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A fly caught monster

Feb 22, 2022

Rick Kustich commented on Rick Kustich's photo

A fly caught monster

"Oh yes I get it now John, and that was back in the day when the harbor was hot. Yes the boom certainly creates unnatural spring conditions. "

Feb 22, 2022

Board MemberJohn Pensyl commented on Rick Kustich's photo

"Rick, none of those fish were from the niagara river. All from erie and Buffalo harbor. River fish rarely exceed 50bl inches with 52 being the observed top end. We can thank the ice boom and the delayed spawns and the shortened growing season in the…"

Feb 21, 2022

Rick Kustich commented on Rick Kustich's photo

A fly caught monster

"Hey John, based on the recent Catch and Release report it looks like there have been five bigger fish recorded by the club, all in the early to mid 2000s. It's quite impressive that you have been in the top ten for the last nine years. "

Feb 21, 2022

Rick Kustich commented on Rick Kustich's photo

A fly caught monster

"We both recognized it as a once in a lifetime occurrence for sure. I think we were both in stunned disbelief when it went into the net. "

Feb 19, 2022

Board MemberJohn Pensyl commented on Rick Kustich's photo

A fly caught monster

"Not doubting, just adding to the rarity of the catch. 53" is longer then any musky ever recorded in the upper niagara river. When you say 53" is the biggest fly caught musky on the niagara, its an understatement. Its not just…"

Feb 19, 2022

Rick Kustich commented on Rick Kustich's photo

A fly caught monster

"We got a good measurement but poor photos. The photo doesn't do the fish any justice. It doesn't show its true length. Nick admirably wanted to get it back in the water as quickly as possible. "

Feb 19, 2022

Board MemberJohn Pensyl commented on Rick Kustich's photo