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Location: Palm Coast, FL | I had clients in the past that came really close and finally this past year it happened. Josh claimed the prize of 2011 Indiana Muskie of the Year in this picture with his friend Wayne. The fish was caught using a Migizi fishing rod and measured in at 48.5". Wayne also got his personal best 3 months later with me but was short by 1/4" of this fish. Congrats Josh (and Wayne) on a great Indiana muskie!
Edited by Vince Weirick 2/6/2012 4:25 AM
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Location: Illinois | Sweet fish congrats to the angler. Congrats to Vince. Congrats to Migizi rods.INdiana Muskie of the year!? |
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Location: N.FIB | nice fish,cool beard,that will keep your face warm on a cold fall day,lol |
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Location: indiana | to mister ??. a 48 inch fish is a trophy in most parts of the u.s. let alone indiana. 48 is a great fish in indiana. congrats to the anglers and vince. todd |
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| What is the criteria for a fish to be considered muskie of the year in Indiana? |
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| Hmmm....this is a nice fish, but I know of some 50 inchers that were caught out of Indiana this year. So what is the Indiana Muskie of the Year title based on? Obviously, not size. Photo quality? Was it caught from a lake that supposedly has no Muskie? Caught on bluegill tackle? I'm just curious. |
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Location: Chesterton, Indiana | These are all good questions. My boat has seen two fish larger this year and both in indiana this year alone. One of the fish was caught by a person fishing on spinning gear his first time musky fishing and was 49.5". The smaller fish was 48.75". |
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Location: Minnesota | You need to have a rockin' beard to qualify. |
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Location: Palm Coast, FL | Google it...but you must have a photo and two witnesses to qualify. They also contact you for additional information before confirming the winner. No, it wasn't the biggest but it was the biggest documented. |
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| I Google "Indiana Muskie of the Year," but didn't find any governing body that issues the award. Do you mind suppling a link or web site? I want to see past years winners as well. Thanks! |
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Location: Palm Coast, FL | This should give you everything you need. It is their Fish of the Year program for all species.
http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/3577.htm |
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| That's a pretty cool program. PA lists the big fish caugth over the past year, but I am not sure they give any titles or awards for it. Congratulations to the angler! |
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| Having to show proof has shrunk many a muskie historically. H |
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| Hey ... that guy is a movie star!
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Location: Palm Coast, FL | Here is the full list of winners:
http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/files/fw-Fish_of_the_Year_Winners_20... |
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