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| Congrats on a lifetime achievement for both angler and captain. Fantastic that it still swims those Waters of the ST. Lawrence where the monsters live. BUT-- I also can't wait for the RECORD ( whatever that # is ) to be VERIFIED with a actual FISH !! just so much B.S. about every large fish that is caught and so many question everything. But here-- there is no doubt that is a GIANT MUSKY !!
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Location: Pittsburgh | Congratulation Angler and Capt both, hope that feeling on your faces lasts a good long time. |
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Location: minocqua, wi. | Go Habs!! |
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| Hats off to Capt. Clarke on a fish of a life time, possibly a record breaker. Has to be one of the largest to be landed and photographed. One fish no one talks about is the Robert Malo musky. Which if it actually weighed 70lbs., it would have to be the biggest fish to lay in a net ever. Has anyone seen or have pics of the 70lb. fish caught out of the Middle Eau Claire in 1954. I've seen one pic from the freshwater hall of fame. it looks like it just ate a dog. If I am correct it would be the world record had it been weighed on a certified scale. |
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| Thank You |
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| Greatest catch in our time. She is a beast. Do they even make bumpboards that big |
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Location: Warroad, Mn | That's a giant! Congratulations to the guide and the lucky angler. Quite possible the largest release ever and maybe the biggest muskie ever caught. Great work! Doug Johnson |
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Capt.Rich,
Now you know what it must be like to win the Super Bowl and be the MVP!
Amazing fish---Congrats---Way to go!
Couple thoughts---In your opinion-are there even bigger fish in the system she was caught?
What are your personal thoughts on the whole world record Musky controversy?
Practically--will this change anything about the way you fish or approach guiding in general?
Finally--What does it feel like personally to catch the fish every guy out there is chasing? |
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Location: Rhinelander. | CONGRATS TO THEM, a piggie it is. |
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| What a hog! Congrats to everyone involved. You can tell that it is clearly a world-record class monster just by how small the guys fingers look compared to the fish. WOW! |
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| First I would just like to say thanks for all the nice comments.
To answer your questions...
1. Yes I absolutely believe there are bigger fish in the St. Lawrence. We truly have the potential for the world record to come from the waters here in Clayton, NY
2. I always said it would have been good if the old records were froze and honored as historic record. A new category for current records could have be opened and the new rules would be followed by current anglers. It is a shame to bash reputations of anglers who can not speak for themselves. Do I believe there are some records that are not valid? Yes. But that was then and this is now.
3. This will not change anything as far as how I conduct my business.
4. It feels great! I have dreamed about this since I was a young boy. It is very satisfying to accomplish a goal honestly.
Best of luck to all and don't ever stop chasing the big one. There is always a bigger one out there. Mine will be bigger the next time someone catches her. |
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| Awesome fish, great job Captain! |
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Location: Terril, IA | Awesome!!!! Congrats Captain Rich, dreams do come true! |
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| Capt. Rich - 12/1/2011 6:35 PM
First I would just like to say thanks for all the nice comments.
To answer your questions...
1. Yes I absolutely believe there are bigger fish in the St. Lawrence. We truly have the potential for the world record to come from the waters here in Clayton, NY
2. I always said it would have been good if the old records were froze and honored as historic record. A new category for current records could have be opened and the new rules would be followed by current anglers. It is a shame to bash reputations of anglers who can not speak for themselves. Do I believe there are some records that are not valid? Yes. But that was then and this is now.
3. This will not change anything as far as how I conduct my business.
4. It feels great! I have dreamed about this since I was a young boy. It is very satisfying to accomplish a goal honestly.
Best of luck to all and don't ever stop chasing the big one. There is always a bigger one out there. Mine will be bigger the next time someone catches her.
Well done! And thank you for your humble and well said answer. I agree 100% |
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Location: Central Minnesota | Congrats on an amazing fish. Your philosophy on Muskie fishing is one that should be looked up too. It's people like you that making Muskie fishing the incredible sport it is. Keep up the great work and keep netting those amazing fish. |
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| Rich,
It is refreshing to see your humbleness regarding possibly one of the largest fish to be caught and released. You're a class act and a model for others in the industry. Keep up the good work, enjoy your accomplishment, and hit the 40 for an even bigger one! |
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Location: Pickering, ON | Congrats on a supertanker!
I can't believe no one has asked yet, but was it a Canadian side (40 acre shoal) fish, or a US side fish? |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Fan - 12/2/2011 8:59 AM
Rich,
It is refreshing to see your humbleness regarding possibly one of the largest fish to be caught and released. You're a class act and a model for others in the industry. Keep up the good work, enjoy your accomplishment, and hit the 40 for an even bigger one!
That's a fact. We really appreciate your allowing us to publish the image of the fish, and truly appreciate your participation in this thread. Giant fish. |
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Location: St. Lawrence River | canadian side |
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| Now that's a mind-boggling Monstosity of a Musky! Kudos to him for the CPR and releasing the Musky back into the water to fight again. I heard he caught it while trolling a big crank with an adjacent shelf or some type of flat off the deep water. He didn't see the Musky on his locater.......the Musky just came out of nowhere and the battle ensued for his newbie Musky client. The Musky had one inch teeth and from what he could "gather" was healthy, robust, and showed plenty more years to grow. Now, the guide says he's after a 61incher, hey I think I'd be pretty elated with a 52. Keep casting those line's fellas because one day you just never know.  |
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