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THA4
Posted 8/28/2010 12:46 AM (#457083)
Subject: 2010 Spring Bay Resort Outing: Going Out In Style, NEW PB 53 3/4 x 22





Posts: 468


Location: Not where I wanna be!		I'm never the lucky one.... I have to work my butt off for everything I have, and when the sun shines, its usually on my dog's rear...

Well, I'll spare you all the details, but here is the jist...

My dad and I rarely have time to get together and enjoy Creation, let alone muskie fish. I asked dad to attend the 2010 SBR/M1st outing on Vermilion on a whim knowing that he rarely has time for trips, not to mention he has never spent this amount of time muskie fishing. I kinda thought it was a long shot that he would be able to go, but to my surprise, he took me up on the offer!

To say the fish were remotely cooperative is an extreme understatement.... We saw 4 good fish the first day, two the second, and not so much as a follow the past 3 days. I was pretty upset knowing that many of our previous outdoor endeavors never ended in success. BUT, I have been at this muskie game long enough to know this is how it sometimes goes.

Today I stuck a brand-new mag dawg in the rocks on one of the reefs. (Second cast with this bait as I won it during one of the dock-sides Steve was putting on) A 25 MPH wind made it nearly impossible and I had to cut the line..... That was it and I said screw it! Dad was tired from battling the wind all week, and chucking the lumber around, so he was ready to call it as well..... We pulled the boat out and loaded up for our 6 AM departure the following morning....

(this is getting long I know... Please bear with me for just a bit longer... :D)

TJ asked if I wanted to go out after dark for a few hours and I reluctantly agreed... Dad was tired and ready for bed, and I was planning on driving back to Iowa in the early AM, so I knew I was going to be tired, but what the heck. Quitters never catch muskies, so I agreed... One last hurrah!

Just before 11 PM this piggy ate my bait with 12 inches of line out between my rod tip and my leader..... Intense....

The rest is history!

I can't thank Steve Worrall enough for the invite and support through this site and the radio show.

I can't thank Steve Amundson for the tremendous accommodations, which are honestly second to none... My dad and I were both blown away! Spring Bay Resort needs to be on the top of your list!!! Fish or no fish....

I can't thank the population of this site enough as I have learned so much through your conversations and have immensely enjoyed the new relationships I have formed because of MuskiesFIRST.

I can't thank TJ enough for the invite and sharing his rig..... and loaning me the bait, which is now mine as apart of the custom with sticking your personal best. :D AND for being totally prepared and diligent at taking lots of pix as I pulled her out. An experienced partner like him made all the difference when getting good photos which never overshadowed our interest in getting the fish back in the water in less than a minute....

And I can't thank dad enough for sticking with this trip, even when times got tough. The only thing that would have made netting my new personal best muskie any better would have been to have dad with me in the boat.... but, I'll take it anyway I can get it!

Gold CowGirl
53 3/4"
22" girth and she swam away like a champ!

I'll give the details on the encounter during next week's OFM Radio..... Look for it!!


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Hunter4
Posted 8/28/2010 4:03 AM (#457085 - in reply to #457083)
Subject: Re: 2010 Spring Bay Resort Outing: Going Out In Style, NEW PB




Posts: 720


Tom,
I've never met you and someday I hope too. So I can shake the hand of what I believe you represent. That would be a first class musky fisherman. Not just because of the fish. Although, it certainly doesn't hurt and congratulations on beautiful musky. But this thread and post is a great example of what I constantly talk to my kids about. Fishing particularly musky fishing is about the adventure of the trip. The travel, lodging, weather conditions and most importantly the people you're with. All of this adds up to an expierence. Put enough of these snipets together and a person gets great memories. Thats what I get when I read your post. A small glimpse into a guy name Tom's life. The appreciation and humility in your post is absolutely refreshing and tomorrow morning when my son wakes up I'm going to ask him to read this. Then I'm going ask how he feels about what you wrote. I think I already know how he will answer.

A great fish for a great fisherman
Way to go!!

