FIRST MUSKIE OF THE SEASON

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FIRST MUSKIE OF THE SEASON

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Topwater and I hit the Rideau River Sunday for a few hours ....not really looking for any particular fish....just fish. We worked shore lines and shore Structure for Bass, we worked deep for Small mouths, did a little flipping but only produced a few rock Bass a dink Large Mouth and a dink Smallie :? , but it was a great day on the water, so it was all good :D After working the Hurst Bridge we decided to troll for Muskie, Topwater Has no Rod holders in his boat yet ....so I sat at the back of the boat and just held on to the Rod.....not a easy thing to do for any length of time, at 4.5 MPH(GPS) dragging a 8 once Spinner bait :shock: But it did pay off about 10 minutes into the troll I felt a Sharp jerk on the rod...Fish -On, My first Muskie in two years, not much of a fight :? A couple on minutes the fish was in the net, few pics and a measurement and back she went :D :D

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My first this year...36 inches
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Good looking fish Phil!!!
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Definitely a nice fish Big-O, keep 'em coming. :D
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Nice one Big-O,
I have to get out and give that a try some day. Can I troll with a small walleye as bait? :wink: :wink: :wink: (Just kidding!)

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I told u so

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Good One Big O i told u that monster trolling bait would work LOL
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Nice start to the musky season!
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I was looking forward to seeing your muskie pic, Big-O, but only got the blasted red X. :( I'll definitely check back again later today.

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Thats a healthy lookin' 'lunge Big O! Congrats!! :D :)
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Attaboy Big-O!

maybe I will have to break down and fish my hated waters...the Rideau... :lol:

Back at em tonight!.. :P

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Post by tallpaul »

Nice fish big-o. the Rideau gave me my first musky (ever!)... :D I know I'd love to go back! :wink: :D

Nice work!

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Re: I told u so

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MuskieStalker1 wrote:Good One Big O i told u that monster trolling bait would work LOL
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Yep....the bait works great...will be picking up a few more, in differant colors :D :D ...you got any more you want to get rid of :wink:
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Post by Gordo »

Way to go big guy!!! Gonna have to get out with you soon for another Musky fish... I always need a good driver :wink: :wink: :D :D

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Post by jammer »

nice fish phil... great pic.. i'm hoping to make it up there for a musky fish in November...
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Glad to see more muskie are being caught :lol:
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Post by FLOATFISHIN »

Amazing shot there bro!

Nice healthy lookin fish!!!!

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