Almost a new record Musky!

[Hoffer]

Hey guys-

If I understand correctly - the fish couldnt be revived.

It wasnt a matter of replica vs real or should he have C&R vs keeping it.

It sounds like the fish wasnt revivable.

As some of the other posters mentioned - the water is just too warm right now for a Muskie to survive the stress.

Was out at Independance the other night and the water temp was still

85 degrees at 10PM. I know thats surface temp - but its still warm below that for sure! and not much Oxygen.

PS At 53 inches this time of year - that fish would be lucky to go upper 30s...maybe 40-42 tops.

[Esox_Magnum]

All mounts are painted regardless of replica or skin mount.

[robert1965]

check out the muskie I caught this spring in the canada forum, definitely 50 lbs......

[propster]

Nice fish Robert, that's 4 different threads I've seen it in now. We all see it!

[robert1965]

Didn't mean to be overkill with the postings. I have been fishing for almost forty years, and that's probably the best I'm going catch, so I guess I'm still a bit excited.

[Lare Pie]

Anyone know the local bait shop he brought it to? Was it Little Bear?

[cbrooks]

I'm gonna catch that fish when its 59 inches

[bassmann77]

I met this guy last year on the bear and to put it nicely he doesn't have the greatest release equipment. I saw pictures of a few muskies that he laid down on the cushions of his pontoon that made me a little worried. He fishes a lot with basically one bait and one spot. He has caught his fair number of muskies, but makes me sad that this one didn't go back.

[propster]

Don't worry, I didn't intend to quell your excitement, I would be too. I figured maybe you were just forgetting how many places you posted! Great fish, and thanks for releasing her.

[RumRiverRat]

Apparently he is bad at estimating weights.

[BEEFEATER]

i released 3 muskies on thursday in 95 degree air temps, 83 degree water temps and they all released fine, dident have to fit any of them fish for more then a minute

[Apex]

not even a 50 lber click musky click