MONSTER 50" MUSKIE hits figure 8 at the bank!

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  • @robsimpson3771
    @robsimpson3771 4 роки тому +18

    Got to love the go pro. Allowing fishermen to talk to themselves and we don’t appear to be crazy 😆🇺🇸

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому +4

      Lol bad thing is you all can't hear my other personality answering me! Lol

  • @calvinburns6024
    @calvinburns6024 4 роки тому +41

    That was the coolest muskie strike I've ever seen. It's so neat to see them just slam the baits right next to the camera

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому

      I try to take the cam anywhere I go anymore! It is always nice to be able to relive such an incredible moment!

  • @joedimitrijevich7326
    @joedimitrijevich7326 4 роки тому +60

    8:00 secret to catch a Muskie:
    1. Don't eat breakfast. ✔
    2. Drink energy drink. ✔
    3. Catch 50" muskie. ✔

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому +3

      I'm literally laughing lol. Gold!

    • @bcm200
      @bcm200 4 роки тому

      Lol

    • @FatJeffStew
      @FatJeffStew 4 роки тому +2

      Don't forget the dead opossum!

    • @Twitch412
      @Twitch412 4 роки тому +2

      Joe Dimitrijevich that’s every day and I still never caught one before

  • @danielfetchak1865
    @danielfetchak1865 3 роки тому +4

    I could watch this over and over and never get tired of it!🎣

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  3 роки тому

      Same here. It motivates me on the slow days 😬😬

  • @EasternOutdoorsMedia
    @EasternOutdoorsMedia 4 роки тому +8

    This is like the fifth time I’ve watched this one and it never gets old. Love the excitement!

  • @KaziEdits
    @KaziEdits 4 роки тому +90

    Who ever disliked this video is going to hell.

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому +19

      I mean, vids are gonna get dislikes. I get it. And I know its bc of the muskie handling. I do need a new net, and I'll start carrying a mat to put them on. But a lot of muskie "elitists" are going to hate, just bc if you aren't serving your fish wine and cheese and tucking it into bed at night, then you are wrong. People don't understand how different it is 1- from the bank, 2-by yourself. A lot of people don't like the fact that I wade and bank fish for muskie. But I'll keep learning, taking the constructive criticism I get, and leave negative people to themselves! Thank you for watching and I really do appreciate your support!!

    • @jacobbehnke2390
      @jacobbehnke2390 4 роки тому +1

      Facts

    • @mullm5375
      @mullm5375 4 роки тому +3

      Cameron Palowitch
      More like jealousy 😆 nice catch man!

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому

      @@mullm5375 thank you!

  • @johnbraucher1499
    @johnbraucher1499 4 роки тому +7

    Gotta love that feeling when you're wanting it to bite SOOOOO bad and they are known to just walk away, and then BAM, it actually bites! Love that feeling!!

  • @imKipper420
    @imKipper420 4 роки тому +31

    This guy said screw your $35,000 boat 🤣

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому +1

      Lol

    • @Maicoczpenton
      @Maicoczpenton 4 роки тому +2

      @@thesaltygoogan Pretty had to beat the excitement of catching your PB Muskie while standing on the bank of a river. Also, excellent handling and release of that beautiful giant sacred beast.... Great video Brotha!

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому +2

      @@Maicoczpenton couldn't have said it better. I did NOT expect this girl to come in, and then bite on the 8! Thank you! Getting a rubber net so I can handle the muskie even better! CPR!

    • @Maicoczpenton
      @Maicoczpenton 4 роки тому

      @@thesaltygoogan I subscribed to your channel, and I will be tuning in regularly. Now lets see you push the limits on all of you personal best records... that's what keeps us all swinging baits for hours on end...and hopefully, ONE DAY at ANY GIVEN MOMENT it will happen....stay positive Brotha, and have a great 2020 season. Peace.

    • @ninjarider84
      @ninjarider84 4 роки тому

      Thats what i say when im out slaying bass in my $1600 kayak and the guys in the bass boats are getting skunked staring over at me

  • @backyardjuggler
    @backyardjuggler 4 роки тому +3

    Such a great speech at the end ... "next to that dead possum." LOLOL!! Thanks for sharing.

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому +1

      Lol I didn't realize how much of a hick i sounded like! Thanks for watching!

