I'm curious as to what you guys would consider the equivalent saltwater fish to the freshwater musky?
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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... :poke1: ....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
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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'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:
A little like comparing lightning with household static electricity.
i think a musky would be more like a black drum IMHO never caught a musky but hearing what ironman said about them not fighting that hard for a long time kinda compares to a black drum
I agree, even though I have pretty much zero saltwater experience (until this coming weekend!) just from what I learned on this site saltwater fishing is more exciting just based on all the different species available. That being said, landing a musky, solo in a canoe, is right up there as well!
I'm not in a canoe fishing.... but except for the boy usually alone....and he isn't good with a net or a camera either :poke1:....but always ready to go and doesn't complain :fishing: ....just needs to hit the bank every now and then to do his business :3some:
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you'll be in for a real treat then....I just hope the fish are there and hungry.... chewing down the pier....
I have been so sore leaving there before, from catching, netting and gaffing when the chew set a record before for kings caught and there were so many other fish too that hit the deck....
Whenever I get to the point that I have got to feel like I'm surf fishing, I slip into Terrapin Creek (off the Coosa), and grab a 15 or 20# stripe on 12# line. It is the closest to salt fishing that I've ever found. Maybe because they are salt fish, originally.
Is that a Boxer Ironman? Another question, and I'm sure it has been addressed elsewhere on the site, so I'm sorry for asking again. How the hell do gaffs work? Never used one, don't have one...people there to assist?
By the way, nice Musky Ironman!
that's my son....and gaff's are used to drop down 30 ft to the water with a good rope, when the fish is down below and stick it with the gaff to pull up.....same with a drop net too(for none toothy fish).....plenty of young men to assist in the task and they even let us older guys play once in a while too....usually when there are multiple hook ups and there busy helping others....that pier is very friendly and most people work together to get the fish up :ring
if you like canoe fishing you should hire and go out with Peaches on a kayak and catch some fish ....now that would be exciting .....muskie have some good teeth and will open you up....but not as quick as some of the salt fish will ....watch them fish that look like bass(blue fish)....with many razer sharp hidden teeth
Thanks for the tips Ironman, still getting used to the canoe. Sold my regular boat to my brother....grrrrrrr. Never been in a kayak so maybe next year Peaches!
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I agree, even though I have pretty much zero saltwater experience (until this coming weekend!) just from what I learned on this site saltwater fishing is more exciting just based on all the different species available. That being said, landing a musky, solo in a canoe, is right up there as well!
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Depending on circumstances and conditions, you could change the status of that feat from "right up there" exciting to "top that" hardcore. Regardless, it's not something that just anyone could do and anyone who at least tries gets an attaboy, a thumbs up or other kudos from me.
If you get one to strike right at the boat with 6' of line it then it is an experience to remember but it doesn't last long as the fish tire out pretty fast. They are a beautiful fish and ones in the 50" class are truly the wolves of the freshwater lakes back in Kentucky where I grew up. Still, can't hold a candle to a king, big cuda is a good analogy. They're more of a sprinter than a marathon runner. I've never had a muskie fight long enough to catch a second wind like a big king will on a long fight. All muscle, all up front and then they are just weight until you net them. Then they stink up your boat like none other. I'll never have on on the boat carpet again.
This is the last one I caught in KY while crappie fishing 2 years ago.
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Thanks for the attaboy DRH, and nice fish Dutch.