First muskie! (pic)

[turn_in_poachers]

I know this is posted in the "Metro" category, but Im just so excited I caught my first muskie last weekend. I was fishing for bass at Lake Calhoun with a 1/2 Leverage spinnerbait, in about 2 feet of water. I think its not bad at all for my first muskie. There were practically 5 joggers who stopped and was wondering why I was screamin and yelling. One was nice enough to take my picture.

I wasnt expecting any muskies, but Im not complaining at all! Now I need to go buy some muskie lures. Suggestions would be helpful. Thanks.

[gundy89]

TIP -
Congrats!!!! I got my first this year also. What a Rush!!! All I can do now is keep thinking about when I can get out next.

[half2fish]

Still working on my first but i have a feeling that it isnt too far off. Nice fish. Congrats. how big was he? must have been fun. nice job

[Scoot]

Congrats! Fun, isn't it?

[fishyje]

Hey, i want a muskie too

nice fish...too bad i missed it, next weekend for sure

[Chad711]

Nice, Im hoping for my first one this week...

[David Swenson]

Awesome!

David Swenson
http://muskieguide.homestead.com/

[turn_in_poachers]

I didnt get an official measurement. It was out of the water for quite a long time, and I didnt want it to die. So after the pictures I let it go. Im pretty sure its at least 35-40 inches. And it was freakin heavy. Not too shabby for a first.

[fishinmike]

I just started muskie fishing this year but havent landed one just yet. Congrats on the fish, looks like a big'un! Some good lures to start out with would be some topwater or bucktails. A good topwater would be the Odyssey Lures Skitter Critter. Doesnt run very cheap in the stores but the action is irresistable to the fish. Bucktails, you really can't go wrong with. Make sure you have all the proper equipment to land those fish, net, bold cutters, jaw spreaders, the works! Good luck on ur 2nd!

Oh Yeah, and dont forget a ruler!

Best Wishes and Fishes
Mike

[This message has been edited by fishinmike (edited 08-02-2004).]

[This message has been edited by fishinmike (edited 08-04-2004).]

[Buckhead]

Nice fish tip i have yet to get my first ski been out 4 to 5 times.anyone lets go anytime. good luck.
Buckhead

[half2fish]

Still looking for my first like i said earler but when i said that it wasnt too far off. i wasnt wrong. yesterday i got my first muskie follow and it was big. probly a 42-43 incher. my knees were like jello for 3 hours and i couldnt believe it. i fish only mille lacs...untill i get my licence. but the lures i use are, the bionoc bucktail,giant jackpot,rad dog spinner-what i had my follow on, and numerous bucktails. Also i hear about bold cutters. what are they and what do you use them for?

[fishinmike]

The bolt cutters are just big wire cutters. You use them when the hook is stuck in the ski's mouth. I would rather just cut off the hook and buy a new one instead of hurting a trophy fish.

Best Wishes and Fishes
Mike

[Munchman]

half2fish,

Bolt cutters or hook cutters are used to help release fish quickly. It's very common to have muskies hooked with multiple trebles and by cutting them they easly slip out. Carry a box of 3/0, 4/0. or 5/0 trebles to replace any you cut. I would estimate I cut hooks on close to 50% of muskies I land. It really speeds up your release time and with the hooks cut it's far less dangerous to you durring the un-hooking process also.

Munchman

[Buckhead]

halftofish i was up there in walkon bay mon.only one boat in the bay about 330was that you. i threw a couple poes and a bucktail but nothing so i went to sprit to fish eyes came back at 630 tried again around the bouys 10ft. not even a follow heading to indy.or tonka tomorrow. good luck
Buckhead