  • @79ltd
    @79ltd 4 роки тому +1

    I remember my first muskie trolling on Georgian Bay back in 1988. Fishing the same area for more than 10 years - nothing. Both my fishing buddy and I had hits at the same time. His came off. I landed a 50"er. It really gets the adrenaline going when you get your first big one. Love your video.

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому +1

      I wish I would have seen this. I'm sorry :( that's a good story. Sucks he lost his but glad you nailed a 50! It really does get you going. My heart and breathing were just going nuts here! Thanks for watching!

    • @79ltd
      @79ltd 4 роки тому +1

      @@thesaltygoogan Have one more fish tail. Had caught and released a 54" muskie after being released from the hospitial with broken leg surgery. In a 12 ft prince craft with a 15 Chrysler on the back. I think 1993. Had seen a muskie swallow a muskrat at the same spot the year before. Trolling a big brown bucktail. Caught and released a 16" baby pike. Kept fishing by casting (sitting down as my broken leg was in a cast) The next thing I know a huge Muskie come up straight from the depths and inhales the bucktail. Half hor later I'm releasing a 54" fish. It gets better. $ years later fishing the same spot I had a follow from the biggest fish I had ever seen. Came up right beside the boat. My heart was in my throat. No doubt this was a 50 + class fish, maybe the same one I released years ago. Kept casting but nothing, maybe 20 times. Changed to a 12" Suick jerk bait. Casted another 40 times and all of a sudden the monster came by and missed the lure doing 20 mph as the lure jerked down. The most adrenaline I have ever felt even though I missed it.

  • @StonerCreek74
    @StonerCreek74 2 роки тому

    Just watched this again for the first time since it came out. Just great!

  • @finaloption...
    @finaloption... 4 роки тому +1

    That was awesome bud! Great job! I was as hyped as you were and I'm just watching the video.
    Gotta love the adrenaline surge when you know you got a good one. Especially from the bank!

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому

      Thank you so much :) man I couldn't believe how much I was hyperventilating lol!!

  • @jeffgardner1187
    @jeffgardner1187 2 роки тому +1

    "Here i am at the Licking river ". I'll be in the river if keep fallin'".Man after my own heart brother. That's always my luck. Lol. Great catch buddy. 🎣👍👍

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks man! Hey stay tuned. I was driving back from FL when you commented, and I'm working on 3 vids from our trip!

    • @jeffgardner1187
      @jeffgardner1187 2 роки тому

      @@thesaltygoogan you got it. Getting ready to walk down to my pond and catch a few crappie this evening. Take care. 👍

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  2 роки тому

      @@jeffgardner1187 good luck man. Lmk how you did. I'm better at responding on Facebook or IG.

  • @bigstomcraft
    @bigstomcraft 4 роки тому +1

    Lifetime fish! You DESERVE it! Great effort in the fight and glad views are blowing up. You have been grinding hard, glad you got rewarded.

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому

      Thank you so much! I truly appreciate that :) This video skyrocketed! The work has been hard, but I've loved it all!

  • @wildbeaveryt
    @wildbeaveryt 4 роки тому +3

    what huge fish love is real like swimming baits. In France, wher I live, you can fish for pike with topwater, twitched soft lures, and things like that. But the only way to catch a big pike over 40" is to use a realistic, slow retrieve lure that looks exactly like a roach or trout. Monsters love it. Well done with your crappie lure, you had the fish of a lifetime!

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому

      That's a good bit of advice. Sometimes its seems the big natural slow lures. My buddy catches big snook the same way. Slow rolling a big swimbait, instead of twitching a jerk bait for the smaller ones. Thank you and thanks for watching!

  • @LatterDaySurvival
    @LatterDaySurvival 4 роки тому +1

    Many men have travelled thousands of miles, spent days upon weeks trying to find a monster of this stature! I’m happy you found a worthy opponent my friend. Till Valhalla.

  • @edschmidtfishing
    @edschmidtfishing 4 роки тому +1

    That was fun to watch....Congrats man and to the bait designer!!!

  • @catfishingthebluegrass8282
    @catfishingthebluegrass8282 4 роки тому +1

    That’s awesome Cameron . You’ve been on fire lately with that 50+ incher and those monster walleyes. YOU DA MAN! 👍

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому

      God has definitely blessed me this past week! Thanks man

  • @cmurphy2026
    @cmurphy2026 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome fish and congrats again on your PB ! Super cool crappie bait as well , I’ll have to check those out😎

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому

      Thanks man! She was such a fatty. He makes a great bait!!

