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BertLegend
Posted 12/23/2014 5:43 PM (#745213)
Subject: Casting for Muskies in January or February?




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I am from NE Wisconsin, and the past few years I have went down to Kinkaid in Early March to Cast for Muskies. Just to get rid of the itch!! My understanding is muskie can be caught on Kinkaid in January and February but it is a Trolling bite ONLY? Am I wrong? Or does someone know of a great place to CAST for Muskies in January or February? Melton Hill or any other suggestions? I know of Cave Run and Melton Hill, but have never tried, and am not sure if there is casting water in January and February? Thanks!!
lennyg3
Posted 12/23/2014 6:20 PM (#745215 - in reply to #745213)
Subject: Re: Casting for Muskies in January or February?





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Location: NE PA
Allegheny river usually stays open year around...

Edited by lennyg3 12/23/2014 6:21 PM
miket55
Posted 12/23/2014 7:49 PM (#745221 - in reply to #745213)
Subject: Re: Casting for Muskies in January or February?




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Location: E. Tenn
Melton Hill stays open all year.. Cave Run froze over last winter tho.
buckner
Posted 12/24/2014 9:10 AM (#745267 - in reply to #745213)
Subject: Re: Casting for Muskies in January or February?





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Lots of rivers in wv, ky, and va. We cast em all year. Most years I know in wv the lakes don't freeze either but they did last year.

Edited by buckner 12/24/2014 9:11 AM
Cody
Posted 12/25/2014 1:05 PM (#745361 - in reply to #745213)
Subject: Re: Casting for Muskies in January or February?




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Not to be a smart a.. but it all depends on the weather. Here in NW. Pa. everything is open and launches clear, however that could all change quickly this time of year. The Susquehanna River is open also.
Abu7000
Posted 12/26/2014 10:41 AM (#745405 - in reply to #745361)
Subject: Re: Casting for Muskies in January or February?




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Melton will not freeze as the power plant keeps warm water pushing into the river. In addition, the water entering from Norris Lake is moving pretty fast which helps limit any ice formation. Last year was one of the worst winters for snow and cold down here yet there was never any chance of ice on the river. We fished the power plant hot hole when the air temps were 8 degrees above zero, and we caught a few fish. Melton is a great place to fish in the winter; easy shore line fishing with some big fish.
tyler k
Posted 12/26/2014 6:02 PM (#745431 - in reply to #745213)
Subject: Re: Casting for Muskies in January or February?




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Location: Almond, WI
I know guys that catch them on Kincaid casting that time of year--all depends on the where and what of the equation. Fox River has a limited population (all escapees) but I also know guys that cast for them in January-March and have decent success.
hoosierhunter
Posted 12/27/2014 2:00 PM (#745480 - in reply to #745213)
Subject: Re: Casting for Muskies in January or February?





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we actually moved 6 fish yesterday, had 2 eat in the 8 and got one in the boat. rubber and cranks. also watched another boat catch a fish and they said that they had caught 2. all casting in 37 to 38 degree water
muskyrat
Posted 12/28/2014 8:34 AM (#745531 - in reply to #745213)
Subject: Re: Casting for Muskies in January or February?




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Casting works well as you can really slow down and pick apart the main spots. N.J. is clear as of now. Some years open all winter but not often. Delaware river has a great bite all winter. Long ride from WI though.
BertLegend
Posted 12/29/2014 10:17 AM (#745706 - in reply to #745213)
Subject: Re: Casting for Muskies in January or February?




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Thanks everyone for the input!! I will think I may try Melton this year, any guide recommendations for 1 day?
jerryb
Posted 12/29/2014 11:21 AM (#745720 - in reply to #745706)
Subject: Re: Casting for Muskies in January or February?




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Location: Northern IL
Cory Allen would be a fine choice. http://www.stonesthrowadventures.com/excursions/angling/tennessee-t...
Wood_Duck
Posted 1/1/2015 11:17 AM (#746205 - in reply to #745720)
Subject: Re: Casting for Muskies in January or February?





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Location: Tennessee
jerryb - 12/29/2014 12:21 PM

Cory Allen would be a fine choice. http://www.stonesthrowadventures.com/excursions/angling/tennessee-t...

FYI, Stones throw is now http://www.TennesseeValleyMuskieAuthority.com

Edited by Wood_Duck 1/1/2015 11:19 AM
Abu7000
Posted 1/1/2015 12:41 PM (#746210 - in reply to #746205)
Subject: Re: Casting for Muskies in January or February?




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Billy Davis has been guiding on the lake longer than anyone else, and he has the best working knowledge of the lake. If you want to cast for muskies, he is the guy I would recommend. He puts a lot of fish in the boat each year.

If you want to talk about the lake P mail me on this site. I have fished the lake for a number of years.
Wood_Duck
Posted 1/1/2015 1:00 PM (#746211 - in reply to #745213)
Subject: RE: Casting for Muskies in January or February?





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Location: Tennessee
It'll definately be time for some monsters and Melton has them. These three all over 50" were caught in a 4hr window at tvma

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Wood_Duck
Posted 1/6/2015 8:11 PM (#746932 - in reply to #745213)
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Location: Tennessee
Here's you a couple January fish my friend caught casting Llungens out of my jet today

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