trapshooter Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 (edited) Hey Gang, thought I better check in now that the fall fishing is officially over here in NW Ontario. The small lakes are froze over and the big lakes have a layer of ice on the bays. Won't be long now until ice fishing is in full swing. I spent much of my free time this fall feeding my muskie fishing addiction. Overall it was great fishing and I seemed to have luck on my side, or at least a couple lucky lures. I mixed in more casting this fall then I have in the past and was rewarded with several fish. The bulldog was hot for me, putting several in the Beckman net, including this 49"er. The cool thing about this fish was that it came on the first spot of the morning, maybe 10 casts in. As the water cooled through the 50's and into the 40's trolling took centre stage for getting muskies in the boat. I rigged my boat out with the Salty Down-East rod holders on Bert's Custom Tackle mount/track system. These are the most solid rod holders on the market today and IMO are the only way to go when trolling for muskie. And that Thorne Bro's custom trolling rod was just straight up good luck for me!! Here's a few trolling fish from this season - all caught on the same 10" jake! This next fish temporarily replaced my old PB, stretching the tape to 52.5" I also had the pleasure of fishing with Tim Allard who was up doing a photo shoot for Ontario OUT OF DOORS magazine. Here's a little teaser, but you'll have to wait for next fall to see more pics in the magazine Thanks again Tim, I had a great time with you in the boat. Some more muskies.... This next fish capped off my season and set a new PB. 53" of pure Lac Seul awesomeness!!! It was the only fish of the day, on the very last spot. Just goes to show you "it ain't over till it's over". Edited November 22, 2011 by BenBeattie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapshooter Posted November 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Not sure why those photos are sideways... they look fine in the gallery?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 WOW!!!! I'm not worthy!!! Fantastic FAT fish there Ben! Incredible collection of muskies there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 That last pic is just super! Looks like a solid season there for you...as usual. And you're dead on with the S-10s, there's nothing on the market as good as they are. I'll shoot you a PM today. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 beautiful looking fish... really clean that is a really nice fall... those fish are fat and heavy... thanks for the awesome pics and report.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuck Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Beautiful fatties!!!! Lac Seul is on my bucket list for 'skis and for 'eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyb Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Soooo many 70 lb'ers!!! Seriously, I love your reports Ben....gorgeous beasts as usual! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Just AWESOME!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4bassin Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Those are some nice fish , congrats ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Outstannding Ben and congrats on a VERY successful fall !! Some extremely nice fish there for sure !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 You are my new hero !!! Thanks for sharing those brutes !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chase4chrome Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 DUDE--you rocked the muskies. Have never ventured out for musky, nor caught any needless to say. If you have any info or suggestions I'm all ears. Congrats on some exquisite hogs!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeseb Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Beautiful fatties!!!! Lac Seul is on my bucket list for 'skis and for 'eyes. and i just added it to mine after seeing this report lol! Those are some monsters great job!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 awesome fall fishin ben !!! congrats on the 53 ...man those fish are huge ..!!! thanks for sharing,sure is a nice spot up there.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnl Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 nice work on those fish,is lac seul all catch and release if it is it sure is working! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucktail Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Awesome and thank you!!! Great pictures of great fish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chase4chrome Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Just had to check these pics again--freakin locomotives!!!! A bit of a drive up there methinks.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Very Slick Ben. You are on top of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapshooter Posted November 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Thanks gang! nice work on those fish,is lac seul all catch and release if it is it sure is working! Yes, Lac Seul is catch and release only for muskie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Nelson Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Great season, Nice Skis!! Did the Jake happen to be " black perch"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 That's it. Next year I'm coming up. Truly inspiring Ben. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocheleauc Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 real life river monsters. Good stuff! thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highdrifter Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 (edited) nice Edited November 23, 2011 by Highdrifter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeedLine Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 All amazing, thick fish. Great report. Looks like you paid your dues and the fish gods granted you some true beasts. You're right, it ain't over till it's over. Good luck on the ice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigger Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 Wow! Congrats on the pb x2! Those are indeed some serious fish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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