Djeep Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 I got out on Lake St Clair this wednesday for some muskie casting. My fishing buddy got his first 50" fish this past weekend and I was eager to join the club! The forecasted winds for mid day never materialized which made conditions less then favorable for muskie fishing. The lake was like glass, making drift fishing not feasible. To top it off, my usual spot was gin clear so off I went in search of a new muskie hangout. After scooting around to a couple weedbeds without spotting much, I decided to try a little deeper water. This paid off with a skinny 42" that fell to a figure 8. We continued to explore the new area which resulted in a couple follows from fish from 40" to 50" however they were staying low with no intention of eating. The location was solved but a piece of the puzzle was missing. As we continued casting, I clipped on a magnum dawg that I usually reserve for more turbid water. The winds began to shift, then increased, creating a perfect drift opportunity. This is when the best moment of my angling career occurred. I saw a couple minnows flip which brought my attention to two suckers swimming off the bow of the boat. As I examined more closely, there was a massive muskie swimming right in pursuit! I quickly proceeded to drop the bulldawg a couple meters past the muskie, and sure enough it followed to the boat! A wide circle on the first part of my figure 8 was all it took. Sure glad the Go Pro was rolling! After reviving the fish for a few minutes it swam off well and I took a very short moment to collect myself after catching my first 50" muskie! The next cast, my bulldawg hit the water and within a few cranks I was absolutely ruined by yet another massive muskie! It engulfed my bulldawg which made unhooking it a little tricky but it also took off after a couple minutes of revival. Both fish were measured in the water and this second one stretched the tape to 51" After this crazy lucky occurrence we took a few more casts then decided to end the day on a good note as I was bleeding fairly good from unhooking the second fish, well worth it!!!!! Here is some video footage of this unreal event, good for a laugh as I go absolutely nutty during the experience. Thanks for reading, hope you all enjoy! Comments always appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eman Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Nice work! Any relation to Pete Maina? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopheraaron Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 That's awesome! Great job and congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twocoda Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Congrates man!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotsky Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 (edited) That's awesome! I really need to visit LSC! How far were you from shore? depth? Edited August 18, 2012 by Gray_Wolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adolson Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Congrats on the catches! It looked like you guys really knew what you were doing, too. I didn't see anyone taking the lure out with sticks or anything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skud Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 That's sick!! Sweet tanks! I wonder what the mathematical odds are on pulling to 50"ers out in two casts. Unreal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Ronnie thats awesome congrats you have put int he time this year and its paying off. See ya out there I will be leaving the house soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captpierre Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 MANNNN! That's fishin'! Gotta get to LSC. Like I say, better than sex. peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Wow, that's quite a feat! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broker Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 That doesnt happen often, great work !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregoire Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Wow, you are on fire. Congrats and keep it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimace Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Well done! What a thrill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djeep Posted August 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Thanks for the comments guys. The lake is definitely on fire, my friend yanked out a 55" yesterday from a completely different spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucktail Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Crazy!!!!! You need a bigger net man! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Congrats on the catches! It looked like you guys really knew what you were doing, too. I didn't see anyone taking the lure out with sticks or anything! Thats right Dana, even had the right net and all!!! Great catches fo a lifetime.I watched the vid 4 times.....awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Crazy!!!!! You need a bigger net man! Congrats! Its already taken care of he will be into a great new net in a couple weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Wow, don't even know what to say, that's amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djeep Posted August 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 thank you once again for you and your friends generosity mike! I cant wait to try out the new net up in the kawarthas thanks again for all the comments fellas, it was the luckiest moment of my life id say! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dontcryformejanhrdina Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 One 50 might be luck, 2 50's has got to be skill! Way to go, that's awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAC Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Very nice, and love the enthusiasm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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