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Post by muskybob on Jul 16, 2006 10:16:05 GMT -5
I should have stayed in bed. After not being on the pond for over 3 weeks, I was anticipating lunker activity for when I could get out. I called my cousin ##### and he agreed to meet me at 3:30AM for our 1 1/2 hour ride to Oswego. I checked the weather report on Friday evening & it called for a chance of thunderstorms starting around 11AM. What the heck, we'd have enough in the boat by then, why not. It started after I got up and started out the door. One thing after another delayed me (forgot my coffee thermos) and I ended up meeting ##### 10 minutes late. Not too bad, we ended up at the launch around 5:30AM. We could see about 20 boats off in the distance already trolling. Anxiously, we launched the boat & ##### pulled the truck up into the parking area. He came back to the dock & found me standing in 1/2 inch of water in the back of the boat and rising. "Go back and get the truck" I said, I think you put the plug in the wrong hole. Luckily there were a couple of guys on the dock who gave me a hand getting the boat back onto the trailer. We pulled the boat & checked & found my battery hold down had snapped and the battery fell into the bilge area and onto the live well hose, breaking the pvc plug that goes out the back of the boat causing the water to pour in. "No problem" one of the locals said. There's an Ace hardware store just up the road that opens real early and will have what you need. A clap of thunder and lightning interupted our conversation. Boats were scurrying into the harbor and it started pouring. We trailered the boat up the road, found the store and waited for it to open. 6:45 the store finally opened. We looked around the plumbing section, couldn't find a piece that would fit, and ended up buying an adjustable bung that could plug the hole till I could get to the Starcraft dealer back home. Got back to Wright's landing and waited for the lightning to stop and rain to let up so we could set up the bimini enclosure. Around 8:30 we finally got on the water & headed for productive water. Yeah, right! Marked a few bait schools around 135' but no hooks. Ate sandwiches, doughnuts, and drank coffee in between cleaning the fleas off the line every half hour, zig zagging out to 200' and back to 100'. ##### came back under the bimini after checking lines and sat down in the passenger seat and sent him tumbling to the floor. The seat mount broke. Moved the seat to the rear pedestal mount and continued to fish. Ended up in front of the bluffs of Fair Haven SP in 75 fow and ##### landed a small brown, the only fish of the day. On another turn of mine to check fleas, I pulled in the port rigger and grabbed the line release. The release came apart in my hand and parts fell into the water, drifting down into Davy Jones's locker to probably end up in his junk drawer like mine at home. Wind was kicking up and we started pulling lines. The starboard dipsy came in with just the dodger, no fly. Something had hit it and it was gone. We ended up heading back to the launch around 2PM. Got back to the dock area and were organizing the tackle and cleaning up the doughnut bags, sandwich bags and coffee cups and ##### went up front to get the deck line. He stepped on the front battery compartment door and broke thru. Loaded the boat and got home around 5:15PM. I gotta say even though it was a haphazard day we had some good laughs and I'm looking forward to getting out again, after I do some major refitting.
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Post by muskybob on May 12, 2006 21:27:16 GMT -5
Hey Metal what's up with the site? All this giberish? assdf ffeer thgy bbgft ghgnyf bbders ? May be you should set your boards so guests can only view and not reply? Guests SHOULD only be allowed to View and NOT POST.
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Post by muskybob on Feb 17, 2006 20:40:37 GMT -5
Get a life jackass.
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Post by muskybob on Feb 4, 2006 7:04:13 GMT -5
I'm hurtin', I need an ice fix. Hey Birdbanger, don't panic. Take a few deep breaths & walk slowly to your freezer. Take out a few ice cubes and put them in a glass with a generous portion of Dewar's Scotch. Smoooooooth!!! ;D
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Post by muskybob on Aug 18, 2005 19:46:54 GMT -5
This spill hits close to home. I fish the Black River heavily for Northern Pike and Walleye. The pike I've caught there were in the 40 in. range and it is not uncommen to catch walleye in the 30 in. range. I guess that is all over now. It will take a generation for the fishing to recoup & I don't know how long it will take the baitfish to take hold again. What's also got me thinking is the salmon fishing on Lake Ontario where the Black River dumps into the lake. I don't know if the sludge will be diluted enough to not harm the fishery there. That area is known as Black River Bay and is some of the best fishing in the state for all types of species. Hind sight is the worst sight but people responsible for this type of thing should take a long hard look at what happened and insure it doesn't happen again either there or anywhere else. Measures should be taken to prevent this in the future in this state, country, and other countries as well. It's going to be interesting to see what the Feds and State does to rehabilitate this once-great fishery.
