muskylund1 Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 We had another great trip to Lower Buckhorn Lake this year July 18-25. We boated 21 Muskies in total. I personally caught 14. We also had some good Bass fishing for both Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass. I even managed to catch several Walleyes while taking a break from Bass or Musky fishing. Overall the size on the Muskies we boated this year was not great. The last several years we have boated at least 1 over 45", but not this year. Our biggest was 40.5", but had quite a few in the mid to upper 30" class. My brother hooked a lost a huge Smallmouth that probably would have been close to 24". We did catch plenty of Bass in the 17-20" range so we definitely can't complain about that. The strangest thing was how low the weeds were this year. I don't think I've ever seen the weeds that low in the 35 years we have been fishing Lower Buckhorn. That may have been one reason why we struggled to catch Muskies via casting techniques. Typically we boat 80% or more of our Muskies via casting, but this year 14 of our Muskies were caught trolling. Our Bass were mainly caught on Tube jigs along with a few on top water. The Walleyes were caught on a jig and Gulp Minnow. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaf4 Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 Nice! I know many would kill for 21 musky in a week (myself included haha) thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 Wow 21 in a week! Good for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Good stuff! You guys always do well on your trip up there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 Seriously good numbers. What an enjoyable week that had to have been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 That's 21 more musky than I've ever caught! Sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ironmaker Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 A stellar trip. You seem to have dialed in all the species that week. 21 Musky! Buliaka. I have some catching up with my 3 lifetime Musky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Jr Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 Great week thanks for the report Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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