I think any betting man would say that for Muskies the largest will be 54-55". I just don't think they get bigger than that very often. Oh sure, there are bigger ones in Eagle Lake, for sure. And in fact, I tangled with one definitely over 54" last year.

There's so much going against getting one bigger than 54-55". First, there are not "numbers" of these fish in the system. Then you have to get them to commit. Then, an awful lot needs to go right for it to be landed.

So, again, I say, sure it can happen. But the odds are that the biggest fish in camp will be 54-55", and 45+lb.

All of this being said, I am glad I had to chance to at least SEE one bigger last year. I am even more thankful to have had it on the end of my line for 15-20 seconds. I am convinced that if I keep plugging away on Eagle Lake, I should have another chance at a fish like that in my lifetime. And, I hope other guests of AML get the chance to experience it as well. I think they will, and one will be boated in the next 5-10 years for sure. Maybe this year, maybe not. But it will happen, of that I have no doubt...

-Dan