Thread: Freshwater musky comparable to a saltwater ???

I'm curious as to what you guys would consider the equivalent saltwater fish to the freshwater musky?

I've never caught a Musky, but would imagine them on par with similarly sized Spanish, Kings and Barracuda.
Similar in size/shape and all are rather toothy predators, who'll take similar baits/lures.
I think from what I've heard, that you'll see longer runs and a bit more fight from Kings/Cudas, but without the leaping and frenzied head shaking that Musky's are known for.

I'd love to catch a big Musky some day :fishing:

Thanks! That was kinda my thinking as well.

Come on up to Wisconsin Chile!

no comparison at all to kings and muskie.....muskie fight for a few, but then it's over....the salt fish fight and then fight and then fight some more(especially if a few sharks are on there tail)....I guess constantly running or swimming for the lives all the time, as there is always bigger fish in the seas that will eat them....they have plenty of stamina....where muskie is more or less the top of the food chain in most fresh water.....that is why I have such a passion for fishing the salt and the piers

fun to catch though for me....while trying for the good table fare fish (walleye) :eat:

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I always thought they (muskie) were like 'freshwater baracuda' :headbang:
...ambush feeder, lightening fast strike, short but acrobatic run.

But I've never caught a muskie, just seen it done on TV :-\

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I always thought they (muskie) were like 'freshwater baracuda' :headbang:
...ambush feeder, lightening fast strike, short but acrobatic run.

But I've never caught a muskie, just seen it done on TV :-\
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all that is correct :headbang: the one I am holding was caught on med light rod and reel and the fight lasted maybe 1-1/2 minutes.....maybe....netted by myself and released to fight another day....after a couple picks from another boater near by.....46-1/2 inches 25.2 lbs.....caught 3 that day the other 2 were 36inches

It is what it is for me up here and take what kind of fishing it is in the area.....even on the hard water if lucky enough to have some .....safe enough to get on... oke1: ....need to get down to Kentucky for some of the big strippers down that way, over a long weekend with a good friend that has a place down there to stay

you guys are truly blessed to have the fishery at your door step..... we up north could only dream for

[quote author=Pier#r link=topic=2935.msg26523#msg26523 date=1363786959]
I always thought they (muskie) were like 'freshwater baracuda' :headbang:
...ambush feeder, lightening fast strike, short but acrobatic run.

But I've never caught a muskie, just seen it done on TV :-\
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I'm a TV/internet video only muskie fisherman too David. I agree with your assessment, but I'd sprinkle in a little cobia in to that cuda. You know that underachieving brown clown that gets hooked and doesn't start fighting until it realizes that it is about to be gaffed. Muskies always struck me as a fish that may not be too difficult to get to a boat, but a tough fish to get on the deck and a real bad motor scooter if you do. What says you Ironman? I would definitely rethink my opinion if you or someone else who has caught both muskie and several salty species disagree.

Ironman is right on. In my opinion there is no comparison between saltwater fish and freshwater fish when it comes to the fight. I grew up fishing freshwater species and have caught most available and the only one's that somewhat compete are the Salmonoids or Steelhead which makes sense seeing they thrive in both fresh and salt water.

That being said, yes, the best comparison would be a Cudda or King. I'd put my money on a 5lbs. Spanish vs. a 25lbs.+ Musky any day of the week if you tied them tail to tail.

Have a good day, Pez

I agree....once in the net they trash severely....like I would if I was in a net trying to get away....I love fishing all kinds, but after my trips south to the salt water the fresh just doesn't do it for me afterwords....but still fun and what is around....hard to compare to the salt species but love both....heck I like catching blue gill on a ultra light ....or light fly rod....always can match the rod to the fish for the sport :headbang:....it's fishing :fishing: :boohoo: