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#1 Mattie

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Posted 21 July 2016 - 01:56 AM

My brother and I are having a debate over whether or not the fish I caught was a muskie or a pike please help

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#2 Swing4Steel

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Posted 21 July 2016 - 06:52 AM

Looks like a ski
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#3 PUMP KNOWS

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Posted 21 July 2016 - 08:33 AM

Yup, looks like a musky


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#4 MuskieBait

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Posted 21 July 2016 - 10:22 AM

Pointed tail tips = Muskellunge.


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#5 creek chub in your pocket

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Posted 21 July 2016 - 01:19 PM

yep, musky


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#6 JDean

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Posted 21 July 2016 - 02:36 PM

Musky, and hope you didn't keep it


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#7 MuskieBait

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Posted 21 July 2016 - 05:48 PM

Musky, and hope you didn't keep it


In certain zones, that is considered a keeper Musky. It looks better than 40" and should be over most of the size limits for Musky.

But your sentiment is well taken. If you are uncertain of the species, the right course of action is to release the fish.


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