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TJ DeVoe |
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| Everyone has safely arrived at the 2008 MuskieFirst outing presented by Spring Bay Resort. If you've never been to Spring Bay Resort, all I can say is WOW! By far the nicest camp/resort I've ever been too. Look for full imagery of the resort this week. Water temps range from 69-70 in the main lake, but some saw 71 in some of the smaller bays. So far the muskies haven't been too shy on showing themselves with many seeing multiple fish. Reports from the Paul Hartman tournament that was held the past two days were very promising, with 29 fish caught between 50 boats for a two day total. An impressive 54 incher was taken today while a 52 topped the leader board yesterday. A majority came on Double Cowgirls on 7-10ft weed lines. The weather looks to be very stable the next few days and fish look to be cooperating. Tomorrow morning we'll kick things off at 9am with a presentation from local guide Matt Snyder. He will provide an up to date fishing report, lake orientation, and a on the dock lure demo. He'll be sharing some of the newest stuff by Llungen and Musky Armor gear. Stay tuned for multiple daily reports, including full imagery, and full fishing reports throughout the week. Edited by Merckid 7/26/2008 12:08 AM Attachments ----------------  DSC_0139.JPG (61KB - 257 downloads) | |||
| TJ DeVoe |
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| Day 2 began this morning with Matt Snyder of Chad Cain's Guide service providing a dock side lure demo and informing the group with whats hot and fish location. Conditions are on the verge to really heat up. Fish are transitioning from weedlines to rock and becoming more active as the water warms. Matt said Lungen DC9's have been hot as of late, along with 9 inch Curly Sues. He stated colors like Victoria Secret, black and yellow blade bucktails and any other gaudy looking colors have been getting the nod as of late. He also said fish have been located on the secondary break, just off the primary break. Stay tuned for daily reports. Edited by Merckid 7/20/2008 10:20 AM Attachments ---------------- DSC_0001.JPG (89KB - 278 downloads) DSC_0002.JPG (78KB - 277 downloads) DSC_0003.JPG (81KB - 263 downloads) DSC_0004.JPG (67KB - 270 downloads) DSC_0005.JPG (76KB - 269 downloads) DSC_0006.JPG (69KB - 267 downloads) | |||
| fish4musky1 |
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Location: Northern Wisconsin | i wish i would have gone , i didnt know my parents were going to cancel our vacation so now i cant even musky fish this year...  | ||
| TJ DeVoe |
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| Conditions were ideal for fishing but not so ideal for catching, but Joe Calhoun was able to put the first fish in the Frabill of the Spring Bay MuskieFirst outing. A beautiful 44.5 incher ate a double 10 Cowgirl on a mid lake rock reef. The consensus throughout camp was that the fish seemed to be looking a lot and not much eating. Everyone in camp had success contacting fish but all fish seemed to be real sluggish. Multiple fish in the 4 foot class and larger were reported. Weather conditions continue to look ideal with highs in the 70's and evenings lows in the mid 50's. Tomorrow afternoon, Rubberhairy Tackle owner Eric Larsen will show off some of his product along with any local information of the lake. Attachments ---------------- 100_0210.JPG (72KB - 244 downloads) | |||
| lambeau |
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| Steve Amundson from the resort got a couple on Sunday as well, at 36" and 42" by fishing the thick slop weeds in the far back of some bays near camp. he scored a nice bonus pike as well. Attachments ---------------- steve2.jpg (68KB - 246 downloads) steve3.jpg (65KB - 238 downloads) steve1.jpg (67KB - 252 downloads) | |||
| lambeau |
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| everybody is out fishing right now, the only boats at the dock are ours as we're back for lunch i lost a nice one on a creeper in the weeds last night, and two of unknown size on a tube off the rocks this morning. plenty of action, we just can't seem to keep the hooks in 'em yet... Attachments ---------------- DSC_0022.JPG (114KB - 260 downloads) | |||
| TJ DeVoe |
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| Thanks to Eric Larsen of Rubberhairy Tackle for taking time to stop by the docks of Spring Bay Resort to fill us in on some of his soft plastic product. Eric was also kind enough to donate a bait to all participants who showed up for his demo and answer any questions regarding Lake Vermillion. Thanks Eric! This morning fish were cooperating in the fact that they were willing to show themselves but with light winds and high skies, they just seemed to be checking things out. The big fish have definitely begun to show up more and more on the rocks with medium sized plastic being the bait of choice for my boat this morning. Back to fishing now, more to come later this evening. Edited by Merckid 7/21/2008 2:14 PM Attachments ---------------- DSC_0001.JPG (84KB - 270 downloads) DSC_0002.JPG (77KB - 275 downloads) DSC_0003.JPG (122KB - 290 downloads) DSC_0005.JPG (93KB - 265 downloads) DSC_0008.JPG (92KB - 277 downloads) | |||
| Magruter |
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Posts: 1316 Location: Madison, WI | Love the shirt "shut up & fish"  | ||
| TJ DeVoe |