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Post by muskybob on Dec 5, 2004 21:10:11 GMT -5
Whatever you're doing, it's working great. Nice fish.
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Post by muskybob on Dec 5, 2004 20:59:56 GMT -5
Those are beauties too. Can you tell us what you're catching them on? Salmon River is about an hour drive from me. I haven't fished up there in about 3 years though. Biggest brown was 27 1/2 inches. My biggest ever. Keep up the great pics. Fantastic!
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Post by muskybob on Nov 9, 2004 20:44:02 GMT -5
Whoa, very nice. It looks like you've got them figured out pretty good. Nice fish.
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Post by muskybob on Aug 11, 2004 11:06:21 GMT -5
I dont know bob i think you might have a competion on your hands good buddy.Better buy some new line. ;D ;D ;D I thrive on compitition. ;D I'm all spooled up with Berkley Fireline, 20 lb test with an 8 lb diameter. It works great for going through the sticks & rocks. Virtually no stretch so you feel the slightest nibble.
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Post by muskybob on Jul 31, 2004 22:31:04 GMT -5
H ow the fishing in the good ol united states?
You just wait till we get enough members for that online fishin contest & I win ALL the lures. BWAHAHHAHAHA ;D
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Post by muskybob on Jan 9, 2006 17:37:13 GMT -5
Subject: Born a Lutheran
Eino, a Finnlander from Cook County in northern Minnesota, was an older, single gentleman who was born and raised a Lutheran. Each Friday night after work, he would fire up his outdoor grill and cook a venison steak. Now, all of Eino's neighbors were Catholic .. and since it was Lent, they were forbidden to eat meat on Fridays. The delicious aroma from the grilled venison steaks was causing such a problem for the Catholic faithful that they finally mentioned it to their priest. The priest went to visit Eino, and suggested that Eino convert to Catholicism. After several classes and much study, Eino attended Mass, and as the priest sprinkled holy water over Eino, he said, "You were born a Lutheran and raised a Lutheran, but now you are Catholic." Eino's neighbors were greatly relieved -- until Friday night arrived, and the wonderful aroma of grilled venison filled the neighborhood. The priest was called immediately by the neighbors. As he rushed into Eino's yard, clutching a rosary and prepared to scold Eino, he stopped in amazement and watched ...There stood Eino, clutching a small bottle of water which he carefully sprinkled over the grilling meat, and chanted, "You were born a deer and raised a deer, but now you are a walleye."
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Post by muskybob on Feb 17, 2005 0:07:31 GMT -5
Gone Fishing A man calls home to his wife and says, "Honey I have been asked to go fishing up in Canada with my boss and several of his friends. We'll be gone for a week. This is a good opportunity for me to get that promotion I've been wanting so could you please pack enough clothes for a week and set out my rod and tackle box? We're leaving from the office and I will swing by the house to pick my things up. Oh! Please pack my new blue silk pajamas." The wife thinks this sounds a bit fishy but being the good wife she does exactly what her husband asked. The following weekend he came home a little tired but otherwise looking good. The wife welcomes him home and asks if he caught many fish? He says, "Yes! Lots of Walleye, some Blue Gill, and a few Pike. But why didn't you pack my new blue silk pajamas like I asked you to do? {You'll love the answer} The wife replies, "I did, they're in your tackle box."
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Post by muskybob on Dec 19, 2004 18:06:59 GMT -5
There was a priest that loved to stream fish. One year there was a problem every time he had a chance to go fishing the weather was bad or it was on Sunday, when he had to work. All year he was unable to go. Finally it was the last week before the streams closed. The weather was bad all week until Sunday, when the weather was perfect. The priest could not resist, he called a fellow priest claiming to be very sick and asked if he could take over his sermon. The fly-fishing priest drove over 200 miles, not wishing to see anyone he knew. An angel seeing the priest playing hooky went to God and said "You're not going to let him get away with this are you?". God agreed he should do something. The first cast the priest made was perfect. The fly floated past a log and a huge mouth gulped the fly down. For 45 minutes the priest ran up and down the stream fighting the mighty fish. At the end he held a 50" world record rainbow trout. Confused the angel asked God, "What are you doing?". God replied "Think about it, who's he going to tell?"
