Fishing Report 9-12-11

[muskyjohn]

just wondering, 2 guides with 2 different views , are the fish being harmed? this report says they are? what does crash guide service say about fishing late august/early sept??

this report was also posted on the outdoors 911 website:

Tony Grant
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Posts:78 Leave the fish alone PLEASE
Guys you are killing the fish we all love so much,The fish swim off great they just die later, ITS TOO HOT TO FISH. I learned my lesson many years ago, most that die just hold to the bottom and become turtle bait. I fooled myself for many years saying our fish swam right away only to find same size fish same area dead the following day or two.
If I didn't believe it was harmful on the fish I would be at home instead of living out of my truck for the summer. Shame on you guys who claim to love these fish and still fish for them when its way too hot. I've turned down nearly 40 guide days for our guys this summer for that reason. I've heard of three dead ones found already. Cave Run Muskie Guide Service turns down all trips till late September for the good of our beloved fish. Cave Run will never compete in size with other lakes if we harm the big ones when they are the most venerable...Up north when it gets too hot guys either quit fishing or move to cooler waters, even radio stations run free announcements to warn of the harm on the muskies...This is why fishing is so much better up north, they take care of there muskies..
Hate to see this year after year, last year at least 7 over 48 inches died in August and September already heard of 3 there has been many studies done most agree 50% when caught in water over 78 degrees... FISH RESPONSIBLY you are just hurting your chance of a 50 incher.
Just needed to vent...this makes me sick....

[Justin Mullins]

Everyone is entitled to their own opionions.. Everyone has different thoughts about everything.. I can't answer this to suit everyone I just have my own opinion like everyone else..

Sorry I'm not saying anything about this whole deal..

Good Luck fishing if you get out hopefully you stop in the shop and check things out..