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Northerns in cove bay


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I am going to mille lacs this weekend and was wondering about the presentation for northerns. I will be fishing the cove bay area. Trolling vs. Casting...Weedlines vs. the Rocks. Any help would be appreciated. Or i could fish Wahkon or isle bays. any sugestions..

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I've done very well casting bucktails and floating rapalas over the weeds. I've fished the rocks some, but with little success...could just be me though! There are some sows in there...had some in the boat 40"+...and they should still be there! I haven't been out there this year so I am not sure how much the weeds are up yet...I am thinking it should be good though. Good luck.

lt

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Lots of pike straight west and south of halfmoon island along weed line!Had a few muskie follows too!Lost a few shads/raps and jigs the other day fishin for eyes!Did'nt see anything over 15lbs follow but who knows until you fish umm!

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Eyes,
Thanks for the info. i'vs fished walley's quite a bit but i thought i'd try the pike and muskies for a change. A beginner looking to try something new.

Thanks for the info and good fishing....

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Well i always wanted to chase after the big muskie/pike a lil more then what i have in past few years but i already have enough bad habbits according to my wallet!I used to live in another part of this world where 40 inch pike were not even a challenge!Almost 1 every cast using cheap lures and now that i have moved back here no such thing as cheap lures or many 40 inchers!So if you find a honey hole let me know i might just try and look a little bit deeper in my pockets again to have a little bit of fun again!(Psssttt)Head to red lake for the big gotor action!

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hey Buckfish
I'm I beginner at the Muskies myself glad to know I'm not the only "eye guy" trying to change things up. Let me know how you do and we'll have to hitch up and trade our new ideas.
Swanny

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Swanny, Thanks for the Support. I really hope to catch a 40" this weekend. but first time out i'll be happy with anything. I'll keep ya posted on my technics for landing the "land shark".

Buckfish cool.gif

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Eyes-
"Other parts of the world? large fish almost evry cast".... Sounds like a great place to fish. I am just starting to pike and muskie fish. Any size i catch will be great. And yes getting set up with all the equipment does put a dent in the pocket. But what could be better than being on the water in search of the 50" muskie or 40" pike..... smile.gif

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Well i can only think of 1 thing better then that!Finding a lady that has millions and fighting a monster Halibut or massive marlin!


I used to live in Alaska(40")pike were very common in my neck of woods! 1 of those fishing holes after you caught a fish you did NOT wash your hands over side of the boat!

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Just north of the pond lies a great muskie & pike lake that Im sure most know of but I'll throw it out anyway. Cedar Lake just west of Aitkin holds some real monsters! Have had numeroud 50 + inch follows and a few strikes that a rookie like me was not ready for. Sure got the blood pumpin though! You can bet I'll be back!

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