Edited by Hunter4 8/28/2010 4:05 AM
firstsixfeet
Posted 8/28/2010 7:30 AM (#457089 - in reply to #457083)
Subject: Re: 2010 Spring Bay Resort Outing: Going Out In Style, NEW PB




Posts: 2361


Congratlulations on a great fish.

Congratulations to TJ Devoe, for a great guide job and choice of baits and spots.

It could be the next cast!
50"skie
Posted 8/28/2010 7:41 AM (#457090 - in reply to #457083)
Subject: Re: 2010 Spring Bay Resort Outing: Going Out In Style, NEW PB





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Tom!! Awesome job!
4reukmuskies
Posted 8/28/2010 9:07 AM (#457099 - in reply to #457083)
Subject: Re: 2010 Spring Bay Resort Outing: Going Out In Style, NEW PB





Posts: 422


Congrats man!! Great story!!
Shoot2Kill
Posted 8/28/2010 11:41 AM (#457111 - in reply to #457083)
Subject: Re: 2010 Spring Bay Resort Outing: Going Out In Style, NEW PB 53 3/4 x 22





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Dang dude.....I can't think of anyone that deserves a fish like that more than you. You've busted your butt with the new profession and that right there my friend is Gods reward to you. Congrats man, you deserve a fish like that!

Just wish I would have been there to be your net man!!!

LOVE THE PICS, the upright pic of her is FANTASTIC. Nice work with the camera TJ. That fish is flawless!!!!

Congrats again dude, lets try to make a trip happen before ice up!

TEAM FITY!


Edited by Shoot2Kill 8/28/2010 11:45 AM
dhacker
Posted 8/28/2010 12:31 PM (#457119 - in reply to #457083)
Subject: Re: 2010 Spring Bay Resort Outing: Going Out In Style, NEW PB 53 3/4 x 22




Posts: 216


Location: Elk River, MN		Congrats - thats awesome...
ghoti
Posted 8/28/2010 1:18 PM (#457123 - in reply to #457083)
Subject: Re: 2010 Spring Bay Resort Outing: Going Out In Style, NEW PB 53 3/4 x 22




Posts: 1265


Location: Stevens Point, Wi.		Nice job, nice story, and a well deserved fish!
wind
Posted 8/28/2010 1:21 PM (#457124 - in reply to #457083)
Subject: RE: 2010 Spring Bay Resort Outing: Going Out In Style, NEW PB 53 3/4 x 22


Very nice!

Congrats
ESOX Maniac
Posted 8/28/2010 3:06 PM (#457129 - in reply to #457124)
Subject: RE: 2010 Spring Bay Resort Outing: Going Out In Style, NEW PB 53 3/4 x 22





Posts: 2752


Location: Mauston, Wisconsin		Sweet! Nice story and truely a solid memory to replay this winter as you contemplate the 2011 season....... Hee, hee, 12" of line out & 53.75' x 22" muskie w/boat side strike in the dark - I'd probably have shatt my pants! Very nice.... Ooooooops! TJ, got any TP?

Very nice job TJ, i.e., putting someone on their PB, very nice!

Did it qualify for the MF Outing Lax Repo?

Congrats!
Al
Storm Strike
Posted 8/28/2010 3:23 PM (#457132 - in reply to #457129)
Subject: RE: 2010 Spring Bay Resort Outing: Going Out In Style, NEW PB 53 3/4 x 22




Posts: 159

Tom,

Good for you! Great job on a trophy class fish.

Enjoy the moment---that fish is the reason why we all love to fish Musky's.
I bet the ride home will be really sweet!

What's the old saying, "Everyone has there 15 minutes of fame"
Towards the end of a bad trip my friends and I always say to each other, "IT only takes one cast to make the trip"

Way to stick with it to the bitter end.
sworrall
Posted 8/28/2010 5:52 PM (#457150 - in reply to #457083)
Subject: Re: 2010 Spring Bay Resort Outing: Going Out In Style, NEW PB 53 3/4 x 22





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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin		Thomas,
It was an absolute pleasure meeting you and your Dad, the apple didn't fall too far from that tree!

Congrats on a true trophy!

