Not One, But Two Trophy Encounters!

Not sure where to start.  But here we go!  Here a few months ago I get a call from Collette and she asks if she could buy a guide trip for her husband to be (Joe) for his b-day present.  So Joe booked it for the morning of Aug. 25th to chase a few muskies on Lake Minnetonka.  

The 25th had finally come and it was time for Joe, Collette, and myself to pursue the toothy critter.  We hit the water about 6:45 Saturday with energy and a good attitude.  Joe made mention that when he goes fishing it is usually "casting" for muskies rather than catching.  I reassured him that I would put him in front of some fish.  I wasn't sure if he would catch one but I would do my best to give him the opportunity. 

About 20 minutes into our first spot and I said out loud, "it's about time we catch one!"  With in seconds of saying that I was hooked up and doing battle with a 45" ski!  After a few nice runs and a good fight we had the fish in the boat.  Got a few quick pics and put her back to fight another day. 

Now that I had made Joe a believer and Collette was in shock of the fierceness of the muskie we were ready to head to another spot.  We continued from spot to spot in hopes of getting Collette her first muskie.  We had a few hours of casting, digging out a few "kids messes", and  laughs but no action.  We were ready to bring some excitement back in the boat.

Pulling into Crystal Bay Joe says, "this bay is full of good spots!"  I looked over at him and told him that I would put him and Collette in front of a muskie or two in Crystal Bay.  Whether or not we would put any in the boat.....ok so I hooked up on this super fat 43" muskie on our second spot in Crystal Bay.  As you can see we were super stoked because the sun had come out and fishing was getting tough.  

Collette had never seen a muskie much less touched one.  She was able to hold the "super fatty" 43" fish until it revive.  Once again it is important to get a few quick photos and get these great fish back in the water.  The fish swam right out of her hand.  It was a pretty cool experience for Collette.  I have to say thanks to Collette and Joe for a great day on the water.  I look forward to doing it again soon.       

Comments

[Travis Frank]

Wow is that a fatty. Nice work bud!

[Ringus]

Thanks for having us out Peters! Collette and I had a blast! Next time, just share some of that luck you always seem to have.