Fisherpete Posted January 7, 2011 Report Posted January 7, 2011 June - ahhhh, the blessed muskie season finally opens. On my second muskie trip of the year, I stumbled upon a lure and a pattern that would serve me and my esox hunting companions well for the entire season, which would see 109 muskies landed. Our best day of the season saw 8 muskies caught in six hours, on a body of water that I had never fished before! The very first one that day was a nice 44", which proceeded to bite my thumb and give me a severe gash... almost packed it in and went to the hospital, but after 45 minutes I got the bleeding to stop, and kept going... 7 muskies later, I was glad I toughed it out! Multiple Personal bests were set for me and my companions - my benchmark now stands at 48", my bud Al at 43", Fishgreg caught his first muskie ever in style at 43.5", my son Nick, at age 11, caught his first muskie (38"), which he soon topped with a 39.5", and he also had a 4 muskie day. I think there were only 3 trips from June to October where we didn't get at least one ski, and one of them was a short 4 hour nightmare in a thunderstorm. I also had the pleasure of fishing a day in the fall with Joey and Paul (Tybo) in their beautiful Lund... we caught a few bass and a pike and I raised one muskie. I think my arms are STILL sore from the amount of casts made that day! Just to round out the species list, a few bass were also caught... as I do enjoy tossing a plastic worm under a dock from time to time. Although probably 95% of all my fishing time in the summer and fall was targeting ol' toothy Esox... Midsummer also saw a boat upgrade thanks to my loving wifey! In 2009 we had joked around that if we had another baby, she would let me get a new boat. Well turned out she wasn't kidding, and I ran all the way to the Legend dealership waving the pee-stick from the pregnancy test high in the air! The Quest for 50", a 16' bare-bones Tracker utility boat which I had customized into a respectable little fishing machine was my first boat ever, and had served me well for two and a half seasons. It was retired and replaced by a Legend 16' Pro Sport, which I named Muskie Whisperer. Nothing too big or fancy, but fishing specific and perfect for my Kawartha adventures. It is really nice to fish from, and I love the wireless bow mount trolling motor... my boat control has improved dramatically, and my 48" ski was a direct result of a perfectly navigated line along the edge of a drop-off! My season ended a touch early, with my last day on the water in 2010 being on October 16th, as wifey's pregnancy drew to a close. The obese 50"er that I had planned to boat this November will still be there waiting for me next year, I am sure... another inch longer and two pounds heavier. October 28th saw my biggest and best catch of the season - the arrival of our new baby boy Tyler, who I am sure one day not long from now will eagerly join Nick and I on our piscatorial adventures.
spinnerbaitking Posted January 7, 2011 Report Posted January 7, 2011 OK sorry but the 1st part of your season sucked compared to your last half LOL great report & one hell of a way to end the year with another fishing partner add, Congrats on a GREAT year SBK
Gregoire Posted January 7, 2011 Report Posted January 7, 2011 (edited) It is clearly evident that Musky Hunting is only one of your powers. A great multi-species report. I hope to learn even more from you in the future...specifically about catching whities and lakers. Thanks for getting me addicted to chasing the Esox. What a great report! Edited January 7, 2011 by fishgreg
aplumma Posted January 7, 2011 Report Posted January 7, 2011 Nice season and a kid to boot. Well done. Keep them shotgun holds coming they are the best. Art
Rod Caster Posted January 7, 2011 Report Posted January 7, 2011 That one pic with your hand in the water... you can see it in Musky's eye that he wants a piece of you. hehe. Nice review, you've really had a wonderful year.
mercman Posted January 7, 2011 Report Posted January 7, 2011 You my friend, are my new hero !!!! All i can say is WOW !!!!
Governator Posted January 7, 2011 Report Posted January 7, 2011 Holy crap man, awesome posts! Nice looking addition to your family as well. I got a 16 month boy, such good times ahead.
Joey Posted January 9, 2011 Report Posted January 9, 2011 Both season reports were excellent Pete Alot of awesome pictures and that is a sweet boat and beautiful boy Joey
limeyangler Posted January 9, 2011 Report Posted January 9, 2011 Tyler is you double Pete. Great pics....boat is a bit ugly.....JUST KIDDING...i'm jealous is all!
ctdd2006 Posted January 9, 2011 Report Posted January 9, 2011 What a year for you!!!! A career for most! Congrats!
Leecher Posted January 9, 2011 Report Posted January 9, 2011 Phenomenal year for you Pete congrats This is going to be hard to top Good luck in 2011, looking forward to reading your report Leechman
Twocoda Posted January 9, 2011 Report Posted January 9, 2011 HOLY MUSKY BATMAN!!!!!! Ummmm are ya in the market for a new friend??? Good on ya!!!! and Congrates on the new Bambino! Cheers
spincast Posted January 9, 2011 Report Posted January 9, 2011 That is just an amazing year way to go. New boat, new kid and a great collection of Muskie - that is a well balanced year
MCTFisher9120 Posted January 9, 2011 Report Posted January 9, 2011 Hey man nice part 2! Your boat is fantastic, love the added name to it, nice deck up front...hmm Great collection of photo's, you did amazing with the Musky fishin, I'm in and around the Kawarthas in the fall, should try and do a trip out for Musky, would like to learn lot's.
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