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I'd expect an solution like that from someone in "that" part of the state! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Yep, *** was August.

My top two three are are Strike King, Picasso and XCiter (no longer manufactured). My confidence is building with the Rattlehead spinnerbaits!

Welcome aboard!

LM - 3/8oz Picasso spinnerbait (Red Shad) SM - 3/8oz Hart Hartbeater buzzbait (black)

Thanks for your service Corey!!!!!!!!! Welcome to the boards!

Thanks for sharing Booby! They look good!

Welcome aboard!

i dont see it. there is no #256 on the swimbait page... :-? It's pictured in the Wake Shad/King Shad colors! Page 15.

That's because you're a Steelers fan! LOL! I liked Brady when he was at Michigan but after his first superbowl, I lost a lot of respect for him. I know he's changed since that superbowl but...... Don't get me wrong, I don't wish an injury on anyone but it is part of the game. It could happen to anyone. Just the wrong place at the wrong time. GO COWBOYS! ;D

I just found out where to see the sexy sunfish color! If you go on SK's website and open up the on-line catalog, you'll be able to see the color (swimbait page, color #526)! Not quite what I was expecting, but it does look good.

Hey MichiganFisherman, I've seen that technique done once (I've never personally done it) and yes, it did work. However, my fishing partner (MskSlyr) and I are lucky enough to know the state musky biologist for DNR here in Maryland. I found out that using the technique you suggested is very harmfull to a musky's (or pike) eyes. I would not advise using this technique, especially if you are going to release the fish.

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Good topic! I gave a couple of suggestions a while back on a musky thread but I can't remember how far back it was. Here's my history, I was fishing for muskies (by myself) back in 2004 and I hooked into a decent musky! The problem started after I got it on shore. I grabbed the musky with my Rapala grip (yeah, not a bog fan of all their teeth either) and brought it up by my bag to remove the hook. Unfortunately, I wasn't as prepared as I thought I was! While trying to remove the treble hook from the fish with my pliers, it kicked it's head up and drove the second treble hook completely into two of my fingers on my right hand (yep, I'm right handed and the other hook is still in the musky)! The only thing I could do was hold the 45" musky down by the grip with my left hand and put my leg on it's back until I could get someone to help me out! That took about 15-20 minutes. Ended up going to the hospital to have the hook removed. Since then, I have purchase a Lindey glove (one of the orange ones) to wear when I have to handle a musky. I also bought a long handled hook out tool to keep my hands as far away from the fish as possible. As far as handling the toothy critter to CPR them,, keep them in the water as much as possible! They are a fragile fish so to speak. The shorter the fight, the better survival rate you'll have! Try not to hold the fish vertically for a picture (especially the bigger ones)! Their skeletal frame can't support their weight and you can cause spinal injuries by holding them that way. If you're on a boat, net the fish and keep the net in the water! Use a Boga, Rapala or other grip to control the fish and use the hook out tool to remove the hook. Pick up the fish horizontally for a quick picture and measurement and let them go, again as quickly BUT safely as you can! Hope this helps!

Good luck Ryan!

Thanks again for the trip MskSlyr! Definitely had a good time! I did throw spinnerbaits for a while for smallies but no takers. I also threw a buzzbait and tubes. Never tried any senkos or baby brush hogs. We're guessing the musky was somewhere just north of 40 inches and probably went 20-25 pounds.

I play from time to time. I'm on the Skywall server. I have a couple different characters that I play but my favorite has to be my 70 priest!

The Spit'n Image was what I learned to walk the dog on. Last year, I had a TON of success with them on the one pond I fish. This year, not so much. :-/ But I believe that's due to the added fishing pressure the pond has received. Hey Muddy, I like the larger ones too! Try Lurenet . com.

Sorry to hear that! Hopefully, the police can find the moron that took it! Check the local classifieds, as well as Craig's list or Ebay too. If they're dumb enough to steal it, they may be dumb enough to try to sell it. Good luck and I hope you get it back!

Hey Alex, Have you tried Google Maps or Maps Live? One of those might help you find some new water to fish! Wish I could help you but I'm on the other end of the state. Good luck!

As the others have said, two different types of lines. While I haven't used Power Pro (I use Suffix Performance braid), I have used Vanish. I don't like it! It's WAY too brittle for me. I'm currently using BPS XPS flurocarbon.

My thought exactly! Thanks Catt!

Welcome to the boards Crawdadmike! Marburg can be a tricky place to fish! I only get to fish there once or twice a year but haven't been there yet this year. Hopefully, SawyerOB can hook you hook with some info! If you're interested, Muddy has a thread on the Northeast section here about a get together at BPS sometime in October for the local BR members. Just so we can put a face with everyones name and talk some fishing!

Welcome to the boards bigbaitfisher! I live in MD now but I grew up in Juniata county so I'm not too familiar with the waters that would be close by you. I'm sure some others will chime in with more information closer to you! FYI, keep an eye out of Muddy's one thread in this section. He's planning a get together for board members at BPS in Harrisburg sometime in October. Muddy, I'm just not feelin the luv man! LOL!

Prayers sent!!!