PAZE Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 Everyone keeps saying that! Do you really think there is a big windfall for catching a new record fish? If so how much do you think it is. Who's lures are you going to claim you caught it on, once you hide the real bait, to try and get an endorsement deal? Did Ken O'Brien make anything off his dead fish? Ken Obrien didnt make anything off of his fish because he didnt care about it, and still does not care about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecxstriper Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 (edited) Everyone keeps saying that! Do you really think there is a big windfall for catching a new record fish? If so how much do you think it is. Who's lures are you going to claim you caught it on, once you hide the real bait, to try and get an endorsement deal? Did Ken O'Brien make anything off his dead fish? I'm with you Irishfeild appartenly nobody read my post but you should read this article by a world record holder. http://www.stripers247.com/Almcreynoldsrecordstriper.htm Edited November 27, 2007 by ALEX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 I'd only hope I catch the second biggest muskie. Then no one would give a crap. When the day comes (and it will) and that world record is in my net... I'll make the call. If I keep it, I have a career that can take me anywhere... even Tuktoyaktuk or Peru... that way I can leave the muskie world behind and forever just keep posting from time to time at OFC with a pic of me and my big fish in the avatar. Muhahahahahaha jealous freaks. Muhahahahahaha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zib Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 If the fish were a true new world record then I would have it mounted. I’m sure there’s some good coin to be made with having caught the new world record fish. That money would do my family some good. If the fish were just a new record for that lake or state/province then I’d just get good measurements & pics & let’em go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squid Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 (edited) Gees Wayne, lots of negative vibes coming from you. One may or may not make monies from it. But having a world record muskie caught and kept would be a big thrill for one lucky angler( hope it's me ) and having one's name entered into the history books would be awesome too. Edited November 27, 2007 by Squid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 Thats why for over 20yrs now i have had a camera and scales in my boat and several tape measures just for that reason ,any good C&R fisherman will have the same,now days the replica mounts are even better than the real thing !!!!! just my 2cents.....cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeonfisher Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 I wouldn't be able to afford the mount. But imagine how much Muskie Stew you could make? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 Gees Wayne, lots of negative vibes coming from you. One may or may not make monies from it. But having a world record muskie caught and kept would be a big thrill for one lucky angler( hope it's me ) and having one's name entered into the history books would be awesome too. NO negatives Pete...just asking simple questions. Many seem to think they are going to get rich off it and the "thrill" seems to end there. I'm just asking what they really think they are going to get if they indeed tip the record weight scale and who's bait they are going to lie they caught it on...ie who do they think has the deepest pockets in the industry? I've been browings thru Larry Ramsell's "history" of the Muskie, and if you haven't read it...you may think twice about wanting anything to do with claiming you caught a new record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whopper Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 I don’t think I could mount it but I would like to wrestle with her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 I will lie with a strait face and tell the wonders of brand X and couldn't do it without fishing from a XXX boat ..if the price is right...and I finish the day with a XXX sandwich and wash it down with a XXX lite beer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandman Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 A foot on either side of that big cow's head and down comes the anchor...... Just to quiet down those Americans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigger Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 Terry has it right one way. Lie and get an endorsement deal. Another would be to write a book. Make appearences at fishing shows.Take THE ROD THAT HANDLED THE WR MUSKY!!! and put it on E-Bay...Take the LURE THAT CAUGHT THE WR MUSKY!!! and put it on E-Bay... And last but not least, there are companies that will make a replica free of charge which, in my world at least, amounts to ALOT of money for a fish that size. So would I be able to quit my day job? Probably not, unless the catching of said wr Musky coincided with a big lottery win. But would catching the wr Musky put money in your pocket? Yes. And no way would I let BPS put a fish like that in its tank. I've seen the Musky in there. They won't get the wr Smallie after I get that one, either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 Just to quiet down those Americans. What's up with that? In order for any fish to be an IGFA record nowadays, it must be killed, gutted, and the stomach contents examined... to make sure it didn't die from lead poisoning. I personally would only kill a fish I was going to eat or was required to kill by law. It would be far more fun to photo and measure it, then let the masses wonder if you let a record swim away alive. I may even talk a little trash about it in certain circles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danc Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 A couple of people have mentioned that they'd get a replica made. The problem with that is the fact that replicas are made from a cast of an actual fish. So in other words, they don't exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnic Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 i would keep and probably mount a world record musky. i would feel bad, but haven't kept one fish, not even a walleye in about six years. that would go for a 7lb bass. still trying thanks jnic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Thorpe Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 (edited) I'd have to agree with DanC and Wayne Would you make a fuss about it judging by the changes in these pics Great big fish but what happened to the belly,From the 1st pic to the third mmmmmmm Would make one mighty big fish fry Edited November 28, 2007 by marc thorpe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gbfisher Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 (edited) Im 6.1.... 220... Ken is 5.8 @ ?? You be da judge........... I'd let it go and SAY NOTHING!!! Edited November 28, 2007 by gbfisher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigger Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 I don't get what either of you are trying to say. From what I understand there were some very reputable people on hand when that fish came in. Although I've read here at one point that there were some questions that arose from that catch. Anyone care to elaborate? BTW, where did you get that pig, gb? Care to share the story? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danc Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 Im 6.1.... 220... Ken is 5.8 @ ?? You be da judge........... I'd let it go and SAY NOTHING!!! I'm not sure what you're trying to say either. Obviously the fish in the photo was harvested. What were the stats on that beast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poobah Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 (edited) I would have to say that if it truly is a World Record contender I would harvest it. There is nowadays too much controversy over "record" fish, even the current record held by Louis Spray. To prevent any detractors from saying otherwise it would have to be brought in to be verified by reliable sources, and not some Joe, at the Marina. Edited November 29, 2007 by Poobah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gbfisher Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 I'm not sure what you're trying to say either. Obviously the fish in the photo was harvested. What were the stats on that beast? Another 6" Rapala fish. I didnt catch it. I held it because I wanted to know what a fish that size felt like. I doubt I will ever get one that big. I asked if I could measure it so I could see what a fish that size looked like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camillj Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 Now thats one serious brute .... Ill bet ya she is at least 50 yrs old ... dont think I could kill her if I had the priviledge of meeting her up close and personal ... but thats just me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Thorpe Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 (edited) Hey Jigger,just look at the transformation of the fish,funny how the fish became squeeky clean and pot belllied. Jigger,folks have been known to fib somewhat,then again some dont think a fib's a lie Really I dont know,but I've seen enough fish to be somewhat be inquisitive of this transformation from the pics. I guess my point is,65 pounds may not be the # to shoot for,maybe 62 pounds will do it Either way,the world record harvest is a personal decision,wheter released or not,it will certainly fuel the message boards (hahahahahahaha) Till then ,I"ll leave the chasing 60 pounders for others Edited November 29, 2007 by marc thorpe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mepps Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 I'd let her go after a few pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 Photos can be "shoped" by just about anybody now. In the pre digital days this was harder (but still posible). With the right lens and the right positioning an image can be "distorted". Just take a look at the one guys fingers in the horizontal musky shot. Some people will always be there to nay-say, even if the fish is killed for varification. You might be better off in the long run to take photo or two, release the beast and leave it at that. They're both big fish that are not swimming anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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