June 30, 200719 yr I've been a musky nut for about 20 years. Always looking for partners in the fall/winter. I spend my summers chasing them in canada. Leaving july 4th for 10 days , then july 19th for a week. I've fished nearly hole in kinney(Lewis co.) most of Tygart, some Little Sandy, most of Brush Creek (out back of portsmouth) and fish the Cave occasionally. Send me a PM if you ever want to hook up. LB
July 18, 200719 yr The Muskie fishing in Mercer, WI, was outstanding. The weather was nice an cool, upper 60's for day time highs and lower 50's for over night lows. We had 18 people fish in 9 boats with guides. Over the three days of fishing, 9 Muskie were caught and numerous (45) Northern Pike, (10) small mouth bass, (3) large mouth bass and (5) perch. My catch was as follows: Day 1 => 25.5" Northern Pike (ended up being tied for largest Pike..) 23" Northern Pike 16" Small Mouth Bass Day 2 => 23" Northern Pike 19" Northern Pike 16" Northern Pike 6" Perch 12.5 " Walleye Day 3 => 37" Muskie 5 Northern Pike We had a contest for largest fish in several categories and the winners were as follows: Muskie 46.5 " Northern Pike 25.5 " Large Mouth Bass 19" Small Mouth Bass 19.5" Walleye 18.5 " I was quite tickled to get a Muskie on my first trip. Many folks fish 10 plus years and never catch one..... In case you are wondering, all fish were catch and release. :dancingpa :dancingpa :dancingpa
July 18, 200719 yr ^ Congrats on catching your first musky. Is it a safe bet to say you are now "hooked"? :lol:
July 18, 200719 yr Yes..... Used a Boonie bait and a Suiet(sp?). The Boonie bait are essentially spinner baits with some modification to allow them to get through the weeds with ease. Musky, Pike and Bass all hit this bait.... They are hand made by a man who holds the record for largest musky on small tackle. Bill Grasser (sp?)
July 19, 200719 yr Yes..... Used a Boonie bait and a Suiet(sp?). The Boonie bait are essentially spinner baits with some modification to allow them to get through the weeds with ease. Musky, Pike and Bass all hit this bait.... They are hand made by a man who holds the record for largest musky on small tackle. Bill Grasser (sp?) :thumb: If you get the chance you will have to give Cave Run a try. Plenty of big musky to be caught.
July 20, 200719 yr I have never been to Cave Run Lake. I hear the camping is really good and now a report that the Musky fishing is great...!!! I just might be checking this place out this fall....
July 20, 200719 yr I have never been to Cave Run Lake. I hear the camping is really good and now a report that the Musky fishing is great...!!! I just might be checking this place out this fall.... :thumb:
July 20, 200719 yr I have never been to Cave Run Lake. I hear the camping is really good and now a report that the Musky fishing is great...!!! I just might be checking this place out this fall.... Fall is a great time to fish Cave Run!! :thumb: Enjoy.............. Great time of the year to fish plus the area is especially beautiful in the fall with it being surronded by the Daniel Boone National Forrest.
July 20, 200719 yr Author I have never been to Cave Run Lake. I hear the camping is really good and now a report that the Musky fishing is great...!!! I just might be checking this place out this fall.... Camping is great here, IMO the Zilpo side is the nicer of the campgrounds but the Twin Knobs side is the more convenient.
July 20, 200719 yr Camping is great here, IMO the Zilpo side is the nicer of the campgrounds but the Twin Knobs side is the more convenient. My cabin is a great place and the camp cook is great.
July 20, 200719 yr Author My cabin is a great place and the camp cook is great. Sounds like you might have the best crib in the whole area to hang out at...need any company?:lol:
July 20, 200719 yr Sounds like you might have the best crib in the whole area to hang out at...need any company?:lol: I don't know about the best but it sure carries some great memories. It also saves us from some long drives back home after hunting or fishing all day. The house was built by my dad from the foundation up without using electricity. Every board was cut with a hand saw. The windows were cut out with a chainsaw. Electricity was not available until the house was under roof. PS.. when I am there the Welcome sign is always on.
July 22, 200719 yr I have never caught, nor went fishing for musky.From what I hear though, there is no better fighting freshwater fish.
July 22, 200719 yr ^ There is quite a fight with a muskie for sure and just the size of the fish alone tells you that they are fun to catch. But...................pound for pound - ounce for ounce imo the smallmouth bass is one of if not the toughest fighting fish that swims. (freshwater)
July 23, 200719 yr ^ There is quite a fight with a muskie for sure and just the size of the fish alone tells you that they are fun to catch. But...................pound for pound - ounce for ounce imo the smallmouth bass is one of if not the toughest fighting fish that swims. (freshwater) I was about to say, it takes alot in my mind to dethrone smallmouth. How does a musky fight compare to a striper?
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