Along with a number of other lakes Vermilion will have a new minimum size limt for Muskies this season.
Having been a long time supporter of longer size limits, I’m very happy about the new regs. What’s your own thoughts on this good, bad or is it a waste of time. 
“Ace” 
I think this is a great idea. Although I would like to see it state-wide. Just makes the opportunity to catch trophy class muskies more favorable.
On Vermillion, Mille Lacs, & Leech. I’m all for it. Glad to hear it go through on the Big V. 
Great news! Glad to see it went through on those lakes for this year, probably more to come in the next few years or so. Gotta start somewhere.
I dont know that this really makes a difference or not. Aside from a russian buddy of mine, Ive never heard of anyone keeping a ski…
I’m very much against it for several reasons that I won’t delve into here in order to avoid the inevitable flaming that results. I fully understand the reasoning behind it, but do not agree with the final decision. 
One thing I would like to note, though, is that the Ontario studies that I have read suggest that the ultra-high minimum length limits do nothing to help the size structure of a population. There are so few fish that get that big, that it becomes insignificant to protect them fully. With the heavy release ethic in place among musky fisherman, this protection does nothing additional. With the occasional big fish cuaght incidently by ‘tourists’, the major factor in mortality becomes poor handling. These incidentals are mostly caught in the summer months when temps are up and the fish are vulnerable to mis-handling. Mandated release of these big fish often results in dead fish anyway.
Tim
If I have 20 musky cheeks in my freezer, am I over the limit?
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If I have 20 musky cheeks in my freezer, am I over the limit?
No, just tells me you must be friends with BrianK 
I am all for the 48″ mark
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