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Post by muskybob on Jul 29, 2004 22:26:54 GMT -5
BWAAHAHAHAHA Good one! I'm gonna get some miles out of that baby. ;D
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Post by muskybob on Jul 31, 2004 22:04:22 GMT -5
I'm kinda partial to the Rapala Husky Jerk in the crawdad color. Most folks think they are just for casting, but I've had trememdous luck trolling them. A little tip I learned from an old timer is to spray the lure with WD-40. Yeah, that's right. ;D There's something about the scent it gives off that drives Walleye nuts. What other tips do you have?
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Post by muskybob on Dec 15, 2007 1:17:18 GMT -5
Adirondack Salmon Chowder From My Adirondack Way of Cooking by Musky Bob
If this doesn’t make your mouth water in anticipation on those cool Fall or Winter days nothing will. I use salmon mostly, but you can substitute most any type of fish. · ½ stick butter · ¼ cup flour · ½ cup chopped onion · 6 slices bacon, diced · ½ cup diced celery · 1½ teaSpoons garlic powder not garlic salt · 1 teaSpoon Old Bay Seasoning · 1 ½ cup diced potatoes · ½ bag baby carrots, cut bite size · 1 cup chicken broth · 1 cup grated parmesan cheese · 1 teaSpoon salt · 1 teaSpoon ground black pepper · 1 teaSpoon parsley · 2 bay leaves · ½ teaSpoon thyme · ½ teaSpoon dried dill weed · 2 6” salmon fillets, cubed 1” · 1 qt. milk · 1 (15 ounce) can creamed corn · 1 teaSpoon cornstarch · 1 12 oz. pkg. Cream cheese 1. Sauté bacon, then add butter, onion, broth, celery, and garlic powder & cook until onions, carrots, and celery are tender. Stir in potatoes, old bay seasoning, parsley, bay leaves, salt, pepper, and dill. 2. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat. Cover, and simmer 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. 3. Stir in salmon, milk, creamed corn, flour, cornstarch, and cream cheese. Cook on medium, stirring frequently until heated through and cream cheese is melted. 4. Serve steaming hot with oyster crackers. Please let me know how you like it. It’s one of my favorites.
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Post by muskybob on May 12, 2006 21:23:23 GMT -5
Depending on the size of the trout. Some I cook 2-3 min. others I go 3-4 min. I depends when the meat starts to firm up. I also cook on a med. to high heat. Keep watching it and don't let it burn. Butter catches on pretty quick.
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Post by muskybob on May 3, 2006 22:06:50 GMT -5
Hey Sage, I don't use oil for trout, real butter, salt, & pepper are all I use to fry these babies. When the butter starts to bubble, drop them in, salt & pepper to taste. When the meat starts to firm up, flip them & season the other side. Yum, fried potatoes & baked beans make this a great meal.
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Post by muskybob on Jan 7, 2006 9:51:08 GMT -5
My ol buddy Birdbanger turned me on to this one. Have a self-help group on standby cause this is addictive. Walleye / Crab Cakes 1 ½ lb walleye, chopped 1 small can crab meat with liquid 1/4 cup, olive oil 1/4 each, onion 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1/4 cup, Hellman’s mayo 1/2 carton, eggbeaters 1/2 cup, seasoned breadcrumbs (more if needed for consistency) Pinch of old bay seasoning Breadcrumbs for rolling Mix all, roll into patties then coat with breadcrumbs. Brown in non-stick skillet on top of stove. Once brown put in baking dish then into 350 deg oven for 20 minutes.
