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Topic: Tiger Muskies at Mayfield, Advice?  (Read 2342 times)

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YippieKaiyak

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  • Location: Hillsboro, OR
  • Date Registered: Feb 2017
  • Posts: 349
So I had the chance to get out on Mayfield Lake this last weekend.  I specifically tied some flies for muskies but I had them in the car when I actually found some as I'd been paddling kids about for rainbows (successfully at that) prior.  The biggest fly I had was a steelhead squiddie looking thing so I tied it on and got three of them to turn and follow only to ignore me when I had my hopes up.  Went back to shore, got the big ole meaty things out, and then the wind picked up and the stand up sight fishing went to crap.  Anybody every have any luck going after these guys?  I'd love to hear from some successful attempts.  Trout in that lake are all about the flash, but the muskies, I haven't figured out anything that works yet. 
Kayaking without wearing a PFD is like drunk driving.  You can get away with it for a while, but eventually someone dies.


Tinker

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  • Date Registered: May 2013
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I've only caught muskies in the Canadian shield lakes (using casting rods and reels) but when you get a follow to the boat, the best technique to get a strike is to shove the rod tip in the water and start moving the lure in a figure-eight in front of their noses.

I'd think that should work with tiger muskies and a fly rod, too.

If you were getting follows, you were doing something right.  Good job!
The fish bite twice a day - just before we get here and right after we leave.


Trident 13

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  • Location: Kent
  • Date Registered: Jul 2016
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If you're looking to tie into a muskie you need to get out your big boy baits, lol.  My fear is that the muskie isn't holding the pike by choice and it would have been better if they had tried to break the pike in half as it looks like it's rotting.  Tough to let go when your teeth slant backward and you've bitten off a big chunck.

« Last Edit: July 12, 2017, 07:14:18 AM by Trident 13 »


dberd

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  • Location: The Couv
  • Date Registered: May 2011
  • Posts: 696
Hahaha, troll for kokanee!
Sorry, fishing has been slow for me,had to share something  :P
http://www.northwestkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=8104.0pi
" History shows, again and again, how nature points out the folly of man"  BOC