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Hi,
Just joined up and thought I share in my misfortune with you. Check out this video, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DULqJY_IvO0

I'm the guy at the back of the boat. This was what I am guessing to be a 40+ inch muskie almost caught on the Ottawa. Anyone have any places on the Ottawa near Constance Bay they will share with me that is good for Muskie and what to use ??

Anyone have any guess on lenght or weight of this guy ??

Cheers,

Only 2 things i saw with this....and please take this as good intentions and friendly advice and not critisism but you need...

A bigger net

A netting routine

The guy with the fish controls the net, the person holding the net waits for instructions from the guy fighting the fish

GET READY means put the net into the water verticaly and wait for furhter instructions

NOW means scoop the fish

Remember it is the guy fighting the fish who controls the net

Works like a charm, trust me.

I would guess it was in the 40-45 inch range

As to where to fish on the ottawa, most areas are good. look for weeds.

as for what to use, you need to make sure the gear you are using is heavy enough for Muskie, minimum line in my opinion is 65 lb with a good quality leader. and as you know already a BIG net is required

if you want to know more, you should drop by one of the 2 local chapters of Muskie Canada

http://www.muskiescanada.ca/

Ted

Man i know how you feel as a 17 year old angler i have lost my share of big muskies but caught a good number as well along with thousands of pike

I hope he did not cry to much...I have lost my share of fish but never even caught a musky..I would cry if that happened to me for sure.

You gotta hate it when that happens. Definitely a bigger net and like J said, you control the net man. As for spots, Constance bay is a good area for Muskie. Dig around this site and you will find good info. Good luck

ouch that was an ugly job with the net. hope the guy with the net paid for dinner next time use your hands.

aw, man.

Well, at least a whale didn't take it from you:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDQ1GAZZk6E&NR=1

Rats.....

I would recommend buying (or making) a cradle to land big muskie and pike. They cost about $40-$45. They take up far less space in the boat and are way easier on the fish than big nets.

Hey Beach,

I would recommend buying (or making) a cradle to land big muskie and pike. They cost about $40-$45. They take up far less space in the boat and are way easier on the fish than big nets.

... what does this "cradle" look like and how would it work? Thanks.

One of the first things I ask people who fish with me for the first time, is whether or not they are strong enough to swim back to shore

3 guys fishing musky in a boat that size is a recipe for disaster........

I'd kick your buddy square in the junk, then lift his wallet and go buy a bigger net... I'd say low 40s anyway.

what does this "cradle" look like and how would it work?

Its basically a long net attached to 2 poles. The better cradles have one closed end to stop the fish once in. Here's a pic of what a cradle looks like.

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=60449

LeBaron carries the Lucky Strike model for about $40.

Instead of scooping the fish into a net, the fish is "driven" into the cradle and is secured by simply closing the cradle. Once in the cradle, the fish can be left in the water to be unhooked (much safer for big muskie) and/or brought into the boat in their "normal shape" (ie not all scrunched up in a net). The fish can also be put back into the water and revived in the cradle.

It is really, really hard to lose a trophy fish using the cradle.....

Looks like you should by yourself a net DAD

Heart breaker for sure...I lost many muskie fishing for bass...doesn't bother me that much...I just like getting them boat, have a nice look and hopefully the throw the hook