They stocked Mayfield with Tiger Muskies (Muskie version of triploids)a few
years ago and last I heard they were hitting 36 inches and you definitly
needed a steel leader. If I remember right, the stocking was done to give
the young trout a chance to mature by reducing the number of squaw fish.
The expectation was that the muskies would dine on whitefish that had been
dining on the small trout. You might like to ask around and see if Mayfield
is still sporting any of those big tigers.
-Jewelee
-----Original Message-----
From: Leland Miyawaki [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2001 12:25 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Leland's saltwater popper
No Bill, I haven't. I once waked it on the Clearwater for steelhead, but I
thought it was much too vulgar for such a noble quarry. I would love to
take a shot at some Pike or Musky, though.
Leland.
>Leland,
>
>Have you ever tried your popper in any lakes for trout?
>
>I'm headed up to BC in June and got some smallmouth "sliders" over at
>local fly shop that are a cross between an olive woolly bugger and a
>reversed popper. Similar to the ones you do except these are tied on a
>long shank hook. Well, I thought these would/could/may work for trout
>keying on food on the surface.
>
>I've talked to Phil Rowley on this a couple of times and he's also curious
>about what the results will be.
>
>Just trying to stir up a discussion or some thoughts.
>
>Bill Warner
