birddog Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 I have been after muskies for years and have always been jinxed! I have fished tourny's for 6 years and never boated a fish: I have watched my dad boat ski's for years, even have landed fish for other people, but I just can't catch one! Well I caught a little guy (28 inches) a couple of years ago. 2 weeks ago, a guy at work kept telling me he was catching muskies.....soooo, I headed out with him and FINALLY I latched into this guy: It wasnt' a monster, but it is my first over 40"...he was right at 42" and was quickly released....now I have "the itch" for them! So far, that stupid fish has cost me over 300 bucks, for just a few measily lures, new line, a rod holder and gas...and I haven't got another one yet.....If anyone knows of any good deals on muskie lures.....I am in the market! I just loved the rush! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Re: Musky fishing Wow! That's an awesome muskie bud! Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesVee Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Re: Musky fishing Looks like Leech Lake to me. Nice Fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldawg Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Re: Musky fishing I've been to three different Gander Mountain stores in Wisconsin over the last couple of weeks. They were all clearing out alot of different musky baits. Nice fish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missed160 Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Re: Musky fishing I don't think thats Leech, The Muskies we get out of there are mostly spotted, not stripped.. Nice fish, never forget your first big un... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesVee Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Re: Musky fishing Shoreline looks a lot like Moss Grips, (or Two Points, depending on how long you been going there). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missed160 Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Re: Musky fishing Yeah, I can see that.. To me, Right away I would say Indian Point on Mille Lacs.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birddog Posted August 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Re: Musky fishing Since you are trying to guess the lake: Here is another pic from the same night...Any other guesses as to which lake? Both fish were 42" and both were released: Had one more up to the boat that got off: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggs Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Re: Musky fishing Man, those are awesome fish. From what I've heard, you're doing better than most. I heard one fish a season is outstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missed160 Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Re: Musky fishing So it is neither Mille Lacs or Leech?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesVee Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Re: Musky fishing I take it back, I'm going with Deer. My dad caught this 43" three weeks ago there. The fish sure have the same coloration. Background sure looks similar as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birddog Posted August 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Re: Musky fishing JamesVee: that is a sweet pic of your dad and fish! We picked those fish up on W. battle lake in Ottertail county: The bite has been pretty slow as of late, but I am still trying: heres one more pic: Perhaps the most important, these big fish need to be released to fight again and grow bigger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missed160 Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Re: Musky fishing Hey Bird Dog.. I'll be up there tomorrow. I am spending a week over on East Battle!! Love it up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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