Musky Fishing in Wisconsin with Chris Willen: Rediscover Your Region #9
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2017
- Musky Fishing in Wisconsin with Chris Willen: Rediscover Your Region #9
Sometimes there's a man, I won't say a hero - 'cause what's a hero. But sometimes there's a man - and I'm talking about Willy here. Sometimes there's a man - well - he's the man of his time and place. He fits right in there. Chris Willen - in Bruce, WI.
Comment with the movie over which we super imposed this "Willyism" for a chance at some Brookdog swag.
Movie quotes aside, that particular quote fits Chris Willen perfectly. Not only would he know what movie this was from, he'd be able to finish the entire scene. He's a wizard of pop culture, extremely entertaining, highly knowledgeable, and genuinely an awesome guy to spend 12 hours with, in the rain, casting your ass off. He's also a blast to hang with off the water.
I met Chris something like 8 years ago - when he first started guiding in WI. His passion for musky fishing impressed me immensely. Some might think he's insane: he gave up a career, the amenities of living in a populated area (like plumbing, the internet, etc.), frequent contact with his family, a "social life," and much more after he experienced what it was like to catch musky on the fly.
I love those fish but not like him. He's dedicated his life to targeting them in one of the best places to do it. The little slice of musky heaven he inhabits is removed from everything that encumbers the modern day urban/suburban dweller. Internet and cell service is spotty. Shopping - barely existent. However, there is a small town charm around him that's genuine - just like him.
It takes a special breed of individual to dedicate your time to fishing for muskies. Those fish suck - and are awesome. You'll hear him say it - you have to be down to grind. Delayed gratification has to be your thing. You have to be the type of angler that's reached the point where you only care about one thing - catching a musky.
That's the kind of mindset it takes to fish for them. Now consider what it takes to guide for them - daily. Think about it - sometimes you can go days without seeing a musky. What characteristics should a guide have to handle this kind of pressure? Well, that guide needs a sense of humor, has to be a great story teller, should be attractive, must be knowledgeable, and has to inspire hope.
Does Chris Willen possess all these traits? I won't comment on how attractive he is but it's a resounding "hell yes" to all the others. It's for that reason that even though we didn't catch any muskies on this trip - I'll be back next fall.
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Well done video. Thanks for sharing
+Ralph Barton thanks! More to come!
Very cool video. Major props to shooting in the rain
+Adam DeMarchi - you should've seen it - Colt had a mini umbrella going. Thanks for the props
Never fished the Chip, but have done well on the Flambeau for both musky and smallmouth
I am ready for the grind!
+trout wrangler - the key keeping your sense of humor. Tight lines my fishy friend
Willen is the coolest.
+flyfishingtheozarks for sure Brian! It's a brutal grind but he makes it a blast
Great vid Chris. Can I ask what rod and reel you’re using? Looking for another setup and like that long handle.
Scott - Chris was our feature on this. I know he uses all G. Loomis gear. Beyond that - not sure.
Glad yon liked the vid. Thanks for watching!
brookdog fishing company thanks Chris. I think I already figured it out and ordered one! A Gloomis PRO4X. Love your vids and the narratives. Keep them coming.
Thanks - but my name is Ryan. Willey is a buddy of mine. I’m the other guy in the video
I love me some willy
Oops sorry about that. You’re a great team.
cool video!!! I have a question, I want to buy such a fishing rod g.loomi pro4x lhp, advise for a European pike which one is better to take 9/10 or 10/11. Thank!!!
Thanks for writing! Also, thank you for the compliments on the video. 9/10 is best for pike / It is more versatile
thanks bro !!! Thanks for the answer, and for the video fishing rods, I was looking for a review and did not find it anywhere. Thank!!!
Hi
Was that a switch rod he’s using?
No
brookdog fishing company well nice answer. Want to help me out and tell me what kind of fighting butt he added or is that some kind of rod for Musky?
Sorry buddy - responded while I was driving. It was a g-loomis rod I was using. One of Chris’ set ups - likely one of their musky rods. He didn’t add a fighting butt
brookdog fishing company, OK thanks. Nice vid by the way very well done.
Thanks! It was fun making it. Chris is a great guy