EPIC Rainy Day Bass Fishing Lake Champlain, PB Smallmouth!

New August 10, 2026

I recently went on Vacation to beautiful Lake Champlain to get away and for some great bass fishing! I tried out Keeler Bay for some Kayak Fishing mainly hoping for some Largemouth bass and proved to be an absolutely Epic multi species Day! In this video I break down my methods and strategy for a successful day on the water. I was staying at Grand Isle State Park; Vt and this launch site was just 5 or so minutes from the Campground. If you love Bass Fishing and scenic forested wilderness, Lake Champlain is an absolute Gem and needs to be on any serious anglers’ bucket list! If you have any questions don’t hesitate to leave it in the comments! Ill be happy to answer any questions.

Below is all links of the Gear I used in the video to catch these Northeast bass!

6&7 inch swimbait setup:

Rod: Dobyns Fury 795SB https://dobynsrods.com/product/fr-795sb/

Reel: Dobyns Maverick 7:2:1 https://dobynsrods.com/product/maverick-7-2-casting-blue-rh/

Line: Suffix 832 50lb https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Sufix_832_Braided_Line_Lo-Vis_Green/descpage-S83B.html

Terminal tackle: Owner beast weighted swimbait hook 3/8 oz. https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Owner_Weighted_Beast_Hook_w__Twistlock/descpage-OWBWT.html

Lure: Bass Mafia Daingerous unloaded swimbait 7 inch, Albino https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Bass_Mafia_Daingerous_Unloaded_Swimbait_6__7_2pk/descpage-BZD.html

5 Inch Swimbait setup:

Reel: Shimano Slx 7.2:1 gear ratio: https://www.basspro.com/p/shimano-slx-a-baitcast-reel?ds_e=MICROSOFT&ds_c=BPS%7CShopping%7CPMax%7CFishing%7CP1%7CNAud%7CMSFT%7CNMT

Rod: Daiwa Aird X casting rod 7’3″ med heavy fast action:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Daiwa-7-3-Graphite-Braiding-X-Specialty-Bass-Fishing-Rod/49693778

Main Line: Yo Zuri Super Braid 30lb Dark green:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Yo-Zuri-Super-Braid-300-yard-Spool-Dark-Green-30LB/419792182

Leader Line: Seaguar Red label 12lb Fluorocarbon:
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Seaguar_Red_Label_Fluorocarbon_Line/descpage-SRLF.html?msockid=20bffd3b0ccc6b282b42eaab0d7d6acc