JAB
09-19-2003, 03:11 PM
Got out on the water at 6:30AM, fish on within 20 min. I took a friend of mine who has never really fished for muskie; of course, it was he who caught the fish. But it was my boat, my pole, my rod, and my selection of "spot" - just as much credit to me, right? j/k. Anyway, I'd say weather this morning was IDEAL for muskies.
Ok, ok, what you all want to hear:
41" muskie in about 18' of water; caught on a black coot topraider up top. We were using the wind to drift - I think we were about straight out from the boat-rental when it hit - seems like the lake has a hump there where it goes from 25' up to 15' then again down to 28' before drifting into the trees. Am I right?
Like I said, she inhaled the lure and went crazy, a lot of fun. VERY FAT - I've only landed one myself, so this one really got my friend's blood pumping (mine too!). I think the release went well - at least the monster swam off strong, it appeared, with no support except a gentle push. Water still 68 according to my fishfinder, for those of you who are wondering. We were off the water by 8:15 - buddy had to get back to work. But, I'd say we had enough fun for one day... I was honestly a little "scared" to fish after we boated that one. I would like to have gotten the fish out of the net a little sooner, but I guess that comes with experience right? This was a FAT girl, like I said. I did sacrafice my topraider by cutting the hooks - didn't want to waste time trying to pry them out, plus wasn't too sure I'd be able to keep all my fingers in one piece. Gave the "retired" topraider to my buddy for a souvenir since the only picture is with me holding it (again, wanted to get fish back in water and my friend is much less experienced than even me) - next time we go we can probably replace the trebles if it's not too much of a hassle.
And oh, there were a couple of other boats on the water, so if you witnessed our catch, sorry for all the yelling - sheer excitement, I think you can understand, right?
And one more thing, I know it has caused heated debate, but I did use my 25PH engine getting ourselves in position for the drift, wind was crazy - would have taken forever with troller. NEVER did I go as fast as any 10HP would have maxed out at. Hoping no one thinks less of me? And I think another boat or two still had bigger motors than I that were running - not that that makes it ok for ME to break the law, but you know what I mean...
Sorry this is so drawn out, but what fun is fishing without the stories, right? :) If I can find a way to get the picture scanned, I"ll post it under this thread - anyone else having luck? Have a good one!
Ok, ok, what you all want to hear:
41" muskie in about 18' of water; caught on a black coot topraider up top. We were using the wind to drift - I think we were about straight out from the boat-rental when it hit - seems like the lake has a hump there where it goes from 25' up to 15' then again down to 28' before drifting into the trees. Am I right?
Like I said, she inhaled the lure and went crazy, a lot of fun. VERY FAT - I've only landed one myself, so this one really got my friend's blood pumping (mine too!). I think the release went well - at least the monster swam off strong, it appeared, with no support except a gentle push. Water still 68 according to my fishfinder, for those of you who are wondering. We were off the water by 8:15 - buddy had to get back to work. But, I'd say we had enough fun for one day... I was honestly a little "scared" to fish after we boated that one. I would like to have gotten the fish out of the net a little sooner, but I guess that comes with experience right? This was a FAT girl, like I said. I did sacrafice my topraider by cutting the hooks - didn't want to waste time trying to pry them out, plus wasn't too sure I'd be able to keep all my fingers in one piece. Gave the "retired" topraider to my buddy for a souvenir since the only picture is with me holding it (again, wanted to get fish back in water and my friend is much less experienced than even me) - next time we go we can probably replace the trebles if it's not too much of a hassle.
And oh, there were a couple of other boats on the water, so if you witnessed our catch, sorry for all the yelling - sheer excitement, I think you can understand, right?
And one more thing, I know it has caused heated debate, but I did use my 25PH engine getting ourselves in position for the drift, wind was crazy - would have taken forever with troller. NEVER did I go as fast as any 10HP would have maxed out at. Hoping no one thinks less of me? And I think another boat or two still had bigger motors than I that were running - not that that makes it ok for ME to break the law, but you know what I mean...
Sorry this is so drawn out, but what fun is fishing without the stories, right? :) If I can find a way to get the picture scanned, I"ll post it under this thread - anyone else having luck? Have a good one!