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Josh7388
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2009/05/19 21:59:56 (permalink)

Musky fishing question

I am fishing the tionesta outflow this weekend and among other baits I plan on using chubs for bait, what would be the best way to fish them, under a big slip float or no float?

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    Mountian Man
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    RE: Musky fishing question 2009/05/19 22:33:00 (permalink)
    I would use one rod with a float and another one on the bottom....Take wire leaders

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    RE: Musky fishing question 2009/05/20 06:04:55 (permalink)
    floats period 3-4 feet down all ya need. If you have it on the bottom you will snag every cast, float right along the rocks.I mean right on the rocks.

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    RE: Musky fishing question 2009/05/20 06:41:30 (permalink)
    My 2 cents, please use a quick strike rig, Alot of muskies die when taken on live bait if hooked to deep, even if you cut your line. I am not trying to start a battle just looking out for the fish that many like to catch and release. Good luck keep us posted
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    RE: Musky fishing question 2009/05/20 09:18:30 (permalink)
    go to the Musky show up there in Warren this weekend.
     
    Allegheny Field & Stream Store in Warren,PA is proud to have the fist MUSKY EXPO!!! When May 23 & 24 at 9:00 till ? both days. Guest Speakers are Tom Rozek 2007 PMTT Top Gun and Mark Dreson Lure Maker & Minnesota Musky Guide Joe Glascow 2008 Illinois State Champion and more. There will be Lure demonstrations, hands on teaching with rod & reels and musky baits. Food and drinks on site. FREE ADMISSION.
    This event sponsored by; Phantom Lures,Dream catcher buktails,Jaw baits, Dunwright tackle, Hawg Seeker tackle, Tooth tamer rods,Viscous fishing, and Allegheny field & stream. For more info contact us at the store 814-726-7475.

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    RE: Musky fishing question 2009/05/20 21:19:32 (permalink)
    I agree with not using live bait for Musky!  Too much risk of deep hooking them.  I am catch & release only so that others have a chance to enjoy catching them.  Good luck with whatever method you pick.
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    RE: Musky fishing question 2009/05/20 21:55:38 (permalink)
    thanks guys, i'll let you know how i do
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    RE: Musky fishing question 2009/05/20 22:13:43 (permalink)
    I also agree that live baot kills alot of skis. If you do use a quick strike rig. You can get one at Dicks for $5.00. No matter what you chose to use have long pliers,hook cutters and jaw spreader. Good luck. I might see you there.
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    RE: Musky fishing question 2009/05/20 22:15:25 (permalink)
    are they any catfish in there?

    what might else could i catch if i am fishing with big chubs?
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    RE: Musky fishing question 2009/05/21 06:05:06 (permalink)
    channels and big flatheads, live or cut bluegills....tommybanzai got a 20lb channel out of there

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    RE: Musky fishing question 2009/05/21 07:59:52 (permalink)
    Why not use large circle hooks with the live bait for the skis?  Maybe that is what is on the quick strike rig but it doesn't sound like it.  Circles work great for just about anything else out there.  Don't use the offset circles either, use the ones that are inline with the shank.  Offsets will hook a little better but also have a better chance of snagging a fish in the throat or stomach rather than the lip.  Don't "set" the hook with the circles.  Let the fish take the bait for a good while and then reel up and keep tension on the line.  Should be hooked in the lip when you land it.  Will work for the cats well too.  Leave as much of the hook exposed as possible to make the circle work good.  Keep the area from the turned in point to the shank totally clear.  
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    RE: Musky fishing question 2009/05/21 22:33:26 (permalink)
    You may catch a turtle also.
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