Still Frozen???????

[fishwizard]

Doug,
Not to worry, I've been spending most of time on the Collins River, and not Melton. It's a lot closer to me, and easier to fish by yourself. Also note that I said I saw 9 muskies and caught 0. I imagine that by February things will have changed quite a bit, especially when the steam plant gets up and running.

I'd still like to be able to come up and take the journey to Whitefish for some lakers. That was a trip I'll remember for many years to come. Just when I get the Ski-Doo up and running, I move to the south. Go figure. Any one want to buy an 1998 MXZ 500?

[musky1969]

Ryan,
Carol is from Cooksville and she ask's is there any muskie's in Tenn. because she knows I can not be far away from the ski's, I want to move the hell out of Ill. and go to Minn. and she said she want's to move back to Tenn. (it is very beatiful down there )and I tell her no musky's down that far south He,He,He. I told her you can't fish them in the summer because of the heat, and when we are that far south it cost that much more to go north on weekends. So far she bought it so maybe we will head down that way this Feb. let me know if you want to get out.
Darren

[fishwizard]

Yes, there are definitely muskies down here and it is a very beautiful state. I have to agree with you on it being costly to go to Frank's from down here, as it is about a 22+ hours to drive. Hopefully gas prices will stay down for a while, but I'm not going to hold my breath. The muskie fisheries are still being developed, but as I'm sure Doug will tell you the future of TN muskie fishing looks pretty bright. Not very much summertime muskie fishing with the water temps, but guys do catch them in some of the cool running rivers. Not to mention that the big 40-50 lb stripers are catchable all year long. The ideal scenario would be to spend the summers on LOTW and the winters down here, which is pretty close to what Doug gets to do. Unfortunately it will be a while before I can retire into that lifestyle. Of course some people think that I live like that now.

[Doug Johnson]

Darren:

Yes, there are muskies in Tennessee and quite a few of them. The're also getting bigger and bigger rather rapidly. We spend two months down there every winter and it's a great place. If you want to know more about what's going on down there send me an e-mail at dougj@wiktel.com.

Doug Johnson

[Doug Johnson]

Darren:

Here's some more information on Melton Hill muskies. Some pretty interesting stuff in the videos. Click on the muskie broodstock and electrofishing videos. The bottom video is one we did last year. This is real interesting to do.

Doug Johnson

Here's the link.

http://www.tnfish.org/MuskyMeltonHil...lLake_TWRA.htm

[musky1969]

Doug,
Thanks for the link that was great to watch how that is done, I just think those Tenn. boys need a bigger net. I'll get a hold of you when we can get away maybe March. This is great !!!surprise Carol and say lets go visit some of your friends in Tenn. and she will be wondering why we are taking the boat. Whooo who
Darren