Doctrt Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 (edited) Fished GBay Muskies on Sunday from dawn till dusk. The morning started a little wet and slow, fishing-wise. The first fish to show himself was a nice smallie at around 10am caught on a large black and white spinnerbait. Not quite what I was looking for, but a good size for a bass. I'm not even going to guess weight (cause I know where that goes) but it measured 20" x 13.5". The pike were active in the middle of the day (1 for 3 - no pics) but the muskie fishing didn't pick up until 4:30 (very close to moon rise...hmmm...). Had a mid thirties fish swipe at a red and black Grim Reaper spinnerbait. Unfortunately I pulled the single hooks out of its mouth. 15 minutes later this fat 39" fish fell to the same bait, not 200 yards away. We started to troll a short while later, still on the grim reaper, and I picked up this nice 38"er, while over 10-12 feet of water. Back on the troll and within 30 minutes I hook up again. This time it feels small, but it seems to be chasing the boat so I have a hard time catching up on it. Somehow that fish pops the hook out and within 5 seconds, my buddy hits and lands a small 30" ski. Not sure what exactly happened but we may have come very close to the ellusive muskie double header. Within an hour I hook up again with a small 33" muskie on the same trolling pattern. Unfortunately in the mayhem, we couldn't find the camera and instead of endangering the fish, she was quickly released. Found the camera and just as dark was approaching I hit my last of the day casting open water. Must have hit this one on the head (37") All in all, a very successful muskie trip. I guess even the muskie gods smile once in a while! Edited July 28, 2008 by Doctrt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reef Runner Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 WTG. Looks like an awsome day on the bay. That bass looks about a 4 to 5er, just to stir the pot . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoty Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 Dang....nice day out on the water for sure! I would say 4ish for that bass. Good fish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucktail Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 5 muskies in the boat from Gbay is one awesome day of fishing! Congrats, it can be a tough fish for them out there! Only going to ask one question, northern or southern GBay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyk Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 great report, looks like you did real good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 Wow, here I thought GBay was 47 inches and up only! What a great day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 (edited) Only going to ask one question, northern or southern GBay? Eastern. Good job Doctrt! Edited July 28, 2008 by Raf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbayboy Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 Congrats, sounds like a great day to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehg Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 Great report! That's quite a few fish for an area known for trophies. That is a big smallmouth as well. the muskie fishing didn't pick up until 4:30 (very close to moon rise...hmmm...). Actually the moon SET at 4:30 pm which accounts for the sudden burst of musky activity, if you believe in moon phases this could support that theory. Thanks for sharing, ehg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctrt Posted July 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 You're absolutely right ehg, the moon fall is what I was talking about. My mistake. Actually it was 4:48 on Sunday and 3 fish were caught within a half an hour of it (+/-). Kinda scary how close to the peak all that action came. I'm starting to become a believer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 WOW you guys sure had a blast out there Great job Doctrt That smallie is nice and chunky..... I'd say a good 4 for sure Thanks for sharing Leechman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 Sheesh, I gotta start reading up on these moon phases, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonka-toy Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 I'm sure there is something to the moon times,but it seemed to me that you tapped into something on another level yesterday.After waching you hook one after another,Will and I decided you must have used Dave's "Jedi-mind tricks" to influence the muskys into passing on our bait and unloading on yours.It was quite a feat as we stuck you in the middle of the boat and made you fish "Dirty- Water" all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciceri Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 wow nice fish, which part of georgian bay is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Clemens Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 5 in the boat is a dang good day in anyone's book. Congrats to ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroutnMuskieHunter Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 awesome day on the water Doctrt!!!....damn, now i wish I would have stayed out yesterday afternoon here on the river but we got POUNDED by heavy winds, lightning, rain.... Good job lads!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 tone z71 Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 wow nice fish, which part of georgian bay is that? HAHAH uh huh 5 muskies in a afternoon and you would like him to pin point the location ,gte out there and work your own spots boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonka-toy Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 I hear you Darrel... so Tim now that the action trip is done ,what's next,hunt down some" biggins" on the kawarhas?ha ha ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 Well done man !!! thats some great fishing,to get 5 skis in one day. nice sized fish as well,and great pics,oh ya nice smallie too...cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistyriver1 Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 Nice job. A great day for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 Fabulous, what a great day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciceri Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 HAHAH uh huh 5 muskies in a afternoon and you would like him to pin point the location ,gte out there and work your own spots boy nah, i was just wondering like southern or northern georgian bay. If it was southern that is an awesome day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GbayGiant Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 Nice work, that's one fat 39". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbackdreamer Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 Nice report! Pictures turned out great How's the fuzz?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonka-toy Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 Nice report! Pictures turned out greatHow's the fuzz?? Back from the two year fishing ban,could it be-I think it is-is it-'Willbur?"If so what fuzz do you speak of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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