ccmtcanada Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 With the perfect weather forecast, Bly and I couldn't pass it up and headed to our favourite Kawartha lake to see if we could tease any muskies out of the weeds. We launched around 715am...waters were calm, winds were zero, and the temps were nice. Water temperature hovered around 72F...about 10F cooler than the last time we were there. We started out in about 8 to 10 feet of water, looking for the weed structure that we've always had luck with. No bites at all, so we moved close to some shallow spots...prime bass waters. I put on a plastic worm rigged weedless and began throwing into the weeds. As I retrieving one time, I'm watching my worm come in...when out of nowhere, this little muskie bolts for it! I didn't feel the fish on, but as soon as my bait disappeared, I set the hook. It took me straight into the weeds and quickly shook the hook loose. Oh well...at least it seemed they were biting. A little while later, using my favourite spinner, I feel my lure stop as I'm retrieving it through some weeds. I set the hook but must have pulled it right out of it's mouth. I learned my lesson last year and continued my retrieve...twitching it to mimic an injured fish. Sure enough as it comes closer to the boat, I see it following...and it take it again. After a quick fight...a smallish muskie came to the boat. Not too bad...a few hours out and two muskies on! No pic...just released it right away. Bly decides that since the bite isn't on for her, she wants to jig for a little while. Not long into it, she hooks into this beauty smallie. Then the bite turned off...nothing for a few hours, so we spent the time looking for weed edges and shoals to see what may be swimming around. We decided to head back to our normal spots after we caught absolutely nothing...by then, the clouds had rolled in and a nice chop had formed on the water. We were hoping this combination would put the bite on again, and we guessed right! We drifted through areas that looked promising...then trolled back through the area to set up our next drift. As it turned out, this was a good strategy today, as we boated 3 more...2 for Bly and one more for me...here's a few pics.... One time while trolling, I looked at one of my other fishing rods and spotted these dragonflies... Anyhow, had a great day out there...the weather was perfect, and we managed to catch a few fish while we were at it...the fish were all small, but we didn't care...it's always fun to tussle with a muskie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeds Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 Nicely done! I love catching smaller musky, the patterns are always really distinct and beautiful. I'm taking a bit of a break from Bass fishing and going after the big fish for a while I think. Got the Musky Fever. Again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 Great report, pics, and fish Cliff!!! It sounds like it was a grand day out! ... btw, those are Damsel flies and not Dragon flies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted September 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 Great report, pics, and fish Cliff!!! It sounds like it was a grand day out! ... btw, those are Damsel flies and not Dragon flies. Damsel flies...I stand corrected! Thanks Glen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCTFisher9120 Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 Ah, good to see you two out fishing again! Good job with the pictures! Thanks for sharing! MTBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jediangler Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 I always say that it's good luck if the damsel fly lands on your rod. It must be Uber good luck if they decide to do the funky chicken on your rod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 Sorry we didn't get to see you again later in the day. Did you manage to find that place and if so, any luck? BTW that email didn't come through. [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinnerbaitking Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 Nice report heading out for some Smallies & Musky tomorrow, weather sounds good Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 Awwwww, aren't they cute Nice smallie for Carole. Looks like it was a nice day out there. Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radnine Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 Anyhow, had a great day out there... Looks like you're not the only one that had a great day! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 I like that hold as well Cliff!... I call it the "You Can't Bite Me Now, You Little Turd" hold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted September 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 I like that hold as well Cliff!... I call it the "You Can't Bite Me Now, You Little Turd" hold. Cant hold the big ones that way though...and I have a nice scar on my index finger because of it...LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 You've renamed it to sound more masculine. That's actually the Playtex cross your heart hold. Great report Cliff and Carole! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennyman Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 Hey Cliff and Bly. Those are really nice and clean looking fish. There's something about the colours of those fish when they're young that is really, well, ............ striking really. Thanks as always for including us in your "adventures". Maybe you get your "monster" next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJL Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 Well done Cliff & Carole Looks like a day well spent. Great report and pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinookhunter Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Great report, pics, and fish Cliff!!! It sounds like it was a grand day out! ... btw, those are Damsel flies and not Dragon flies. no those are blue gilled goblers found only north east of asia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 no those are blue gilled goblers found only north east of asia Did you hear that??? There it goes again!!! I think I hear a box of Twinkies calling you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splashhopper Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 ummm Cliff.... How come the last few reports, Bly seems to be outfishing you ? Maybe you should try the "nice red nail polish trick" that Bly used in these pictures splashhopper PS Those muskies sure have some great colour to them . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvette1 Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 still ski's cliff i will them any day congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecmilley Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 I was out Monday, didn't do to bad considering my late start (the water skier's were out by the time i got motivated) started fishing at pleasant point worked my way up to CLiffs to say HI (he wasn't in) the boat was out then procedded to pound the river before calling it a day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Great report and pics Cliff Looks like you guys had fun out there!!! Thanks for sharing Leechman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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