darsky Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 Had the pleasure of spending the other day on the water looking for the Fall migrating smallies on the St Lawrence near Montreal. Every year as the water starts to cool they move in from the nearby rivers and begin to school. Everyone knows how competitive schooling smallies are. Well-they are beginning,but not in full force yet. We used tubes mostly and mixed it up with some on jerkbaits too. Close to 40 or so bass were had with most in the 1-2 lb range with about a half dz between 3 and 4 lbs. The big ones are not quite ready yet with the temps being between 65-67f. Hundred fish days are possible in these areas with many,many going between 4-6 lbs.Can't wait!! With the afternoon major coming at 4pm we decided to drop a few rods down and troll for the other fish that counted that day. Zero boat traffic gave us the river to ourselves and we anticipated a bite. Not to be disappointed,the rod with the wire line started to zing 30 minutes in. I don't particularly like the fight on wire but this fish gave me a tussle making me think it was a good one. Got it to the boat and was surprised to see the lack of length on this fish. The width made up for that. This 40-42 inch fish must have gone close to 23 lbs. I have caught a few muskies like this recently all between 40-43 inches but built like tanks. I love fall fishing. A few pics to follow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 That muskie's on steroids, Darren. Super smallies too! (off the Raisin?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyk Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatherof3 Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 very nice fish,congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfisher Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Putting on some weight, aren't they? Nice fish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Very nice Darren I wish I knew that place in Montreal.The Larry is very low these days so much so I am afraid to take the boat there.I guess we won't ever see you posing with small fish MTP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigger Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Nice dumper on that musky! Some real nice smallies there, as well. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b2kptbo Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Some real beaut's, good stuff... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squid Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Nice muskie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnny Bass Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Great Report. Looks like the fish are feeding well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zib Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Nice report. That musky sure is fat in the tail end. "Baby got back!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmaster4 Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 nice smallies thats one big musky wtg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Great mess of fish for sure ! Muskie is nice and clean.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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