Time to go to the Muskie Show

[BigGuy]

Muskie Expo starts today in Blaine--must be something I don't have?

[RuKiddingMe]

If I were going I would defienelty pick up a couple of Todd Clevelands new Phantoms. The deep runner and the rubber tail. Maybe an ERC Hellhound, a molly bait, and many many more.

I already have a few weagles...

RU

[Cooter]

I'm gonna be like a big fat kid in a candy store tomorrow

[bassman186]

Hey Cooter maybe I'll see ya there I'm also going.

~Matt Jung

[MUSKIE_2]

i'm going too today

[Lost]

Got the weekend pass yesterday. I'll stop by there for an hr or so this afternoon. And hopefully I'll get done fishing tomorrow morning with enough time to get up there for an hr before the 2pm bday party.

[bassman186]

Who had the White truck with a topper on it, on the topper window was a large Cabelas Decal and also 2 3x3 FM decals?

~Matt Jung

[dsludge]

My nephew and I went for the fourth year in a row. It's a tradition now. I got a new 8' MH fast action St. Croix rod and exchanged a defective reel (see post thanking Pure Fishing).

Mostly, I learned more and shared some new ideas. My only regret is that I couldn't spend more time there this year!

dsludge

P.S. Anyone pick up any Bucher plastic "cut-tail" baits? I used and broke a similar bait last season. Bait is very life-like with hard inner core front wrapped in plastic and a rubber tail with slanted "cuts". I used it last year as a search bait until it broke, it raised muskies where I'd never seen them before.

[cliffy]

What a great weekend...my first time at a Muskie Expo...WOW! I bought 18 new lures....including the rubber tail phantom...ERC Hellhoud...DD..DDD...Warlock..several new bucktails/spinner baits...Fig Rig rod...on and on.

I didnt get a reel for the rod...still thinking about that one. The rod is a 7'6 heavy action 2-6oz lure weight. I am think of getting an abu 7000 and use this set up for my bigger lures....or lures with a LOT of drag.....need a reel that can PULL the heavy stuff. Any thoughts?

I also spent a lot of time talking to all the different guides/sales people...tons of info. I also watched several of the speakers...again a lot of good info.

The only bad part came when I returned home and my wife saw all the goodies I bought....there is no way I can argue with her about how many pairs of shoes she owns.....

[BrianLucky13]

Hey Cliffy!! I think your my sisters friend, Heather??? Is that true??? Just wondering.

Brian

[Scoot]

Cliffy,

Sounds like a great rod for a 7000 HSN. If you like the 7000 style reels, you'll love the HSN. The only thing I wish I could change on mine is to add a thumb bar. I don't think the HSN is available with a thumb bar right now (or correct me if I'm wrong).

[cliffy]

Scoot: Thanks for the info...I think I will go with the c3 7000 series reel..seems to be a pretty good reel

Brianlucky13: I hate to say it, but yes, I am a frind of Heather's....nice to see ya on line. Are you going to Vermilion this summer with your family? Should be a good time...

[BrianLucky13]

Yeah Heather can be a little goofy. Or a lot goofy!!! Im going up to Vermillion for the whole time this year, even if i have to quit work, i dont care. Im getting sick of seeing all them muskies and not catching one!!! Last summer I must have had 10 fish on for a few seconds then lost them. Mainly I think because i didnt even think of checking my hooks and how sharp they are!!!

Im also probably going to be fishing around the Fargo area for some too.

Maybe we should met up some time. Perhaps Beers or Big DL.

Ive been hearing a lot about Pelican and Sally lakes too that arent to far away. Also I know a couple spots on the Red River that hold BIG muskies!!!

Talk to later though,

Brian

[cliffy]

Sounds very good Brian...glad to hear that your going this year. I have plenty of room in my boat..we will have to hit a couple of local lakes before the big V. trip. Take care.