Frenchman's Creek Traditional Cache

This creek was named after an early french settler to the Sacandaga Valley by the name of Joseph De Golyer

No major bushwacking for this one. There is parking on the lake side right by the bridge and only 20 feet from the cache. Growing up in Edinburg I heard the story of Peter Dubuc breaking the world's record for Northern Pike with a Monster 46lb. 2oz. Pike. I was always told that it was off of this creek that he had caught the pike. My recent web surfing has told me more about it. The actual location would have been between this creek and Hans Creek. At that time the lake was a mere 10 years old and the record stood for quite some time. Although it is no longer the reigning world's record it is still the biggest northern ever caught, on record in the USA. This is not the only bit of history here. There is a historical sign across the road to fill you in on more of the local history in this area. Definately a nice spot for fishing and although this place could use some C.I.T.O. I couldn't find a decent spot big enough to hide a larger cache. The cache is a Decon container. I do encourage everyone to bring along a shopping bag and do a little C.I.T.O. on your way out. It will be greatly appreciated by all. I personally removed 2 bags of trash today. This should be an easy and quick cache and dash. Good Luck and Happy Cachin'. Swizzle & family