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deepbuzzer
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Fly rod tiger musky

Post by deepbuzzer » Fri Apr 15, 2011 7:57 pm

My goal this year is to take a 40" or larger tiger musky on the fly.
I have been tying all winter long large 4-8" long streamers, deceivers and sliders to make my attempt at a big boy.

My first long trip for 5 days will be Curlew lake up by Republic WA in the late part of June.

If anyone has any information to pass on about lake Curlew, I would appreciate it.

I will be fishing Silver Lake near Medical before my trip, to get my back and arms in shape to be throwing a 9-10 weight all day before the trip.

So anyone that wants to join me at silver is more then welcome. I have a 14' aluminum boat with a 20hp and an electric up front to get the job done.

Lets share ideas.

Thank you

Kevin
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RE:Fly rod tiger musky

Post by kevinb » Fri Apr 15, 2011 8:54 pm

Hey Kevin
Best of luck out there. I will be hitting up Silver a few times this year.
As for advice on Curlew...well,I'm not very familiar with flies and fly fishing
but Curlew tigers mostly enjoy a pikeminnow diet,some of those minnows look more like freight trains. I'm sure Marc would be game to fly fish for tigers.
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RE:Fly rod tiger musky

Post by raffensg64 » Fri Apr 15, 2011 11:32 pm

I'd love to join you, db, but as you know, I can't! Good choice of rod, though. I had one of those buggers hung on Silver this winter, on a 16" ultralight jigging rod and 4 lb. test. ! I was in no position to be in charge and the fish made all the rules. It was nearly dark and I wanted to get off the ice when he thankfully threw the hook! Motor1 then get one the following day. Keep me informed and post a pic when you get him!
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RE:Fly rod tiger musky

Post by muskyhunter » Sat Apr 16, 2011 2:38 am

Good luck up at Curlew. The only advise I would give would be hope for warm weather. Early June isnt a prime time. The water is still pretty cold. Try up by the tressel for sure. Shallow and warms up if its nice up there. Also since you have a small boat try to get into Roberta Lake on the far S.W. side of the lake. And watch out for the big toad down by the state park. Thats all I'm sayin'. Good luck and catch a big one. Todd
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RE:Fly rod tiger musky

Post by deepbuzzer » Wed Apr 20, 2011 1:49 pm

I just wanted to say thank you to all who responded to my question and request.

Thank you
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