  • @zeearcher1360
    @zeearcher1360 4 роки тому +1

    That was fantastic!! Love how stoked you are, beast of a fish! Congrats!

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you! I was beside myself for sure. I couldn't stop hyperventilating

  • @TyPigPatrol
    @TyPigPatrol 4 роки тому +9

    that was INSANE man!

  • @wayneknicely1873
    @wayneknicely1873 4 роки тому

    Once you land a musky a 10 lbs just feels good. 41-1/4" PB but I boated 9 in 3 days. 5 over 38" and had several that danced on top of the water! What a rush!! Great fish!!! Brings back some great fishing stories with the guys after a hard days fishing.

    • @wayneknicely1873
      @wayneknicely1873 4 роки тому

      10 pound bass. Oops!

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому +1

      That's a good 3 days! The 30s sized fish love to do some dancing, for sure!! And thank you for watching!

  • @alfy234
    @alfy234 4 роки тому +1

    What part of the licking river are you fishing , I'm from floyd county and travel to caverun quite abit

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому

      The part below cave run spillway. Although I keep hearing they are in the licking up towards salyersville? Any luck up that way?

  • @MRBJT51
    @MRBJT51 4 роки тому

    You took care of that girl...now someone else can enjoy that same experience and hopefully treat her well enough to repeat the process!!

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому +1

      I tried! I recently bought a giant ranger rubber net, and I'm in love with it. Performed well on a squirrelly male muskie the other day. I truly hope this muskie grows to record sizes and someone gets to see her again one day!! Thanks for watching and commenting!!

  • @clooperman3745
    @clooperman3745 4 роки тому

    What a superb Musky, here in England we only have the Pike which l have spent nearly 50 years of my life fishing for them in the winter mainly with lures. I have noticed in most of the Musky videos l have watched that even the big fish like this one are landed very quickly, do you use very powerful rods? Again well done on a cracking Musky.

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому

      I would love to get into some big European pike! I've seen some monsters in pictures. We usually do use higher speed reels and strong tackle. The fish are pretty fragile, and if not landed and released relatively quickly, they tend to die. Although I catch them on bass gear all the time, and the bass tackle handles them, its just not as quick a process. I really appreciate you watching! Thank you brother

  • @mikeliskovec3582
    @mikeliskovec3582 4 роки тому

    That was honestly the best catch of a muskie i have ever seen!! Great video to watch!! Thanks for sharing man!!

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому

      Thanks so much! I'll try and keep them coming! Busy month but I'll be back at it very soon.

  • @FishingBiodiversity
    @FishingBiodiversity 4 роки тому +1

    Wow! Fantastic!

  • @williamhall6323
    @williamhall6323 4 роки тому

    No words to describe that beast... Great catch buddy awesome job...

  • @firstlightangler6049
    @firstlightangler6049 4 роки тому +1

    Nice job man! I was holding my breath on the follow, through the figure & into the fight, then I started breathing again!!

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому

      Thank you! I didn't even know she was still there. I thought I had lost her after the first figure 8!

  • @jasonjuares5383
    @jasonjuares5383 3 роки тому

    Taking a look for swimbait lures and the one used was incredible! The link doesn’t seem to work anymore though, any other links you could share?

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  3 роки тому

      I can message Nick! Are you on Facebook or IG? Hit me up on there

  • @CTRFishing
    @CTRFishing 2 роки тому

    Man that is the coolest thing I’ve ever seen

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  2 роки тому +1

      One of the craziest days of fishing ever.

  • @garylukas3476
    @garylukas3476 4 роки тому

    AWESOME video. Love the rush takes your breath away. Keep fishing never stop!!!!

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому

      Thank you!! I was out of breath and hadn't done anything physically! It was just sheet adrenaline!!

  • @gabeo478
    @gabeo478 4 роки тому +1

    Damn man, that was SICK! What a stud.

  • @Jboldacc
    @Jboldacc 4 роки тому +3

    Am I the only one that laughed at the thought of you falling?

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому +1

      I would have laughed when I made it to heaven from drowning.

