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Kwartha Muskie from shore - Duffer500 - 07-21-2013 09:52 PM
Hi there,
I'm coming over from Scotland on vacation...
I've read a lot about the good fishing in the Kawarthas.
We have a cottage booked early August in Burleigh Falls, on Lake Julian??
What is the fishing like there?
Is there anywhere I can try for Muskie form the shore?
I'm also intending on purchasing a 7 - 8 foot medium - Heavy spinning rod?
and some large plugs & spoons, so any recommendations also welcome.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I shall of course at a guest endeavor to be respectful of the fish and locations.
Thank you.
David.
RE: Kwartha Muskie from shore - Giuga10 - 07-21-2013 11:37 PM
There is definitely a possibility of getting Muskie from shore. Not the greatest chances but if you find a good spot you never know. I'd recommend finding some good Muskie lures like Large Spinners with dressing like Mepps Muskie Killers or big bucktails. If nothing else is working a sucker or shiner never fails. The forum admin MichaelAngelo caught 2 off a dock in one night, so it is definitely possible.
RE: Kwartha Muskie from shore - ray6591 - 07-22-2013 05:35 AM
Welcome to Canada... I am sure you will have a fun... Would recommend renting a boat as most of the cottages rent them for very reasonable rates... Or you can hire a guide with a boat.. Here is one I use and his charges are on his site.. ppmps.ca For tackle I would recommend you buy them in Toronto before you head out to your cottage so you get the best selection and price.
Basspro - http://www.basspro.com/, Sail - Sail.ca or Lebaron - Lebaron.ca are the bigger stores while there are plenty of small tackle shops all over the place.
Caught one muskie this season however it was from a boat and the lure was a bulldawgs by Muskie innovations...
Good luck
RE: Kwartha Muskie from shore - OldTimer - 07-22-2013 08:29 AM
Some info on Julian Lake:
http://www.downloads.ene.gov.on.ca/files/fishguide/en/advisories/LAKE44367809.html
http://www.web2.mnr.gov.on.ca/fish_online/fishing/fishingExplorer_en.html
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Cheers,
OldTimer
RE: Kwartha Muskie from shore - MichaelAngelo - 07-22-2013 07:10 PM
Just what I was looking for... a small body of water with muskie
. If you fish for the bass with wire leaders eventually you'll bump into a muskie... they get caught on everything from Mepps size 3's to grubs to giant muskie-oriented baits. edit, OT that's a pretty awesome tool. I can search by fish species ie "Bowfin"
. Eli may find this tool helpful in his search for one.
RE: Kwartha Muskie from shore - Occidio - 07-23-2013 04:35 PM
My friend caught a baby Muskie a few weeks ago off one of the marina docks but the larger ones are located in the channel. We had some success catching them with spinner baits.