New to muskies

[T-DOG91]

Hey guys, new to the site. New to Muskie fishing also haha I went and tried at pineview from the shore last weekend with no success. I am wondering if trying for them from the shore is a waste of time. I don't have a boat or access to a boat but do have a float tube, but that seems like it might be difficult to potentially catch and release a potential monster from a tube. Any pointers would be appreciated. Also pointers for tackle would be appreciated. I have a few perch colored rapalas that cover a few depths and actions. Using 20lb line with steel leader 30lb test. I figured that would hold even a large one.

Thanks again for any tips or suggestions you have.
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[k2muskie]

Recommend you upgrade the 20# I''m thinking mono to a braid like power pro minimum would be 60# test steel leaders are fine we make our own fluorocarbon leaders...most fish you hook into will be lip hooked smaller lures more likely to be more deeply hooked...make sure you are prepared when you hook into one...warmer water temps don't fight the fish to exhaustion that's why the heavier line get the fish to the boat, tube as quickly as possible and leave in net or in water...have hook cutters, jaw spreaders, good knotless net, and if fishing from shore or anytime leave the fish in the water while unhooking or cutting hooks...don't drag the fish up on shore...how long you can hold your breath is the very max you should have the fish out of water...and above all don't just toss the fish back into the water...hold the fishes tail until you feel if wanting to swim away...

What is your rod and reel setup...?

I'm part of the recently established Utah Muskies, Inc chapter here in Utah and my partner and I along with other chapter members have been chasing tigers for over 10 years others longer...if you want to learn about this species you're more than welcome to attend a few MI meeting we are also looking at putting informational videos together for the DNR made by seasoned Utah TM anglers talking about Catch and Release equipment and tackle.

If you or others are interested please shoot me a PM with you're e-mail address. Once you hook into one you'll really appreciate the species...fish of 10,000 casts and yes we are tiger muskie addicts...along with others and it is addicting.
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[Blackellunge]

good sound advice!

add some long nose pliers so you can unhook them without gettting your hands too close to the trashing beast ( and those sharp trebles) . and do so while in the fish is still in the net( in the water)

I wouldn't think of fishing for Tigers without a musky size net - makes handling a big fish relatively easy once you know the proper way to release them.

shore fishing ,while possible to catch them, drastically reduces your odds since covering water is a huge part of the game .
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[T-DOG91]

Thanks guys. I kinda figured being in a boat would be best. I think I may try with the float tube, covers just a little more ground than my feet haha. I bought a big net before I went out last weekend.

As far as rod and reel it's a 7 foot medium heavy ugly stick with the reel that came with it haha not sure on that.
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[PACKFAN]

You won't receive any better info than that you get from K2muskie they know their stuff about the big toothy critters.[cool]
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[bobisfishin]

I spent my first couple of years chasing muskie from shore and caught lots of them. No doubt a boat is much easier and the way to go
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