  • @DJCustomBaits
    @DJCustomBaits 4 роки тому +1

    what a fishhhhhh my lanta! amazing work. swim bait looks killer

  • @aaronmansfield3095
    @aaronmansfield3095 4 роки тому

    Man, what an incredible fish. You really inspire me to get out and just fish!

  • @ChaseNationTV
    @ChaseNationTV 4 роки тому

    That was just awesome. Enjoyed your enthusiasm the most!

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому

      Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! I was beside myself lol

  • @AtypicalOutdoors
    @AtypicalOutdoors 4 роки тому +1

    What an epic catch, plus you caught it from the bank by yourself 👊👊

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому

      Thanks man! It was a pure adrenaline rush!

  • @sammyss69
    @sammyss69 4 роки тому

    Beautiful fish Congratulations Awesome job of CPRing her

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому

      Thank you so much! Sorry I'm just now seeing this!

  • @Kykayakbasser
    @Kykayakbasser 4 роки тому +2

    You're the man! From the bank! Congrats buddy!

  • @foreignbeggar3783
    @foreignbeggar3783 4 роки тому

    is there a way to contact the dude in your description without a facebook? I don’t use it & that bait looks amazing. I love throwing big swimbaits for big bass and I feel like a crappie imitation swimbait would be the juice for a lot of the spots I fish because the lakes and ponds have a ton of crappie in them.
    either way, awesome fish man. good job.

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому

      Hey buddy. I could maybe link you all up via email? He actually makes a smaller one just for bass lol! And thank you. If you want to leave your email on here I will delete once I make contact with you.

  • @derekfox12
    @derekfox12 4 роки тому +4

    This happened to me a few months back when I was fishing for bass! The cool thing with mine was that it jumped out of the water and came half way on shore so it basically landed itself! 😂

  • @northeastfisherman3277
    @northeastfisherman3277 4 роки тому

    That is a legendary fish! Most people don’t catch many Muskie in there life let alone a 50 incher! You better hang that lure up on the trophy shelf! Congrats man that’s one for the campfire stories! Keep doing what your doing man!

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому

      Haha thanks man! Means a lot from you! That lure is going in the mouth of the replica I'll have made next year!

    • @northeastfisherman3277
      @northeastfisherman3277 4 роки тому

      Can’t wait to see how the replica turns out! That fish is worthy of a replica. I bet the lure not the replica are cheap!

  • @1Cast1Fish
    @1Cast1Fish 4 роки тому +1

    Man that's a beast...congrats for sure

  • @asianzeusecannon5880
    @asianzeusecannon5880 4 роки тому +1

    That would of made any fisherman happy for the day so don't even hate people.awesome catch.

  • @meatmissile416
    @meatmissile416 4 роки тому

    I like you. And your channel keep it up man love the commentary more than happy to sub. Look forward to the 60 incher

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому

      Thanks Tylor :) I really appreciate it. Lord have mercy if I catch a 60. Lol I'd die of a heart attack!

    • @meatmissile416
      @meatmissile416 4 роки тому

      @@thesaltygoogan but you'd be smiling lol

  • @prodawg1768
    @prodawg1768 4 роки тому

    What a nice fish! Congrats man. Which St. Croix LTM was it exactly?

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому

      I'll have to look but I think top and tails? Thank you btw!

  • @Dark30Outdoors
    @Dark30Outdoors 4 роки тому

    Awesome fish man! You did a great figure 8 which is not easy on a bank like that one!! Fantastic!!!

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому

      Thanks so much! It definitely wasn't my easiest 8 from the bank!

  • @burley450r3
    @burley450r3 4 роки тому

    @Cameron Palowitch what net are you using in this video?

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому

      I'd have to go look at it. I'm not sure. I'd say it's like a 36 inch to 38 inch wide by 30 inch deep.

  • @raymondperales6612
    @raymondperales6612 4 роки тому

    This was fun to watch thanks for the video.

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому

      Thanks so much for watching. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

  • @LSeymour
    @LSeymour 4 роки тому +1

    Amazing! I have yet to land a musky couldn't imagine one that size!

  • @bosco292
    @bosco292 4 роки тому

    Doing the business man fair play excellent hook up catch and release! Congratulations super fish!

