maybe Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 We hit the lake around 5pm yesterday, and headed for a little cove we don't usually fish. Jeff seemed excited about this "new" spot, but I wasn't feeling too optimistic. A friend of mine passed away earlier this week, and I was having trouble getting excited about fish. At any rate, since I figured nothing was happening anyway, I decided to throw out a bait I'd bought on a whim, but hadn't tried before. Enter a PowerBait Realistix 5" Power Jerkshad in pearl white. They've got a subtle pinkish sheen to them, which caught my eye. Threw one on a weighted 4/0 hook, and over the side it went. Lots of little fish molested it, but nothing big enough to get at the hook. What the heck - if it's a panfish day, it's a panfish day. Grabbed a stinger hook, skinned it through the bait's tail, and threw it out again. This little bugger immediately stepped up to the plate. We couldn't believe it took a swipe at such a big dinner. Umpteen little guys later, a bass showed up to remind us that the big hook actually worked. Eventually, we moved off to drift a more familiar spot. Jeff, as usual, was running up and down the boat to switch lures every 3 minutes. Still in a lousy mood, and not really paying attention to the fishing, I kept absentmindedly throwing the jerkshad. Every few minutes, I'd say hello to a little perch or bluegill. Life as usual, until 7 o'clock rolled around. I figured I'd hooked onto some really strong weeds, and sat still, waiting for them to give way. Ha. Next thing I know, my rod's bent in half, the drag is squawking, and I caught a brief glimpse of something big and greenish hitting the surface. Sitting crosslegged on the motor as usual, I didn't have a great view, and couldn't see what it was. Jeff must've had a better vantage point standing up on the bow seats, because the next thing I know he's yelling "it's a muskie!" Ohmigawd. Nothing like pressure, now is there? Fight lasted maybe 30 seconds, but it sure felt like longer. I was sure I'd do something stupid, and the fish would get off before we could get a good look at it. Sometimes, I really love it when I'm wrong. 30", 5.5lbs...teeny by Lew standards, but huge in my little panfish world. We did our best to keep handling & photo time to an absolute minimum. Once it was safely in the net, Jeff looked after unhooking and handling the fish, while I snapped pics with one hand and laid out tools, ruler, and tourney team sign with the other. Back in the water, the fish didn't hang around for much revival coddling. Now that I've finally seen one of these critters, all I can say is: I want to see more of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodtimer Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 congrats and thanks for sharing...nothin like poppin tha cherry! ...can't wait for my day to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Very good news and great account of your first muskie Adrianne. Ummmmm, I was kind of under the impression that Adrianne was a girls name. Thanks for posting that....it brought a smile and a half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvette1 Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 virgin no more nice ski contrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuck Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Nice 'ski to de-virginize yah!!! You got slimed!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFR Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Congrats on your first fish. Nice and healthy looking Now that you have the "bug" I hope you have a generous bank balance or significant other because Musky fishing well you'll find out soon enough Just JOHN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cranks bait Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 When you least expect it, POP!!!! Way to go, I'm still waiting to catch mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Congrats!! That's a beautifully marked fish! I've had 2 on my line for about 20 seconds each and they both released themselves ... still looking to break that cherry love how the catches go up in size Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistyriver1 Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Congrats on your first ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Great report and pics TangledLines Congrats on your first and PB ski Thanks for sharing Leechman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bly Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Adrianne! Nice fish and from what I hear, a tough lake to catch them in! Does this mean that you will not be quite so happy with pan fish any more?? hehe Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jediangler Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Congrats on your first ski. Now all other fish will seem wimpy in comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffBornFishin Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 (edited) Very good news and great account of your first muskie Adrianne. Ummmmm, I was kind of under the impression that Adrianne was a girls name. Thanks for posting that....it brought a smile and a half. She wont even handle a small fish you think she is gonna wrestle a ski?! Girl is camera shy Was a good short fight. Lots of rolling and slashing. Congrats again and FYI you have now caught every species in our five lakes. Ya got me beat by one...catfish Your Ski has put us into fourth place in the tourney! Edited August 28, 2008 by JeffBornFishin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Congratulations, a nice looking ski for sure. Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravinerat Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Congrats on the first Ski. Your hooked now . Can't wait for your second ski now. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Sorry for your loss Adrianne. Sometimes it's best to get out and do something to get your mind off of things. I think that muskie did that for you. Congrats on the first of many I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Clemens Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Well now you've gone and done it ... you're hooked baby. Many Congrats to ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medmart Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 WTG on your first ski Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybe Posted August 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Thanks for the encouragement, gang! Roy - if I actually got in front of the camera, GCD would have nothing to rib me about. Just can't have that, now can we? J R - I expect I will find out before long. Jeff caught his first a week and a half ago, with just his grandmother in the boat. She's not digicam-friendly, so it escaped before he could get a pic of it. I have this feeling he's got something to prove now. The debit card's going to take a beating... Carole - This is where I'm supposed to be a good girl and say that size doesn't matter, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanook Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Way to go Adrianne! That first Musky sure gets the heart pumping dont it. And the 2nd and the 3rd, and on and on.............................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Congrats on your first Ski as for me I have never caught one.Still a Muskie virgin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Congratulations on your first Musky Ad.!!! It just goes to show ya, if you futz around on the water long enough... you'll eventually catch something larger than normal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sturgman Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 I am making love to picture #4 as we speak Congrats on your first Musky ! Enjoy the addiction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sturgman Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Congrats on your first Ski as for me I have never caught one.Still a Muskie virgin Thank god for Musky Porn Mike the Pike!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Congrats!!! It's always a bonus when you get into fish like that. Sorry to hear about the loss of your friend....maybe that was his/her way of letting you know they are ok....by sending you this awesome fish. Congrats again....hopefully the first of many for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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