Comments on: More From Lake Scugog!

By: paul

paul — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:37:32 +0000

i just love all of these musky experts making comments with no experience catching and holding musky from any water system , especially not lake scugog. the only guy who has merit in this debate is bill, because he actually catches musky on scugog and has proof. people think muskyare just like big aquatic bunny rabbits and will die if you hold them. river musky are tough, and durable from head to tail they are one giant muscle so for all of you computer wannabe musky anglers go put all your good ideas and tips to practice and let us see the fruits of your labour, ahem!!!!!!

By: onelivv

onelivv — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 14:39:18 +0000

I would like to add something to this *ahem* debate even though the thread is getting old.

In one case, I caught a Muskie and while lifting the fish up for a photo, there was a brief moment when the fish’s weight was mostly supported by the gill-plate. I felt (and almost heard) the fish’s muscles/spinal column stretch (similar to how liver stretches). This disturbed me so much, that I now religiously support the belly before lifting the fish out of water.

Like Bill said, we all start somewhere and we’ve all had terrible accidents, but best practices should always be followed to limit the impact to the fish.

I’m no authority on best practices either, but from that experience, it was clear to me that the gill plate should be for stability only and the weight should be supported by your other hand. In cases of really big fish, your whole forearm should support the weight.

I think more education is needed also because I’ve seen pro-shows where big muskie are lifted entirely by the gill plate. Not mentioning any names though… *ahem* D.C.

By: Craig

Craig — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:53:41 +0000

I was not prepared for a catch like that, I’m an amateur but Avid angler. I would have posted a pic…… but from what I read above, I did everything wrong….. and I know I’m in deep (Muskie Etiquette) do-do. If I didnt catch such a fish, I would not have been on this fourm, so I guess I can say I know know.. what not to do.

I now have a camera on my boat, and know the proper Etiquette! I would like to add, I have never “kept” a Muskie in the past.

By: Clive Mathias

Clive Mathias — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:37:37 +0000

Unreal, that a huge muskie for Scugog…

By: Craig

Craig — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:10:29 +0000

Well, I finally landed a trophy… 49″ 20.5 Gerth and I cant tell you the weight. Lake Scugog 17:15 July 7th, Cross Creek Marina area.

By: paul williams

paul williams — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:04:17 +0000

I thought we could hook up this july and combine our skills to make a huge impact on with our suberb skills, let’s make a date.

Paul Williams

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:00:54 +0000

Finally, something we can all agree on! :)

By: paul williams

paul williams — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:19:20 +0000

this is childish bill, I’m going to squash this, so carry on without me.

By: Woody

Woody — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 07:34:46 +0000

Lets put it this way, if someone picked you up in the air by your jaw with 1 hand or supported you with 2 hands in a laying down position, i’m thinking you would prefer the 2nd option best!…Not difficult really.

By: MuskyBill

MuskyBill — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 04:58:32 +0000

Ahem, here’s the simple facts that we can all see right here in full resolution, OR we can all agree on.
1. Whenever we take a picture of a fish & post it on the ‘net, we’re bragging, looking for the precious ego boost, etc…I mean, who doesn’t like that? I admit I do.
2. Paul claims quote “and I always try to send a picture or two with me holding them in both positions.” I only asked why on Earth anyone would do that? What purpose does that serve?
3. I think we can agree that we ALL at one time held fish incorrectly, vertically, I have pics of me doing it, from 2003. It only took a few measly hours of reading to figure out that horizontal was the way to go. The only folks I see still doing vert holds on Muskies are admittedly beginners. While these people usually get ripped for it, I don’t agree they deserve it. They’re ignorant is all, & should be educated, not punished.
Fishing is educational & those of us with the ability to learn have changed the way we do certain things. Not 10 years ago would I ever dream of cutting hooks out of a Bass, but I do today, if it’ll help it out.
4. I don’t take a picture of EVERY fish I catch, that’s insane. This is FishingFury.com, not Billsfishpics.com so why would I own half the pictures on this website? Does that even make any sense?
5. Ok, let me get this straight. I’m immature, but you can’t even get my name right?
Funny stuff right there.
Look Paul, it’s obvious it’s not clear enough for you, & you’ve provided me with enough entertainment for 24 hours. It’s more of a waste of my time now. I think my point should be perfectly clear now.
Scugog’s not THAT big, I’ll see you on the water some time, you can give me some tips, because after all, you’re the MasterBai…awww, never mind, you wouldn’t get it anyway.