Turning a Shed into Basshogg HQ!
With the excavation and move completed, it’s time to get the finishing work underway to turn this shed into a HQ! A deck will be added to the front, the inside will be finished in pine, a bar will be built. Once the fridge and dartboard arrive it’ll be time to party!
Moving a Large Shed by Hand!!
Our previous excavation was the initial part of this plan to move the shed. The shed is large, 18 feet long by 8 wide. My primary tools were a farm jack, a come along, aircraft cable and cedar logs. The shed was originally placed close to the house. This was convenient, but felt claustrophobic. With the north side of the property levelled out, I had the perfect spot for the shed. The problem was that the area was too narrow to use equipment to move it.
Cutting Trees!
The plan was simple, cut trees! Before fishing season starts we’re in a rush to get the work done. A bunch of trees had to come down to get ready for some excavation happening soon. There was also a beast of a red pine slowly rotting that had to come down. Even though there’s snow on the ground, the weather was perfect for this annual event.
Digging Dirt!
Digging Dirt at the cottage! this weekend we moved over 600 yards of earth out of a hill to a new location. This operation yielded us over 3000 Square feet of new flat space that can be used. Keeping the excavator and the skid steer going 10 hours a day was more fun than work. It’s important to get these jobs done before fishing season starts!
Lake George, New York
Embark on a fishing adventure like no other as we delve into the pristine waters of Lake George, NY. Renowned as one of New York’s most consistently excellent bass lakes, Lake George offers an abundance of largemouth and smallmouth bass, with the promise of landing healthy 2- to 3-pounders and the thrill of encountering 5-pounders of both species.
The Whopper Plopper – Irresistible Lure To Catch More Bass!
The Whopper Plopper is sort of a hybrid between a traditional prop bait and a buzzbait. It floats like a prop bait, and has a similar profile, but its large flexible tail makes a loud plop plop sound when fished on a straight retrieve. While it was originally designed for Musky fishing, these baits have proved deadly when fishing all species of Bass.
Catch More Bass!
Discovering where to catch more bass in lakes and ponds can be challenging. This is due to their migrating nature based on various factors like water conditions and food availability. To improve your chances, target prime locations with sharp contour changes like points, where bass congregate. Largemouth bass seek cover for ambushing prey, while smallmouth bass relate to it differently. Adapt your approach to match each species’ behavior for better fishing results.
Bass Open, June 2023
Bass Open 2023 is officially underway! After a long winter it’s just great to get some lines back in the water. With the addition of two new boats this year, the anticipation was killing us.
Pike and Walleye Open, May 2023
We spent the day on the Lievre, launching on Lac Campion and headed south to Lac Poisson Blanc. This water is known for great walleye fishing. Unfortunately for us, we are not known to catch walleye…
Lake Champlain -Your Advantage to Catch More Bass!
Lake Champlain is situated in a region of stunning natural beauty, flanked by the Adirondack Mountains to the west and the Green Mountains to the east. The valley in which the lake is situated was formed by glacial action during the last ice age, leaving behind a picturesque landscape of rolling hills and rocky outcroppings
Black Lake, New York
Black Lake in New York is a top destination for bass fishing enthusiasts. With over 60 miles of shoreline, the lake offers a prime fish habitat. It includes expansive weed beds, rocky points, mid-lake shoals, island drop-offs, and rocky shorelines.
The Drop Shot Rig
The Drop Shot Rig consists of a hook with a weight attached to the tag end of the line a few inches below. This allows for a weightless-looking posture. There are endless combinations for this set up with different hooks, soft plastics…