I’ve admittedly fallen of the wagon when it comes to reporting. Doing the tagging study was initially exciting years ago, but I found I dreaded recording the data after a catch. Just wanted to get right back at it.

I didn’t report a single release this year, and it was one of my best years. 49.5 jigging, 48 jigging, a 48 casting. Would have loved a hat; but it taught me a valuable lesson.

My “new season,” resolution is to contribute to the goldmine of data that is held by Mr.…

Had a tough day on Sunday. Still managed one little 36in fish, and tagged him too!

Got a nice video of the catch, and my misfortune. I've gotten pretty comfortable handling Musky, and always focus on quick release. Unfortunately if one become complacent, accidents happen.

As I went to take the hook out, Musky spun in the net, wrapped up my hand and pierced my knuckle with the stinger hook. Happened in a split second, and I had to pull the hook out of my knuckle quick, as the…