Took a newbie musky fishing

[Rizzo]

I took a friend musky fishing last fall...cold, miserable day where I managed one 42 inch fish and he got skunked. Turns out he actually enjoyed being pelted with freezing rain, and decided to invest in his own gear. He's been itching to get out this year, but neither one of us has had the time until today. Pouring rain and dropping temps on the way to the lake this morning brought back memories of the last time we fished together! The first few hours on the water produced nothing other than a visit from the ministry. At 9:30 I lost a small fish (low 30's) at the side of the boat that had taken a swipe at a boo-tail. That was followed up by a smallie that paid a visit (no photo), hitting the same bait a few casts later. Then at 10:30 this beaut fell for a jig.

 

 

Measuring 48 inches and chunky, this is the best kawartha fish I have caught. No release picture, as it bolted for the depths as soon as it was back in the water. Shortly after this fish was caught I tied into a pesky pesky 18 inch walleye (no photo) speedtrolling a 10 inch grandma. What it was thinking I have no idea, felt like reeling in a dishrag. Needless to say my friend is starting to get discouraged...but isn't that what musky fishing is all about, especially when you're just starting out? Luckily at the 11th hour(literally...we had to be off the water by noon)we got him his first musky, a healthy 42 incher caught speedtrolling a storm thunderstick in 20 feet of water.

 

 

When I say speedtrolling I'm talking 7-8 mph. I've taken a few new people out this year, and they all think I'm nuts...until their rod doubles over and their fighting their first ski! As long as the lure is staying submerged, I'm giving 'er. Although those storm baits are inexpensive, I'll say this for them, they do operate well at high speeds.

[Fisherpete]

WOW now that is what I am talking about! Beauty, Rizzo! Your friend's 42 is also a great fish - makes some of the 42's I have caught lately look anorexic in comparison.

[Rizzo]

ya he was pretty pleased with his first...shoot I would have been happy with his fish! And you know he was sitting in your chair pete, he was pretty glad when I called him yesterday when you couldn't make it

[ontariofisherman]

nothing wrong with getting fatties

[Pigeontroller]

Nice couple of 'Skis Rizzo!

[Cudz]

nice work!

[lew]

Atta boy Roger, that 48 is a beaut !!

 

Congrats to your bud on his 1st musky too.

[Gregoire]

Definitely a beastly 48. Congrats.

[Guest Johnny Bass]

Great report and nice skis. Looks like monster ski weather to me! Congrats to your friend's first musky. Can't complain about that. Mine was 12-14 inches.lol

[Joey]

Those are some real beauties Roger!! 7 to 8 mph you say, hmmmmm, might have to try that

 

Joey

[ehg]

Beautiful big muskies!

Your friend must really be pumped to head there again.

 

Think i fished there once before and met a CO in a Legend boat.

Decent guy, ended up pulling some other boats off the lake.

 

Could be bigger fish there, believe it or not

[pike n' whities]

Hey Rizzo, you interested in driving a solid 8-10 hours to help me get my first ski?

 

beauty fish fellas!

[Leecher]

Great report and pics Rizzo

Congrats to your friend's first ski True beauty

Great job and thanks for sharing

Leechman

[Rizzo]

Hey Rizzo, you interested in driving a solid 8-10 hours to help me get my first ski?

 

where the heck do you live...because the answer is maybe

[corvette1]

nice skis congrats

[BillsTheBassMan]

Beauty Ski's - Awesome that you got your buddy into his first fish and showed him what musky fishing is all about. I'll cut my musky teeth next season!

[jbailey]

the addiction has set in!

[stasbrute]

sweet!