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Message Subject: Big St Germain in Vilas County Wisc question for C

Posted 7/10/2001 2:37 PM (#2242)
Subject: Big St Germain in Vilas County Wisc question for C


Hi Chuck - welcome back also from me. I have a question about Big St Germain Lake. I have fished this lake for over 20 years for muskies around the mid Sept time frame - it is almost like a big bath tub with not many unique shore lines suc as Little St Germain as you well know. I have some huge muskies I have caught and released over the years but for the past 3 years, I have caught mostly muskies in the 30s. I have used skunktails from Blackburn and the local guide (Musky Jack) very effectively over the years but mostly on some of the smaller lakes feeding Big St Germain, the small island in Big St Germain or the shore lines. I would like your thoughts on the suspended muskies that are in the deeper parts of the lake and what you would use to catch them. I believe that is where the bigger muskies are now. Trolling is not legal here so I know that can't be used. Also, do you think the recent development around Big St Germain (condos and such)is causing the fishing patterns to change for muskies?

Thanks in advacne for your ideas.[:p]

Posted 7/10/2001 7:44 PM (#8658)
Subject: Big St Germain in Vilas County Wisc question for C


How ya doing Skunk, Big st. still holds alot of hawgs my friend, you said in your post that in the last three years you have had problems conecting with the nicer fish in mid-sept, well just in that time frame turn-over was in full bloom at that time and I don't have to tell you how soupie that body of water gets when she turns, and we all know what a tough nut that is to crack trying to produce a consistent pattern during turn-over, I would suggest that was your biggest obstacle. Hopefully you'll hit it at a better time this year, as far as the new develoment goes, I really don't think thats had any effect on the fishery, the only thing I believe it's done is take away from the natural northwoods atmosphere. As far as where, without getting into to much detail, that deep side of the Island and thoes series of rock bars are great choices at that time and don't count out the deeper water of that big weed bar on the east end. Typicle fall baits will work and that lake produces big fish on bucktails into Nov (use BIG fluted blades) and always quick-strike or circle hook a sucker off the side. Hope this helps
Chuck

Posted 7/17/2001 11:24 AM (#8659)
Subject: Big St Germain in Vilas County Wisc question for C


Thanks Chuck. I always appreciate your advice. Your right, I do sometimes hit the green pea soup water. Even though I fished these waters for years, I always learn from new experiences and guides such as yourself. Thanks again![:)]
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