Beast Mode Musky

[catfishonthelake]

Got my biggest musky of the year so far. Measured 47.5" and estimated to weigh many pounds. Fight was short and hooks came right out, but didn't get to take my picture with her because she wouldn't stay upright in the net. By the time I would have gotten my tripod and timer set-up, it would have died. Took a couple quick cell phone pics and after only a few minutes she swam off real strong and I stayed in the area for 15 minutes and she didn't come back up. Water temps were still only 74 degrees, but a week or so of warm weather and I'm going to hang musky fishing up for a bit.
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[UglyStick]

Great fish Mark - and great job protecting the fish to swim another day - model conservationism indeed

[Skunk City]

Beautiful Mark, well done.

[waynedane]

Great catch and release Mark.

[CabesaRoja]

Awesome fish! Congrats on your largest of the year!

[Andrushkin33]

Congratulations Mark,

Nice and beautiful fish

Andre

[bigboy5522]

Nice ski!!

[jimmythegreek]

beautiful fish Mark! nicely done on the landing and release, I hope more rookies that catch these fish learn the proper handling and release of a muskie, they dont realize how old these larger fish are. good luck the rest of the season, you are due for a 50"+

[Chrisper4694]

that's a beast right there, congrats and good luck with the 50"!

[catfishonthelake]

Thanks guys, much appreciated. I definitely wouldn't mind seeing a 50 hit the net sometime soon.:D

[FASTEDDIE29]

Beast of the year!!! Congrats on a great catch and release!!! That 50 incher will bless you soon, I feel it!!! Beautiful 'Ski!!!:D

[Jigman13]

Cool markings on that beast... Really sick specimen! Congrats!

[yumasdad]

Nice fish, always happy to hear that it swam away!

Good luck on that 50 plus...hopefully this cooler air system re-charges the Musky's.

Been stalking a monster for a few weeks-playing cat & mouse with the bitch but I know where & when she eats so it just a battle of attrition @ this stage. She blew up on me once when I was solo fishing, threw the hook @ the boat before I could get net into position & dog from going BOGO on her....next time she will not be so lucky!

[FishinFool247]

Congratulations Mark! That is a beast for sure! Hopefully you get your 50 before the water temperature is too warm!

[bunker dunker]

great fish!!!!!keep up the hunt I'm sure you will find the 50.