RE: Musky on Chatuga
2010/08/05 21:06:43
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Having lived on Chautauqua and fishing Musky since 1967 and seeing some patterns in the fall I would recommend trolling the lower lake around Cheneys Point to Lakewood. Keep close to the weedlines and troll rather fast using LARGE Rapalas, or that type of long, slim lure.
When I still do occasional Musky fishing it is hard to not use my supply of old wooden Pikies adjusted for lots of left/right action. Hard to beat them.
Later on in the Fall, until snow keeps you off the lake, it is fun to catch them jigging in up to 50/60 feet of water around the walleyes in the upper lake (Maple Springs, Chautauqua Institution, Dewittville areas). Yes, they do go that deep to feed on the schooling fish. If no Musky, at least the walleye catch is fantastic.
I wish you luck and a big Lunge.