Lape0019 Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Let me start by saying that I do not fish for musky so this is only the second one I have caught. This will be a pb for a very long time as I don't think a lot of people trying to catch these wonderful fish have caught fish like this one. Decided to hit the Rideau with River Monster this morning for some bass. With the cold front and rain we received yesterday, I figured a slow presentation would be key. Decided to use my Dobyns Champion 702sf to throw some wacky rigs. I tied on a 1/16oz weighted wacky hook and attached a. Powerteam lures sick stick in white on there. I wasn't having any luck until this guy hit! And for those who think I am Bull'ing, I am not. At 44" I don't know if I will break this one anytime soon. I don't fish for musky but that fight made me want to a whole lot more! Any idea how much this would weigh? My guess would be in the 20 pound range but I have no idea. At the tail, I couldn't hold it because it was too big. River Monster had to revive her for me. Adam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowanjo Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Great stuff adam they are addictive and that is a great fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Clemens Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 I gotta stop musky fishing and start bass fishing. Congrats on a really nice catch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lape0019 Posted September 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 I gotta stop musky fishing and start bass fishing. Congrats on a really nice catch. Lol, You have no idea! I have a buddy who has specifically stopped bass fishing this stretch of water because of the amount of musky he has caught there. It's nice and close to my place so I still fish it but this is only the second one I have ever caught. He catches a lot of them off of jigs with trailers. Again, he is bass fishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regan Thompson Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Very nice fish! I'll bet she was peeling some line off your bass rig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lape0019 Posted September 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Yeah, the Stradic will need a new drag washer next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lape0019 Posted September 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 (edited) Oops Edited September 15, 2014 by Lape0019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistaredone Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Congrats man! Beauty looking fish. I fished the Rideau few year back for bass. Great fishery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Well done, she's a beauty for sure !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Nice fish.... Especially for the rideau Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDave Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Great job catching and releasing that fish! :clapping: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuck Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Nice fish!!! Careful though, they are very addictive. You may have a musky monkey on your back after catching a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lape0019 Posted September 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 It was an awesome experience and it was released as quickly as possible. It did take a bit to revive though. All in all, I probably still won't jump into musky fishing but may specifically target them once in a while. I will just have to go out with someone who is set up for it. Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmer Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Nice fish. I agree 20-25lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lape0019 Posted September 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Thanks Jimmer, Glad to see I am not over estimating the weight of that beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 You'll break 44. Still though, it's a real fine catch for the river. Lotsa muskies get boated through the Rideau... spend the time and you'll get rewarded there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mills Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 Awesome Fish and great photo. Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Pike Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 Nice surprise, eh Adam. Congratulations. You have a nice pic to remember 'er by too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegrumpyfisherman Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 Nice fish!!! Careful though, they are very addictive. You may have a musky monkey on your back after catching a few. I was thinking the same thing! After that fight it's real hard to go back to whatever you were fishing before! Nice fish Adam! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 After that fight it's real hard to go back to whatever you were fishing before! Kinda makes you wonder why anyone fishes for pickerel & bass eh ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherpete Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 Beauty - nice clean fish - a 44" with that girth would be right around the 20 to 21lb mark. Must have been a blast on a bass setup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lape0019 Posted September 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 Beauty - nice clean fish - a 44" with that girth would be right around the 20 to 21lb mark. Must have been a blast on a bass setup! The Dobyns 702SF spinning reel is not just a bass reel, it is a medium light bass reel which made this extremely challending. I would get this monster to the side of the boat and it would take off again. There was no horsing it in at all! It was all about playing the fishing and waiting. I was extremely surprised at how well that 2 power worked but I wouldn't want to do that too many time. It isn't good for the fish and it isn't good for my rod! Hopefully next time I tangle with one, it will be on my 5 series rods which have a little more backdone. Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mepps Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 Nice catch! Those accidental muskies are always a rush! I love bass fishing, but I have spent 90% of my time fishing this year casting for muskie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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