Xwisconyfisherman
7/11/2011 7:17:00 PMNice...looks like a great trip...What part of WI were you fishing chippewa flowage area?
Aaidian
7/11/2011 8:04:00 PMThat pic on the left makes me think clost to state record...36lbs I believe....not sure that it is that big, but heck of a fish!
muskyhunter
7/11/2011 8:36:00 PMHi Aaidian,
I don't go by that chart. Nor do i go by the formula. I do not feel it does these fish any justice. When the fish is 20 inches around from the back of the head to the dorsal fin/ anal fin thats about 2 1/2 feet of pure weight in itself. Plus the head. I weighed my net wet with a digital scale so i have that figured out. I just do not weigh the muskies we put in the net. Its a fatty (on the left) probably is close to weight record but the fish still isnt 50 inches so until I/we put one in the net I won't worry about it too much. Anything over 40 is what I am looking for mostly. Thats just me. I appreciate your comment for sure and so does my pal that caught the freak. Wiscony..those fish are from Merwin.We fished Merwin Saturday evening and I used small baits. Got the 40 + on Sunday morning. When I fished Wisconsin back in June we were between Crandon and Laona. About 45 minutes S.E. of Rhinelander. Thats where I finally got it in my thick skull to fish big baits. Just didnt actually do it till the next morning. And it paid off..Thats what I meant Wiscony. Sorry bout that.. Thanks guys. Todd
I don't go by that chart. Nor do i go by the formula. I do not feel it does these fish any justice. When the fish is 20 inches around from the back of the head to the dorsal fin/ anal fin thats about 2 1/2 feet of pure weight in itself. Plus the head. I weighed my net wet with a digital scale so i have that figured out. I just do not weigh the muskies we put in the net. Its a fatty (on the left) probably is close to weight record but the fish still isnt 50 inches so until I/we put one in the net I won't worry about it too much. Anything over 40 is what I am looking for mostly. Thats just me. I appreciate your comment for sure and so does my pal that caught the freak. Wiscony..those fish are from Merwin.We fished Merwin Saturday evening and I used small baits. Got the 40 + on Sunday morning. When I fished Wisconsin back in June we were between Crandon and Laona. About 45 minutes S.E. of Rhinelander. Thats where I finally got it in my thick skull to fish big baits. Just didnt actually do it till the next morning. And it paid off..Thats what I meant Wiscony. Sorry bout that.. Thanks guys. Todd
kevinb
7/11/2011 10:15:00 PMThe next time I fish Merwin,think I'll troll a bucket of KFC. These are some big girls! Right on guys,good to see some quality fish showing up.I love all our tigers but it seemed like we would never see these tanks this year. Good luck at Mayfield,I think my pillow is calling my name. Nice job dude
dougw
7/13/2011 7:31:00 AMVery Nice fish Todd! Congrats. The first 44" that I caught last year had a girth of 21.5". She was also a tank. I have yet to catch one that has nearly that girth. I have maintained all along that bigger baits produce bigger fish. You are right on the mark. A majority of my fish late last year and this year have come on 8" or larger baits. The 10" 6 ounce Swimmin' Joe, by Joe Bucher has been one of my better producers. Keep up the great fishing!
muskyhunter
7/13/2011 11:53:00 PMThanks Doug..I just gotta keep working out to keep the shoulders healthy throwin those baits..lol Good luck toyou this weekend at Silver...Should be a great weekend for you guys. Now go catch a piggy! See ya, Todd
Oh yea, Kevin's had a hot stick lately so don't be mad if he gets a piggy himself with Mark K...that guy needs a 40+ fish too. See ya
Oh yea, Kevin's had a hot stick lately so don't be mad if he gets a piggy himself with Mark K...that guy needs a 40+ fish too. See ya
dougw
7/14/2011 9:40:00 AMI am hoping Mark puts a fish in the boat finally! I have fished with him quite a bit, and caught several while fishing with him. Half the time, I would like to hand off the pole, but that just wouldn't be right! In all honesty though, I just want everyone to have a good time. If I catch a fish or not, I will have fun. I just hope we don't get skunked! I'll be happy for whoever catches a fish!!!