Great Lakes are awesome why?

[ghuskin]

These photos are from Lake St. Clair, taken on 7/31/08.

the small muskie is 42". The other measured 49.5", and was caught by me! This was by far the biggest fish I've ever caught. My dad has a 48" mounted at home that he caught 20 years ago, and he caught the 42" in the photo.

Many thanks go to my friend Tim, who put us on the fish.

I don't know who had more fun. The two of us that caught fish, or Tim, who orchestrated the hole thing.

What an awesome day!

 

[VTSeaRay]

Nice looking fish! How was the fight for these? I'm thinking Muskie are a lot like Northern Pike around here. They usually put up a good run on the line, but feel like you're pulling in a huge log, once they tire.

-VtSeaRay

 

[ghuskin]

Yes, pretty similar to what you describe.

the initial hit was a BIG run. had to let her tire out for a bit. start bringing her in, then wham, starts a smaller run (dang it, my forearm is cramping). start bringing her in again (dang, flys are now biting!!!!). Keep focused!!!

Felt like I had the bottom of the lake at times. of course, trolling at 4 mph does not help matters.

Thanks for the props!

Gregg

 

[ghuskin]

btw,

if this is posted in the incorrect forum, please let me know, and I'll move it!

 

[AndersonAcres]

Congrats on the fish, and the on-the-water fun.

 

[AndersonAcres]

I love zebra mussels for their water cleaning effect. I know they have several downsides, but the water is so clear!

 

[ghuskin]

Scott,

Thanks!

Yes, the zebra mussels have helped quite a bit. You can see bottom in 9 feet of water. absolutely wonderful.

Gregg