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MNFisherman
Posted 6/21/2017 7:25 PM (#865917)
Subject: When you can't figure 8.




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Is there anything I should do when I can't figure 8? Like in shallow water, high places...etc
Musky_Mo16
Posted 6/21/2017 7:31 PM (#865918 - in reply to #865917)
Subject: Re: When you can't figure 8.




Posts: 735


Location: Apparently where the Muskie aren't
Why can't you figure 8? You should be able to figure 8 in 6 inches of water. I'm not sure what you mean by a high place but if your that high, how do you plan to land the fish?
tcbetka
Posted 6/21/2017 7:37 PM (#865923 - in reply to #865917)
Subject: RE: When you can't figure 8.




Location: Green Bay, WI
MNFisherman - 6/21/2017 7:25 PM

Is there anything I should do when I can't figure 8? Like in shallow water, high places...etc


You might consider dynamite. No participation necessary on the part of the fish. Wear ear plugs though...and plan to get wet.

TB
bbeaupre
Posted 6/21/2017 7:39 PM (#865924 - in reply to #865917)
Subject: RE: When you can't figure 8.




Posts: 390


If you mean from shore, then try to find a way to make the lure change direction. Not sure what you mean by shallow water, I caught a musky on opener a few years ago on the 8 in ~1.5 feet.
MNFisherman
Posted 6/21/2017 8:44 PM (#865936 - in reply to #865917)
Subject: Re: When you can't figure 8.




Posts: 154


A drop net, and yes all my fishing is from shore. I find it difficult to figure 8 in water were my lure is just has tall as the water....
Gregarrison
Posted 6/21/2017 8:47 PM (#865938 - in reply to #865917)
Subject: Re: When you can't figure 8.




Posts: 32


Location: MN
Some things to try: When using a jerkbait or side to side bait you can try to really pop the lure hard with some quick snaps.Forcing the lure to move the maximum amount side to side without advancing it. Particularly useful if you have any sort of current or movement of the boat to play with. If you are on any sort of risen surface such as a dock or landscape blocks you could try to walk along the structure to give a prolonged L maneuver.

Hopefully this helps a bit? A little more info on the exact scenario could help clarify the question.
Pointerpride102
Posted 6/21/2017 9:05 PM (#865942 - in reply to #865938)
Subject: Re: When you can't figure 8.





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Location: The desert
Put some waders on and get a bit deeper. You won't be able to 8 but can do a big circle. I've caught many fish like this. A boatside hit is exciting, now try it when you're in the water with it.
MNFisherman
Posted 6/21/2017 9:14 PM (#865945 - in reply to #865917)
Subject: Re: When you can't figure 8.




Posts: 154


Ok hers the deal, yesterday was my third day Muskie fishing. I man told me to head over to this bridge that goes over a channel that connects 2 lakes, he said 3 years back he saw a Muskie roll through there. After a bit of looking around we saw one swim through. I didn't even try to catch it since there was no way to land it. When I got home I made a drop net. The bridge is about 15ft up. And I don't have any waders right now but am looking at some. The jerk bait thing will help ^^^thanks
Musky_Mo16
Posted 6/21/2017 10:07 PM (#865951 - in reply to #865945)
Subject: Re: When you can't figure 8.




Posts: 735


Location: Apparently where the Muskie aren't
If you are reeling in and see a follower, instead of doing a 8, just walk down the bridge and when you get to the end go back the other way. 15 foot isn't too high.
ulbian
Posted 6/21/2017 10:52 PM (#865953 - in reply to #865917)
Subject: Re: When you can't figure 8.




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If I'm following this right you will be fishing on a bridge 15 feet above the water which is why you made a net that will extend down the 15 feet to the water. Taking it from there....you hook a fish, you're going to scoop it out of the water that is 15 feet below you then haul it up the 15 feet to the bridge where I presume the net with the fish in it will be laid on the ground so you can unhook the fish. Then after maybe taking a picture you'll want to release the fish which means it's going to get tossed back to the water 15 feet below.

Again...I might have missed something with this scenario. It's been known to happen.
MNFisherman
Posted 6/21/2017 10:58 PM (#865954 - in reply to #865917)
Subject: Re: When you can't figure 8.




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I put it back into the net and lower it down
MNFisherman
Posted 6/21/2017 11:01 PM (#865955 - in reply to #865917)
Subject: Re: When you can't figure 8.




Posts: 154


The net is just a circle with no handle. It was three strands of rope connecting to one to raise it up. It's called a drop net or crab net
T3clay
Posted 6/22/2017 4:46 AM (#865962 - in reply to #865917)
Subject: Re: When you can't figure 8.





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I was once in your shoes and as much as it sucks i would say you shouldnt be fishing from the bridge. Find a place on shore or keep an eye out for someone that might let you come along in a boat. Depending on the wether you dont need waders to get in the water and even if you want to stay dry you can catch fish from shore, even if you cant figure 8 ( ive been in that situation too) you can still catch them from shore. 15' up will also make it harder to work baits correctly, and getting a hot fish into a drop net alone is going to be tough. The only way you will consistantly get fish into a drop net is to completly tire them out. Then after pulling them up, setting them on the hot cement, unhooking them taking a piture, and lowering them back down, you have no way to properly release that fish. There is a pretty good chance the majority of the fish that go through that will die. I would rather see you fish from shore with no net then fish from a bridge with a drop net. I see that your in MN, if your in the southern part i would be happy to take you out for a day and give you some pointers, i dont mean to be discouraging but if you are new to the sport you need to be dedicated to these fish and understand how fragile they are. Muskies inc and the DNR have spent alot of time and money creating the fisheris we have today and we all need to do our part to maintain them.
Musky Brian
Posted 6/22/2017 8:11 AM (#865981 - in reply to #865917)
Subject: Re: When you can't figure 8.