  • @antlerzflintfinder268
    @antlerzflintfinder268 4 роки тому +1

    Much Respect for the catch and release!

  • @cotypihlaja576
    @cotypihlaja576 4 роки тому +1

    Helluva fish buddy. Congrats

  • @anthonyschwarze1762
    @anthonyschwarze1762 4 роки тому

    Hell yes brother was an awesome hit/catch 🤟 tight lines and keep the videos rolling 🤙

  • @danielkavanagh9910
    @danielkavanagh9910 4 роки тому

    I been working for these fish, got 1, but man my jaw just dropped and the excitement i felt when that thing bit was just amazing.

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому

      That's great that you got one! Where you from? She had my knees shaking, for sure!

    • @danielkavanagh9910
      @danielkavanagh9910 4 роки тому

      @@thesaltygoogan I'm from Ontario, moved here from Florida and didn't know what a musky was until last year. I thought I was never catching them because they weren't in the lakes I was in, turns out they are just hard to catch.

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому

      @@danielkavanagh9910 Man, from florida to ontario--that has to be a culture shock! Did you move for family or work? They are harder to catch, but if you find their habitat and pattern them, then it becomes time on the water that prevents most from catching them. I've just been lucky enough to be in the right spot at the right time!

  • @jeffreyhughes210
    @jeffreyhughes210 4 роки тому

    Awsome vid man and a true river giant! Congrats

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому

      Thank you! And thanks for watching! She was a big one, for sure

  • @elijahwells53
    @elijahwells53 4 роки тому +1

    Nice fish and that was a really good job on the 8 that’s very hard to do from the bank great job man

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому

      Thanks brother. You are right it was super hard trying to keep that fish interested. I legit thought she was gone and when she hit I was like, oh nice she is still there!

  • @rgwholt
    @rgwholt 4 роки тому

    What a fantastic fish , ..... regards from Denmark

  • @RhinoJoeOutdoors
    @RhinoJoeOutdoors 4 роки тому

    91k views! Congrats this was an awesome video and its doing real well! Awesome fish.

  • @mikaceschin5306
    @mikaceschin5306 4 роки тому

    Good job !!!
    The bite was just awesome, thanks for share !

  • @markferguson1174
    @markferguson1174 4 роки тому

    Super pumped for you man! Way to go!

  • @UKFanatic97
    @UKFanatic97 4 роки тому +1

    Congrats man!!! Legendary fish! I caught two decent size cats directly out in front of where you're at as soon as my bait hit the bottom. 😂

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому

      Thanks man. You'd think big flathead catfish would be right there too

  • @umami0247
    @umami0247 2 роки тому

    That hike down is very similar to where I duck hunt from a bank.

  • @MattVavrochFishing
    @MattVavrochFishing 4 роки тому +3

    That was an insane strike! Congrats on the PB man!

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks bro! Though now when I look, she was close to 50.5 or so!!

    • @MattVavrochFishing
      @MattVavrochFishing 4 роки тому

      @@thesaltygoogan that thing is a monster no doubt!

    • @doughroasterbushcraftandsu3947
      @doughroasterbushcraftandsu3947 4 роки тому

      Matt Vavroch insane I’ve had eight pound pike absolutely smash my lure and give a better fight she looked like she was on her last legs even swimming away

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому

      @@doughroasterbushcraftandsu3947 The fact I caught this bank 50.5 muskie on the eight was what made me smile. She came in hot on that bait and inhaled it. However what's absent when watching a video is not being there to feel it. She was heavy and pulled drag at least 3 times, which doesn't often happen with heavy gear and stout braid. The MH Legend rod was taxed pretty hard and though I set the hook, you couldn't tell with her weight bowing it so hard. She wasn't happy for sure. Each muskie is different. I've had 36 inchers almost knock me out of a yak, then I've had 40 inchers pull into a net like they were asleep. I think the mild weather that day spiked just enough to get her active, but not super aggressive. Still wanted it enough to chase it round the 8 and eat. For that I'm thankful.

    • @MattVavrochFishing
      @MattVavrochFishing 4 роки тому

      @@doughroasterbushcraftandsu3947 I'll have to agree with Cameron on this one, it just depends on the fish and usually the slower they swim away the more they put into the fight doesn't mean they are about to die just need a little R and R before they go out hunting again!

