Wow! What great responses! Thanks everyone for the input. Now I have no reason not to catch fish, right?
Gus, I am very familiar with Northern Bass Supply. I make frequent stops when I make my trips between RI and ME on business. Great place. I am 46 years old and will not need a boaters liscence until next year. I plan on getting it online this winter. I have been on the lake once last year for a day and realize how big it is. I have a GPS and Bizer map for reference. I've already began planning my strategy. Hopefully the rain will lighten up before next Thurs.
Grant, there has always been a lot of controversy surrounding bed fishing. I am not sure if bed fishing hurts poulation, but personally I feel there is little challenge in it. Especially when the fish are visible and readily take anything thrown in to the bed. I have come to enjoy just watching fish on beds rather than plucking them.
Major, thanks I know about the derby. I still planned the trip thinking that the majority of the fisherman will be trolling the deep waters and I will be fishing closer to shore. Thanks again everyone for the input. I'll put up a quick post upon our return.
Mike C.