lew Posted October 1, 2012 Report Posted October 1, 2012 We always do a fall musky trip to the St. Lawrence River and Mike Rousseau (formerly Musky Mike) said he'd like to join us this year. Turned out my regular partner couldn't make it this time so Mike and I decided to hook up anyways. I hauled my boat down to Eastern Ontario Friday afternoon, booked into my favorite B&B for the weekend and then met Mike at the boat ramp Saturday morning. The day started off slow but after a few hours of trolling Mike hooked into the 1st fish. A tough girl that pulled out 25' of tight drag when she hit. It took a few seconds to cut the hooks free so Mike decided to err on the side of caution and not worry about taking a picture. We trolled another 30 minutes and then it was my turn with this girl. She hit the bait and immediately came 3' outta the water which is always fun to see, specially in the colder water. Fast pic and she was off again. We fished till dusk then called it a day and headed in while we watched the sunset which is always a great way to top off a successful day on the water. Sunday morning we headed for Quebec waters to giver another shot. A couple hours into the troll and this pretty lady hammered my bait. Another great fight, a couple pics and off she went with a wag of her tail and a wave goodbye. I always try to be gentle with my muskies but some times the ladies don't appreciate it and get a bit nasty. I spose it's only fair for them to take a few shots back every now & then. This girl had some really unique colours on her too. There was an almost straight line down her back with different colours on either side, even her stripes changed 1/2 way down her side. Very nice looking fish. That was it for the weekend but we had a great time together and hopefully we'll do it again next year. Pretty sure Mike became a convert though and realized how nice full windshield boats really are. He started driving my boat Saturday morning and and never gave it back to me until we were finished on Sunday Saturday afternoon we ran into Mike the Pike and Mercman out on the water so we shot the bull with them for awhile too. Good meeting you boyz !! It was 800 Km of driving for 2 days of fishing but it was well worth it. Lotsa laughs, some good food, good times, and a few nice fish to go along with it
Skipper D Posted October 1, 2012 Report Posted October 1, 2012 You look good on the Larry there Lew ..... lol , great bunch of guys over that way hu , and the fishings not bad too .... lol , good to see yous done well .
fishindevil Posted October 1, 2012 Report Posted October 1, 2012 awesome weekend on the water lew !!! some nice fish for sure..
Rich Clemens Posted October 1, 2012 Report Posted October 1, 2012 Nice going guys. Gotta try those waters one of these days.
Roy Posted October 1, 2012 Report Posted October 1, 2012 Great report Lew, thanks for posting it. That Saturday sunset pic looks a little windy. Glad you boys had a good time and were rewarded with some excellent fish.
Live2fish85 Posted October 1, 2012 Report Posted October 1, 2012 Awesome report Lew. Those are some nice muskie you got there.
Rod Caster Posted October 1, 2012 Report Posted October 1, 2012 Thanks for posting Lew. That half n half musky is certainly a unique looking lady.
Roy Posted October 1, 2012 Report Posted October 1, 2012 Hey Lew, what were the water temps like there on the weekend? Low/mid 50's maybe?
lew Posted October 1, 2012 Author Report Posted October 1, 2012 Thanks guys, it was an enjoyable weekend for sure. Hey Lew, what were the water temps like there on the weekend? Low/mid 50's maybe? Actually Roy, temps were 63-64. Pretty choppy on Saturday but not so bad Sunday. We lucked out with the rain though as it stayed away all day Saturday and then started early Sunday but stopped before we hit the water. Started up again Sunday just as I got the boat loaded on the trailer and then pretty well rained all the way home. Can't ask for better than that.
RangerGuy Posted October 1, 2012 Report Posted October 1, 2012 Some nice fish there Lew.. great report
Bob Devine Posted October 1, 2012 Report Posted October 1, 2012 Good report Lew. Is that a Skeeter or and what model?
lew Posted October 1, 2012 Author Report Posted October 1, 2012 Good report Lew. Is that a Skeeter or and what model? Good eye Bob, it's a Skeeter WX1880
fishnsled Posted October 1, 2012 Report Posted October 1, 2012 Great report Lew! Nice to have traveled the distance, boated a few fish and meet a few folks from the board, good stuff!!
solopaddler Posted October 1, 2012 Report Posted October 1, 2012 The young buck and the old bull join forces and conquer! Nice fish gentlemen.
lew Posted October 1, 2012 Author Report Posted October 1, 2012 the old bull Thanks Mike, that's much more flattering than when my wife refers to me as the old goat
Andrew Grant Posted October 1, 2012 Report Posted October 1, 2012 (edited) . Edited January 30, 2014 by XxX
mike rousseau Posted October 1, 2012 Report Posted October 1, 2012 I had a blast Lew... Some bloody knuckles for me as well...lol But I'd say the heaviest hitter of the weekend were those Philly cheesesteaks..... I was stuffed....
misfish Posted October 1, 2012 Report Posted October 1, 2012 Looked like a great weekend Lew. Nice fish guys.
davey buoy Posted October 1, 2012 Report Posted October 1, 2012 Thanks for sharing,looks like a great weekend for sure!
lew Posted October 1, 2012 Author Report Posted October 1, 2012 But I'd say the heaviest hitter of the weekend were those Philly cheesesteaks..... I was stuffed.... It's been 2 days and I'm still not hungry Really enjoyed the weekend Mike and hopefully we'll hook up again.
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