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Message Subject: Big October Muskies, Doug Johnson /Angle Outpost | |||
Jfandrich |
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Posts: 2 | Doug Johnson has had a tremendous month putting several 50's in the net! http://www.angleoutpost.com/index.html Nice job, Doug! http://www.4muskiesonly.com/ Attachments ---------------- IMGP1067 [640x480].JPG (94KB - 201 downloads) IMGP1073 [640x480].JPG (76KB - 183 downloads) IMGP1077 [640x480].JPG (76KB - 183 downloads) IMGP1085 [640x480].JPG (87KB - 189 downloads) IMGP1089 [640x480].JPG (53KB - 189 downloads) IMGP1092 [640x480].JPG (79KB - 197 downloads) IMGP1093 [640x480].JPG (56KB - 174 downloads) jessica53 [640x480].jpg (59KB - 173 downloads) Measuring [640x480].jpg (101KB - 179 downloads) | ||
sworrall |
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Posts: 32885 Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Nice fish Jessica! | ||
Top H2O |
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Posts: 4080 Location: Elko - Lake Vermilion | Nice fish, but...........That doesn't look like a Jessica. Jerome | ||
dougj |
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Posts: 906 Location: Warroad, Mn | Well: Jessica is maybe a little too excited (me too, my biggest fish of the year in the boat). I measured the fish in the water at 53" and I thought it would be a low to mid 40 lb fish. It was very thick across the back and carried it's weight all the way to it's tail. Very nice big basin LOTWs muskie. Jessica did a very nice job of fighting this fish! I nearly botched the netting job with the Jake being caught on the net when scooping and the fish on the outside of the net. Turned the net over (Big Kahuna) and managed to get the fish in the net. The fish had rolled on the leader and had the second hook of the Jake stuck way down in it's gills. It took a long time of careful work with hook cutters to get the fish free. She revived in the net and after a couple of very quick photo's she burst off. Very fun for me, to see someone who hasn't caught a big muskie get one! Doug Johnson | ||
50inchGrinch |
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Posts: 221 | Very nice! Darcy Cox | ||
Top H2O |
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Posts: 4080 Location: Elko - Lake Vermilion | Very good Doug, sounds like a lot of fun, and work. Jerome | ||
dtaijo174 |
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Posts: 1169 Location: New Hope MN | I want one! | ||
MuskyTime |
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Posts: 331 Location: Stevens Point, Wisconsin | Nice fish Doug! I bet Jessica is still on cloud 9. I'm going to have to get my buck soon so I can get back up there! No news on the job front yet. Ed | ||
magnum |
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Posts: 256 Location: Janesville | Great fish guys. very thick fish congrats. | ||
Guest |
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DougJ, Congratulations on that monster fish! Question for you? How fast were you going and how much line did you have out? Also how deep of water was the fish in? I can't seem to connect trolling this fall for the life of me and it's starting to make me doubt my presentation and technique. I'm not sure if I'm fishing too shallow or if the bit just hasn't been on. If you could help me out at all I would really appreciate it. Thank you, | |||
dougj |
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Posts: 906 Location: Warroad, Mn | Guest: I'm trolling a Canadian shield lake, which is different than a small Wisconsin lake or a big open lake. I basically trolling structure along island shoreline in around 8'-15' of water with dips shallower and at times deeper. I rarely catch any fish over what would be considered "open water". I troll at around 3.5-4 MPH, but I don't think that speed is real important in getting the fish to bite. More speed allows you to cover more water, and Jakes run well at that speed. The more water you cover the better chance to catch a fish. I use mostly 10" jakes, but did real well this year with the Musky Armor Krave. I adjust the length of line out so the lures will hit bottom at around 7'-8' feet. this is usually around 40' of line with a Jake, and around 30' with the Krave. I also use Believers, Stalkers, and a few other things but 10" Jakes are my go-to. This fish hit a 10" Jake on the outside rod in around 10' of water. Interesting that we had caught a 51"er a couple of weeks ago in almost the same spot. Doug Johnson | ||
Tony Spicker |
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Congrats Doug, Nice Fish!!! | |||
john b |
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Doug, won a trip to lake of the woods. What do you consider the best time of year to go their? | |||
dougj |
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Posts: 906 Location: Warroad, Mn | John: A little depends on what part of the LOTWs you are headed for and if you want to cast or troll. Generally in the dark water areas of the lake (Angle, Kenora, Morson, Nestor Fall) the best time for casting is from opening day till around mid August. However, as with most things that deal with mother nature it's still a bit of a guess. This year July was very slow, and early September was on fire. Depends lots on what the water temps and water clarity are doing. If you like to troll (lots harder than it sounds) than October is the time to come. Most folks like to cast, and mid July is usually good In the clear water areas (Whitefish, Clearwater, Big Stone, etc) Then I've have better luck a little later in the year and September has been good, but that's just me. Probably not any real bad time to fish the LOTWs. Good luck! Doug Johnson | ||
sworrall |
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Posts: 32885 Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Thanks for the tips, Doug. Heck of an October! | ||
ManitouDan |
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Posts: 567 | thanks for sharing Doug --MD | ||
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