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musky lakes nwpa - 9/17/2009 11:31:08 AM   
musky punch

 

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Status: offline 		Hey guys, I'm off at school and cant fish these lakes.  Just out of curiosity, I was wondering if any one is regularly targeting or catching muskies at Tamarack, woodcock, pymy, conneaut, etc.  Not askin' for spots or anything, but would like to know size, casting/trolling, and what bait?  hoping to hear of some fall beasts being caught soon.  Shoot me a PM or discuss here. thanks!
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RE: musky lakes nwpa - 9/17/2009 12:46:15 PM   
tommybanzai

 

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Status: offline 		where are you at school?

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RE: musky lakes nwpa - 9/17/2009 12:54:01 PM   
anzomcik


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Status: offline 		I have been having hit and miss luck. I have moved alot of fish this year. It seems i go a few trips with nothing then i have a career day. I have landed many trophy quality pike this year.

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RE: musky lakes nwpa - 9/17/2009 7:24:49 PM   
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Status: offline 		Tamarack's been bad all year, everyone I've talk too hasn't caught much, but one guy told me he caught one with redspot.  my buddy fished it about ten times and only caught one fish.  Woodcock has been hit or miss. good one trip, nothing the next.  pymatuning was good in the spring and continues to produce fish. Haven't fished Conneaut yet but will probably hit there in October.

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RE: musky lakes nwpa - 9/17/2009 7:25:19 PM   
Powerslave


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Status: offline 		My buddy got a 44 incher at Woodcock trolling with a showgirl by the dam, 1 am.

We got a 31 incher also last wk trolling a depthraider at Woodcock.

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RE: musky lakes nwpa - 9/23/2009 6:25:29 PM   
musky punch

 

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Status: offline 		tamarack is so frustrating because it has so much potential with the biologist reports.  if you're casting, be sure to figure 8 EVERY time!!!! always pay attention, cause one day after about 5 hours of non stop casting.. midday I wasn't paying attention one this particular reel in and there was a musky just RIGHT behind my bait... spent another 4-5 hours and nothing!!!    It's such a dark stained lake that you there may be one trailing behind lazy and you might not be able to see it.  

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RE: musky lakes nwpa - 9/25/2009 7:21:27 AM   
Frenchy

 

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Status: offline 		I had 3 chasers at Conneaut Wednesday no hookups. Landed 2 legal Pike very cloudy day. The water was crystal clear.

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RE: musky lakes nwpa - 9/25/2009 1:36:13 PM   
musky punch

 

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Status: offline 		Musky?  any size to em?  It seemed recently that the musky population in conneaut is being taking over by the pike/bowfin.  I was out on conneaut one time this past summer just going for pike action after like 8 hours of casting a double ten bucktail at tamarack with nothing.. and I saw a really nice sized musky just chilling in about 4-5 feet of water near the docks.  It was awesome.. pulled around and it was gone =(

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RE: musky lakes nwpa - 10/1/2009 10:27:33 AM   
musky punch

 

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Status: offline 		I'm already starting to plan a trip to some NW lake over thanksgiving, given that there's no ice and the weather allows it.  I want to know your guys' opinion on my plan of attack.  I have experience at Tamarack, but only know a couple 'spots'.. muskies there seem to roam around and literally could be in any place at any  time.  Moving slow and fan casting the area is what I normally do.  I've never been on Pymie, but I plan on it this spring/summer.  The big water has intimidated me musky fishing, and I don't really know that lake much.  I'm more of a fan of casting rather than trolling too. 

Given that I can go over the week of Thanksgiving, what lake would you suggest and techniques for musky with it most likely being super cold.  I'm thinking big profiled baits for sure with it being fall/winter.  Double 10's? Big Jerkbaits?  Slow/fast?  Locations?  Won't be much weeds to go after, should I target open water musky with trolling?  Send me a PM or post - I'd really appreciate it.  Either way - I'll just chat about musky fishing too, I'm all about it.

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RE: musky lakes nwpa - 10/4/2009 9:12:34 PM   
avidangler


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From: armstrong cty.
Status: offline 		I'd throw gliders and bulldawgs that time of year. Fish them slow and steady and if your not getting any action try speeding them up. Although im no expert, IMO trolling would probably be the better bet for action especially that time of year.

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RE: musky lakes nwpa - 10/5/2009 12:01:04 AM   
musky punch

 

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Status: offline 		I appreciate it, lots of views ..no responses - dang musky guys and our tight lips!  Haha

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RE: musky lakes nwpa - 10/5/2009 10:20:58 PM   
avidangler


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From: armstrong cty.
Status: offline 		I tried to pm you but your profile wont allow it. Probably why your not getting any pms. Heres a website link, check it out great site and alot of nwpa musky anglers, you will likely get some good responses. Go to FISHING REPORTS
http://www.alleghenyguideservice.com/

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RE: musky lakes nwpa - 10/6/2009 10:24:20 AM   
musky punch

 

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Status: offline 		hmm, not sure why i couldn't get pm's - just deleted em all even tho i only had like 4.. but i've been looking at the allegheny guide service site recently.. it is indeed a great site

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RE: musky lakes nwpa - 10/28/2009 9:34:13 AM   
Powerslave


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Status: offline 		Avid's right- Slow it down this time of year- Bulldawg's, gliders, jerkbaits, big swimbaits.
Most experts will tell you things like: look for dropoffs & find the baitfish in the fall, look for Suspending muskies over deeper water, & trolling is the best thing because it covers the most water.

BUT we know with muskies you never know for sure- yesterday I got 2, 30" & 40"- In 6 ft water near the shore while casting a slower bait, so make sure you have time & patience to work the whole lake.

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