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Post by bigd7400 on Jul 1, 2014 11:38:25 GMT -5
The musky bug has bitten guys. Never really went after the river wolf til recently and after a 30"+ fish followed my lure right up to the kayak and a 2nd one swung and missed Im hooked. So far I've only been out once on the James River and thats where I've had my encounters, but I was hoping for a little insight on some stretchs of the New to try. Not looking for any honey holes or anything like that but would appreciate if anyone could point me in the right direction. Any spots in the river where you can put in and paddle up/down stream and back to the put in would be even better as I'm gonna be limited to solo trips after work and more likely up to or a little after dark. Thanks for any help/info you guys can spare on muskies and the New!
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Post by uncross on Jul 2, 2014 20:49:22 GMT -5
I would say Whitethorn is the most notable area for muskies. It is a good solo area also, but can be crowded on weekends. You can paddle up as far as you can above the island and work your way back down. All of that section contains muskies, especially Toms creek that runs in right above the boat landing. Parrott is another area that is good solo paddle and float, I have hooked 3 muskies this year bass fishing down there. Radford is also a good musky area, I will probably try to hit it one day this weekend. Last year I fished one of the islands below the interstate for a couple of hours before dark throwing every musky lure I had with me and a guy in a jon boat came up and caught a 45 incher on his second cast with a top raider right beside me. There is an area between Eggleston and Pembroke that is deep slow water that is suppose to be excellent musky water. not anywhere I know that you can put in and paddle to it though without floating. The river is full of them. I would fish above and below islands, creek mouths and drop offs...
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Post by bigd7400 on Jul 4, 2014 8:22:15 GMT -5
Thanks! That spot in Radford is the one I know the best so far but hoping to get more acquainted with other spots. Whitethorne seems to be the concensus for solo trips as others have recommended it as well. I'm making it my #1 goal for the rest of this year to catch my 1st musky. I'll be hitting it on Tuesday and/or Saturday evenings so if anyone is out maybe we could hook up! I appreciate the advice a lot!!
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Post by keymaster on Jul 6, 2014 17:47:57 GMT -5
I've boated a couple of really nice fish from a kayak . And just have to say that if you are going to try make sure you have every thing in order before you hook one. Lip grippers, and a hook cutter are mandatory in my book. Also I have a net, mouth spreaders and a long pair of needle nose.Have everything in its place where you can reach it flast. The most important thing is the hook cutters, I had a44 incher pull an 8/0 thru my finger last fall and if I couldn't have gotten to my cutters it would have been bad news .... uncross is right, the rivers are full of them, they are just unique fish with crazy habits. Keep casting even when you get sick of not seeing fish, go again, the first one is always the hardest... Good luck and be safe
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Post by bigd7400 on Jul 7, 2014 8:27:21 GMT -5
Thanks for the advice! I "think" i've got a solid plan for grappling with one should I be lucky enough, and I hope I'm stoic enough to follow through with it if the circumstance arises. I think my biggest hurdle will be keeping calm and collected that 1st time. One lapse in concentration can end in bad news I know and hope I can keep it together and follow through safely.
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