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2:54 am
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Hello, My name is Frank and I'm new to the board. I've been a big time bass fisherman for some 15 years and would like to try my hand at Muskie fishing. I live on Long Island and don't want to drive to far for my first experience. Can anyone direct me to someplace to go within two and a half hours or so from where I live. The size of the fish is not important, the thrill of catching is what counts. I own a small 10 foot basshunter style boat with a trolling motor so small lakes under 300 acres work well for the boat. Thank you in advance.
Frank
2:49 pm
May 19, 2004
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Frank, as with our other first timers, we suggest that you sign up for our fall muskie school. Information is available on this website. It is a one on one teaching session where you are taught proper techniques of catching and more importantly, releasing. Muskie are a lot harder to handle than bass (you can't lip a muskie) and you should learn how to release a fish before all else.
Barry
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3:25 pm
March 22, 2004
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Frank,
From where you are, I would suggest that you contact our bretheren at Chapter 22. They do their best work in the Northern New Jersey area and might be a bit more help in finding waters close enough to you.
DL
DL
3:30 pm
Yes I indicated Chapter 22 when I sent my application in this morning. Both Chapter 22 and Chapter 50 have been very helpful. I am ready to put time on the water and try to catch my first muskie. I love the Delaware Water Gap area and will probably put in some time there as well as Echo Lake. Thanks again guys.
2:45 pm
I would think safely handling and releasing these fish would be a major priority,I'm surprised not to see a thread specifically on that topic! This is my first time viewing the site so i may not have noticed it yet.
8:28 pm
Hey Frank,ch22 has a board that might help you more.We are pretty far from you.Go to our links and click on ch 22.They also have a muskie school in the fall that will help you tremendusly in learning to catch these fish or just putting you on a fish.They are much closer to you.Bob
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