Landing Shore Muskie

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Jair
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Landing Shore Muskie

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Just wonderin' if anyone knew any effective techniques in landing Muskie
from shore other than gilling them. Most of my buddies aren't brave enough to trek where I do to get them so I'm usually alone when I catch'm. Just wondering if there's a way I could craddle them if I was alone. I use a Boga grip in the cooler months but their mouths are way too soft in the summer. Really don't want to injure this awsome fish. I'm
also a new hawker and really am enjoying the site. Was picked up on
shore by a fellow Hawker a couple of weeks ago for an afternoon fish
at Black Rapids........Super nice guys......Thanks again PJ & Dr.??? Hey
Float, Where you at???

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Post by jig head »

Hey Man, What about A net?? Hope someone can get yea some tips. Welcome abord :lol:
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Post by Misses Livewell »

Hey Boga, welcome aboard!!

There's quite a few Muskie boys here I'm sure they've got any number of ways to bring a muskie in to shore...

The folks on this site are amazing.. total open arms and ready to go anytime!

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Post by Rob »

If your going to be alone , take a pic of it in the water 8) , and have some good pliers and cutters with you so that you can water release it :D . There is no need to handle it as you won't be able to get a good pic of you and the fish anyhow... This can also save you and a fish from a world of "hurt", if ever you get a hook lodged in your hand :shock:

Almost forgot: Welcome to the best site on the net.... 8)
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Post by M.T. Livewell »

I solved that problem by buying a boat. :D

Haven't caught a difficult fish off shore since.

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Post by Markus »

I'd go with a gaff

Pretty good chance that once their belly is on the rocks that they'll break the line.
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Post by Relic »

Try to keep a wildy thrashing fish off the rocks, or it will be in a world of hurt. If I fish them from shore I try to find somewhere there is deeper water at shore or some sand.

HOF has some solid advice.

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