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Location: Ogden, Ut | I wanted to jot a note recognizing those who have made this site what it is. As you may know, Utah has recently established a new tiger muskie record at 31 lbs. 11 oz. Well, that seems to have stirred up some interest in fishing for them out here. A local sports show on our NBC affiliate wanted to do a story on fishing for them, so the DWR sent me out to 'show them the ropes'. Normally, I am a bit hesitant to draw attention to something like this - it tends to draw a lot of wholly unprepared people to the fishery. But I figured it was a good opportunity to get the message out about expectations (realistic and otherwise), adequate gear, proper handling, release tools, etc. So I decided to give it a shot. Well, this morning turned out to be the moment of truth; we met at the ramp at 5:30 and proceeded to some likely spots. After a couple of hours of casting and small talk, the host was getting visibly nervous; quite worried about getting a fish on film, after all, footage of casting is rather dull for the average viewer  ! So thinking back to the post about spinnerbaits, I proceeded to make use of the knowledge I recently gleaned here. Anyway, one of my tigers volunteered for stardom at precisely 8AM; it wasn't a giant at 37", but one in the net is always good. I love it when a plan comes together. Thanks MFirst for adding to my skill set, my confidence, and for your insatiable need to see tiger pics!
Sorno
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| congrats Sorno!
you're one of the best ambassadors around of all the good things in the muskie fishing world. |
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| Nice fish man! Now your famous, buddy!!
Nice hat, did you get that on film? |
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Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs | You're using a spinnerbait, with tactics you learned HERE, and you're wearing THAT HAT!!!!???? (of which I do not have one yet BALDY!) So close to supporting the cause, yet so far.
Congrats on your touch at Super Stardom....did you show them the rock the boat hookset you used when in the jacuzzi at the Goon? |
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| Did somebody say.....GUIDE SERVICE!!!! Way to go buddy!See Ya at the end of July. Steve |
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| lol...ironically, today i'm wearing the same shirt as Sorno has on in that picture, and i've seen a certain big BALDY wearing that shirt while holding a 50... |
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Location: Racine, Wi | Huge Atta boy Sorno. Way to produce under pressure. |
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| The entire state of Utah should thank you for what you have done for that fishery. From all the hardwork you do in stocking that pond to the positive exposure you give resource here and every where.
You are the man!
And, I WILL fish there in 2007. |
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| Slamr - 6/29/2006 1:42 PM
You're using a spinnerbait, with tactics you learned HERE, and you're wearing THAT HAT!!!!???? (of which I do not have one yet BALDY!) So close to supporting the cause, yet so far.
Congrats on your touch at Super Stardom....did you show them the rock the boat hookset you used when in the jacuzzi at the Goon?
You've had your chances man. All you gotta do is send me the address. |
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Location: NW burbs of Chicago | Luke,
Check your PMs 
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Location: Ogden, Ut | Thanks for the kudos folks, but I need to clear something up...the muskie program here is WAAAAAY more than just me. I'm pretty much the conduit of info to the outside world (hehehe), but there's a lot of hard working individuals involved. They include regional biologists, managers, hatchery personnel, hatchery truck drivers (very very important and severly underpaid people, btw), and yes, even administrators. Muskies are a very small part of the Aquatic resource in Utah; I have just kind of taken it upon myself to promote it as best that I can. They way I see it, if it's popular and successful, it's tougher to get rid of
S.
It's hard to be an Esocid guy in the land of trout... |
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| Sorno: can you get a digital version of the story from the TV station on a DVD???
MuskieFIRST is more than just a message board, after all... |
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Location: oswego, il | I can see it now, Sorno becomes a big movie star. Action hero movies, then to comedies and onto be the governor of utah!
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| Slamr - 6/29/2006 1:42 PM
.did you show them the rock the boat hookset you used when in the jacuzzi at the Goon?
Good question.
Better question...
Did you get all amped in front of the camera and cast a pacemaker 50 yards on shore? or set the hook on a weed/fish and hook the camera man in the leg?
hahahaha
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Location: Ogden, Ut | ToddM - 6/29/2006 1:39 PM
I can see it now, Sorno becomes a big movie star. Action hero movies, then to comedies and onto be the governor of utah! ;)
and don't EVEN ask for my National Guard troops... |
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Location: Ogden, Ut | BALDY - 6/29/2006 1:50 PM
Slamr - 6/29/2006 1:42 PM
.did you show them the rock the boat hookset you used when in the jacuzzi at the Goon?
Good question.
Better question...
Did you get all amped in front of the camera and cast a pacemaker 50 yards on shore? or set the hook on a weed/fish and hook the camera man in the leg?
hahahaha
50 yards? it couldn't have been more than 35...(see why I can relate to Hulbert's chew puke dance - I didn't even have a fish!)
And quit whining, it didn't go in past the barb
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| I think sorno should start guiding too! tigers rule |
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| yeah, Sorno's an OK guide...
and i will have fun.
and i will take pictures.
and they will have mountains in the background.
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| Pineview Tigers are THE finest looking fish on the planet! |
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