Sorry this is nothing bass related. I just figure you guys would like the story.

A friend and I decided to hit to the river today. He was catching a bunch of walleyes that I would call bait. I threw every thing trying to get a bass. So I tied some type of hard swim bait. It is about 3 ft from me and stop after a twitch. The bait by this time is in less the 3ft of water. All of a sudden I see a white mouth inhale my bait out of no were. As I set the hook I see the blue/green hue of a muskie.

Talk about a fight. I am using 12lb suffix, a curado, and a mh Kislter rod. I knew my drag wound not handle it. So I had to use my thumb to control the fish. It broke the surface a few time. Its taking drag like its no other. It doubles over and my rod gos limp.

Me and my buddy both agree that it was a mid 40 muskie. It could have been bigger just didn't see that munch of it. It also looked like it spawned out. It was very skinny for a muskie of that size.

This was me second ever muskie. Last one was caught on the same gear. I was just using a lip less bait. It got off at the boat. So right now Mr Muskie is up 2-0 with a 15 dollar bait. There will be payback now.

Definitely sounds like you need some revenge agaisnt Mr Muskie. Good luck with the next battle!

Lol nice story sounded fun

You know what really makes me mad. I cant remember who made the bait. I think I might have to go to gander and see if they have any of them left.

Heavier rod/reel/line maybe?

Not a fisherman alive that lands every fish, your equipment is more than adequate.

Great story.Good luck with the next one.