Follow along on a road trip as Cole Harris and Jimmy Kennedy travel from Vermont to Florida for the Bass Pro Shop Bassmaster Eastern Open. The trip begins outside a man cave in Burlington, Vermont.
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Inside final preparations are underway for a thaw out trip to sunny, balmy Florida.
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The prep work is worthwhile for Cole Harris, also known around these parts as the Champlain Kid.
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Harris is about to take the road trip to compete in the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Eastern Open.
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On frozen Lake Champlain these rigs are useless. They will be put to better use on the Kissimmee Chain for a prespawn largemouth bite.
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Last but not least the ride gets a bath at Shearer Chevrolet/Buick/GMC/Cadillac, a dealer in Burlington. The dealership is a sponsor of Harris.
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General Manager Steve Dinco has the ride spiffed up and ready for the trip.
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The farther south he goes the more Harris likes the weather. Less snow and more sunshine is a good thing.
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Another day, more miles behind. Harris’ co-pilot for the trip is his mother, Gina.
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Kennedy is executive chef for Cabot Creamery, a farm cooperative in Vermont. Seriously Sharp Cheddar Cheese is among the brands.
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Kennedy is fishing the Eastern Opens as well, also on behalf of his employer.
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