Minnetonka Pike & Muskies

The pike were hitting pretty good Saturday morning. I landed ten including one 32″ fish on cranks. Sunday was a different story. Same bays, same baits . . . one pike. I switched over to another of my favorite slimer tactics and did not fare any better until this 39″ muskie showed up (facing right.) Amazing how your state of mind changes when you go from 2 hours of no action to connecting with a fish like this. She broke a hole in my net but I got her in the boat anyway. I am glad I repaired the net because less than five minutes later this 36″ fish hit (facing left.) Same piece of structure. Makes me wonder if they were a tag team or if the combination of sun, wind, time, boat traffic, and who knows what else turned on both of these fish independently.

nice report. looks like u landed them on lite tackle.that’s always fun. were u fishihg lower or upper tonka?

north side.

for future reference… u should never lay a fish of any species on the floor of your boat like that tho. it removes the protective slime off of the fish. learn how to set the self timer on your camera and set it on the seat and you will get a way better picture. practice good cpr and keep the sport and fish growing strong.

Or at least wet the floor down well, that seems to help, self timers can take to long if you don’t have a position for the camera and you already set up, then there’s the time to make sure the picture came out.

If I’m alone I usually just measure and release Pike or Musky’s.

What ever works for you to get the fish in and out asap with as little damage to the fish. imho
Al

The biggest question is this:
Deep fried or oven baked?
I prefere the oven baked. Easier to use the Y-bones for tooth picks.