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Post by muskybob on Feb 1, 2005 23:11:58 GMT -5
Adirondack Seviche Note: You'll want to end up with about 1/3 fish and 2/3 other ingredients when this is done. First, have a beer. Fillet walleye and cut into 1/3"-1/2" (approx.) pieces/chunks. Be sure you remove all the bones. Place in plastic bag or bowl and cover with lemon (or lime) juice. You can use bottle or fresh. Marinate in the refrigerator overnight. This process actually cooks the fish! (It will turn opaque white.) Drain off the juices, do not rinse. Add a little bit of olive oil to coat very lightly & place back into the refrigerator. Chop the following into small cube-like pieces and add to the marinated cooked walleye. peppers (green, red, yellow, etc.) green onions (or any other onion) fresh tomatoes (from the garden is super!) fresh cilantro (be careful here, some like lots, some not) garlic (finely chopped) or minced dry celery green olives (sliced) parsley (fresh or dried) Giardiniera garden mix* You can also add things like broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, etc. salt & pepper to taste Now that you are done reading & chopping the veggies & adding the other ingredients, have another beer. Refrigerate for a few hours. During this time you should consume as many beers as you can & leave serving details to your wife/girlfriend. Before serving, drain off any extra liquids so you can serve it on a fresh romaine lettuce salad after draining. (Don't drain what you are not going to eat. Treat it like pickles. It will continue to marinate and take on flavor. It will keep about a week, maybe a tad longer.) It is advisable not to continue drinking beer during the week it is in the refrigerator due to the inability to remember that you have to eat something. *This can be found in the pickle section [usually in small jars] of your grocery store and usually comes in hot, medium, or mild. If you can't find it, don't worry, your seviche will be fine...it's like a salad...you can put in whatever you like. You may find something similar. The above is mostly made up of hot peppers and tiny pieces of raw veggies. Enjoy!
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Post by muskybob on Mar 5, 2005 21:36:38 GMT -5
Try these the next time you're cookin dinner:
Gloucester Bay Cheddar Biscuits
2 cups Bisquick® biscuit mix. 1/8 teaSpoon black pepper. 1/8 teaSpoon garlic powder. 1/2 cup fresh milk (check expiration date). 3/4 cup freshly grated, cheddar cheese, medium or sharp. Basting mixture: 1/4 cup fresh butter. 1 teaSpoon parsley flakes. 1/2 teaSpoon garlic powder. 1/2 teaSpoon Italian blend seasoning. Close and preheat your oven to 450° F. 1. In a medium mixing bowl, mix the Bisquick, pepper, garlic powder, milk and cheese until a soft dough forms. 2. Space and drop by the Spoonfuls, onto an ungreased cookie sheet. 3. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until they are golden brown. 4. Make a basting mixture of melted butter, garlic powder and Italian seasoning. 5. Brush the mixture over the warm biscuits, before removing them from the cookie sheet. 6. Serve and enjoy...! You better get ready to make a second batch...! It's a wonderful, delicious and simple to prepare cheese biscuit.
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Post by muskybob on Mar 5, 2005 21:33:42 GMT -5
I bought a pkg. of Old Bay & tried it today. I made fish cakes for supper with home fried potatoes, corn, and chedder biscuits. Sorry to say there's nothing left for lunch tomorrow. I'm gonna have to stock up on that stuff.
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Post by muskybob on Feb 14, 2005 22:07:25 GMT -5
Hey Birdbanger, thanks for the info on Old Bay. I've seen it in the stores, but I haven't tried it. I will now. Is there a recipie on the pkg. for fishcakes?
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Post by muskybob on Oct 20, 2004 23:38:40 GMT -5
I'm really glad you liked it Shawn. It's a pretty basic recipe and easy to remember once you've done it a time or two. ;)How big were the walleye and what did you catch them on?
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Post by muskybob on Oct 7, 2004 20:51:37 GMT -5
This is my personal favorite:
Adirondack Fish Fry 4 fish fillets 12 cans or bottles of beer 1 gal. zip-lok bag 1 tin pie plate 1 frying pan 1 cup of corn meal 1/4 cup of buttermilk pancake batter 2 large eggs 1/2 tsp. black pepper 1 tsp. salt juice from 1/8th lemon wedge 1 bottle of peanut oil
In pie plate, stir wisk eggs, lemon juice, 3 oz. of beer (drink remainder of can/bottle). In zip-lok, combine corn meal, batter, pepper, & salt. Have another beer. Pour oil into fry pan & heat until the pan "sings" (when hot it will *ping* *ping*). Dip fillets one at a time into pie plate mixture getting a good coating on each. Drop into zip-lok mix, seal, & toss well until all are coated. Remove & place in hot oil & cook until golden brown. Serve with home fried potatoes, corn, & lemon wedge.
Drink remaining 10 cans/bottles of beer while company eats. Wipe off pie plate with paper towel & put it on your head. During dinner, tap rythmatically on the plate with wooden Spoon while singing "Hey Mr. Tamborine Man", Enjoy! ;D ;D ;D
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