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Lake Hopatcong Musky
Hope I'm not blowing up any spots by telling people where I caught this musky. I saw the weather report last night and it looked like more musky weather. Just a day or so after the new moon, cloudy, windy...I took a shot. Rented a boat from Dows and headed to find some weeds and warmer water. After 3 hours of casting a big jerkbait, I got bit...and good. Landed her in short order, got her free, put my camera on my cooler and set the timer, and let it go. Something I want to mention is that I'm not screwing around with these fish. I use a XH action St. Croix Legend Tournament Musky rod with a Shimano Calcutta 400B and 80-pound braid. I have a Stowmaster net so the fish can stay in the water while it's unhooked and I only take it out for a photo and to release it. Most importantly, this fish would have died if were not for a pair of Knipex hook cutters. I would strongly encourage anyone who is considering musky fishing to make the proper investments so these fish can be landed quickly and released unharmed. What a day though. Fantastic. And I say GODDAMMNNN, IT'S ONLY FEBRUARY!!!!
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Re: Lake Hopatcong Musky
WOW That's one hell of a fish and some great pics. Thanks for posting it here.
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Re: Lake Hopatcong Musky
way to go catfish,your heart beat slow down yet.that a good one for sure.
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Re: Lake Hopatcong Musky
Get a job
Nice looking fish. Was a bit blowey out there today...no? |
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Re: Lake Hopatcong Musky
I'm impressed, shes a beast!!!!!!!
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Re: Lake Hopatcong Musky
How come I don't see a pic?
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Re: Lake Hopatcong Musky
nevermind. Saw it on my phone and holy crap. Wow.
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Re: Lake Hopatcong Musky
Wilson, it was blowy, but that can be a good thing. It was supposed to blow from the West and I knew where I wanted to fish and knew I'd be somewhat protected. It seemed like the wind was coming more NW though but that was okay, it was perfect to help me drift along the weedline where this girl was sitting.
And bunker, if you heard a scream on the lake around 12:30pm, that was me. I was literally shaking after I released this fish. This one was no joke. I didn't get a measure, but some musky sharpies have put this fish in the upper 40's. |
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Re: Lake Hopatcong Musky
Much deserved action lately your on a musky streak.Really nice fish
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Re: Lake Hopatcong Musky
Awesome...truly awesome!
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