VTechHokie Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 Hey guys, are any of yall musky fisherman? I have become very interested in trying to catch one. I will be going out this weekend to try to get some down at the New River here in VA. Any tips on what time of structure or depth to fish along with types of baits would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted February 8, 2011 Global Moderator Posted February 8, 2011 I'm far from an expert on muskies but I have caught a few of them. My best baits have been large bass style spinnerbaits, bucktails, and big jerkbaits. Most of my muskies have come off rocky or gravel points with deep water nearby, scattered standing timber doesn't seem to hurt things either. Quote
GrundleLove Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 According to my Rapala Pro Bass Fishing game for Ps3. The best muskie baits are mid range cranks and shallow running minnows ... Its a video game so it must be right.....right? Quote
VTechHokie Posted February 8, 2011 Author Posted February 8, 2011 I havent been out yet but I have heard that the water temps are in the 38-42 degree range. Hopefully warmer by the time I go out, its supposed to get up to the 40s this weekend Quote
WanderLust Posted February 9, 2011 Posted February 9, 2011 A 14" sucker. Kelley Suckers are great... Round here the golden shiner is a go to live bait. Quote
Nice_Bass Posted February 9, 2011 Posted February 9, 2011 I havent been out yet but I have heard that the water temps are in the 38-42 degree range. Hopefully warmer by the time I go out, its supposed to get up to the 40s this weekend Sounds like you may have a good time with prespawn fish. Could be some shallow fish. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted February 10, 2011 Global Moderator Posted February 10, 2011 I'll give a third vote to the suckers if you really just want to catch one, might not be quite as excited as on artificials but a muskie is still a muskie . Quote
VTechHokie Posted February 10, 2011 Author Posted February 10, 2011 Im new to this, So... How do a acquire a sucker? I know what they are but I wouldnt have the first idea on how to get my hands on one... In the river there are hogsuckers and white suckers I believe. I'm a fisheries major here at VT so i've electroshocked some but i doubt they'll let me use that equipment to catch some bait Also if I can get one how do a rig it up? Quote
VTechHokie Posted February 10, 2011 Author Posted February 10, 2011 oh yeah, and I went out yesterday kinda to scout out, the water temps were a bit cooler, around 33-34 degrees Quote
hokiefisherman93 Posted February 10, 2011 Posted February 10, 2011 I'm a fisheries major here at VT I am going to be going in to this field next year in the best town on earth, Blacksburg! GO HOKIES! Hope to catch up with you and try and do some fishing, I have had some good luck smallie fishing and trout, but never tried for the elusive musky Quote
VTechHokie Posted February 10, 2011 Author Posted February 10, 2011 I'm a fisheries major here at VT I am going to be going in to this field next year in the best town on earth, Blacksburg! GO HOKIES! Hope to catch up with you and try and do some fishing, I have had some good luck smallie fishing and trout, but never tried for the elusive musky Thats sweet man!! yeah smallies are good in this area, done a little trout fishing but not much! Looking forward to meeting you! Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted February 11, 2011 Global Moderator Posted February 11, 2011 Some places you can buy suckers at the baitshop. Big chubs work well also and you can catch them pretty easily out of creeks on small hooks and livebait. Big golden shiners are also an option and almost always sold in baitshops. I think if you get a big bait you might go with a quickstrick rig to prevent the fish swallowing the bait and fish it under a slip bobber. Quote
bear7625 Posted February 11, 2011 Posted February 11, 2011 With the water temp in the low 30's, they are pre-spawn. I have fished muskies here in wisconsin for around 50 years. I would start fishing shallow structure with small bucktails and jerkbaits. Quote
Nice_Bass Posted February 11, 2011 Posted February 11, 2011 With the water temp in the low 30's, they are pre-spawn. I have fished muskies here in wisconsin for around 50 years. I would start fishing shallow structure with small bucktails and jerkbaits. x2 could be a chance at a nice fish!! I usually try and find some shallow wood. Quote
newriverfisherman1953 Posted February 19, 2011 Posted February 19, 2011 New River musky, 22 pounds. Quote
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