Muskies

  • mbarron
    east metro of the twin cities in Minnesota
    Posts: 46
    June 13, 2005 at 1:10 pm #1227666

    Anybody hear anything about Muskies on the St. Croix. I heard they are in there and would like to see for myself. Is the lure selection the same as it would be a lake? I like spinnerbaits what do you think about starting with that selection to try to catch one?

    buschman
    Pool 2
    Posts: 1752
    June 13, 2005 at 2:02 pm #367778

    The ones I have caught were on accident either jig and minnow or shad rap. I have fished them and seen quite a few follows but no takers yet. I have used bucktails, Spinner baits and plastics. They are hard to catch and gettin anyone to talk about it is even harder out on the Croix.

    micah-witham
    Richfield
    Posts: 604
    June 13, 2005 at 3:48 pm #367801

    mbarron, PM me and we’ll talk.
    micah

    steveo
    W Central Sconnie
    Posts: 4102
    June 13, 2005 at 4:50 pm #367816

    there are NO muskie on the ‘Croix.
    nasty rumor started by somebody

    mbarron
    east metro of the twin cities in Minnesota
    Posts: 46
    June 13, 2005 at 10:34 pm #367907

    Thanks for your comment but I know there are—– dont worry I’ll leave you some…… Catch Photo and Release. I am a Muskie Inc. member so you don’t have to worry about any mis-treatment of a beautiful fish.

    mbarron
    east metro of the twin cities in Minnesota
    Posts: 46
    June 13, 2005 at 10:37 pm #367909

    I am very new to this method of checking what is happening with the fishing scene so I don’t know what (pm me means??)
    sorry but it took me awhile to figure out how to send a message. So Please what does pm mean???

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    June 14, 2005 at 4:07 am #368032

    Hi Mark! Welcome to the site and the St Croix…(where there aren’t any muskies! )

    I don’t target muskies, but have caught a few nosing around for them eyes.

    A PM is a private message. On the top of your screen (just to the left of Forums), there will be a flashing envelope if you have a PM waiting for you. You can view them if you click on “My Home” just to the right of Forums also. Then just follow the instructions if you want to reply, delete the message. I believe you are allowed 300 pm’s in your “mail box” then the oldest will start falling off.
    It’s a great way to chat and not have the whole world know where the muskies are hitting …on the croix!

    I would help you out but I just know where I see people casting 2×4’s and an evening cruise down the Croix will pretty much tell you that…

    Good luck and hope to see some pictures from the Croix!

    steve-demars
    Stillwater, Minnesota
    Posts: 1906
    June 14, 2005 at 4:15 am #368034

    I can’t tell? – was this one caught on the St Croix?

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    June 14, 2005 at 4:34 am #368039

    Steve!!!! Giving a way an exact location!!!!!

    That’s right…you didn’t say it was the croix….

    mbarron
    east metro of the twin cities in Minnesota
    Posts: 46
    June 15, 2005 at 3:38 pm #368407

    THANKS FOR THE INFORMATION

    I appreciate it– I just found out about this site and figured I can use all the help possible to help catch some fish. I just love to fish and be on the water whenever i can and want to be able to pass some interests and knowledge on to my kids…..

    Thanks again Briank

    mbarron
    east metro of the twin cities in Minnesota
    Posts: 46
    June 15, 2005 at 3:41 pm #368410

    Boy that is a nice fish Not sure it its the Croix but it looks like its late in the season and heavy clothing on…
    I hope someday I can post a pic like that— if someday i get one to take a pic of and then know how to post them here
    kinda a rookie computer guy…… Thanks
    Mark

    steve-demars
    Stillwater, Minnesota
    Posts: 1906
    June 15, 2005 at 4:39 pm #368439

    Hi mbarron. My son caught that muskie in the late fall of 2002. We were trolling down by the NSP Plant in Bayport. It was a fun day but colder than heck. We didn’t have a camera with so we motored up to Stillwater and ran up to the Convenience Store and bought a throwaway camera and shot some photos. The musky fishing has improved every year since, there are some nice fish throughout that whole area. Here is a picture (I finally figured out what I was doing wrong).

    robstenger
    Northern Twin Cities, MN
    Posts: 11374
    June 16, 2005 at 2:59 pm #368675

    Welcome to the site mbarron!

    There is a ton of good information here at this friendly site. You just need to filter out some of the fun and ribbin that goes on here to get the good info. Feel free to post any questions or answer any that you might feel you have insight to. I don’t fish the Croix, at least yet But, I do know my buddy has pulled a few good ones out just North of Stillwater !

    gary_wellman
    South Metro
    Posts: 6057
    June 16, 2005 at 3:28 pm #368681

    My advice for working muskies on the Croix is to power troll with a buddy!!!

    You can run 4 lines and cover alot of ground.

    The structure on Croix offers a great trolling run.

    mbarron
    east metro of the twin cities in Minnesota
    Posts: 46
    June 27, 2005 at 3:51 am #370185

    Thanks for all the posts guys i really appreicate the friendly responces
    Mbarron

    lindy
    Hudson, WI
    Posts: 68
    June 27, 2005 at 4:03 am #370186

    It’s a secret shhhh! welcome aboard mbarron.

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

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