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Ok, it's kind of a fun post, but ya know it's kind of real too. It's happened to me twice![url "http://javascript:%20addTag('shocked')/"][shocked][/url] Let's assume you're out in a tube or for that matter on shore and doing some light line fishing with maybe 6# test, for smallies, etc. and you tie into the big guy (40" plus). If you didn't read the subject, I'm talking Tigers. What do you do???[url "http://javascript:%20addTag('pirate')/"][pirate][/url] You can have fun with obvious comments, and I welcome em, since they can entertain, but still --------. Ok, now let's assume somehow, by guile or luck, your able to tire this monster enough to get him next to you. Now what do you do? You don't have a gaff or net, now what?[url "http://javascript:%20addTag(':/')"][unsure][/url] Don't you dare say -----"cut the line"!!!!
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That is a very good question my friend. We all know that there are 2 T's that don't mix too well.
Teeth and Tubes.
If all the circumstances were in play as you mentioned, then you would be best to kick to shore with your prized fish. From there, you can land it with safety.[url "javascript: addTag('cool')"][cool][/url]
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[font "Californian FB"][size 4][#005028]Hey there tubeN2, You have got that right. Kick like heck for shore. [/#005028][#005028]Its not like the old days when you blew a tube you still had the rubber tire to get you to safety. You blow a tube now especially a single bladder unit and its the Titanic all over again.[/#005028][/size][/font]
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Ok guys,
So far Hustler and Coldfooter (Utah forum) are winners.[url "javascript: addTag('  ')"][ ][/url] LMAO
Question - where are the female responses? Surely they have a better answer?
Icefool - where are you?[url "javascript: addTag(':/')"][unsure][/url]
Let's get back on track - You folks aren't serious are you about landing a 40 in. + musky on shore with 6 # test are you????[url "javascript: addTag('shocked')"][shocked][/url]
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[url "javascript: addTag('cool')"][cool][/url][#0000ff]Hey Leaky, quit gloating. It's okay to play with those bad boys, but ya don't have to make us feel jealous. Glad you have had a chance to wrestle some.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]There are several considerations when it comes to matching wits and strength with a big toothy critter like a tiger muskie. First, if you caught it by accident, on tackle meant for something smaller, you can only hang on and enjoy the battle...for however long it lasts. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]If you manage to wear the brute down, then you face a decision: do you plan to keep the fish, or are you going to release it? If you do want to hang it on the wall, then you can work it into shore and slide it up on the gravel. That's the best way to land large fish from a tube.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]If you want to release a muskie (as you should), then you must plan for the release as soon as you hook it. Don't play it any longer than necessary. If you work it a long time on light gear, you will completely wear out the fish, and decrease the chances of it surviving when released. Apply as much pressure as you can, without breaking your line or rod.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Don't net a fish you want to release. Use longnose pliers to grab the hooks and twist them out, without taking the fish out of the water. It is almost impossible to grab a large muskie behind the head, like you can with a "hammer handle" pike. And, unless you want some fast weight loss, do not try to "lip" one, as you would a bass.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The only safe way (for you and the fish) to land a muskie by hand is to simultaneously grab up under the gill cover with one hand, while grabbing the caudal peduncle (tail) with the other. This takes skill and should not be tried if you have not practiced on other smaller fish. You can injure the gills of the fish. It is also a "one chance" situation from a tube. If you set your rod down, while reaching for the fish, and you miss your grabs...you are likely to lose both the fish and your rod as the goosed muskie reacts.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Big tigers are too precious to be caught only once. If you hang one on an inexpensive lure, and do not want to risk damaging or killing the fish, then be prepared to sacrifice the lure. Either pop it off once the fish is close, or cut the line if the lure is deep inside the fish's mouth. The difference is that if it is a large plug with multiple trebles, you should make an effort to immobilize the fish and get the hooks out. A large plug with a bunch of trebles stuck in its throat will not insure the survival of your fish.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I have landed large specimens of several species both from the float tube and from the bank after working my way to a more stable fighting platform. I prefer to finish the fight on the water whenever possible, but you have to let the circumstances tell you what is best.[/#0000ff]
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I also hear gaffs work great for landing big fish [url "http://javascript:%20addTag('pirate')/"][pirate][/url].
