Labour day muskie hunt

[Fisherpete]

Ever hoped that the weather was lousy on a holiday so that the lake would not be busy? Cool... rain... windy... perfect day for a muskie hunt. Patrick joined me at the last minute. We had a curfew of 6pm, so we discussed our game plan and headed out. We were on the water by 7am, and within 5 minutes, I had my first muskie! Just a baby ski, but hopefully a sign of things to come... As my grandfather used to say when he let a small fish go: "Send your daddy!".

 

 

 

 

A few hours passed before I got the second of the day, another little fella around 25 inches... barely hooked, so a boatside release with no pics. Moved to another area of the lake and targeted a few other species for a bit, and got a few, but nothing picture worthy.

 

Around noon, we headed to my honey holes, and it wasn't long before Patrick was into a fish. She was feisty and put up a great scrap... decent length at 37.5" but not very thick. Man-o-man was she an ugly muskie! I call ones that look like this "swamp skis", as they just look plain'ol nasty... must be some sort of bacteria in this area of the lake or something, as their fins, skin and eyes just don't look healthy. I have caught a few of these swampies myself, all from this same area. Patrick's was also blind in one eye... but it sure didn't stop her from feeding or fighting hard!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moments after, Patrick got another... which turned out to be the smallest muskie that I have ever seen landed! CUTE WIDDLE GUY!!! Need a hand reeling in that bad boy Pat?

 

 

 

Pat got another hit at boatside moments later by a mid-30's fish, but she hit the blade instead of the hook! At this point, it had been quite a while since I caught a fish, and while I like to be an obliging host, I also like to catch fish... I put on one of the new lures from the muskie lot that I just bought from carponthefly, and moments later almost had the rod torn from my hand! WICKED hit! I soon escorted her into the cradle, and she measured in at a healthy 37".

 

 

 

 

We had half an hour left at this point, and spent it at one of my more productive all-time areas... no takers. Oh well, it had been a pretty productive day, no complaints. With 5 minutes to go, we started trolling in the general direction of the launch, putting lures and gear away as we went... ZZZZZZZZIIIIINNNNNNNGGGGGGGGG!!!!!! The Tekota starts screaming off drag, and I keep that puppy locked down! I pried the rod out of the holder and voom-voom-voom the big side to side headshakes of a good fish shook my arms! She took to the air twice, and made a few drag-peeling runs, but I got her in pretty quick. 44 inches and heavy!!! Know what I am still doing 24 hours later? Yup, smiling!!! This is the fish I was after all day, and she shows up with 5 minutes left... gotta love it! She took a few minutes to revive, but swam off nice and strong at the end.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Where-o-where could my 50 be... I will find her this fall!!!

Edited September 8, 2010 by Fisherpete

[Gregoire]

Where was that buzzer beater the last time we were out? Nice day, crappy weather, and lucky I fell asleep early or I may be divorced before I'm even married.

[Moosebunk]

Great timing. Just dropping in and you land this peach right on the screen. Good ski hunt fo' sho'!

[asdve23rveavwa]

Very nice, Pete...that 50"er is just around the corner! Still hoping for a 40"er myself, lol!

[Joey]

Right on I really like the underwater shots, tres cool!

 

Joey

[Raf]

you're gonna have to change parts of ontario to get that 50.

[alphaalpha]

Love all your reports, keep em coming!

 

the colors on that tiny one were great.

[Sinker]

you're gonna have to change parts of ontario to get that 50.

 

Naw, they're in there. I KNOW for sure. Just keep atter Pete. You'll get it.

 

S.

[WeedLine]

You are a muskie machine. Great job.

[Rich Clemens]

Great shots ... love the underwater ones.

Ya just knew there was a big one out there somewhere. Congrats on a really hefty ski.

[corvette1]

nice skis congrats

[Steve Piggott]

I know how much musky stink, your boat must smell like a musky sitting in the driveway with all the musky you have caught this season.Great work Pete.Hope you get the 50" before the season closes See you in the spring for the big cats.

[jbailey]

good work not lettin the crappy weather get you down! nice fish, even that haggard one that looks like its from my old home town of oshawa

[seaman]

Fantastic Report!!!! +1

[adempsey]

Looked like a great time on the water. I am hoping to get away for a musky weekender in October myself. Reports like this always get me going!

 

Cheers.

[limeyangler]

Love the underwater shots!

[ehg]

More great musky!

Have to try there before season ends on Dec. 15th this year.

[mepps]

Well done brother!

You've certainly earned a 50, im sure it will happen soon!

[Guest Johnny Bass]

Another fantastic report!That last one is a beauty!Its only a matter of time. From what I understand, there is at least one 50 in most Kawartha lakes. Go get her!

[Bly]

I am loving all the under water shots. Another good day on the water for you

[Leecher]

Great report and pics Pete as always

I'm sure it's only a matter of time before that 50" shows up

Thanks for sharing and again great job!!!

Leechman

[buckster]

Another fantastic report!That last one is a beauty!Its only a matter of time. From what I understand, there is at least one 50 in most Kawartha lakes. Go get her!

 

 

I know of one kawartha lake thats got at least 7 or 8

[Raf]

Naw, they're in there. I KNOW for sure.

 

S.

 

I'm sure there's a few but...

 

q: what's the difference between a kawarthas 50"er and one from just about anywhere else?

 

a: about 15 lbs

 

regardless, good shootn Pete.

[Fisherpete]

Buckster - that's 4 for you and 4 for me. My boat or yours, let's go!