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Location: Lake Country, Wisconsin
I would stick a fork in the bridge idea. Musky are not meant for that type of fishing
ulbian
Posted 6/22/2017 8:21 AM (#865983 - in reply to #865954)
Subject: Re: When you can't figure 8.




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MNFisherman - 6/21/2017 11:58 PM

I put it back into the net and lower it down


At that point what does it matter? That fish will already be suffering from the stress of being caught, stress of being hauled up in the net, being pulled out of the net, being laid down on the pavement/gravel/etc., put back in the net, and finally lowered down.

This just seems like a major hassle where tons of stuff can go wrong. I applaud your ingenuity in finding a potential solution to a problem but don't over complicate the release process. By increasing the number of moving parts to a solution you have increased the number of points where something can go wrong. If you simplify your process you keep the fish safer and you keep yourself safer. Sounds like a promising area....find a way to fish directly on shore and not from a bridge.
MNFisherman
Posted 6/22/2017 10:35 AM (#866002 - in reply to #865917)
Subject: Re: When you can't figure 8.




Posts: 154


Alright I'll just stick to shore, thanks guys
MNFisherman
Posted 6/22/2017 10:41 AM (#866003 - in reply to #865917)
Subject: Re: When you can't figure 8.




Posts: 154


Just sucks how limited you are when you don't have a boat
ToddM
Posted 6/22/2017 10:44 AM (#866004 - in reply to #865917)
Subject: Re: When you can't figure 8.





Posts: 20174


Location: oswego, il
People musky fish off seawalls on st claire all the time. They are not 15ft up but they have long handled nets.
mnmusky
Posted 6/22/2017 10:44 AM (#866005 - in reply to #866002)
Subject: Re: When you can't figure 8.




If your standing in the water, you can do a big circle around. meaning you spin around. Caught several that way. minimize your movement by using the length of the rod and arm out you can make a huge circle. surprisingly few spook away.
MNFisherman
Posted 6/22/2017 10:57 AM (#866008 - in reply to #865917)
Subject: Re: When you can't figure 8.




Posts: 154


Any waders you guys would recommend? I'm 5 10 and looking for a pair under 125$
Gregarrison
Posted 6/22/2017 12:04 PM (#866015 - in reply to #866008)
Subject: Re: When you can't figure 8.




Posts: 32


Location: MN
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/search/sss?query=waders&sort=rel

Where i got mine for a pretty penny less than retail and keep me dry
true tiger tamer
Posted 6/22/2017 12:07 PM (#866016 - in reply to #865917)
Subject: Re: When you can't figure 8.




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When I wade fish (which is most of the time) do a hard L turn and start spinning in a circle, I've caught tigers and trues doing this maneuver. It looks stupid but it does work sometimes.
Schultz345
Posted 6/22/2017 1:47 PM (#866028 - in reply to #865917)
Subject: Re: When you can't figure 8.




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Where exactly are you fishing? Is this around St. Cloud? I know there's some really good shore spots around Sartel area.
MNFisherman
Posted 6/22/2017 2:47 PM (#866040 - in reply to #865917)
Subject: Re: When you can't figure 8.




Posts: 154


Eagle lake in maple grove, migh try weaver. Iv tried the Mississippi in Anoka but I just lose confidence that there's any there

Edited by MNFisherman 6/22/2017 2:51 PM
Gregarrison
Posted 6/22/2017 3:17 PM (#866044 - in reply to #866040)
Subject: Re: When you can't figure 8.




Posts: 32


Location: MN
It's definitely harder without a boat. You ever in the minneapolis area? Lake Calhoun/Lake of the Isles Chain have rumored monsters (never fished it yet even though its 5 minutes away from me) and offers more open shoreline. You may get screwed when it comes to casting from shore on largely residential lakes such as Eagle where these lakes have minimal structures on the shore. I'd suggest getting out early on nice days to avoid crowds.
MNFisherman
Posted 6/22/2017 3:22 PM (#866047 - in reply to #865917)
Subject: Re: When you can't figure 8.




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Iv tried them but don't get to go down there much
T3clay
Posted 6/22/2017 3:27 PM (#866048 - in reply to #865917)
Subject: Re: When you can't figure 8.





Posts: 770


No sure what your financial situation is but i fished out of a $100 jon boat for a long time. Watch craigslist
Blake
Posted 6/22/2017 3:54 PM (#866053 - in reply to #865917)
Subject: Re: When you can't figure 8.





Posts: 55


Location: Coon Rapids, MN
There is a fishing dock on Eagle that would be a better option than the bridge.
bllhogg
Posted 6/22/2017 4:24 PM (#866056 - in reply to #865917)
Subject: Re: When you can't figure 8.




you can wade all over that area at eagle. you could probably even wade out from the access and make your way north and south quite a ways. It might be muck so maybe not possible... go to Indy or the city lakes for legitimate shore/wader fishing.
Minnows 2 Muskies
Posted 6/25/2017 10:13 PM (#866448 - in reply to #865917)
Subject: Re: When you can't figure 8.




Posts: 65


Location: Garrison, Mn
Here's the flip side to that question, I've only been out once this year because I'm lazy. I went out earlier this week for about 1.5 hours on Mille Lacs. I can see bottom in 10' and like 20-30' behind my lure.....i see no reason to L turn let alone a figure 8 if i can not see a fish. What do others think? I only saw 1 muskie, he was just chilling about 1' below the surface so I followed him until i got tail flap and gone
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