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Location: Palatine, IL | Hey all, new to the forum.
Looking to go up to Chippewa Flowage second weekend in Oct. This is my second time musky fishing (first time was in Minocqua 2002). I am a huge largemouth bass fan, but need a change and I actually caught a nice 42" while cranking for bass late August in Apple Canyon Lake, I have the fever for musky now.
Anyhow can anyone reccommend a resort or any parts of the flowage to check out, any baits to use, a good rod and reel combo to check out (bait caster) also can anyone tell me if you are allowed to drag a sucker off the back of the boat.... I know I hate using live bait for bass... Any other info that someone can tell me would be greatly appreciated.
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Location: Clintonville, WI | You'll be better off hiring a guide your first time on the Chip (most waters really). All I'd say is track down Dave Dorazio and see if he has an open day.....
(715) 462-3885 ยท [email protected]
Of the MANY outstanding guides/experts for the Chip, Dave is an excellent choice. Be careful, he is never in good spirits, his sense of humor is terrible and he is unwilling to show someone the ropes 
Although I'm not sure what Ty Sennett is up to geographically right now, he is also a great resource up there and the last e-mail I have for him is [email protected]
You are good to go on suckers but I would talk to the guide to see what he/she is recommending for the conditions at that time. Suicks and top water should still be good in a few weeks. Again, defer to the experts on lure choices. St. Croix 7'6" Premier with a Abu C3 6500 reel spooled with 80 lb. Power Pro should do the trick.
There are several adequate chain motels, resorts, and independent motels to stay if you do a lodging search on the net or contact the sawyer county chamber of commerce. |
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| The only two resorts I've ever stayed at on the Chip are Treelands and Dunn Rovin. I'd recommend Treelands but not so much the other. I've fished the Chip quite a few times, have had limited success, but would return there in a heart-beat and keep working at it. Can't agree enough with the last persons advice to get a guide. Next time I have the opportunity to hit the Chip that is definitely what I'll be doing.
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Location: Contrarian Island | well I'm sure there are guys that love the Chip but from everything I've heard from great fishermen I would go to other places over the chip...too much pressure on all the "spots" and not enough big fish...If it were me, I'd head to the Turtle Flowage...tons of big smallies ...and nice muskies...and less boats...looks alot like Canada out there, but watch your locator...lots of prop dingers...Hire Howie Meyer out of Presque Isle..he'll put you in the right places
Edited by MSKY HNR 9/19/2005 2:28 PM
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Location: Des Moines IA | Welcome !!!!!! Good Luck!!!! Nail a PIG!!!!!!
Edited by MuskieMike 9/19/2005 6:32 PM
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Location: Des Moines IA | I'd go with a 7 1/2 MH rod. Somewhere in the 1- 3 ish oz rating. Either a 6500 Garcia C3 or a C5 if you can find one. If BPS Mania series has a set up like that go with it. Rod I would go with is ...BPS Mania PMX76MHT ........
Edited by MuskieMike 9/19/2005 3:40 PM
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Location: Greenfield, WI | I whole heartedly concur with Dave Dorazio as your guide. I have known him for a million and a half years (he is an old guy, I met him when I was just a babe!), and fished with him in August. He is incredibly knowledgable and is has a great sense of humour! He can take you out on the Chip or any of a number of other lakes in the area depending upon their activity level.
Don't pick on him for being short.........much! |
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Location: Palatine, IL | thanks for the info, very helpful. So far its looking like a two some trip, trailing a 14' boat. We are seriously contemplating a guide so I will get a hold of Dave to see if he's available. Can't wait to go shopping for the new rod and reel, will def check out the St. Croix. I have one and a abu ambassodor I use for cranking for bass, love it. I won't pick on Dave for being short I am sure he wont feel too comfortable next to two 6'5" tall guys....
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Location: Greenfield, WI | You don't have to worry about Mr. Dorazio, the best defense is a good offense. He is very quick witted, you will be challenged to keep up with him! |
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| Dave is about the size of a large hobbit, but has a much sharper whit. |
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| Musky HNR- No doubt there's plenty of lakes to fish where you may have more action/success. I just grew up fishing in that area and just enjoy it, I guess. I just figure I learn something new about it every time I fish there and, sooner or later, that's going to pay off for me.
Now Big Round is a lake where I feel completely clue-less!!! Might as well be using a Snoopy-rod and the 'Flying Lure' out there!!!
P.S. LOL!! A 'large' hobbit, huh? |
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Location: Kentucky | The Chip is a gorgeous place to fish and my family has been there for a week 5 years running, stayed at Treelands which is a great spot. I think a guide early in the trip is a smart move, and Dave and Ty are both great. I got a 45" with Ty last summer and have been out with both guys several times. Maybe Dave's hairy feet prompted the Hobbit remark... you'll still find him big-hearted and quite a storyteller.
Hit Pastika's in Hayward or Jenk's on the way to the lake for baits. But no matter what you bring, Dorazio will say it might catch a "stupid fish" and to put that one back in the box.
I guess since the muskie bug bit you it's useless to tell you to turn back now and save yourself some $ and aggravation. But welcome to our sick little world! |
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Location: Hartford Wi | Bantom thats funny,
Have been fish round for 15 of my 22 years and only caught one fish and still clueless lol |
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Chippewa Flowage fall trip (first timer) info needed....