  • @BIG_E_83
    @BIG_E_83 4 роки тому

    What length and action was the rod you caught the fish on ?

  • @alexwright8145
    @alexwright8145 4 роки тому +1

    Holy cow! what a fish! Awesome swimbait!

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому

      Thanks man, she was amazing! True brute. Gonna have to get a replica!!

  • @uncleheffe309
    @uncleheffe309 4 роки тому +7

    That's the type of fight, and fish that easily straightens hooks... congrats on a VERY camara shy fish...

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much :) She was a brute and I can't wait for the replica to come in later this year!

  • @maestro0428
    @maestro0428 4 роки тому

    Way to go! Awesome catch and great video to watch. Totally reminds me of the figure 8 fish Ive caught- never one that big though!

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому

      Thank you! This was my biggest and the one that went around on the 8 the most in my life :)

  • @catdogky
    @catdogky 2 роки тому

    Holy Crap! I've never even heard of someone catching a Muskie bank fishing - let along seen it with my own eyes!!

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  2 роки тому

      It's a blast and challenge all its own

    • @jakobrodoski1628
      @jakobrodoski1628 2 роки тому

      That's how I got my two so far all from the bank the first one I was bass fishing and ended up with a 32 inch musky as my first one

  • @pvtcantrell74d
    @pvtcantrell74d 4 роки тому

    Great Catch! That Lure is awesome. It looked so real.

  • @oledahammer8393
    @oledahammer8393 4 роки тому

    The Musky weight calculators tend to be high. I boated a 53.5" x 24 and the weight calculators say over 38 lbs, but we put her on a digital scale quick before releasing her and she was 37.0 lbs on the button. This fish was probably 40-42 lbs., which is a dandy by any measure. But to get into the 45+ lb class, the fish has to be truly gargantuan. Tough to land large fish by yourself without losing them. Nice job!

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому

      Thank you, and thanks for that bit of advice! I still need to figure out some sort of sling scale for when I think I've a record. But I didnt wanna hurt this girl or keep her even in the net too long. I knew she was big, but not if she was a big big muskie as she was my first 50 plus. Probably won't ever weigh one unless it dies or she's obviously a record! It seems like a 2 man job too. How is it in your experience?

  • @tomramsey660
    @tomramsey660 4 роки тому +1

    Congratulations! That is awesome.

  • @UrbanSoulRebel
    @UrbanSoulRebel 4 роки тому

    Congrats on the PR Brother...Living the good life 🤙🏼
    #MoreheadMusky
    ~ GOD Bless

  • @keithduncan1997
    @keithduncan1997 4 роки тому +1

    Nice job! She’s a beauty! Definitely a monster. You’ve made me wanna try Muskie fishing now lol.

  • @JesusOteiza
    @JesusOteiza 4 роки тому +2

    Tremendo, muy emocionante, enhorabuena. Nuevo suscriptor, un saludo desde España y que siga la pesca.

  • @bigbkeepitreelfishing
    @bigbkeepitreelfishing 4 роки тому

    Well done. Priceless. Epic. God bless more. Fish on. Awesome footage and strike. Thanks for sharing. Congrats on your PB!

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you! I was blessed to catch her! Thanks for watching!

  • @rippinlipsandtaterchips3321
    @rippinlipsandtaterchips3321 4 роки тому

    Hell yeah brother keep up the amazing content!!

  • @marktups3016
    @marktups3016 4 роки тому

    Nice catch👍
    What's the name of the lure?
    It has great swimaction

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому

      Thank you! Sorry so late. It's a crappie glider made by mayday muskie lures. Check out nick's (owner) link in the bio of the vid!

  • @greghibbard5260
    @greghibbard5260 4 роки тому

    Congratulations!! That was awesome dude.

  • @chrislockard7308
    @chrislockard7308 4 роки тому

    Well done, I fished that same area about a month ago. Curious why you weren’t in the yak? Worked out great for you the way it was.

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому

      I was just super pressed for time that day. I only really had about 45 minutes to drive, get down there and actually fish before i left

  • @vynn8736
    @vynn8736 4 роки тому

    Unreal dude, hell of a fish! Nice catch!

