August 2024
Fishing report
After a couple weeks off as the water cooled I ventured out this past Thursday at 6am. It was a rough start. Literally. As I sped up my 115 it started to shake, rattle and roll Haven't had that happe…
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Fishing report
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December 2023
Christmas Tree is Up!!
I put up our Christmas Pierogi Tree yesterday. Now to figure how to keep Frank away!
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Christmas Tree is Up!!
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A memorable fish
A relentless 3 day musky grind rewarded me with a special fish this year, the same "should be 50" that Carl had encountered on almost the same day last season.
For anyone who doesn't know the story,…
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A memorable fish
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October 2023
Cassadaga on the Fly, Chapter 1
First the good news: I went with Rick Kustich for an all-day fishing lesson on muskies on the fly. There were five solid follows & one "maybe." Also had one levitate up from the bottom toward my…
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Cassadaga on the Fly, Chapter 1
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July 2023
Louis's Big Fish
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Louis's Big Fish
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Set The Hook
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Set The Hook
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Release Tips & Guidelines
Use only a very large coated landing net! The NMA recommends the Beckman Fin Saver.
NEVER BRING A NETTED MUSKY INTO THE BOAT!
NEVER DROP OR LAY A MUSKY ON THE BOTTOM OF THE BOAT!
LEAVE TH…
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Release Tips & Guidelines
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April 2023
WHAT A SURPRISE!
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!I was overwhelmed at being inducted into the NMA Hall of Fame & wish to thank everyone in our club for giving me the opportunity to do what I've always wanted to…
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WHAT A SURPRISE!
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June 2022
an evening on the lower
went out thursday evening on the U.S side of the lower fished from 6pmto10pm. at around 720 i saw the biggest musky of my life. i casted over her and burned my shadzilla within a couple feet of her n…
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an evening on the lower
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Opening week so far
Been out a few times since the NY opener Wednesday. Lots of hours washing lures at night and a few hours staring at the bottom through gin clear water during the day. Had 4 trips with zippo to sho…
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Opening week so far
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May 2022
New whip
Finally got the new whip rigged up and ready to rock for the season. Sold my 2018 skeeter mx1825 and upgraded to a 2022 skeeter WX2060 with a 250 Yamaha SHO and a 9.9 kicker. Trolling motor is a 1…
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New whip
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February 2022
2021 NMA Catch and Release Submissions Report
I've attached a summary of the 2021 NMA Catch and Release submissions report.
The Top-Ten is official.
2021 NMA Catch and Release Submissions Report PDF
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2021 NMA Catch and Release Submissions Report
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January 2022
This one hurts
I have agonized and suffered experiencing the inevitable little deaths associated with being an avid sports fan over the years; always hopeful of contacting and residing in the saturating joy and ut…
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This one hurts
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HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!
I won't be awake when the New Year rolls around but Happy New Year to everyone out there. Hope you get to catch your dream musky in the coming year. Stay safe, stay healthy and stay fishing!!
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HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!
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November 2021
Fishing Report - 11.29.2021
I told Carrie to put the kicker in neutral after I grabbed my rod. When I felt the heft of whatever hit my Musky Candy I started to get excited. The slow, steady rip had given me an indication it mi…
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Fishing Report - 11.29.2021
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Fishing Report 11.16.21
My little brother and I trolled the river last night from 9:15 to 1:15. The clarity was fine and the water temperature ranged between 49 and 51. We stuck to UN13 and 2 for most of the night. Bruce…
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Fishing Report 11.16.21
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August 2021
A bitter-sweet return to the west river
For over 4 decades the majority of my muskie fishing was in the Chippewa Channel of the upper Niagara River. That stopped during the pandemic. Today, Friday, August 20, 2021, I returned to my muskie…
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A bitter-sweet return to the west river
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July 2021
Fishing Report - July 18, 2021.
My uncle text me at 10:30 in the morning. He ask me if I want go fishing with my family at noon today? I said Sure! I meet my uncle at Rich Marine Boat launch at 12:00. My uncle caught Bass, his frie…
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Fishing Report - July 18, 2021.
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June 2021
Got her!
I launched in the river at 2am Sunday the 20th. My brother was planning on meeting me, but unfortunately illness held him back. I said a prayer for Jerry and then did something I normally don't do…
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Got her!
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December 2020
Videos of my 51 from June
Going to be a long winter in anticipation for next season for me, going through pictures and footage I captured this year. I apologize for the weird noises and f-bombs
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Videos of my 51 from June
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November 2020