<![CDATA[Outdoor Network Forums - Allegheny Reservoir & River]]> https://www.outdoors911.com/reports/ with Red Childress, Allegheny Guide Service en Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:04:27 GMT vBulletin 600 https://www.outdoors911.com/reports/images/metro/blue/misc/rss.png <![CDATA[Outdoor Network Forums - Allegheny Reservoir & River]]> https://www.outdoors911.com/reports/ This Fishing Reports Page has been……… https://www.outdoors911.com/reports/showthread.php?55948-This-Fishing-Reports-Page-has-been………&goto=newpost Sun, 26 Jul 2026 19:47:51 GMT getting bombed by overseas hackers/spammers so I have not been able to access it very often. We have been fishing thru a big cool down the past 10... getting bombed by overseas hackers/spammers so I have not been able to access it very often.

We have been fishing thru a big cool down the past 10 days or so and the musky bite has slowed down for my boat. Water temps really cooled down last week which pushed the bait down. It has been difficult for my crew to convert muskies at the boat. Clear skies, clear water and little wind has been the main culprit but poor execution hasn’t help us either. The pike have been chewing the paint off just a few cranks into the retrieve but the muskies have been lazy and unmotivated for my crews. If things don’t improve, I may have to start fishing myself just to see what, if anything, is going on……or is it just musky fishing.

Not sure when I will be able to login to Outdoors911 again but until then………good luck and safe travels. ]]> Red Childress https://www.outdoors911.com/reports/showthread.php?55948-This-Fishing-Reports-Page-has-been……… New Big Game Spinning Reel From Diawa https://www.outdoors911.com/reports/showthread.php?55947-New-Big-Game-Spinning-Reel-From-Diawa&goto=newpost Tue, 14 Jul 2026 01:19:52 GMT https://www.icontact-archive.com/arc...1791b66b8173b7 ]]> Red Childress https://www.outdoors911.com/reports/showthread.php?55947-New-Big-Game-Spinning-Reel-From-Diawa 7/13 Esox Hunt https://www.outdoors911.com/reports/showthread.php?55945-7-13-Esox-Hunt&goto=newpost Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:01:11 GMT Fishing has been tough but my guys continue to keep the skunk out of the boat for another day. We caught the largest pike of the season so far and a... Fishing has been tough but my guys continue to keep the skunk out of the boat for another day. We caught the largest pike of the season so far and a 5lb. stud-smallie too. (While getting the hooks out of the pike, I got hooked-up, too and had to get 3 stitches/tetanus shot after we finished.) Shawn also had a 2-mid-30’s musky follow his big streamer to the boat over the course of the day but just couldn’t get one to eat.


The river is warming up while the flow is slowly getting lower via low flowing tributaries and the weed growth is moving quickly. Surface temps peaked at 76 today after starting at 72 this AM. The trout section topped out at 71!


Back at it later in the week doing a multi-species trip with traditional tackle.


Good luck and safe travels! ]]> Red Childress https://www.outdoors911.com/reports/showthread.php?55945-7-13-Esox-Hunt 7/7 Esox Hunt https://www.outdoors911.com/reports/showthread.php?55944-7-7-Esox-Hunt&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:40:22 GMT We had a nice day on the water hunting musky/pike on Tuesday. 13 year old, Chance, bagged a couple pike before getting a good look at a big musky... We had a nice day on the water hunting musky/pike on Tuesday. 13 year old, Chance, bagged a couple pike before getting a good look at a big musky taking 2 laps around the 8 before peeling off out of sight. Adam (father) bagged 2 pike of his own and had a larger pike come to the boat before leaving the area.

We had zero action from any other species which was surprising considering our lure selection. The river was up a little from the recent storm and extra discharge by the ACE. Levels are dropping by a few inches today along with the storm drainage happening. Some of the tributaries were pumping big mud into the river so we had to make some adjustments along the way.

Water temps were 71 degrees and man was it humid. Back at it tomorrow chasing Esox on the fly. Stay tuned.


Good luck and safe travels! ]]> Red Childress https://www.outdoors911.com/reports/showthread.php?55944-7-7-Esox-Hunt Warm Water Musky Releases (Sean Landsman) https://www.outdoors911.com/reports/showthread.php?55943-Warm-Water-Musky-Releases-(Sean-Landsman)&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:18:55 GMT The Science Behind Better Muskie Releases Nobody wants to watch a big girl kick away… only to wonder if she actually made it. Fortunately,... The Science Behind Better Muskie Releases

Nobody wants to watch a big girl kick away… only to wonder if she actually made it.

Fortunately, fisheries biologist and Musky Insider PRO instructor Dr. Sean Landsman has spent years researching exactly that.

Landsman recently discussed the science of catch-and-release with lure builder Mike Spratt for an excellent article published in the Muskies Canada Release Journal. While there are plenty of little things anglers debate, the research points to three big priorities every musky angler should keep in mind.

✅ Minimize Air Exposure

One of the biggest misconceptions in musky fishing is that the stressful part ends when the fish hits the net.

In reality, while you’re getting hooks out, measuring the fish, and snapping photos, that musky is still dealing with depleted energy reserves, disrupted oxygen exchange, and other physiological stresses.

