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Warm Water Fishing Reports => The TN Muskie Addiction => Topic started by: Yoda on February 12, 2013, 08:08:42 AM
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My son Alec and i headed up to Musky country in search of his first Musky. We got to Musky country around 4:00 Saturday evening and fished about an hour before it got to dark to see, we got one good follow, and that was enough to get Alec fired up for the next day!! We got up early the next morning and met the Yiman at the launch site. after getting the boat and canoe launched, and a quick tow up river we started our drift down.
For his first time casting a whole chicken sized fly he did really well!!!( but what else would you expect from a "Sock Monkey Ninja"!!)
(http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff500/ericjaycohen/Alecs%20first%20Musky%20trip/IMG_1247_zps2c285120.jpg)
(http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff500/ericjaycohen/Alecs%20first%20Musky%20trip/IMG_1257_zps1eadafc7.jpg)
I got some new ears as well ;)
(http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff500/ericjaycohen/Alecs%20first%20Musky%20trip/IMG_1256_zps1d448a85.jpg)
We didn't catch a Musky, but we did get a few good follows, and had a great day on the water!!! Until................................................... While pulling the boat out of the water i did something really dumb!!! My son was driving the truck, and Jr and i were watching him and commenting on how great a job he was doing not spinning out in the gravel, when the trailer tire ran up my foot onto my leg and folded it straight to the ground!! We are waiting for the swelling to go down so we can do an MRI, and then i will know more, Looks like i am off my feet for a while, so y'all get out there and fish for me!!!!
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Musky Mishaps...seems something always ends up fouled. Rotator cuff, rods, reels...good luck with the leg. If you can't stand and cast for a while, it makes for the perfect excuse to take up trolling...which I must confess I did get an eat on recently... 8)
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Damn Yoda, use the force next time!
Sorry to hear about your misfortune. Get betters soon we got some kayaking to do.
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I've been telling him for months, "Musky will be his killing" as a friend tells me about every thing I do :P
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Bummer about your knee man! I hope it isn't too serious - we got fish to catch. I rarely post about my musky chasing cause there isn't much to say other than I cast a lot, but I will add a few photos to this thread.
Early starts, I love them - I really do.
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af8/mt45442/WindyStorm004-Copy_zpsfce6b6ea.jpg)
A line for biscuits at 4:45 - I'm going fushing, what are these people doing? :P
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af8/mt45442/WindyStorm005-Copy_zps582c566c.jpg)
Ever seen a wake like that off a canoe? Come paddling with me and you will - I am a fast paddler!
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af8/mt45442/WindyStorm010_zpsf665e712.jpg)
Seriously though, I am going to kneeboard behind Yoda's jet this summer on a skinny TN river. It is going to be a blast!
That's all I got. They saw more action than me. Oh well.
Get that knee fixed up buddy!
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Yoda I hope you heal up quickly and are back in action soon.
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Yoda I hate to hear that Man. Heal up when this water finally gets down it maybe time to go chase some fish on the Flint.
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OUCH! :(
Hope you heal up quick.
Got to say all kind of smart @ss things to say came to mind when looking at your new green ears. ;D
But they all went away when I heard you were injured.
BUMMER...
If a fella from middle TN can be of help, shoot me a PM.
Fred
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OUCH! :(
Hope you heal up quick.
Got to say all kind of smart @ss things to say came to mind when looking at your new green ears. ;D
But they all went away when I heard you were injured.
BUMMER...
If a fella from middle TN can be of help, shoot me a PM.
Fred
Bring the smart ass comments, i could use a laugh!!! As for the leg, it feels quite a bit better than it did two days ago, doctor says that's a good sign that it's probably just a sprain!!! Thanks for the offer Fred!!!
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Heal up quick!
Sounds like a great day on the water with you son even though you didn't land a fish.
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Glad to hear you're feeling better, man. Those musky trips can be rough on a feller. Hope you get those sea legs back soon. I'd send those Simms back and tell em a musky gotcha.
We hooked a few with several follows Saturday on the reservoir downstream from you, none landed.
