Randy

1. Black and silver bucktail. 2. Black and orange bucktail. 3. Would be a bucktail too but, we'll go with a Hellhound in perch color. 4. Super top raider anything dark colored. 5. Bull dawg, in black with an orange tail. I could go on and on but, make sure you have a handful of different colors of bucktails and any color that has a distinct color difference is worth throwing. You want them to see a profile so, if a bait has two different colors in it, it'll show up better. Remember, Muskies are like whitetails!! Fish/hunt the edges and you'll be alright. If you see one during the day go back at last light if you can or wait for some kind of a change of light. Maybe a cloud or if your fishing a shoreline, it could be a shade created by the sun moving behind the tree. This time of year they can show up anywhere, I'd start by hitting midlake humps and rockpiles. You may also want a couple different crankbaits such as Ernies and Jakes. Make contact with the bottom or the weeds and hang on. Muskies will most ofter hit after you make contact with the structure. Keep your hooks "sticky" sharp! Sharp hooks catch fish, dull ones make your countless hours casting a waste of energy when you miss one that could have been in the boat. Good Luck and if you have anymore questions, feel free you shoot me a pm and I'll get back to you as soon as I can...

Awesome pics Jim, I love to see Mulie, Antelope and Elk pics! We don't have to many around here!!

If you already know, don't ruin the fun for everybuddy else!

I actually saw this article myself. I think it supposed to be meant as a joke. I believe they thought more people would score higher and need to seek counseling for their "addiction".

I've seen a few of them before but, It's still pretty neat.

Great pic, and a very nice buck! Good Luck!!

Supposed to hit 80 here today...:rolleyes:

I'm glad you all had a great weekend!

Looks like and awesome weekend!

Congrats! I wish them nothing but the best!

Hunting over water is an excellent choice if it is dry and warm. Deer need to drink everyday. We actually put out water barrels just for this reason. As far as not hunting the mornings, I don't until late Oct. just for the simple fact I usually hunt food sources. I don't want to bump a big buck in the dark and not see him for a few weeks. If the feeding and bedding area is far enough apart, try to intercept them going back to the bedding area in the morning. Good luck!

Happy Birthday bud!

(yawn) Is it time to get up already and go to work? :rolleyes: It was great meeting everybody and I look forward to next time. I'll get some pics up after work. Don't worry Al (Dartonman), I won't tell everyone you lost the 75-80 yard shot and broke an arrow in the process! We'll keep that our little secret...

and sausage for todays Illinios get together!! The hotsticks are thawed and the camera batteries are charged. See you fellas about 1pm.

Took the words right out of my mouth...

I blew them both up the best I could and the first one looks to me to score in the upper 140's providing he is a 10 point versus a 9? The second one is hard to tell providing he's an 8 pointer, he ought to be close to 130. He will however,....tip the scales!!

That's really cool, thanks for sharing it.

I'll guess right around 125. He looks to be just over 18" wide but, from the pics it's really hard to figure out how long his mainbeams are.

149" Regardless of score, that's a nice buck!!

LMBO! i still have one like that!

Prayers on the way bud.

Awesome pics Kathleen! I'm glad you made it home ok and I look forward to your story when you can...

I think normally even Tiffany wears a ScentLok face mask. Do this, make hubby dress in all camo except his face and hands and then go out in the woods and look at him from a long distance. You'll be suprised how much a little movement gets magnified with out camo.

Now you'll be sitting in front of the tube instead of talking to us, I don't think it's such a good idea Shaun...

Nice buck Gary, I'm going to guess around 120-125"