Fish Farmer Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 (edited) Glenn, Joe and myself went Perch fishing yesterday. Weatherman said the day was going to be bad, but we went anyway. Got to Erie at Lowbanks were we launched and not a soul to be seen. Bought minnows and headed out. I must say the Perch fishing was slow, maybe because of the storm moving in. It rained a few times but was fishable. We were catching a few nice size Perch, then all hell broke lose, when I was reeling in a small Perch, "BAM" My Spiel ultralight rod bent almost double. The line just screamed off the reel, 6 LB test with 4 LB backing. OH NO all I could think was start the motor and chase my line. I was down to were the backing was and I could see this being the end of my screamer which at this point we didn't know what was on the line, maybe a Carp, Channel Cat, Walleye or what ever. Never thinking it would be this. Pictures will tell all. We chased this fish, seemed like a 1/2 hour. Soon as I got it to the boat it screamed away again. What a circus. All we had was a small net, what are we going to do? Glenn did a great job netting for what he had. Almost 40" Muskie, snapped a couple quick pictures. Never did find the Perch that he grabbed. The small #6 egg hook was just in the corner of his mouth. I was using a couple homemade snelled hooks and sinker below. Back in to live another day She started to blow up and we ran out of minnows. Plus I think we had enough. What a great day. Thanks guys for making the day possible, Joe taking the series of pictures, holding each other up from falling over in the boat, and Glenn for being a great net man. I wish we had a recorder, as we each were coaching one another. Edited June 23, 2010 by Fish Farmer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leechunbao Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 Nice fishing! Looks like it was a windy day~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 (edited) Right on man. Suprises like that are fun eh! Now.. How long before a Musky man reams you out for not cutting your line right away? Edited June 23, 2010 by F-is-H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 Really great stuff, Dave. Avery nice fish and kudos for the skill shown bringing that one in on that pound test...not to mention the small net. There's also something to be said for those Spiel rods eh? Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discophish Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 Darn right that was a big surprise! When there are perch, there are bigger fish around! Now you know what to use the next time you head out musky fishing! <kidding>. You have the seat that I have been looking for. I will PM you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
litty bitty Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 fish farmer had a great day .you never know what to expect when you go fishing.great post great pictures.have fun.be happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexcba Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 wtg fishfarmer! love the fight of a monster on an UL set up. great work bringing her in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 So a Spiel UL rod will stand up to a muskie, but Irishfield's Spiel muskie rod can't stand up to a low bridge??? Glad your knot to your backing held, I'm always concerned mine won't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 Would you like me to build you a custom musky rod for perch fishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish_fishburn Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 Thats awesome fishfarmer, and a million bucks of advertising for the SPIEL MONSTER UL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnny Bass Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 What a pleasant surprise! I know you were hoping for a 10lb perch.lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castgame Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 on 6lb?! excellent work. you must've done a hell of a job finessing that thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowanjo Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 All I can say is awesome - this is going to cost you huge. yes you will hear should have cut line but this could be someone who is trolling at 30 feet or more who probably do as much damage Anyway why this will cost you is simple. This happened to me a few years back - sons bobber and perch.....musky ate (I didnt catch like you) but I can not even fish for anything but musky now...i am addicted. Good on you and good luck John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 Good STUFF!! Congrats!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 Thanks Dave, I luv stories like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Farmer Posted June 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 (edited) Thanks everyone. As many days I fish, I still get excited as it was my first. It doesn't mater what I fish for Salmon, Trout, Perch, Crappie, Whitefish, Walleye, etc. Size doesn't mater. As long as I'm on the water fishing, plus fishing with good buddy's. I guess that's why my wife says I'm a fishaholic. The Spiel Ultra Light stood the test, now my buddy wants one. Chris can you make me a Lew & Roy autograph series Muskie Rod Edited June 24, 2010 by Fish Farmer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 GREAT story! Next time go fishing for rock bass....maybe you'll pick up a sturgeon!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.cortellessa Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Awesome job man! A muskie an an ultra light.. who would have figured? Congrats and thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 I love hearing about incidental catch's like that. Something unexpected and huge tearing off line to the backing..Now thats a fight worth telling your friends about. I've only had that happen a couple of times in my fishing career but I can remember those moments like it was yesterday... Thanx for sharing FF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Farmer Posted June 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 GREAT story! Next time go fishing for rock bass....maybe you'll pick up a sturgeon!!! Awesome job man! A muskie an an ultra light.. who would have figured? Congrats and thanks for sharing. I love hearing about incidental catch's like that. Something unexpected and huge tearing off line to the backing..Now thats a fight worth telling your friends about. I've only had that happen a couple of times in my fishing career but I can remember those moments like it was yesterday... Thanx for sharing Fish Finder Thanks Guys Always seems when I'm fishing for other species I get a Muskie. I may have to start targeting them one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunkerbasshunter Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 thats great! thanks for sharing! cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioFisherman Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 LOL great! all those fish that I hooked in Lake Erie and never saw must have been Muskies! They couldn`t have been carp or sheephead! Nice job Fish! and nice to be in a boat for the follow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehg Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Real nice fish! Erie musky aren't pictured much, many thanks for post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Thanks Chris can you make me a Lew & Roy autograph series Muskie Rod Hey Dave, order me one of those rods too will ya, maybe Chris will give us a deal on them if we order in bulk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12 Volt Man Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 wow awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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