zach

Thinking the copper shads and goldies looked like golden shiners. Idk.

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Outside the weedline, many time 100-300 yards off the edge in the open. Baits around 15' down.

Running edge of the weed lines or out in deeper water?

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Just trolling some homemade lures at 4.5mph in open water for suspended fish. Anything white belly with a copper or gold top has done well for us this year there.

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Nice relaxing quick trip, couple doubles didn't hurt either .

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We also will be taking time off til temps drop. Time to build baits, do some gardening, pool maintenance and boat repairs.

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Fishing isn't bad atm. Good luck.

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7 pike n a tiger- not bad for 3 hours fishing the 11-2pm shift on my bday. #bakermuskylures

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Be careful payout doesn't exceed the " limit " or tax forms will be needed.

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But remember there's 100 ways to accomplish the same thing. Everyone does it a lil different, fish your strengths, have fun and learn how to release fish before your in that situation. Good luck.

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Hiring a local guide will dramatically shorten your learning curve and answer many of your questions.

Brand new to musky fishing. I’ve fished trout my whole life. I live in Canandaigua. I’m wondering what the best lake(s) would be to start musky fishing? Also, what the best time(s) of year are? And techniques? I have trolling gear. 

Ive gotten em at night over summer casting n trolling including 3 hits in 15 mins last July.

Growing up we used to cast depth raiders along the weedlines at night and i also got my casting pb on that lake on a top raider at 1am.

Here's Katia with a south end night fish from last summer.

Anyone know if there's a night bite on Chautauqua? My guess would be more likely in the north end? Trying to get my father on some muskies (bucket list fish for him). No experience on that lake but should be easy enough, it just seems like boat traffic is going to be enormous this year. It might not make a difference for the fishing but I'm limited to weekends, and Id prefer a more peaceful outing if it's worth it

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My business partner for shows bought 2 this winter and was a St Croix user for years, says his new 2020 is the best rod he's ever used.

Ha! That's about how long I deliberate over buying baits. I'll have 20 baits in my cart at TRO for a month. Just look at them every couple of days. Then I finally decide I'm gonna pull the trigger and get it down to maybe 10 and place the order. Great service from TRO and MTO.
 
The Whiskey Walleye is a beautiful pattern. Love that orange belly.
 
How do you like the 2020 Assault Stick? I was thinking of getting one of the original Shock & Awes for throwing heavy baits but now am thinking about the 2020. Just wondering if it has the lightness and feel of a St. Croix since it has the price.

Smart man, imo an angler needs to be well rounded to maximize opportunities. Best wishes bending some rods bud!

My hands and arms are getting old and casting all day is getting tough. I’ll cast until I can’t and switch to trolling.


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Hell musta frozen over, did I just see ole man with a trolling set up?
You'll like the set up, just make sure to tighten those holders down good first time and imprint the plastic disk into the ridges on the holder. Once they are imprinted with the grooves u can loosen a lil n start fishing. If you don't do that, holder can move on ya while fishing.
Best wishes fishing this year!

cleat was in the way so I drilled the track to match and used it for the center mount


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I'd pay decent $ to see ya net a fish solo with your own net while wearing a facemask - let me know when to start the popcorn.

I wonder if we have to fish solo, have our own net and/or net our own fish, wear a mask (unobtainable). What about Charters?

Some say that the downrigger ball actually attracts the fish and that long leads are unnecessary. The times I have fished with Rich Clarke he has always set his baits 15-35' back off the ball but i have zero experience doing it myself, just repeating what I've seen and heard. Maybe this is of some value, idk?

Older footage but this camera is within feet of the ball.

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PM sent.

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Got a couple of these lazer cut Crystal's for the family as presents. Imo it's a neat way to remember fish and memories without dropping 1k on a mount.

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I plan on having a whole ton of baits, 400+ for the NY show. We have some of the best builders coming from Wisconsin, Minnesota- even half way across the world from Serbia!

Here's this months Musky Hunter Mag.

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The fish keep hitting despite the cold 36 degree water temps. Heaviest fall fatty hit the net yesterday along with 8 others. 40lb fish are rare on chautauqua.
2nd year in a row Bakers are going to win muskies inc release champ, Vance and his wife won men's and women's last year and buddy Dave is gonna win this year.
So- last 3 of 4 muskies Inc release champs were from Chaut and used the baits as their best lures.
To those interested in baits, shows keep me plenty busy all winter and invite you to come experience a musky show!

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Shows are the best way Rob, I'll be holding a show on chautauqua end of april at Chautauqua Inn and Suites. NY musky expo.

Where can I order these baits?
 

I have no idea what a Lyman is. Will look at my messages today sir.

Wow !! 600 fish is a ton. Congrats!  Zach, you still haven’t answered my PM.  Any interest in producing some yellow cedar “Lyman” plugs for us salmon guys?

Want to congratulate a friend of mine and chautauqua lake guide on a record setting season.

He just eclipsed 600 muskies on just Baker's alone including the seasons largest and heaviest fish, that all to the story- shameless promotion- have a great day!

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They are team events 

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