Yet another Trophy Encounter

Hit the water again this morning with Travis and once again we had great results.  Any time Travis wakes up to overcast skys in August you can bet he is going to be hitting the water.  He was so giddy this morning he couldn't even wait to hit the water.   

The muskies wasted no time getting started.  At the second spot I had a high 40" fish follow and a 50" plus roll my top water but not eat it.  Travis also had a nice fish follow but no eaters.  Spot three produced nothing but we didn't waste any time heading right for spot four.  

Spot four Travis proceeded to get a big fish to hit his bait but wasn't able to hook up.  We stayed with it and in about 5 more casts I hooked into this beautiful 44" muskie.  It made a few intense and fierce head shakes before running towards the boat.  After a short fight we were able to land the fish and get a couple quick photos.  

Now that we had put one in the boat Travis wanted to keep plugging away and add to our catch count.  Travis felt like he was due and was going to give himself a chance to catch one.  After fishing only one more spot Travis once again had a giant follow but it didn't eat.  

Heading for his three "go to spots" he was feeling good about the conditions and our chances.  The fish had different thoughts.  After fishing all three spots we had saw no fish.  Travis didn't think that was any reason to be concerned.  

Over the next two hours we probably fished about 6 spots, saw five muskies, and Travis once again had a giant eat and tear off.  Travis, I have some advice for you; "When you get one on you have to lace into them and then put your rod tip down and reel hard." -- Travis Frank

Calling it a day, Travis and I headed for the ramp hoping to save a few fish for the next trip.  We did not end up boating any more fish but we did once again have a very successful day of muskie fishing on Lake Minnetonka. 

Thanks again, Travis.  For those of you that have not caught a muskie you should try and get in on some of this action over the next three weeks.  It is absolutely amazing.