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| Joe Calhoun(aka JoeCal) is yet again the man of the hour with a beautiful 48 incher eating the same black and flame Cowgirl on a mid lake rock reef. The fish were definitely on the move tonight at sunset. A small weather squall moved through the area bringing high winds and making boat position tough this evening. By 8pm things cleared off and allowed for the group to get back to the reefs. Fish movement overall was better than yesterday but fish were still a bit reluctant on committing. Still no consistency with bait preference but plastic and slower moving baits have drawn the most overall attention with the exception of Joe C and his custom color Cowgirl. Multiple fish were lost this evening either at boatside or not setting hooks, meaning me, doh, but things look good for tomorrows run to the East side. Edited by Merckid 7/22/2008 8:02 AM Attachments ---------------- 100_0221.JPG (78KB - 226 downloads) 100_0223.JPG (80KB - 242 downloads) 100_0226.JPG (87KB - 249 downloads) | |||
| TJ DeVoe |
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| Today looks to be a gorgeous day on the water with sun all day. Temps will be in the high 70's with light winds out of the ENE 8-10. The afternoon bite seems to be whats going but lots of fish starting to show themselves throughout the day. The Mackenzie cabin all look to be heading East for the day to see some new water. Reports have been a bit better with fish willing to commit a little more often. Attachments ---------------- DSC_0001.JPG (80KB - 238 downloads) DSC_0001.JPG (107KB - 263 downloads) DSC_0002.JPG (125KB - 262 downloads) DSC_0003.JPG (93KB - 245 downloads) DSC_0004.JPG (126KB - 224 downloads) DSC_0006.JPG (90KB - 257 downloads) DSC_0007.JPG (134KB - 250 downloads) | |||
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| Bytor |
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Location: The Yahara Chain | |||
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| lambeau |
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What is the pressure like up there? we keep laughing about it..."too many boats here, stay home." lol. there's more good spots than people, you just have to be willing to get out there and do something more than fish the community spots. the West Arm in particular isn't bad, and that's even with our outing adding to things. we finally got one in the boat tonight, 42"er on topwater over the weeds. every cabin has fish in the boat, still looking for something truly big. Attachments ---------------- 08-07-22 001.JPG (42KB - 254 downloads) 08-07-22 002.JPG (45KB - 252 downloads) 08-07-22 004.JPG (45KB - 230 downloads) 08-07-22 006.JPG (50KB - 221 downloads) 08-07-22 007.JPG (40KB - 218 downloads) | |||
| TJ DeVoe |
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| Here is Wade Rimer(aka Wader) with a 42 that ate a spinnerbait slow rolled on the rocks in about 12 feet of water. The fish actually hit it once, missed on the hookset, then came back and ate it again. Like Lambeau stated, every cabin has a fish in the boat. There was a 42 caught by Wader on a spinnerbait, a 42 inch muskie and a 40 inch pike for Mauser, a 42 by Lambeau and a 40 1/2 caught by Got Esox on a orange and gold double Cowgirl. Wader's 42 release: Edited by Merckid 7/23/2008 8:09 AM Attachments ---------------- DSC00864.JPG (67KB - 232 downloads) 100_0235.JPG (36KB - 247 downloads) DSC_0010.JPG (104KB - 243 downloads) | |||
| JohnMD |
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Posts: 1769 Location: Algonquin, ILL | |||
| TJ DeVoe |
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| A big thanks to Ace Sjoberg of Ace Guide Service for stopping by and demoing lures from Hawg Seekers Tackle and H20 Tackle. Also a big thanks to Roger Waters with the very generous donation of baits. The fish seemed to be on the move today with a few fish in the net. There will be a steak dinner provided by Joe Amundson and Spring Bay Resort at 5pm tonight, it should be a wonderful meal. Attachments ---------------- DSC_0001.JPG (123KB - 258 downloads) DSC_0002.JPG (129KB - 240 downloads) DSC_0003.JPG (127KB - 229 downloads) DSC_0004.JPG (96KB - 234 downloads) | |||
| firstsixfeet |
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Ok, I've watched as much Star Trek as the next guy, and I want to know how the Galactic Counsel allowed a Ferangi to attend, spotted in the white Warrior boat, and obviously fishing. Hope he has a non-resident license in his pocket.  | |||
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| TJ DeVoe |
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| Joe Amundson, owner of Spring Bay Resort and company put on a steak fry for the entire camp. Everyone who attended was served a steak, potato, and drinks. At the end of dinner, Lambeau gave out some of the baits generously donated by H2O, Mojo Tackle, Tacklebooty, and Figure 8 bucktail to everyone who attended the outing. The fish action seems to continue getting better as the week has progressed but keeping hooks in fish and getting fish to commit have been the struggle for many. But with chance of showers coming the next two days, things can only get better. Edited by Merckid 7/24/2008 12:11 AM Attachments ---------------- DSC_0009.JPG (94KB - 236 downloads) DSC_0026.JPG (103KB - 215 downloads) DSC_0027.JPG (71KB - 225 downloads) DSC_0021.JPG (114KB - 220 downloads) DSC_0028.JPG (105KB - 207 downloads) DSC_0029.JPG (94KB - 208 downloads) DSC_0040.JPG (76KB - 204 downloads) | |||
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| marine_1 |
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Posts: 699 Location: Hugo, MN | |||
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| MuskyDave |
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| While Lambeau was off at the hook removal wing of the Cook ER fish were being moved. Russ Williams took this 45", with a spinner bait, out of a grass bay. karl knuth caught this 43" ten minutes after the 45" was released. He was using a small bucktail in the same grass bay. Both were happy to have 2 fish in the boat and remained hookless for the rest of the night. Edited by MuskyDave 7/24/2008 1:22 PM Attachments ---------------- Vermilion 003.jpg (35KB - 182 downloads) Vermilion 005.jpg (33KB - 181 downloads) | |||
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