Planned to go out last Saturday but due to high winds we decided Sunday would be our day.
After a rainy morning, we toughed it out inside the house lol
Around 2 o'clock we decided to hit Lake O for Musky. We figured a quick fish till sunset was still worth our while
We trolled around some promising structure using a variety of baits. This time of year I like big cranks/jerks and running structure adjacent to deep ledges. Suspended baits, deep baits, Lots of bottom contact, variety of size and S turns. Inside turns are money
We fished 10-20 foot of water going anywhere from 2.5-4mph
After a few hours without any action, I noticed a lure had picked up some weeds. I cleared the lure and tossed it back out. Soon as it got to depth, it got a big lazy strike. I looked at the rod and it's not thrashy. I look back and about 40 foot behind the boat I see a big mouth open.
I hand the rod to my buddy as he's never caught a Musky. We get it close and whomp whomp it's a pike lol
Not what we came for but an absolute tank of a pike. She hit a 12" crank lol She released well and we continued on for another hour or so.
No luck. We headed back and I cooked up canned moose over pasta
one of my favorite meals on this planetAnother great day on the water.
Cheers gang.