musky on the fly

[proline]

Anyone interested in trying Pineview for some Tigers? I know a few people who have caught them and love it. Must have a 8-10 weight rod and reel though. Anyone interested in trying let me know. Also anyone who has tried it flyfishing, please let me know.
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[lunkerhunter2]

I posted on this a few month's back. It is a riot on a fly rod. Pm me with your shift hours and days off and i will see if we can hook up. I know where the best spot for them is on a fly.
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[shark_hunter]

I would love to try for musky on the fly. I am going up there this weekend any suggestions on what to use. or where to try.

Joe
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[maddawg]

hey Proline muskies are a blast on the fly rod, and although it is nice to have a heavy rod but a five works great. I know a guy who regularly uses his three weight

Trnet
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[martymcfly]

Although I have only caught muskies on traditional tackle, I would have to agree that a heavy rod is necessary. Having caught several species on fly rods I would be very concerned about snapping a lighter rod on a large fish, or just as bad killing the fish because it had to be played to long. I have caught tigers that topped 25 pounds and that is just too much for a light rod. The small ones could probably be played but if you hook a big one I wouldn't want to risk it with a nice rod.
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[lunkerhunter2]

I agree with martymcfly on the choice of rod weight. I caught a 30"er on a 9wt Reddington and he didn't fight all that well compared to some of them, but be would have snapped my 5wt on his first run because i use atleast a 30# tippet to keep from getting cut off.
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[martymcfly]

The biggest fish I have caught in Pineview was right at 46". It did fight extremely hard (False hooked him in the tail.) I would have been scared with a 7 weight. I have also seen medium heavy casting rods busted by muskies. Some don't fight as much as others but it's nice to have that backbone when you are fighting the bigger fish....No for some fish porn.
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[maddawg]

Very good point about playing the fish too long. However if you have the right three weight and a little experiance with big fish on a three it won't snap. I've gotten into some big fish in the Winds on three and had a great time. Ture they are still trout but they were monsters. Wipers on light tackle are a riot as well

Trent
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[lunkerhunter2]

I tell ya what, i am wishin i had my fly rod and a good mouse pattern yesterday! I know they would have fought over it. They were in the willows waiting to ambush and that is when they are easy with the little mousies!
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[proline]

Just spent a 100 bucks at cabelas last night for some new lures and it brought me back to this discussion I had with you about flyfishing for muskies. I really want to try it. PM me with tackle that I would need so I can go purchase. I have most everything, but what do you recommend for the most part? (length and size of rod, tippet,flies, etc) Also when can we make our first run up there once the ice is off?

Proline
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[flygoddess]

[black][size 3]Lance Egan, or Ryan Barnes at our Local Cabela's is very versed on Muskie. Most of the guys I talk to say a 6wt. will work. In the "Flyfisher's Guide to Utah" book on page 70 is a gentleman holding a 37" Muskie caught on a 3 weight.[/size][/black]
[black][size 3]I do think you need a rod with a soft tip to keep from breaking it. This tippet should break, not the rod.[/size][/black]
[black][size 3]I have also been told that Haresears work killer. [/size][/black]
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[lunkerhunter2]

Are you asking me these q's? If so this is my answer.
As for a rod, whatever you feel comfy landind a large fish that could make some screaming runs and possibly damage your rod or reel. As for flies, anything large and colorful should work and i also tie some mouse patterns that work awesome. Line is decided by the rod. My outfit is a 9wt 9' Reddington and i use a solid piece of 30# flourocarbon mono or something similar. I think a 7wt would work fine unless you get a pig. You want the backbone and power to pull them away from the trees and brush. I don't look for a fight when catching tigers. It is all about landing them. Might sound greedy but that is how i feel. Trout i look for the challenge but tigers is a game of hook em, land em, and release em as fast as i can. Especially now that they are having probs with replacement. I hope i have answered your q's. About the last week in May you need to be ready.[] Pm me when your ready to go.
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[HFT]

Rather than worry about steel leader get a hold of some 27 lb flouricarbon tippet for leader. flys that friends have caught muskies on: Double bunnies,Sculpin patterns, Bunny leech(in bright colors),Muddler minnow.
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[packfish]

I am sure someone could catch a muskie on a 3wt. Why they would want to I have no idea. I used to float The Yampa below Steamboat Springs ever year for pike- Another good reason for a heavier rod is because pike or muskie do not hook themselves. You have to hammer that fly into them or at least be able to set the hook with some back bone. I have fought pike for 10 minutes and then had them come up to my pontoon and open their mouth and watch the fly fall out. They were never hooked they just wouldn't let go. A 3wt won't let you set that hook and I fish with a 3wt ever where else. If you go for big game then have equipment for big game.
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[flygoddess]

[black][size 3]Right on, I agree with gear for the species. I am also a firm believer in quick reel in and quick release. I have to admit, I bought an 8wt for just that reason...well, that and steelies in the current.[/size][/black]
[black][size 3]I am just saying, where there is a will there is a way[cool].[/size][/black]
[black][size 3]I am not sure that gentlemen was expecting that Muskie on the 3wt, but anything is possible.[/size][/black]
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[Flycasting]

During the spring has been my best musky on the fly time. (I have caught 3 on the flyrod during spring)

Bigger buggers in greens, oranges, and reds work well.
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