  • @606OnTheFly
    @606OnTheFly 4 роки тому

    I could feel your excitement. Great fish man

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks brother. It was hard making the video going "stop breathing so hard idiot"

    • @606OnTheFly
      @606OnTheFly 4 роки тому

      Cameron Palowitch oh no dude! That makes the video real. We all do that. The second we lose that is the second we would all stop fishing (never)

  • @jamesmcfarland4986
    @jamesmcfarland4986 4 роки тому +1

    That’s an amazing fish. Congrats man. Hopefully you can get a replica made.

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому

      Thank you! I will get one next year if I have the money. The 29.5 inch walleye i just caught and this fish here is going to break the bank lol

  • @danielfetchak1865
    @danielfetchak1865 4 роки тому

    What state are you Fishing this was awesome.

  • @allanholiday1617
    @allanholiday1617 4 роки тому

    Great job! Wonderful memories. I want this lure!

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому

      Thanks! He does a great job making them! Look up mayday musky lures!

  • @WadeLife
    @WadeLife 2 роки тому

    One of my unicorn fish just started my hunt for my first muskie what a beast of a fish my friend...

  • @AngryOtter614
    @AngryOtter614 10 місяців тому

    Get yourself a pair of baseball spikes, you will never look back.

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  10 місяців тому

      For slippery banks?

    • @AngryOtter614
      @AngryOtter614 10 місяців тому

      @@thesaltygoogan yes, if I'm going to the river and I'm not wading, I'm wearing them. Walk with confidence.

  • @mmufcesk
    @mmufcesk 2 роки тому

    Does he still make that bait? The link doesn't work

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  2 роки тому

      I checked and it appears due to personal reasons he had to hold off on making more. Are you on IG or facebook?

  • @rodneydoane4410
    @rodneydoane4410 4 роки тому

    Great fish! Great video!

  • @BigRobUm
    @BigRobUm 4 роки тому

    Wow! What a great fish, good job man!

  • @bhda2569
    @bhda2569 4 роки тому

    what are your baitcasting reels for pike/muskie?

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому

      I use shimano tranx 300 and 400. I'll use varying speed reels depending on bait choice. Higher speed I'll use on baits like big rubber baits and stuff like that. Tranx 300hg I'll use for basically anything that doesn't pull hard. For hard pulling baits like big blades I'll go to the 400 regular. I think it's the 400a. I put my 300 sized reels on medium heavy rods and the 400 on heavy. I hope this helps and made sense!

  • @davidvos3315
    @davidvos3315 4 роки тому

    Great video and beautiful fish man!

  • @bradpolmateer4965
    @bradpolmateer4965 4 роки тому +2

    Bank fishing can be a real workout
    I call it bush wackin fight my way through brush

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому

      Lord you are so right! I always say if you wanna know where I'm fishing, just listen for cussing and the sound me crashing through the woods, untangling a net!!

  • @coreyblankenship8456
    @coreyblankenship8456 4 роки тому

    Congrats man that eat and fight was awesome!

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому

      Thanks man :) that's the second time I've gotten one to eat at the bank on the 8!! Hard to do!!

  • @redriver6698
    @redriver6698 4 роки тому

    Awesome congratulations

  • @williamelliott4444
    @williamelliott4444 4 роки тому

    Damn near a record fish! Congratulations!!

  • @rogercarpenter7558
    @rogercarpenter7558 4 роки тому

    Absolutely Amazing action video and fish! Congratulations! I’m leaving California this September for some eastern fishing.
    I won’t be on a schedule, so I can go anywhere. Could you tell me the name and source of the swimbait? Is that a Minnesota catch?

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому +1

      Sorry I didn't see this earlier! Thank you Roger. I used to live in norcal. What brings you this way? That bait is made by my friend nick stepp. He owns Mayday musky lures. I think the link to his Facebook page should still be in the description. He is making other baits as well, and would be glad to help you out.

    • @thesaltygoogan
      @thesaltygoogan  4 роки тому

      Kentucky btw

    • @rogercarpenter7558
      @rogercarpenter7558 4 роки тому

      Cameron Palowitch Thanks, I’ll contact him. I’m planning a multi year trip around the U.S. and Canada with the hopes of catching a lot of species we don’t have here as well as treasure hunting old sites and sightseeing.

  • @Knipper88
    @Knipper88 4 роки тому +1

    How exciting, nice job!

  • @TruckGceddo
    @TruckGceddo 4 роки тому +1

    Great catch