Oh Yeah...don't forget the billy club. A few quick raps to the back of the head will keep any fish from thrashing[url "javascript: addTag(' ')"][ ][/url][url "javascript: addTag('  ')"][ ][/url][url "javascript: addTag('crazy')"][crazy][/url].
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[size 1]Hey everyone, thanks
This may be premature for the ending to the thread but I just thought that I'd post what I think I learned and my conclusions.
First off - thanks Dude and BLM for furnishing me some real great info., not to say that others haven't offered some great comments too.
I have concluded (kind of suspected it before) - don't fish for Tigers without the proper equip. - If you do hook into one by accident with light line, whether in a tube, boat or shore, best to release, either by unhooking or cutting the line (assuming it doesn't break off first). Don't overtire them unless you mean to keep one (assuming it's over 40 "). If you know how to grab one in the soft tissue underneath the gills and tailing, make sure you know what you're doing, other wise just release. Don't even try to get him to shore unless he's leagal and you want to keep/mount. If you don't have a partner, probably not even good to even try to grab right.
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[url "javascript: addTag('cool')"][cool][/url][#0000ff]Sounds like a pretty good summary. Now try to remember all of that in the heat of battle...when one of those big nasties is staring at you like its next meal and throwing water all over you to soften you up.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I tend to fish mostly light tackle, and just about all of my biggest fish, of several species, have been taken while purposely fishing for smaller quarry. Whenever you find out you have hooked a fish that overmatches your tackle, it is kind of a bittersweet thrill. You are excited to have hooked the fish, but in your fisherman's heart you fully expect to lose it. What a thrill to actually whip one on light gear, and then to see it swim away to do it again for some other lucky angler in the future.[/#0000ff]
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As I said on the Utah board "forget all that"!!! Just take Aquaman along [url "javascript: addTag(' ')"][ ][/url] or... carry a Gaff and don't forget the Billy club. I didn't say that shhhhhhh...[url "javascript: addTag('sly')"][sly][/url]
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[url "javascript: addTag('cool')"][cool][/url][#0000ff]Oh, you violent brute! I guess it's the survival instinct from New York.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Are you sure you don't recommend carrying an AK-47...at least for pesky power squadron irritants?[/#0000ff]
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The AK-47 is not practical when you consider the limited amount of storage space and weight restrictions on a typical float tube. I would imagine you would run into some difficulties with the fish cops also. I would recomend a small easily concealed firearm like a .38. Should handle the "irritants" well and can also double as an anchor in an emergency situation.[url "javascript: addTag(' ')"][ ][/url]
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[size 1]hustler,
Gosh, maybe you're right!!! [/size][url "http://javascript:%20addTag('shocked')/"][size 1][shocked][/size][/url][size 1] How much does he charge? Is he available on weekdays? Does he have medical insurance? Wouldn't that be a great picture?? When it happened to me (both times) I would have given someone a fortune for a picture of my struggles and a recording of my yelling. I truely wished someone with a boat was near to help, but as chances go, it was not to be.
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This is an excellent thread. I am in the works of planning a trip to Pineview Reservoir end of September to go after 'the fish of 1000 casts'. I was up there fishing for smallmouth a month or so back and landed 1 40 incher and hooked one that was so big that I brought it close to shore with my 25 lb test line and got about 5 feet away and it saw my legs and turned and bolted. When the line went tight it came up out of the water and I got a good look at it. Easily over 50 inches, the top back fin was about 5-7 inches tall. Keep in mind I was in waders and waded in so I got completed drenched from head to toe fighting this one. While fighting this monster for about 20 minutes it chomped and broke the line (which is why i went to braided 30 pound line from now on). What a bummer but it was good fun, I got a good up close look at it and it definately gave me the itch. I WANT TO LAND A MONSTER!
I need a bigger net if I plan to get some of these landed when I go out on my pontoon.
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[url "javascript: addTag('cool')"][cool][/url][#0000ff]Hey Craig, you're a real thrill-seeker. Can't say as I blame you. Those big mothers can get you excited.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Just be sure you don't kill any of those fine beasts after they have provided all that fun. Enough of them die after being stressed out. Do the best you can to whup 'em fast, get your pic and send 'em home to nurse the sore lip. Of course, nobody would blame you for wanting a 50 incher on your wall. That's a personal matter.[/#0000ff]
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