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| I know the weather has been smokin' hot, but I'm thinking about Webster in the fall. I've probably fished this lake for musky more than any other, but I don't have much to show for it. I've boated 1 - 36" musky in about 7 trips over the past 5 years (I know... sad indeed). While the lake doesn't look like anything from the north country, it's my best resource close to home (2.5 hrs). Recently I have learned of the top water bite over 30'+ of water. This blew my mind, but I guess it makes sense if the shad are running in the top 15' of the water column. Can anyone share any tips for a musky fisherman with slipping confidence? |
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Location: syracuse indiana | dude all i can say is keep chuckin baits. and fall is a very good time for ski's here on webby , barbe and tippy...bill |
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Location: Bloomington, IL | Mike Hulbert (I'm pretty positive I have seen him on this very board!!) was just the topic of an article in our local newspaper. While it was comparing our local musky lake to Webster, it might still contain some useful information for ya...
http://www.pantagraph.com/blogs/main/?p=2732
If my eyes did not deceive me, maybe the man himself will chime in! I'm all ears (eyes) too, as my aunt and uncle have a spot on a point on the western side of that lake, so I'm pretty sure a visit is in my future! 
Edit: Holy cow...looks like there a few guides on here! Dang, this place is awesome!!!!!!!!
Edited by scolba 8/4/2008 7:12 PM
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| i think the ratio in indiana is 2 guides per acre. |
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Location: Palm Coast, FL | Actually I think it is 3 guides per acre.
The Webster Lake Musky Club has some nice events throughout the year...actually a fall league coming up fishing different lakes around the area.
Vertical jigging is a real knockout on Webster and have put many fish in my boat. Good electronics really helps when it comes to vertical jigging. Bulldawgs are a must. We do pretty good on crankbaits/jerkbaits.
Late Fall, before the ice comes on (18 in one day losing 9 more), is a really good time for us. We were able to get out Jan 16 of this year on Webby for 4 hours (certain pattern). Randy Bush and I boated 10 fish in 4 hours with the first 2 being doubles.
You are correct about the topwater bite over deep water...using suckers/bluegills also work over the deep water dragging it along while casting. |
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Indiana in the fall