One fascinating finding from research conducted through Carleton University’s Cooke Lab is that stress-related potassium buildup may even contribute to cardiac arrest in fish.

The takeaway? Every extra second out of the water matters.

⭐️ Bonus Tip

Musky Insider PRO instructor Josh Borovsky shared one additional tip that has sped up countless releases over the years.

“Obviously, the ideal scenario is to never remove the fish from the water at all, especially in warm water or anytime you’ve already seen red flags during the fight or hook removal.

But let’s be realistic. Many anglers are still going to take a quick photo and lay the fish on a bump board.

If you’re going to do that, here’s one simple change that can save valuable time:

Take your photos first. Measure the fish second.”

Here’s why:

1. Your photographer is already locked in and can start firing photos the instant the fish comes out of the water.

2. Once the photos are finished, the photographer is free to help stabilize the fish on the bump board if it starts to flop.

3. Fish also tend to be noticeably calmer on the bump board after photos than they are if you measure them first.

You might be surprised if you time yourself. This simple adjustment can shave valuable seconds off the release process.

✅ Avoid Dry Surfaces

A muskie’s slime coat isn’t just slime… it’s one of its first lines of defense against infection.

Laying a fish on dry carpet, the boat floor, or even a dry bump board can damage that protective coating.

Whenever possible, keep the fish in the water while removing hooks. If you’re using a bump board, dunk it first. Better yet, many floating bump boards can be used right alongside the boat without ever bringing the fish fully out of the water.

✅ Adapt to the Fish

This may be the biggest takeaway of all.

Not every musky should be handled the same way.

A fish that came in quickly and was hooked cleanly isn’t dealing with the same level of stress as one that battled for several minutes, inhaled a bait, got wrapped in the net, was caught in warm water, or required an extended hook removal.

Those fish have already burned through more energy and experienced more stress, so they deserve an even quicker, lower-impact release.

Think of every release as a game-time decision. The more stress the fish has already experienced, the more important it becomes to shorten photos, skip unnecessary handling, and get her back in the water.

At the end of the day, every musky we catch is a privilege. None of us can eliminate post-release mortality completely, but we can stack the odds in the fish’s favor by focusing on what matters most.

The next time you get one in the bag, remember these three takeaways:

✅ Minimize air exposure.
✅ Avoid dry surface contact.
✅ Adapt your handling to what that particular fish has been through.

Those few extra seconds of planning could help ensure someone else gets to experience that same heart-stopping eat years down the road. ]]> Red Childress https://www.outdoors911.com/reports/showthread.php?55943-Warm-Water-Musky-Releases-(Sean-Landsman) Change of Plans! ACE is bumping river up…. https://www.outdoors911.com/reports/showthread.php?55940-Change-of-Plans!-ACE-is-bumping-river-up…&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:54:55 GMT to 1730 CFS which will be very helpful for kayakers and jet boaters. to 1730 CFS which will be very helpful for kayakers and jet boaters. ]]> Red Childress https://www.outdoors911.com/reports/showthread.php?55940-Change-of-Plans!-ACE-is-bumping-river-up… The ACE is keeping the river low thru the Holiday weekend. https://www.outdoors911.com/reports/showthread.php?55939-The-ACE-is-keeping-the-river-low-thru-the-Holiday-weekend&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:25:41 GMT Looks like there will be some canoes scraping the bottom if you do not stay in the channels, especially. The trout fishing will likely be brutal... Looks like there will be some canoes scraping the bottom if you do not stay in the channels, especially. The trout fishing will likely be brutal with water temps in the 70’s.

The imbedded photo of the discharge forecast is hard to blow up. The outflow will be 1180 CFS thru 7/6.


Be safe and Good Luck!
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version.  Name: IMG_1165.jpg  Views: N/A  Size: 20.2 KB  ID: 32222  
]]> Red Childress https://www.outdoors911.com/reports/showthread.php?55939-The-ACE-is-keeping-the-river-low-thru-the-Holiday-weekend 6/29 Musky Hunt https://www.outdoors911.com/reports/showthread.php?55938-6-29-Musky-Hunt&goto=newpost Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:03:49 GMT We had some good action during the first few hours on Monday but as the sun got higher on the low clear water, things got tougher. The first 2 fish... We had some good action during the first few hours on Monday but as the sun got higher on the low clear water, things got tougher. The first 2 fish that came to the boat were in the mid-30’s to low 40’s but musky #3 was a mid-40’s hoss that made 1 lap around the 8 and quickly vanished. During the last 30 minutes of the day, we hit 1 last spot and Chris got smoked by a mid-30’s pike at boatside. I had a front row seat for the whole thing! It wasn’t a musky but it was the best we could do under those circumstances.

Water temps started out at 66.4 and by 2pm it was 70.3. With the HEAT DOME settling in for a few days and the holiday weekend coming up, my boat will stay put until next week. The river is currently lower than normal and I am wondering if the ACE is sitting on some water so they can increase the outflow to accommodate the heavy traffic over the 4th. We shall see.


Good luck and safe travels! ]]> Red Childress https://www.outdoors911.com/reports/showthread.php?55938-6-29-Musky-Hunt