St. Cath, Bensons, Cossayuna

[vtbasser]

Brock guilted me into posting some reports today so here goes. They are all from last week (May 17-21).

Monday I fished Cossayuna and did okay. Caught a fair number but there a a lot of post-spawners there. Probably had about 12lbs. Most of my fish came on the deeper edges with a green pumpkin 3/8th ounce jig. Also caught some smaller fish on a buzz frog back in the pads in the north end next to the flag pole.

Tuesday I went to Benson and ran down almost to South Bay, tried some outer weed edges but ended up in the backwaters. Caught a lot of fish on a buzz frog and then switched to a Bronzeye to hook more fish. It worked, caught 2 over 4lbs. Lost a monster. Also caught some on flukes. Lots and lots of fish on beds down there.

Thursday I couldn't resist heading back to Benson for more frog action. I didn't go as far south but still did very well. About 17lbs again. All on the Bronzeye.

Friday I headed to St. Cath. and did very well. Caught lots of fish in the 2-3 range w/ one 4lber. Swam a green pumpkin 3/8th ounce jig and nailed 'em, they were all over the beds. Caught a lot of smallmouth which was very refreshing!

Happy fishing!

[Brian]

Great week! Glad to hear a frog bite is starting to happen. Thanks for the report.

[UPS VT]

May 24, 2010 9:43:39 GMT -5 vtbass said:

Where's Cossayuna?

x2?

[vtbassin]

In NY -- I am thinking closer to Shaftsbury than Bomo or St Cath. I have heard it can be very good. That NY license is an issue for me

[vtbasser]

May 24, 2010 15:53:56 GMT -5 UPS VT said:

May 24, 2010 9:43:39 GMT -5 vtbass said:

Where's Cossayuna?

x2?

It is indeed in NY. North of Cambridge and definitely closer than Bomo and about the same as St. Catherine. Has pretty good fishing in the spring and fall, gets a little too pressured in the summer though. A fair amount of boat traffic and not quite enough deep water.