Anyone Ever Get A Muskie Here?

[Gavin]

Thanks for the tips Troutfishn...I have a few musky flies left over from a trip up North...Will have to give it a shot.

[ekl-stl]

I assume some articulated streamers would be a good choice..

[Troutfishn]

Yes everyone who fishes lake 35 has their own monster fish story. 3lb crappie, 10lb bass, and monster muskie are not myths. After creeling thousands of fisherman I have come to the conclusion that the only thing busch needs is skilled anglers. I watch as fisherman hold their spinning gear upside down and then proceed to ask me why fishing is poor. Glad to see you all are willing to explore lakes in detail and therefore catch good representations. The reason busch has the excellent fishery present is because of marvin boyer. When he first arrived there was not a single plant present or much habitat at all, he transformed the place and really made it a trophy fishery.

[Gatorjet]

Wow, I always just thought of Busch for the catfish lakes, winter Trout, and tons of bluegill. Now I'm going to have to get serious up there!

[BredMan]

Yes everyone who fishes lake 35 has their own monster fish story. 3lb crappie, 10lb bass, and monster muskie are not myths. After creeling thousands of fisherman I have come to the conclusion that the only thing busch needs is skilled anglers. I watch as fisherman hold their spinning gear upside down and then proceed to ask me why fishing is poor. Glad to see you all are willing to explore lakes in detail and therefore catch good representations. The reason busch has the excellent fishery present is because of marvin boyer. When he first arrived there was not a single plant present or much habitat at all, he transformed the place and really made it a trophy fishery.

All the above is so true of lake 35 and many other lakes at Busch in general. To be successful does take some skill and it can be a tough place to fish too. But it's a rewarding challenge to catch some of the big fish that lay in the depths there. The dam/levee side of lake 35 is stuffed full of sunken cedars and Christmas trees that provide excellent cover for smaller fish but also attracts the bigger fish. Boat and trolling motor is the best way to fish on lake 35 and the results may be surprising. Worth a try!

[ohmz138]

interesting topic, i dont live too far from there.

[snagged in outlet 3]

Give me a break there's no fish worth while at Busch. Quit spreading rumors and untruths.

SIO3

[Troutfishn]

Kind of hard to understand sarcasm online SIO3 but it sounds like you were being serious. Look the key to busch is doing the opposite of every other angler out there. Meaning walk around and explore, don't just fish right there by the parking lot. People who say fishing is always bad are either new to fishing, lazy, or liars. What really makes busch VERY worth while is the fact that these fish are minutes from home. I have a nice pic with me at lake 35 holding 2 5lb bass at the bait shop at busch. Here is a pic of some big flatheads at lake 33. The muskie pics are on another workers camera.

[patfish]

Kind of hard to understand sarcasm online SIO3 but it sounds like you were being serious.

Believe me, there's not a whole lot of "seriousness" with SIO3.

[snagged in outlet 3]

It was sarcasm, but I don't need anymore competition.

How about the hybrids at Busch? I've fished the lakes that are supposed to have them but never had a whiff of a hybrid. Thanks for all the info provide. I saw you one day at #28 but you were pulling out when I was going in.

Snagged