Re: Finally got my first Musky
congrats on your first muskie! These fish are very fragile in the warmer months, and many die-hards wont even fish for them in the summer months due to delayed mortality. The reason we fish with such heavy gear is to make the fight as short as possible and let the fish have enough energy to revive themselves. I dont think Ive ever seen a kayak based muskie fisherman, I dont think you could have the tools necessary in a kayak. 3 things you must have while musky fishing are wire cutters to cut hooks, good long nose pliers and jaw spreaders, and the proper net. Theres no way you can leave a muskie in the water and dehook them, if the fish is that calm its gonna die. Dont be too hard on yourself for the loss, just please learn the valuable lesson and let others learn from your mistake as well. Thats a beauty by the way, an old fish too
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