My first ever muskie.. but no monster

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My first ever muskie.. but no monster

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Well i've finally managed to get one at last... Only 30" but a nice fish and a memorable one for me.

Thanks to HawgWobbler(dave) for some tips.. looks like i was listening and they paid off !

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I tried so hard last year with little success but i'm treating that as a learning period. Muskie was the reason i found myself on Fish-hawk.net and seeing those huge fish made me change from fishing just for carp. Now i fish for many more species and i've met a lot of great people on here that i know call good friends.

Things can only get better.. next a 40"+ and then a 50"+ :D :D :D

and yes that's the 416 bridge but it wasn't caught underneath it :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Good for you Johnny!....Bigger next time!

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Post by Canadian Bacon »

Nice John...they only get bigger my friend...I see many more in your future!
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Oh YES!

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Good stuff, John.

How was the battle?

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I'll bet it wasn't carp like!... :lol:
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Post by SkeeterJohn »

Nope but pound for pound it fought better than any pike. We all know there's bigger and that'll be the target for the rest of the year.

Heck i'm just glad i finally had one.
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Good looking fish John! Congrats.
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Post by Cracker »

Nice fish, John. I hope to get my first some day soon. :roll:
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Post by Mick »

Way to go John! That is a nice looking fish.

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Post by baz fish »

Very nice fish John. I hope I catch my first muskie soon.
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Post by big-o »

Hey john.....why to go BUD :D :D :D :D :D :D :D .....the first one is the hardest....now thats over...the next will easy....i hope :wink: I know you have been waiting for a long time for this one....congrats
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Post by Snag »

Well done John!! I'm still waiting for my first, but I haven't targetted them yet.
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Post by iankrzyzanowski »

Atta Boy John.... i dont know if carp fishing is still as good this time of year, but muskie fishing is just gonna get better!!

Heck I need to get back out, only been once since I got my giant!!
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Post by Wall-I-Guy »

Nice fish Jihn! Congrats on the first Muskie!

My son missed his first Muskie on our holidays :shock: Lokked to be a good 45" plus!!! Were were in a paddle boat at the time :shock: Shoulda seen his face when it broke water!! Managed to spit his jig! As I told him though, just as well. We FORGOT the bloody camera at home anyway!

I did manage a 42 " myself....They are a treat to catch let me tell ya!

Much like your Carp no doubt!
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Post by Lakeshore »

Excellent catch, I still havent come close. I am planning on going up to Lake Cecebe near Burks Falls for some bass and pike on Thursday.
I dont think the lake hold muskies so I will just go for my personal best with pike.

Congrat though, it truly is an awesome fish.
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