HUGE Hoptacong Musky

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Biggest fish I've ever had the luck of handling....huge belly really broad across her back 49 inch class and I'd say 35+ lbs had a hard time heaving her out of the net.......Bucher Depth Raider in 45 ft. of water 25 ft. off the stern....thanks to the gentleman on the pontoon I waived down to help me with a few shots before release. When the rod went off, all I felt was weight! Trolled a bit in the morning into the afternoon with nothing. Switched over to fly fishing for panfish and had a ball. Around 5 pm went back to the troll......glad I did....Enjoy! Capt. Dave