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Man, sorry to hear about the knee. Hope that you're not out of commission for long.
I'll second what Travis suggested; a good story sent along with your returned waders might get you some love from the company...
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Man, sorry to hear about the knee. Hope that you're not out of commission for long.
I'll second what Travis suggested; a good story sent along with your returned waders might get you some love from the company...
Thanks man, Y'all really think it's worth sending those waders back?
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Damn dude. Hate to hear about the leg. Good job getting the son out there.
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Yoda, I definitely think it is worth a shot. Simms is a good company and they might just replace them for you.
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Yoda, while you're at it see if Simms will retro fit your waders with only one suspender strap. :P Cause that's how the Tide Rolls. :-*
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I talked to Yoda today and he described his proud moment of watching his son do a masterful job of pulling the boat out of the Water only to have the moment forever tarnished. Yoda it is a good idea to send them in Simms might fix them for free or pretty cheap esp since those waders aren't that old
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Typical day of musky fishing: you wake up early and fish all day for no bites, then your son backs the trailer up your leg.
Yep, typical day...
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I talked to Yoda today and he described his proud moment of watching his son do a masterful job of pulling the boat out of the Water only to have the moment forever tarnished. Yoda it is a good idea to send them in Simms might fix them for free or pretty cheap esp since those waders aren't that old
I'd send them back, the postal service is in the hole, I sent my camo guides back 3 years ago for possible pin holes in the crouch, cost me something like $45 if I remember correctly, a 6" gash, piece of cake ;D
Nothing is free from Bozeman that I have found, still looking, may go back this summer to investigate some more. ;)
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Yoda , tough luck dude and if you need anything while you are down don't hesitate to hit me up. I promise I will hook you up or find somebody that will :) all it will cost you is being a Tn. fan for one football season :)))) JK dude.
JW
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Yoda, while you're at it see if Simms will retro fit your waders with only one suspender strap. :P Cause that's how the Tide Rolls. :-*
I think it's more like a 4 suspended strap!!! DoH!!!!! ;)
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Typical day of musky fishing: you wake up early and fish all day for no bites, then your son backs the trailer up your leg.
Yep, typical day...
Not sure if that's so funny that it hurts, or so true that it's funny!!!! :o :o :o
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Yoda , tough luck dude and if you need anything while you are down don't hesitate to hit me up. I promise I will hook you up or find somebody that will :) all it will cost you is being a Tn. fan for one football season :)))) JK dude.
JW
Do i get to pick the season? But seriously, Thanks Jarrod!!
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I talked to Yoda today and he described his proud moment of watching his son do a masterful job of pulling the boat out of the Water only to have the moment forever tarnished.
Speaking as a father of two and a <dammit when did I get to be this old?> grandfather of two...I can assure you that it didn't tarnish the memory...it made it unforgettable! They'll remember it 20 years from now.
:D
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I talked to Yoda today and he described his proud moment of watching his son do a masterful job of pulling the boat out of the Water only to have the moment forever tarnished.
Speaking as a father of two and a <dammit when did I get to be this old?> grandfather of two...I can assure you that it didn't tarnish the memory...it made it unforgettable! They'll remember it 20 years from now.
:D
Yeah, I can hear it now...............Hey dad remember the time i whipped your ass Musky fishing, and then ran you over with the boat!?!? Yeah....................................................GOOD TIMES!!!
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The good news is, the leg is feeling much better!! still prolly shouldn't fish for a few weeks................... (Key word is shouldn't!!) But i doubt it will need any kind of surgery!! :D
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Yoda- Sorry to hear about the leg, that sux. But sounds like you are on the mend and that's a good thing.
The rest of you guys- You should be ashamed. Letting that boat just sit there for all those days without use. The least someone could do is step up and take the boat to the river. Just because Yoda can't fish doesn't mean the boat has to stay at home too...
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The good news is, the leg is feeling much better!! still prolly shouldn't fish for a few weeks................... (Key word is shouldn't!!) But i doubt it will need any kind of surgery!! :D
Great news! Now let's go chase some toothy critters again.