wet the net

Chad, That is an awesome fall fatty. Great photo as well. Those Lunge Lumbers are hot right now. Ed

Chad and Dan, As you know I spent the day there with a friend and we too had high expectations for the day. The only things that were high was the wind and our dissapointment with the results. We ended the day with a small 31" "ax handle". The fish hit the Lunge Lumber 9" Prowler in perch pattern I took a a tip from Dan on using the drift sock and it really helped to control the boat, slow the drift and keep the bait in the water longer. It was still great to spent on a warm day in November on the water rather than in the office. It just makes me want to be right back out there. Ed PS. It was in the 60's yesterday and tonight there is a lake effect warning for Chautauqua Lake forecasting up to 7" of snow overnight into tomorrow noon.

Caught this nice musky this morning about 7 a.m. on a Lunge Lumber Prowler in the perch pattern (thanks Dan). The fish crushed the bait right at boat side. Saw the whole thing, it was awesome. The fish rolled up in the net, had to cut the hooks. When I returned the fish to revive it and before I could put the floating measure stick in he took off so I don't know exactly how long he was. Nice fresh and lively release. We left for home at 11 a.m. and didnt see any more.

Hey Dan What a day....... nice job. I'll be at it Saturday and maybe Sunday too.

Dan Yesterday was a very humbling experience. A three hour drive through blinding fog and every overpass covered with black ice made for a white knuckle ride. Then the dense fog on the lake, 23 degree temps and a stiff west wind made me wonder what I was doing there ............................but now I can't wait to get back this coming weekend . Hopefully my back and my spirits will hold out for the whole day.

Hey Dan, See what happens when you call it in early. I went zippo for the day. I was just pulling out of the marina when you were pulling this one into the boat. Nice fish. Thanks for the Lunge Lumbers. I gave the perch and bass pattern a hell of a work out. They look good in the water. I'll be at it again this coming weekend. The forecast for temps this weekend look a tad bit warmer than yesterday. I'll be beating the water to a froth.

Lunge Lumber I sent you an email from this site the several days ago inquiring about buying some of your lures. Did you not get the email because I did get a response

BlueEye Thank you for the response. I think you are right. I've been fishing about the same speed since mid September and I think I need to focus more on slowing down and varying the speed to trigger bites. I am assuming that the fish will be in the 10-15 ' depth off the weed lines. I'll be at it again this coming weekend. Hope to post some photos like yours next week.

Hi, I am new to Musky fishing. I geared up in early September this year and have made about four trips to Chautauqua Lake. One full week in September and three weeks since that time. I am averaging one fish every two days. I was wondering if you guys would be willing to give me some additional pointers. I don't troll at all and have been casting in the North Basin. In September I was focusing on the outside weedline. However now the weeds are disappearing and dying off (all brown). I've been using all types of baits including jerk baits, rubber shad tails etc. A freidnd and I just spent two full days there this past weekend. He had one fish strike his Red October tube and then hung around the boat to follow the figure eight but never ate it. Then I found this website and learned that you guys CRUSHED them the same days we struggled. We are NOT doing something right....................any help would be greatly appreciated. BTW, I am not looking for your secret honey holes.........just maybe some tips and techniques that would improve our success rates. Thanks much