricky Taylor — 102.75"

2. Brian Barde — 98.25"

3. Ken Pfeiffer — 95.75"

4. Kevin Skovenski — 81.00"

South:

1. Ray Brunetti — 106.50"

2. Caleb Kelly — 103.50"

3. Mack Toon — 102.50"

4. Dalton Dunham — 98.50"

5. Dale Wiles — 94.00"

6. Eric Zenke — 85.00"

7. David Duhe — 81.00"

8. Tyson Balaam — 68.25"

Ray's win also puts him in the AOY lead in the South, edging out Mack. Ricky's still holding the top spot in the North.

Next up: Dog Days Derby, Tournament 3 of 5. Starts July 17, runs through August 23. Same format — catch, photo, release via Fishing Chaos, $25 entry, public waters only. 60% going to The Jimmy Fund.

Register: https://app.fishingchaos.com/tournament/A02YrfQ3VsnYZDov9LEQ

Both Ken and I finished in the top ten at the St Lawrence River BFL!!! Ken 9th co-angler I got 10th... Ken taught me some new tricks...

I had a good day today. 22 lb toothy largemouth on a neko rig on a BardeRodz Slick Stick! It made a few drag burning runs. :-) Plus a 5lber. I caught about 15 smaller pike today and got snipped off multiple times. 

Last weekends practice before tournament win. :-) I had a couple of great days fishing. I did get stopped by the EPO so make sure you have an up to date fishing license where ever you go. St Lawrence is next...

My second Bill Dance Big Bass Coin for the year long tournament. Fish must be 21" or larger for Northeast. These are really cool coins.

Sometimes I use a spinnerbait (Zman Blugill SlingBladeZ™) and catch other species ;-)