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On Mon, 25 Jul 2005 23:52:11 -0500, "Vittorix"
wrote:

wrote:

however regarding their use, if the fish is over 8" in length you MUST
use a quick-set rig instead of a plain hook.

what is quick set rig?
thanks.

you are from Illinois?

Yes, I am from Illinois.

A quick strike rig is designed so that you can set the hooks
immediately when live bait fishing. Historically, live bait anglers
used just a large single hook so when the fish took the bait, they
waited until the fish swallowed the hook and bait which resulted in
fish being killed. I searched for a diagram for you but all I can find
is a supply company picture of what is included in them;

http://www.muskyshop.com/modules/car....php/nav_id/24

Try calling some local bait and tackle stores near you and they can
probably help. If not, check out some local muskie clubs.

Jay

Howdy, Being in Chicago, I'm doubting that it was a Muskie you saw,
perhaps was a small Northern Pike, and I wouldn't be too worried about
needing to use 50lb test line in any lakes near the Chicagoland Area.
Sure, Lake Michigan can harbor fairly large Salmon, and Trout, and lakes
like Heidcke, and Shabbona can harbor some big Stripers, or the
occaional decent size legal Musky.

If you really want to catch big musky, you need to travel to the "Land
of thr 10,000 Lakes.
Yep,that's right Minnesota.

There are quite a few good lakes in Wisconsin in the northern part of
the state (Minoqua-Woodruff-Lake Tomahawk, Chippewa Flowage-Spooner,
Hayward, etc) But sometimes, I believe these lakes are mostly tortured
from just too darn much fishing pressure, and are overfished.

You wanna catch world class muskie, then take the trip to Leech Lake,
Big Winnie, or one of the fine lakes in the northern-northwestern part
of the State of MN (Detriot Lakes Area) A 10 hour drive, and you're
there!

My friend who lives just 35 miles east from Fargo ND, took a friend out
yesterday eve, and the fella caught himself a 45 lb Musky Measuring 55".
They're murdering the Musky out there right now. Sure wish I was there!

Mark D wrote:
Howdy, Being in Chicago, I'm doubting that it was a Muskie you saw,
perhaps was a small Northern Pike

probably, I still don't see many difference between them :)

Sure, Lake Michigan can harbor fairly large Salmon, and Trout, and
lakes like Heidcke

this seem to be very nice spot for the variety of the fish - 63 miles
from Chicago
http://pages.ripco.net/~jwn/heidecke.html

and Shabbona can harbor some big Stripers, or the
occaional decent size legal Musky.

nice, this promises to be really interesting for muskies - 69miles from
Chicago

If you really want to catch big musky, you need to travel to the "Land
of thr 10,000 Lakes.
Yep,that's right Minnesota.

I went once but I couldn't fish, what a pity!!
but living here, I can easily go there again

There are quite a few good lakes in Wisconsin in the northern part of
the state (Minoqua-Woodruff-Lake Tomahawk, Chippewa Flowage-Spooner,
Hayward, etc) But sometimes, I believe these lakes are mostly
tortured from just too darn much fishing pressure, and are overfished.

I'd love to find some natural unknown spot in the future, for fishing
with the float tube and fly/spinning fishing

You wanna catch world class muskie, then take the trip to Leech Lake,
Big Winnie, or one of the fine lakes in the northern-northwestern part
of the State of MN (Detriot Lakes Area) A 10 hour drive, and you're
there!

for now it's too far for me.. in the future will be easier

My friend who lives just 35 miles east from Fargo ND, took a friend
out yesterday eve, and the fella caught himself a 45 lb Musky
Measuring 55"

IT'S NOT THAT FAR AFTER ALL! :-)))

They're murdering the Musky out there right now. Sure
wish I was there!

I have to find the right mate and go!

thanks for your really precious suggestions.

--
ciao
Vittorix

If you want to catch nice muskies, make a trip up to Lake of the Woods.

We go up there a few times a year and nothing compares to the fishing in
canada!

":Maiðen of Mayhem:" wrote:
If you want to catch nice muskies, make a trip up to Lake of the
Woods.

We go up there a few times a year and nothing compares to the fishing
in canada!

I can imagine!
but it's really far from Chicago (700 miles).
I think I should get a plane to go there

--
ciao
Vittorix

"Vittorix" wrote in message
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":Maiðen of Mayhem:" wrote:
If you want to catch nice muskies, make a trip up to Lake of the
Woods.

We go up there a few times a year and nothing compares to the fishing
in canada!

I can imagine!
but it's really far from Chicago (700 miles).
I think I should get a plane to go there

Heck, that's less than a 12 hour drive. I've driven a lot further than that
to fish, northern Wisconsin to central Florida in 23 hours, got down there,
napped for 45 minutes and went fishing for the rest of the day........

Ya gotta be tough if you want to catch big fish!
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers wrote:

If you want to catch nice muskies, make a trip up to Lake of the
Woods.

We go up there a few times a year and nothing compares to the
fishing in canada!

I can imagine!
but it's really far from Chicago (700 miles).
I think I should get a plane to go there

Heck, that's less than a 12 hour drive. I've driven a lot further
than that to fish, northern Wisconsin to central Florida in 23 hours,
got down there, napped for 45 minutes and went fishing for the rest
of the day........

wow!
driving all those hours seem very minimal for you.
too boring for me, I prefer to get a plane and rent a car there.
I could not be a truck driver

--
ciao
Vittorix

"Vittorix" wrote in message
...
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers wrote:

If you want to catch nice muskies, make a trip up to Lake of the
Woods.

We go up there a few times a year and nothing compares to the
fishing in canada!

I can imagine!
but it's really far from Chicago (700 miles).
I think I should get a plane to go there

Heck, that's less than a 12 hour drive. I've driven a lot further
than that to fish, northern Wisconsin to central Florida in 23 hours,
got down there, napped for 45 minutes and went fishing for the rest
of the day........

wow!
driving all those hours seem very minimal for you.
too boring for me, I prefer to get a plane and rent a car there.
I could not be a truck driver

I could do that too, but I've found it's terribly difficult to get my 21'6"
bassboat on the airplane. I would rather tow my boat to a far away fishing
spot and have all my tackle with me. My boat IS my tackle box and I refuse
to fish without it if I don't have to.
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com