Lethal water temps!!!!!

[Charles J Lynema]

The Kid and me headed out to Murray for some morning fishing today 7/22.The only reason I told him that I thought it would be ok was due to the forecast for the last few days of the week to be in the 70's with the nights getting down to the 60's, which I thought would bring the surface temp on Murray down to about 78. We checked the temp once on the water and it was 78 so I felt ok about fishing along with the cool morning air temps, infact I put on a jacket while trolling . We did'nt catch or move any fish but had a good time on a nice cloudy cool morning. But for me with the very hot weather forecast for the coming week I am not planning to do any more muskie fishing for about 2 or 3 weeks until water temps start cooling down some.Time to start filling the freezer up with some Bluegills again.

[adamminnick]

How about everyone dirty thier lines in the river and go after a different kind of 40 lbs. Flatheads always ease the pain when steelies and skies are not an option during the dog days. If you think skies hit hard and get angry, tangle with a 30lb shovelhead. Just a thought.

[NSTAGATOR]

Where you been hiding??You live in Grand Rapids.......where do you fish around here?Don`t think I`ve seen a post from you since the "old forum"?

Dave

[Will Schultz]

Adam,

Please PM your current address/phone to me, MMA hasn't had one in a while.

Thanks

[adamminnick]

I know its been a while since I've posted, but I regularly check up on the general forum. Yes I live In GR, born and raised westsider. Had to sell my boat back in 03 and have since been fishing with buddies//river.(Currently looking for a nice 16 footer used though) Started experienmenting with cats last year in the Grand. I've always wanted to try it, but never knew the river our the right tactics. Finally I've figured some things out. There are enough big cats in the rivers to keep everyone satisfiedand when you really start to put out what the big ones want, it can get your heart rate right up there with a 50" follow. They have been around a while and will still be swimming when were lone gone. Best thing about it, muskie gear works great.

[Don Paxton]

What are the water temps now? Still to hot? I want to get out on Hudson this weekend. Anybody been there lately?
Don