Fair Chase Lately a.k.a. Hunting

I have been doing a bit of duck hunting when I can make time.  Nig and I shot these 3 buffleheads on Swan Lake behind the house.  We also got into a great shoot the morning before where we were able to take some teal, buffleheads, and mallards.  Have not been on the water in a loooong time.  With winter ever fast approaching I am trying to get everything ready for a great ice fishing season.  Look forward to getting on the ice in less than 3 weeks.   

The Baldwin Crew!

Recently took the  Baldwins (five in all) out on Minnetonka in search of a muskie.  They got to go on a muskie fishing adventure and when I say adventure I mean adventure.  My boat consisted of John, Tom, and Mike.  These boys are hilarious.  We all laughed so hard we thought we were going to pee our pants, and for one unlucky man (no names need to be mentioned) it seemed more like a reality.   We fished our butts off and raised 4-5 fish in our boat and had one nice fish in the mid 40's on but unfortunately it found a way to throw the bait before we had a chance to land it.   A few other fish made half-hearted attempts at eating but came up short. 

The other boat consisted of Elmer, Steve, and Pete (at the guide helm).  Pete put these guys in front of a bunch of fish but they were only able to capitalize on this one 36" muskie.  Hopefully next year when they are in town we will once again get them on the water.  I have to say thanks to the Baldwins for the great day on the water.  I also want to say thanks to Pete for all the efforts.  Headed to Wisc. this weekend to chase the whitetail buck deer.  I will report back with pics and stories.     

Something New!

I am trying something new. You will see I have a slide show up. The slide show is from the Florida Keys trip in July with Pete, Drew, Scott, Eddie, and myself. Go ahead and click the main picture anywhere and it will scroll through the pictures as you click.

The Man!

Pete (the living legend) has put his time in recently and has been rewarded for it.  He has been spending much of his energy chasing muskies on his home waters of Lake Minnetonka.  Here he is pictured holding Tina's 46" dandy.  This fish came on the first cast of the day and was Tina's first muskie. 

I want to say thanks to Pete.  He has not only been helping me with locating fish, but he has also been helping me with guide trips.  He also joined me in the boat Saturday morning for some duck hunting and we were able to shoot 5 ducks and share many laughs.  

Now that my site is fixed, stay tuned there will be many stories and pictures coming!