OutdoorsFIRST is fortunate to have you working with us, and that's a fact. Looking forward to many more outings, both fishing and hunting!
ESOX Maniac
Posted 8/28/2010 6:00 PM (#457151 - in reply to #457132)
Subject: RE: 2010 Spring Bay Resort Outing: Going Out In Style, NEW PB 53 3/4 x 22





Posts: 2752


Location: Mauston, Wisconsin		Actually my last question in the post above was "stupid" - the MF awards are usually based on the actual final MF outing get together/awards brew haa, haa! Which is also usually a great get together. Lot's of big fish tales and sometimes but not always tall tales. As it well should be there has to be a cut-off! My apology! Still a sweet achievement -> catching a 53.75" PB.

Have fun!
Al

Edited by ESOX Maniac 8/28/2010 6:01 PM
bridgeman
Posted 8/28/2010 9:48 PM (#457177 - in reply to #457083)
Subject: Re: 2010 Spring Bay Resort Outing: Going Out In Style, NEW PB 53 3/4 x 22




Posts: 529


Location: Not Where I Want To Be		Great story, awesome job. Way to stick with it.
stephendawg
Posted 8/28/2010 10:18 PM (#457178 - in reply to #457083)
Subject: RE: 2010 Spring Bay Resort Outing: Going Out In Style, NEW PB 53 3/4 x 22




Posts: 1023


Location: Lafayette, IN		Tom, I know exactly how you feel. Vermilion has been brutal on my confidence over the years. But in the spirit of perserverence and the sheer enjoyment of the sport I have remained faithful too. Vermilion has paid off for me and allowed me to make some of the most amazing memories I will ever recall.
What a great story and a truely amazing fish! (Love the vertical shot)
Congratulations from Indiana!
Steve
CASTING55
Posted 8/28/2010 10:19 PM (#457179 - in reply to #457177)
Subject: Re: 2010 Spring Bay Resort Outing: Going Out In Style, NEW PB 53 3/4 x 22




Posts: 968


Location: N.FIB		nice fish,way too go,it was a tough week of fishing and wish I could of landed a piggy like you did.maybe next time,spring bay was great and I really liked the dockside demos that were put on,steve doing the demo on the suicks will help me out in the future.THANKS
BD
Posted 8/30/2010 12:03 AM (#457287 - in reply to #457083)
Subject: Re: 2010 Spring Bay Resort Outing: Going Out In Style, NEW PB 53 3/4 x 22




Posts: 32


Location: Manawa Wiscowsin		I've fished for a long time but I am a novice when it comes to muskies. I fished with TJ for most of the week. He was great, always positioning the boat so I would be able to cast to productive water and teaching me a great deal about muskies. I didn't catch a muskie but I did have one monster follow my bucktail to the boat. She just wasn't hungry enough to take the offering.

Steve W. put together an awesome outing and his dockside demos were great teaching sessions.

Steve A. from Spring Bay and his family were great hosts and run a first class operation. Spring Bay is the best fishing resort / fishing camp I have ever been to.

The only downside when fishing Vermilion is the ultra restrictive slot limit on walleye. As I fish walleyes most of the time, I would not fish Vermilion other than on a muskie outing.
Netman
Posted 8/30/2010 5:43 AM (#457295 - in reply to #457083)
Subject: Re: 2010 Spring Bay Resort Outing: Going Out In Style, NEW PB 53 3/4 x 22





Posts: 880


Location: New Berlin,Wisconsin,53151		Sweet pic's great job.

Netman
Kwestlund
Posted 8/30/2010 9:26 AM (#457311 - in reply to #457083)
Subject: Re: 2010 Spring Bay Resort Outing: Going Out In Style, NEW PB 53 3/4 x 22





Posts: 113


Location: Northwest Wisconsin		Nice fish and congratulations on a new PB. Still waiting on my first 50 and stories and pictures from the site keep me plugging away. There all just one cast away and usually its the story up to catching a big one thats remembered more.

k
ManitouDan
Posted 8/30/2010 11:58 AM (#457343 - in reply to #457083)
Subject: Re: 2010 Spring Bay Resort Outing: Going Out In Style, NEW PB 53 3/4 x 22




Posts: 567


great write up and congrats MD
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