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Location: Elko - Lake Vermilion | So if someone would keep a potential (legal) World Record Muskie,...IN your mind they would be considered a Loser......? Wow.
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Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs | esoxaddict - 11/22/2013 2:41 PM
The only thing that stands out for me as questionable is the 33" girth, and that's only because I had a 33" girth myself at one time, and I'm having a difficult time picturing that girth on a musky. .
85-134lb muskies I believe...you once had a 33" waist (or were you going with leg girth?)? I'm calling B*LL#*#* on that one. Sorry. |
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| I don't think you would be a loser for keeping a world record. Only in musky fishing do we have this mentality. I understand everyonese passion and strive for a better fishery. If this fish had a girth like this in September, theres a great chance that it is not going to drop her eggs. I have had the pleasure to have numerous 50lb fish in my boat. They have been weighed by certified scales. I have released them all without question. If I do decide to keep a record, that's my priority. I'll tell you right now I would. I'm not going to BS you. I enjoy fishing areas with large fish and low density. It makes the hair on my neck stand up. I don't fish anywhere I don't have a shot at a super fish. Theres just something about it. |
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| I wouldn't care if it dropped eggs or not if it looks healthy,keeps eating and getting bigger then that's all I want. There'll be plenty of others to reproduce. That fish won't deprive me of enough smallies or walleyes to give a #*#* about.all im saying is maybe he did catch a record and let her go. Thats awesome i thank him.i dont think we should be so quick to call bullsh*t on him.if you woulda whacked it in the head then good for you,but im glad you didnt catch it.maybe he thought it was a border line record fish and wants it to get a little bigger so theres no doubt about it.cuz dont get me wrong if I pull a 60" by 34"ish musky out of the water that I think will break 70lb then it's not goin back. It's comin home record or not. |
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| I've talked to people who have seen this fish. yes, it seems to be as claimed. A reputable source from a picture at the meeting. It's from a picture and that's all it will ever be. These formulas are estimates of previous fish. Was the weight carried throughout the tail and so on. Who cares. Everyone on this board can agree on one thing. Incredible super fish. I have not bashed anyone for releasing a fish. I know this gentleman didn't want the publicity. I'm sure he wishes he never showed it to the club already. This is what happens on the internet. If you want it quite. It doesnt leave your boat. I think he is a gentleman from what other sources are telling me. If you don't have a certified scale in your boat, you don't care about records anyway. Will I ever bash anyone for a live release. Absolutely not. Ive never kept one. I would like to see the record fall though. If you've seen some of the fish we've released you might understand I'm not that person, but I would've kept that one. Once again being honest -- |
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Location: Elko - Lake Vermilion | 88,
I re-read all of the posts, and cant' find anybody bashing or talking trash about the Lucky angler that caught this huge fish,......Some question the girth, of 34" (even with no pics) but no one is talking trash about the angler.......Dude Relax. |
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| It's a personal choice. On one hand you have to listen to the naysayers, who will always say the fish was nowhere near the size you claim it to be. I can't see letting other people's opinions affect my decision to release a fish or not. It would be nice to have it verified once and for all, but then we'd all have to find something else to argue about all winter. Personally, I think I'd have to release it. Sure, it may be at the end of its life, it may not be breeding anymore, it may have spawned for 20 years... But knowing that you just bonked the biggest fish you will likely ever see in your life? Nah. I'd rather go back and try to catch it again next year. Some guys would whack it. That's fine, too. I guess if you were a resort owner or a guide or something it would be good business to have a verified record under your belt. It's too bad it's illegal to transport live fish from lake to lake. If that were legal, a lot of my fish would get transplanted! |
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| Brozz88 - 11/23/2013 7:49 AM
Propster - 11/22/2013 9:34 PM
I disagree. There is no right or wrong. I certainly wouldn't kill it just to satisfy others' curiosity about how big these fish can get or whether it's some sort of record to be had. . Yup I agree with this guy. The man who caught it knew he had a truly monster fish that would be questioned if released,and it sounds like he was willing to take on all the nay Sayers.he obviously could care less about what everyone else thinks or about someone else's record. He knows what he caught and has a new personal best to beat. The easiest way I know,and he knows,how to beat my personal best is to,LET IT GO SO IT CAN GROW. Only he knows the where abouts that fish lives.therefore he's Probly got the best shot at catching it again when it's even bigger.possibly shattering the record the next time. If he cares about this record that everyone has an opinion on what is really the record. I would do the same thing and released it.im glad he caught it and not one of the losers that woulda kept it,cuz now I've got a shot at catching that monster. Love the hype tho. Would like to see a pic of the pig.
anyway in both way jealous guys will question your move.hey if i was you i would keep her ,or hey if i was you i would let her live,you know what i mean |
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| Top H2O - 11/23/2013 12:30 PM
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I re-read all of the posts, and cant' find anybody bashing or talking trash about the Lucky angler that caught this huge fish,......Some question the girth, of 34" (even with no pics) but no one is talking trash about the angler.......Dude Relax. . ^^ your right there not really bashing or trash talking,just kinda sayin if he was right or wrong for releasing it I guess,and there intitled to there own opinions too just like you and I. Sorry maybe I did get a little carried away. Talk of a 70lber will do that I guess. |
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Location: Hayward, Wisconsin | Here is one that was publicized, but this photo has never been published. It was 55 x 30.5 and weighed 58 pounds on an IGFA certified scale. It was released and it was a Canadian water fish caught last December. These gentlemen back up their claim with photo's but know it cannot be certified since it was released. It was a choice they made based on the fact that it likely wouldn't beat the new Modern Day record caught a month earlier. Therefore they decided not to go thru the rigorous process to verify. But no one can deny that it was indeed a true giant of the species!
(55 x 30.5 IGFA Certified scale weighed 58 pounds.jpg)
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| musky1969 - 11/20/2013 7:32 AM
There is a new fish on the other musky website board 57" x 28"
There is another muskie web site?? LOL. |
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| I can't say I blame the person for keeping the catch private. Congrats to the person ! |
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| I really don't like the direction this sport has been taking the last couple of years. Seems to me that we are taking steps backwards in order to please egos. So what is supposed to please all of you "Internet experts "? Should someone take pics from every angle on a bumpboard the a few more with a girth tape from several spots and have a five to ten minuet photo session and almost guaranty delayed mortality? I really hate this bass fishing mentality that seems to be entering this sport. Thanks to the guys for releasing this fish for others to enjoy! That's what's important. |
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Location: Muskegon Michigan | Larry, that fish is a pig. What fat belly. Its hard to Imagine anything getting bigger. I am of the mind set and always will be that a 58 pound fish like that one could be one or two meals away from replacing all the old records once and for all. I tip my hat to the man who released that fish. I tip my Hat to Dale McNair who released a similar one and to his gal Julie for her 57 by 28. Gentlemen, we are seeing some awesome catches made. Released or not I am so excited to be fishing for these beasts today. I have confirmed world class water to my north. Michigan just took the first steps into turning Lake Michigan into another world class Musky fishery. W e stocked three lakes Right here in Muskegon County. Mona, White and Muskegon. I need to live another 22 years so I can catch her in my back yard. Cheers to all you crazy Musky Nuts. My wife and I love you all. Mike And Good luck to everyone in 2014.
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