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Message Subject: 2011 Indiana Muskie of the Year!
Vince Weirick
Posted 2/6/2012 4:24 AM (#536980)
Subject: 2011 Indiana Muskie of the Year!





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Location: Palm Coast, FL
I had clients in the past that came really close and finally this past year it happened. Josh claimed the prize of 2011 Indiana Muskie of the Year in this picture with his friend Wayne. The fish was caught using a Migizi fishing rod and measured in at 48.5". Wayne also got his personal best 3 months later with me but was short by 1/4" of this fish. Congrats Josh (and Wayne) on a great Indiana muskie!

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muskellunged
Posted 2/6/2012 9:25 AM (#537002 - in reply to #536980)
Subject: Re: 2011 Indiana Muskie of the Year!





Location: Illinois
Sweet fish congrats to the angler. Congrats to Vince. Congrats to Migizi rods.INdiana Muskie of the year!?
CASTING55
Posted 2/6/2012 9:52 AM (#537008 - in reply to #536980)
Subject: RE: 2011 Indiana Muskie of the Year!




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Location: N.FIB
nice fish,cool beard,that will keep your face warm on a cold fall day,lol
fishcrazed
Posted 2/6/2012 10:12 AM (#537010 - in reply to #536980)
Subject: Re: 2011 Indiana Muskie of the Year!




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Location: indiana
to mister ??. a 48 inch fish is a trophy in most parts of the u.s. let alone indiana. 48 is a great fish in indiana. congrats to the anglers and vince. todd
IAJustin
Posted 2/6/2012 10:41 AM (#537015 - in reply to #537010)
Subject: Re: 2011 Indiana Muskie of the Year!




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What is the criteria for a fish to be considered muskie of the year in Indiana?
Lucky Craft Man
Posted 2/6/2012 10:55 AM (#537016 - in reply to #536980)
Subject: Re: 2011 Indiana Muskie of the Year!




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Hmmm....this is a nice fish, but I know of some 50 inchers that were caught out of Indiana this year. So what is the Indiana Muskie of the Year title based on? Obviously, not size. Photo quality? Was it caught from a lake that supposedly has no Muskie? Caught on bluegill tackle? I'm just curious.
pike2772
Posted 2/6/2012 11:24 AM (#537018 - in reply to #536980)
Subject: Re: 2011 Indiana Muskie of the Year!




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Location: Chesterton, Indiana
These are all good questions. My boat has seen two fish larger this year and both in indiana this year alone. One of the fish was caught by a person fishing on spinning gear his first time musky fishing and was 49.5". The smaller fish was 48.75".
lhprop1
Posted 2/6/2012 11:30 AM (#537021 - in reply to #536980)
Subject: Re: 2011 Indiana Muskie of the Year!




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Location: Minnesota
You need to have a rockin' beard to qualify.
Vince Weirick
Posted 2/6/2012 11:40 AM (#537022 - in reply to #536980)
Subject: Re: 2011 Indiana Muskie of the Year!





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Location: Palm Coast, FL
Google it...but you must have a photo and two witnesses to qualify. They also contact you for additional information before confirming the winner. No, it wasn't the biggest but it was the biggest documented.
Lucky Craft Man
Posted 2/6/2012 12:34 PM (#537031 - in reply to #537022)
Subject: Re: 2011 Indiana Muskie of the Year!




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I Google "Indiana Muskie of the Year," but didn't find any governing body that issues the award. Do you mind suppling a link or web site? I want to see past years winners as well. Thanks!
Vince Weirick
Posted 2/6/2012 1:22 PM (#537044 - in reply to #536980)
Subject: Re: 2011 Indiana Muskie of the Year!





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Location: Palm Coast, FL
This should give you everything you need. It is their Fish of the Year program for all species.
http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/3577.htm
Lucky Craft Man
Posted 2/6/2012 1:52 PM (#537055 - in reply to #536980)
Subject: Re: 2011 Indiana Muskie of the Year!




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That's a pretty cool program. PA lists the big fish caugth over the past year, but I am not sure they give any titles or awards for it. Congratulations to the angler!
Homer
Posted 2/6/2012 2:04 PM (#537058 - in reply to #536980)
Subject: Re: 2011 Indiana Muskie of the Year!




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Having to show proof has shrunk many a muskie historically. H
esoxcpr
Posted 2/6/2012 11:49 PM (#537165 - in reply to #536980)
Subject: RE: 2011 Indiana Muskie of the Year!




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Hey ... that guy is a movie star!


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Vince Weirick
Posted 2/14/2012 11:55 PM (#538848 - in reply to #536980)
Subject: Re: 2011 Indiana Muskie of the Year!





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Location: Palm Coast, FL
Here is the full list of winners:
http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/files/fw-Fish_of_the_Year_Winners_20...
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