First Kawartha Muskie

[scugpg]

We ventured up to the Kawartha's this weekend to a cottage and it was tough fishing out there. Rain and high wind made it tough to control the boat. Spent most of it fishing bass.

 

Last night it finally calmed down for a bit so I decided to troll some bucktails close to dark. Felt a hard tug and the fight was on! I brought her in pretty quick which was surprising.

 

We did have a tough time getting her out of the net so didn't get any good hold shots of the fish. It did take a couple minutes to get her swimming well again but she eventually came around. I'll be getting a new net next time out. Its amazing how delicate these creatures can be.

 

When we did a quick measurement in the water it measured 43 inches. No time to weigh it I wanted to get it back in the water asap. A few pics.

 

 

What a rush though I think I'll be muskie fishing again very soon

[SlowPoke]

Well done Rob!

Gimme a shout when you want to head out for aome 'skis!

[Kawartha Kev]

Congrats Scugog!!

Looks like your typical Kawartha muskie plenty more where that came from on that lake come back in a month or so and the action should start heating up!!

 

Kawartha Kev

[Pigeontroller]

Congrats, welcome to the 'Club'

[TroutnMuskieHunter]

Awesome release shots....Congrats!

[Bly]

Congratulations! Cool release shot

[fishnsled]

Nice Kawartha fish!! Purdy pics as well. Congrats!

[cowanjo]

Absolutely awesome - it was rough Saturday that is for sure in the kawartha. They were on the bite however - i look forward to your company later in the fall to chase some trophys - I am not sure you will want the sideways rain and the white caps again

[asdve23rveavwa]

Congrats on your first Kawartha 'ski!!

[Gregoire]

Congrats, Being new to ski hunting myself I can tell you that it's addictive.

[highdrifter]

Great pics! And a very respectable ski.

 

cheers

HD

[scugpg]

Thanks all. Just when I thought I was done buying tackle for a while I have the desire to go and get a bunch of muskie gear now

[Handlebarz]

LOL another addict is born congrats on your first of many to come. Cant wait for teh next one for ya I remember how great it felt to get the first and most still feel the same.

[fisherboy]

Nice catch and release. I was on Rice Lake on Sun and weather was nasty as well. Couldn't really fish the main lake so I only fished the river. Tough condition.

[diggyj]

Nicely done catching your first Musky!