My 1st trip north

[Deathtofish]

So just came back from 3 days of fishing north. I'm a mass guy so was pretty pumped to target some new to me species. Rented a house on a medium sized lake set up my portable in about 50ft. 4 traps and a jigging rod. Then cut it down to 3 and 2 jigs. First day only had an afternoon got my first togue ever. On the jig. 27" was pretty pumped. Took a break and headed back out around 8pm to try to get my first cusk. Cusk fishing is awesome!!!! Picked at some 18-20" cusk,about half a dozen that first night. Second day was decent on togue. 5 all in the 18-24" range. That the night the cusk were insane. Stayed in the shack till almost 4am averaging a hook up every 15-30mins. And got a big one 33" and guessing 10#. Few more togue and cusk the last day. Nothing special. Awesome trip. I'll see if these pictures work then I'll add some more.

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[Deathtofish]

[Deathtofish]

Also gave up on traps when temp dropped below -10. -18 for a low and blowing 20. So 90% caught on the jigs!

[woodchip]

Nice looking cusk They must be moving into there spawning areas. The Butt kind of spoiled the picture!!!!!!!

[Deathtofish]

Ya shudda stuck that in the can. Oh yeah the first togue was actually a group effort ate both my jig and my girlfriends at the same time. Thought we had a double till we got to the leader. Got some funny video of that but a lil too much adult language involved.

[phatptrck1]

Ya shudda stuck that in the can. Oh yeah the first togue was actually a group effort ate both my jig and my girlfriends at the same time. Thought we had a double till we got to the leader. Got some funny video of that but a lil too much adult language involved.

probably wouldnt be anything i dont hear and/or say myself  would love to watch it.

[pfeifferpower]

sounds like a lot of fun....thats good jigging cusk up every fifteen,,,,the cusk are definiyly spawning,,,we got seven in 6 feet of water,,,,,fun stuff

[chum bucket]

Those are some great pics of some great fish. Congrats on your trip up north.

[countyboy]

Looks like you did well.Nice pics.

[jfisherman]

Nice looking cusk.

[anglure]

  Sounds and looks like it was an excellent trip !       One fish on both your jigs must have been HILARIOUS and NUTS at the same time !!