Captain Thorny and Mate Sean worked their tails off to provide a great, successful Salmon and Lake Trout trip for this Lake Champlain rookie from NJ.  They explained the fishery, hydrogeography, and local lure. I was Impressed to find out that Capt gives back: participates in fisheries research programs (I got to fill out my own Salmon catch data form), takes out Wounded Warriors, challenged fishermen, and had a Make a Wish youngster. A genuine good guy. Oh and he knows his LC fishing: my personal first/best 26”, 8# Salmon! Airborne 4x and the fight had us all shaking after the netting. Caught and released her and multiple other salmon and also many nice Lakers to live and fight another day. Also loved his good-day-on-the-water celebration ritual! Thanks Capt Thorny and Sean for a memorable day.

I took my two sons and I fishing with Capt. Ron and his first mate David.  Rob has spent 40 years on Champlain so he knew the spots to go for salmon, walleye, and lakers and the tackle to use.  We managed to catch some salmon in slow conditions but caught many lake trout.  Not only did Ron and David put us on the fish but taught us about the history of the lake and its fishery and also tips and tricks we could use if we went after these fish ourselves.  We have done other guided trips but this was by far the best.  Money and time well spent for this experience!