Bill Pecoraro

I have been fishing SML for seven years.  I've been a member of SMSC and a member of the SML Bass Club for three years.  I live in the Isles of Pine Section of the lake at the R22 navigational marker.  The location is just above the "S" curve and the SML State Park.   Some might be interested to know that I taught sciences for 36 years and coached Varsity Track and Cross County for 22 years. I was also a Red Cross Water Safety Instructor and a Canadian Wilderness Guide.


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I usually fish from R15 to R45, I primarily troll artificial baits on Down Riggers and Lead Core Lines. I also cast and vertical jig artificial lures.  My largest Striper taken and released on SML was 18.5 lbs.

When not fishing for Stripers I enjoy fishing for Large Mouthed Bass, kayaking, sailing, swimming, hiking, biking, managing my bee hive, managing my Purple Martin Colony, hunting, golfing, and gardening.  Generally, I'm an outdoors person.  

I'm primarily retired, and enjoying the heck out of life.   I do help the VDGIF with hunting and fishing surveys.    After 36 years of working, I'm finally free of stress, am able to enjoy my interests, and I'm fighting hard to keep it that way.

I own a 19 foot, Cuddy Cabin, Sea Pro. It has an enclosed cabin and is powered by a 115 HP Johnson, a 9.9 HP Johnson and an electric trolling motor.  The 9.9 HP motor is the primary trolling motor.
Since my boat is very sea worthy, I fish all four seasons.