Minnesota Metro Muskie reports?

[lots of luck]

I can't believe the paranoia on this topic, especially on a species of fish that is 99.9% catch and release (Need a Shawn Kellet factoid). I keep hearing overtones of "my fish".

As much as I like the sport of muskie fishing, I am increasingly turned off by the muskie angler. Maybe just the "internet professionals" because some of the friends I have catch a lot of fish and post nothing. They learned their lessons long ago and got tired of the internet drama. I am starting to see their position.

I don't think we could stock enough lakes and keep some guys happy.

[AnglerX]

Pretty hilarious stuff! I tune in just for the drama. This thread is good for a laugh.

[JRedig]

EDIT: You know what, nevermind. Lots o luck's friends are right, that's for sure!

[bob kiffmeyer]

MUSKY BITING ON FOREST WAS OUT ON THE 3RD A GOT A NICE FORTY WITH MY SON. THEN WENT OUT ON THE 7TH AND GOT A REALLY NICE 48IN ON A SPINNERBAIT.

[AnglerX]

Welcome aboard Bob!.... Forest is gonna be packed to the gills tomorrow.

[JimBuck]

Looks like I won't be going to forest tomorrow...

[bob kiffmeyer]

FOREST LAKE IS ALWAYS PACKED ITS KNOWING WHERE AND WHEN TO FISH.

[bronzeback]

haha. tell em' bob.

[JimBuck]

Ok?

[b1gf1sh1]

Quote:

FOREST LAKE IS ALWAYS PACKED ITS KNOWING WHERE AND WHEN TO FISH.

i've been on lakes when it was packed (when i fished them) with muskie hunters. it's one of the best places i know where a ''follow up'' cast on someone elses follow is actually almost a sure hook up. it might be a little cheesy but when things got busy i sat back and just scouted from a distance and looked for other people doing the ''i just got a follow'' dance. you know the ones, we've all done them at one time or another. then when the coast was clear i'd slip in and, from a distance, throw something else. usually a medium sized spinnerbait or a topwater. i've hooked into more fish this way it's sick. i've also got a secret ''system'' i used for them too toward the end of my lake tenure. it involves a tecnique that makes a muskie (and of course bass) go nuts. it's marketable, i just have to wait untill Heckler get's noticed before i let it out i guess. start talking about it too much and ''poof'' it's not my idea anymore. so many ideas, so little time

anyway, it's in the way you adapt to the conditions that can put more fish in your journal.

[hanson]

For the record, catfish forum has 56 viewers to 53 on muskie.

If you guys think muskie fishing has exploded in popularity, you'd be shocked to see what's happened to cattin' in the last 2. There is a reason there are 56 viewers in the cat forum.

[bronzeback]

I read the cat forum everyday but have never once fished for cats, I just like seeing big fish. As of late more people are seeing pictures in the paper or hearing stories at bait shops about giant fish and they want in on the action, I don't blame anyone for getting into the sport especially considering the opportunities we have for big cats or big muskies in our state.

When someone catches a big fish they're going to want to tell people about it, and thus the cycle begins.

[scsavre]

Good point "lot of luck". Im no pro. i dont post much like your friends. I just read some posts for fun. I dont go to lakes from what i see on here. I know some do, and if it is a small lake. i see what frustrates redig. Anyways

I had a boat with 3 Aholes cut me off on saturday. Twice!! The second time i boated a 52.25 no more than 40yards from em. I think they were rookies tho, so i didnt yell. I got it on my homemade double blade, that if i remember right. I learned how to make from a post by "Heckler". So thank you.

[Rebel9921]

I had a boat with 3 Aholes cut me off on saturday. Twice!! The second time i boated a 52.25 no more than 40yards from em. I think they were rookies tho, so i didnt yell.

Thats the best way to really rub their nose in, IMO...

[bob kiffmeyer]

WAS OUT SUNDAY LOTS OF WATER SKIERS COMING BY ME ALL DAY STILL MANAGED ONE 34IN IN BOAT WITH 3 OTHERS LOST JUMPED AND THROW LURES.SAW A COUPLE OTHER CAUGHT.

[Dkoy]

Crazy weekend. Saw a couple nice ones that would't commit. The one that did commit hid itself all the way then tried to eat the trolling motor. Other than that, fished humps between the wake boarders and pleasure boaters. Sure was a tough weekend. Looks like it will be even tougher next few weeks on tonka. New chemical treatment otw for tonka due to invasive species.

http://kstp.com/news/stories/S1026204.shtml?cat=1

[JimBuck]

Saw that on the news today....for an invasive species, they are kind of pretty in bloom. Did anyone catch what part of the lake it was on? It sounded like a concentrated case.

[muskieboy46]

"It was spotted on Smith's Bay first, and later located on Brown's Bay. However, officials say they will survey the lake in order to be sure they treat all infected areas."

[Cold Front Pooch]

Wind and speed... wind and speed... not rocketscience, but its worked for me thus far... numerous NE metro lakes

[MuskieJunkie]

Got blanked on independence last night. Tried shallow, tried weeds, tried deep, tried trolling....nothing. I knew there was a reason I quit fishing that lake. But I have plans to go back this weekend so we'll try it again.

[cjac]

Last night was a great night to work on boat control, positioning the boat on structure with wind, and how to set up for a fig 8 when you're not able to pull a bait perfectly back to you......

Good practice and stuff that'll help put fish in the boat on the windy Fall days!

[DTro]

Since I see that someone mentioned Catfish here

We have an advantage over lake fisherman as we can name a river and most likely that covers a HUGE area.

I do find it funny though that people argue about recycled fish. It’s a bit different than a hot crappie bite where the bucket brigade is showing up.

I believe in Karma and the idea of getting out of something what you give, so I will continue to help people however I can and hope that there is some sort of return down the road, even if that means dealing with more people on the water.

Unfortunately there is no such thing as “keeping quiet” on a metro lake. For every guy keeping their mouth shut, there are 10 more telling their buddies who are in turn telling their buddies and on and on. If it’s solitude you are looking for it is best done in a less populated region.

I would put money on Facebook and Twitter being a next major source of hot bite info amongst fisherman. People are already dabbling in it and if you think internet forums get the word out fast, you ain’t seen nothing.

Best thing to do is shrug your shoulders and enjoy your time spent on the water. Stress kills ya.

[setterguy]

There has been a big difference in my action as of late and earlier in the year. I thought about quitting but have been seeing active fish, finally landed one and have been hearing reports of fish being more active. Wondering what this cold snap will do, but you certainly aren't going to catch them from the couch!

[JIGGIN']

Yeah Jim Buck, everything is OK! Real good in fact.

How has the metro bite been doing?

I Was up catching Lakers for a week in the BWCA, and the bite for them was really strong. Sounds like the metro muskie bite has been getting better. Will get out soon and post a report.

[iceman1212]

Has independence been producing for anyone this year??