Congrats to my good friend, Rich L, on catching his first ever 50 incher on July 29, 2011. After having too many heartbreaking close calls over his 30 or so years of fishing muskies, it is AWESOME for him to get that big number on the board. Rich has put a couple buddies on fat fall 50s while trolling but he has come up just short with numerous fish 48-49.5 inches the last several years.
Not only did he break 50, he did it in style with a 52" brusier.
The best part would have to be getting to share it with his wife and kids in the boat.
Congrats, Rich. Not many anglers would be more deserviing of a fish like that than you are.
I predict those big girls will be making regular visits to the boat from now on.