Mike and i had made plans for Musky opener on the Rideau and as the date drew near, we realized that it was gonna be a wet one.So off to Sail, and out i came with a new H H rainsuit and a couple of lures
Met Mike at his place at 3pm Friday, and instead to sitting around till the next day, we decided to hit the river for walleye.
Trolled cranks for 3 hours or so, and we caught 5-6 nice walleye in the 3-5 lb range a bunch of OOS smallies and i caught this behemoth. I was sure it was a Musky, because we do occasionally get them trolling for Walleye.
I was using a 7 ' Compre, Heavy rod, and this guy doubled it over like it was an ultralite.At one point, i looked at my rod tip, and thought i must be hooked on bottom
Even Mike thought it was a Musky, but as i called off the feet of line out and reached the 15 ft mark, Mike turned around with that look, and said calmly, "Keep your rod tip up Paul,its a big walleye, Start bringing it over to the other side of the boat"
Here it is. 8lbs 28 inches.
Good thing we decided to get out on friday, because Musky opener on saturday, we through everything we had at them and the only Musky we say that day, a 45 incher, threw the hook before we could get it to the boat.
But thats ok, Any day on the water with my good friend Mike, is a great day