Rizzo Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Got out Friday for one last attempt at sliming the boat. Greeted at the launch by a few inches of snow and 38 degree water temps. Thought we'd try jigging steep breaks. Zilch. We did notice though as we got further out from the break there were fish suspended 20 feet down over deeper water. Perfect. Time to sit on my butt and troll for suspended fish...beats banging bottom or casting in -4 weather! Got a real beauty which released itself at boatside, go figure, would have been my best fish of the season. Luckily we did get to see it. A couple of cold hours later we got this fish, the last one of the season for me as I winterized the boat yesterday. Help me out. My partner "couldn't find the tape measure" (he wasn't actually looking now that I think about it) so we quickly let the fish go. Naturally he finds it as soon as the fishes tail kicks out of sight! Likely next time he can't find the camera. I am now accepting resumes for position of "new fishing partner for next year" I like to keep a musky log and have guessed a length of this fish, but if anyone wants to make a guess please feel free. If you guys are more generous than me maybe I'll revise my log! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeter Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Stand in front of a mirror in the same position as in the picture. Have somebody else measure from the top your right ear down to the middle of your left knee cap. Should get you pretty close to the right size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted December 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 haha that's way too much work...I'd rather just make a random guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Dang, none of them are easy guesses, Roger. We (I) could be way off. It's not terribly fat for this time of the year either but I'll go between 45" and 47". A great ending to your season. Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Beautiful Fish Rizzo !!! I give it 48" even. Nice way to end the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 (edited) I'd give it high fourties for sure Congrats Roger Awesome way to end the season Edited December 5, 2011 by Leechman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Nice ending to the season Rizzo, well except for the lot fish and tape measure At least you got out, lucky you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregoire Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Judging by the angle of your right arm, the 38 degree tilt of your head and the expression on the fishes face I would go with 46 inches. Remember that my guess is accurate to within 4.5 inches 17 times out of 20. In all seriousness that is a nice fish to end your season on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhickey Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 (edited) Sweet fish 47-49" I dont have a fishing resume. But I can show ya my box Edited December 5, 2011 by saltydawg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Atta boy Roger, nice way to end the season !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crappieperchhunter Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Nice way to end the season. My guess is 60 x 29.5. But what do I know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chase4chrome Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Nice torpedo brother!! Based on your height--fish likely from the top of your head to your knee (or almost), take it from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted December 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 My guess is 60 x 29.5. ...welcome to my boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipfisher Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 ...welcome to my boat If crazy exagerated guesses will get me in your boat I say it is at least 65" long. Nice musky. Maybe a new catch and release record? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scugpg Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 . I am now accepting resumes for position of "new fishing partner for next year" Nice catch Rizzo! I'll have my resume to you by EOB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Got out Friday for one last attempt at sliming the boat. Greeted at the launch by a few inches of snow and 38 degree water temps. Thought we'd try jigging steep breaks. Zilch. We did notice though as we got further out from the break there were fish suspended 20 feet down over deeper water. Perfect. Time to sit on my butt and troll for suspended fish...beats banging bottom or casting in -4 weather! Got a real beauty which released itself at boatside, go figure, would have been my best fish of the season. Luckily we did get to see it. A couple of cold hours later we got this fish, the last one of the season for me as I winterized the boat yesterday. Help me out. My partner "couldn't find the tape measure" (he wasn't actually looking now that I think about it) so we quickly let the fish go. Naturally he finds it as soon as the fishes tail kicks out of sight! Likely next time he can't find the camera. I am now accepting resumes for position of "new fishing partner for next year" I like to keep a musky log and have guessed a length of this fish, but if anyone wants to make a guess please feel free. If you guys are more generous than me maybe I'll revise my log! That fish makes your Johnson look small. Nice catch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squid Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Nice job Roger!! 48" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunkerhunter Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 i'd say 45-47 as well. nice fish! too bad about the big one. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 ...welcome to my boat Nicely done sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyb Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Nice way to end the season for sure! My first thought was around the 47 mark as well....before reading any replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted December 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 thanks guys. We had earlier lost a real good one so this fish "looked small" in relative terms. While I was unhooking it in the water, my buddy tells me the tape measure isn't in the box. At that time I'm thinking it was a low 40's so didn't think much of it. Quickly lift it out of the water, snap a photo and then back into the drink. He opens first compartment and finds the tape as the fish takes off like a shot. It wasn't until I put the picture on the computer that I realized this one was actually decent as well. It's the memory of the one that got away though that'll keep me excited until next June. My previous outing I had been skunked, so at least I can erase the bad taste of that day and think happy thoughts all winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricoboxing Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 nice fish. Definitely over 36". I'm guessing 38" :clapping: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmer Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 You da man! My hero, someone that can actually catch a muskie in the Kawarthas ( I know lots of you other guys can catch them too). I would put it at 48" to 50". As far as a resume: I live on Pigeon Lake, have a box full of lures, am not afraid to do a figure 8, will do the muskie dance if I have to, provide sandwiches and drinks, oh I have a map too! PM the date I start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeontroller Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 Nice fish, high 40s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 Nice fish and a great end to the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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