Joey Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Congrats, she's a beauty. Not a fan of the boga either. Get a good net, you'll learn it fast enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 If you want more muskies Pigeon is the place to go. Good for you on hooking one. Putting those little Pigeon muskies flat on a carpeted floor is perhaps most detrimental to them as you remove their protective slime. Boga grips also tend to extend their vertabrae causing further problems despite hammering big hooks in them for capture. A big musky net or cradle and leaving the fish in water while removing hook helps a lot. Good luck in the future. It looks like its on the vinyl on his main floor... And not carpet on his deck... But good advice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Congrats! Get the tools to do the job right. Personally I like using a gaff on them.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workwear Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 wtg....my first muskie is still fresh in my memory.....and yes....I SCREAMED!!!.....congrads!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Congrats! Get the tools to do the job right. Personally I like using a gaff on them.... LOL...dont forget about the time you forgot the gaff and we used jumper cables hooked up to the battery.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 LOL...dont forget about the time you forgot the gaff and we used jumper cables hooked up to the battery.... but that wasn't for the fish the way I heard the story... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 And...how do you guys feel about the boga grip? Should I be using a cradle or net? I am more that often alone in the boat so a net may be tricky. (but so was the boga) Net. You only have 2 hands, and a cradle needs both of them, so where are you going to put your rod, and how are you going to hold the fish while you unhook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daryl0815 Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Congrats on the Musky, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addymark Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 "caught the bass on musky gear.. he didn't stand a chance" lol nice Its crazy seeing bass hit musky baits... I have them bump my topraiders, but haven't hooked one yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyb Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Way to go man...you have been bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehg Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 It looks like its on the vinyl on his main floor... And not carpet on his deck... But good advice... Ummm.... it is carpet take a better look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 OH PLEASE !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Ummm.... it is carpet take a better look. Um... No it's not... You can tell... It's a different shade... Ask the op... Then well see... A lot of boats have carpet everywhere but the main floor... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Hey matt... Is the musky laying on carpet or vinyl...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoneFishin Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Good job Matt nice ski. I wouldn't recommend a boga grip. I tried to use one for Pike in the spring and all that did was loose me fish (and lures after getting wrapped) Those fish just shake way to much and put a lot of stress on them selves and the boga. As for lures, scan the classifieds and kijiji. You can find some good deals especially when purchasing lots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Jesus Mike... is there no thread you can't ruin ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 (edited) What i see is 2 people experiencing a personality conflict and should steer clear of eachother in here. Edited August 26, 2011 by mercman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbouck Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 congrats on your 1st! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 You never forget your first! And Paul... step back.. take a wider look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 I dont see a ruined thread, i see people expressing thier opinions.And sometimes people make mistakes in thier observations or assumptions. I had another member who pointed out that my Walleye pics had 9 fish in it, 1 over the limit.He appologized soon after finding out that there were 3 licensed anglers on the boat, and withdrew his comment.I accepted this and we are still friends. What i see is 2 people experiencing a personality conflict and should steer clear of eachother in here. Happens all the time even in the real world. So lets not get our knickers in a knot, and congratulate Matt for his first Musky. I know i did....... logic bomb! lol Congrats, for a second time, on your first ski! Great looking fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livinisfishin Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 (edited) Way to go! Would like to get my first this year! What kind of rod and reel are you using? I can't make out the pics on my phone that well. Edited August 26, 2011 by livinisfishin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rufus Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Beauty! My first wasn't much bigger and when it comes to "the first" - they are all great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeontroller Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Congrats! Another vote for a 'Muskie' net, Beckman, Frabil and Stowmaster all have great products. There's a great support group for anglers with "Muskie Sickness" www.muskiescanada.ca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 I was backing up matt... His fish isnt on carpet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookinforwalleye Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Love these muskie threads! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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