WOW what a day on the Croix

  • cherilovell
    Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
    Posts: 1495
    May 18, 2005 at 12:08 am #363572

    NICE MUSKY and a even nicer story to go with it – I would say yes to the replica, but thats just me.

    jason26
    Cedar Falls, IA
    Posts: 380
    May 18, 2005 at 12:22 am #363575

    40 inch fish I would say 20 lbs. Very nice fish and a nice pic. I had my first big muskie mounted several years ago when I caught it. I was fishing for them up in Wisconsin and I knew nothing about replicas at the time, this was 10 years ago, dont know how long replicas have been being made. She went 42 inchs. I have caught and released a few bigger fish over the years and dont regret getting her put on the wall because of the chance of a bigger one along the way. I say why not, go for the replica.

    eyejacker
    Hudson, Wisconsin
    Posts: 1890
    May 18, 2005 at 12:30 am #363576

    Hey, nice Isky! Took a 40 incher last fall on a rainbow Yo-Zuri, weighed in a little over 20 pounds, your fish looks to me like it could run a few more! 40 pounds, although foder for the ego, might be a skoosh strong. Also have a 50 incher (25″ girth) on the wall that officially weighed in at 37lbs.2 oz. If you are anything at all like the rest of us, by the time you quit telling the story it should weigh about 58 pounds!

    chris-tuckner
    Hastings/Isle MN
    Posts: 12317
    May 18, 2005 at 1:13 am #363582

    I have a 40″ pike on the wall that died on us in Canada. Rather than waste the fish, we had it mounted. It was 40″ and 20 pounds.
    Great fish and story Corey!
    Good thing Joe wasn’t with you! you guys would have gotten skunked!
    Tuck

    robstenger
    Northern Twin Cities, MN
    Posts: 11370
    May 18, 2005 at 1:21 am #363585

    Great story! I’m sure you will remeber this one for a long time! Getting to share the experience with a buddy, even better ! I agree with others 20 lb range. Nice job!

    fireman731
    Miles, Iowa
    Posts: 574
    May 18, 2005 at 3:35 am #363611

    Congrats on a nice fish, the “shakes” is probably one of the best things you can ever experience ! Go with the replica, heck the living room has at least three more walls to cover if you get a bigger one !

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 60016
    May 18, 2005 at 3:43 am #363613

    Wallerbasser… I can tell by the excitment in your story that you still get goose bumps talking about it!

    Nice fish!

    Don’t listen to those ding dongs above…it was 40 lbs….

    You almost broke River Fishing Rule #1…always have a disposable camera in your boat. I’m glad you thought of your phone….THAT would have been a nightmare…(no pictures!)

    Jack Naylor
    Apple Valley, MN
    Posts: 5668
    May 18, 2005 at 5:13 am #363622

    WallerBass,
    nice story and nice Musky…
    Jack…

    steveo
    W Central Sconnie
    Posts: 4102
    May 18, 2005 at 12:35 pm #363634

    a 40″ fish is beautiful. wonderful example of esox. how in the world did that fish stay on with no steel leader? everytime I hear of a ‘ski getting caught on my home waters I get a little excited.
    I’ve been experiencing an awesome smallmouth bite also up here in Hudson. Haven’t been targeting them but man are they on the chew.

    TRZ
    St.paul
    Posts: 17
    May 18, 2005 at 1:40 pm #363648

    last year i got a 38,40 and 43 out of the croix. just pike and walleye fishing all with no leader and 10 lb test. with cranks leaders are not at all needed, plus they reduce strikes and the chances for walleye. about 5 years ago my buddie got a 49 out of the warm water discharge. there are alot of musky in the river but they are very scatered. great fish!

    gary_wellman
    South Metro
    Posts: 6057
    May 18, 2005 at 1:46 pm #363651

    Wallerbass!!!!

    Sweet fish bud!!!!

    Better story to go with it!!!!!
    Got to love dancing in the boat!!!!!!!!

    Good job!!!!!!!

    emover
    Malcom, IA
    Posts: 1939
    May 18, 2005 at 2:09 pm #363659

    Wallerbass you done good
    first the fish is Great then remembering the camera phone , and you can’t beat the story. If you got the coin, go for the replica, it isn’t always the size, it’s the memory… (I didn’t really say that)

    dave

    buschman
    Pool 2
    Posts: 1848
    May 18, 2005 at 4:15 pm #363693

    I know the feeling on the camera. I was down in prescott last tuesday and got one at 35 inches and didnt bring a camera. I was just fishing off shore and figured I wouldnt need the camera

    Awesome fish!!!!! I would agree with 20-22 lbs. My biggest was 45 inches and that was about 27 lbs. I might have a replica made but not yet. I keep trying for a bigger one and its been 2 years now…. After this year I may get a replica if I dont beat that mark.

    ggoody
    Mpls MN
    Posts: 2603
    May 18, 2005 at 7:27 pm #363743

    Quote:

    Don’t listen to those ding dongs above…it was 40 lbs….

    Yup, just talked to Grampa “he’s never wrong” he said 1 pound an inch for Muskie. ..thats a 40 pounder… … nice job…Wallerbass1

    And I use to hate anyone with a camera phone….

    chris-tuckner
    Hastings/Isle MN
    Posts: 12317
    May 18, 2005 at 10:11 pm #363791

    I suppose a name change to Wallerski is in order.
    I was in Bass Pro Shops today without my camera, but took a picture on my cell phone of the biggest bass I have ever seen in their tank! WOW!

    lindy
    Hudson, WI
    Posts: 68
    May 19, 2005 at 3:38 am #360500

    Nice fish and story I think A replica of that fish would look great on your wall! Go for it!

    Lindy
    In-Depthangling Field Staff
    Lindy’s St. Croix Guide Service
    http://www.fishthestcroix.com
    715-220-2777

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