Just put the rods away

[Cooter]

Finally did it last night and put the rods in the basement, the reels are ready for their annual cleaning/lubing. What a terrible feeling. Time to get some new lures for next year, sharpen hooks, and make some bucktails and spinnerbaits.

[Andrew Erickson]

I hate that feeling.Its ending for me soon to.....but not yet.I still gotta get my big boy this year and i have a feeling its gonna happen on the coldest day when everybody is sitting by the fire reading a brand new muskies inc magazine.

[loebs93]

Yep, I did the same thing a few days ago. I already can't wait for next season. I'll be looking for number two. I was getting a little worried toward the end of this season that I wasn't going to get my first...luckily I did. This gives me something to look forward to next season. But for now, bring on the ice!

[porterhouse]

Yep, I also put away the rods. Its time to do some homework!! Get some new maps and reread my books by the fireplace.

Brian

[i got carps]

Two or three more weeks before I put 'em away! YUP!

[Random guy]

Heck no! I will fish until I cannot push the boat through the ice any longer. You guys are giving up the best time of the year. Three of my biggest fish (53.5, 52.25. 52)all came in late fall when it was snowing. Fine- quit more fish for me!

[AWH]

Everyone should give up for the year! I was out Sunday, Monday and Tuesday....haven't seen another boat on the water since Saturday. Unfortunately, this wind today has me sitting at home....

Aaron

[Cooter]

Jon, I heard a horrible rumor that muskies have trouble seeing the color RED once the water temps get below 45 degrees

[RuKiddingMe]

I haven't given up. Well maybe, I had to get my boat to the Cabin last weekend, kind of a now or never thing, but I'll tell ya if anyone has room for a barnacle in their boat, I'd love to do some snow fishing.

RU

[Cooter]

Its too bad that hunting and musky fishing just don't mix well once Sept rolls around. Maybe one of these years I'll get my tags filled early and have more time to bundle up and chase Girtha(not my old girlfriend )

[Random guy]

Quote:

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Jon, I heard a horrible rumor that muskies have trouble seeing the color RED once the water temps get below 45 degrees

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I must admit the red is put away this time of the year and the blue, silver and chrome get first posistion.

[rascalP]

Jon,

What are you using this time of year? Trolling? Jerk/Glidebaits? Jigs? Suckers?

I'm not ready to throw in the towel yet either. 50's by Sun.

rascal

[Random guy]

Big glide baits, Jigs, supersized spinners and those crazy Kilr' Eels.

[Hockey Guy]

I could definitely be talked into going out this weekend for a few hours on WBL if anyone is interested. I have a Lund 1700 Fisherman so there is room for another guy or two. I have fished WBL around 50 times over the last few years and have had a bunch of follows but only hooked up once. She got off right next to the boat when I was grabbing the net! If anyone is interested, email me before 4:30 at: dsmith(at)pgicompanies(dot)com or hockeyguy(at)netzezero(dot)net after 4:30. I would like to go around 7:30ish, but I’m flexible. How about you Jon? You sound like you might be the guy that can help me actually get one in the boat!

[Random guy]

Hockey Guy, Sorry dude I didn't check the forums until I came back in today, and what a day today was! A 15-20 something musky (i hope it wasn't a new addition to the lake), a 38", a 42" and I had a NICE fish (Lals/cjac know) snap on the third or fourth round of a figure 8. She had just one of the rear hooks on a believer on the very end of her upper lip. I held her for a few short runs and as soon as she shook her head out of the water it was all done. Lots of follows and bass to boot.

[Hockey Guy]

Jon,

It sounds like I missed a great day! Story of my life. I was going to go this morning but I decided not to at the last minute. My boat has a pretty high bunk trailer and as a result it’s a little tough to get in and out at the WBL launch when I’m by myself. I really have the itch to go now. Do you have any interest in going Sunday morning? I could be up there by 9:00 or so but I would only be able to fish until 12:30 – 1:00. Let me know if your interested by posting here or my netzero email account. I will check both tonight during the Gopher game and again when I get home from hockey at 1:00 AM.

[Lals]

Hockey Guy,

I am game for Sunday morning if it still works for you. Let me know -- I will check Sunday AM. Thanks. Lals

PS. My boat is in storage but I do have a few sticks available

[MetroSteve]

John,

Glad to hear your day kept on gettin bettter. I scored a 48" later in the day. Only one fish all day but she was a beauty.

Steve

[Hockey Guy]

Lals,

I've only been to one landing on WBL but I know there is two. The one I use is the one that I had to pay $30 for a sticker on my trailer. Why don't you meet me there at 9:00. I hope you don't mind but I have to leave between 12:00 and 1:00. I only have lures in my boat and that's all I have ever used. If you want to use live bait you'll have to pick some up and show me how to use it. I will check this post again at 9:30 PM and 1:00 AM tonight. I will also check before I leave in the morning. You should check in the morning as well in case something crazy comes up. As for now, I will plan on seeing you at 9:00 AM. It's possible that one other guy may join us but it's highly unlikely. He plays on my team and has trouble getting out of the house to fish. He is going to let me know tonight at hockey so I won't know until then. May the fish God's smile upon us!

[Lals]

Hockey Guy,

Sounds great! I know the launch you are talking about. I will meet you there at 9:00. Actually sucker fishing is new to me as well, so I will plan to bring only lures. I will check this once more before I leave for the launch.

Lals

[Hockey Guy]

I'm on my way. I could be a little early. It's just you and me.