ShareTweetPinShare Being an avid, die-hard muskie angler is the least you could say about Chelsea Lynn. Though she also likes to target beautiful Candian trout in the fall and winter, once muskie season opens in June, a muskie rod does not leave Chelsea’s hands. This muskie, in particular, is something special. At the time, it was not only Chelsea’s personal best muskie but also was uniquely colored– being nearly jet-black. For muskie anglers, we know how it feels to grind long days and hours without a fish. It was no different for Chelsea and the amount of dedication and effort she put into catching this muskie. “I had fished the year before putting so much time and effort into muskie but was only successful with one in the net. This fish was the start of a new season for me. I found my confidence and my persistence started to pay off.” “I had fished the year before putting so much time and effort into muskie but was only successful with one in the net. This fish was the start of a new season for me. I found my confidence and my persistence started to pay off.” Photo Credit: Chelsea Lynn Instagram: www.instagram.com/chelseaalynn_xo/ This monster ‘ski was caught on the edge of a semi-weed covered shoal with a steep break that went from 19 ft. to 65 ft. of clear water. Looking back on the catch Chelsea says, “She was 48.25 inches of pure beauty. When this girl hit the net I couldn’t control my emotions, I was so happy. This catch meant everything to me. It was the moment I became, ‘hooked’.” As any true muskie angler, Chelsea’s favorite part of the catch was the fight! “When you see her come soaring straight out of the water mouth wide open and the hooks just barely in– and she’s barely 20 feet from the boat, giving you the most insane head-shakes until finally hitting the net. It’s an adrenaline rush unlike anything else.“ The most important piece of advice Chelsea has for anyone looking to get into muskie fishing, is to get a healthy release. This means ensuring that you have the proper tools on the deck and ready for when that fish bites. Long pliers, hook cutters, release gloves and a big net are key tools that Chelsea and all muskie hunters have ready to go. Chelsea says, “A healthy release means another person has a chance at catching that toothy critter again someday. The fish should only ever come out of the water if you want to measure her or snap a quick photo.” Since then, Chelsea had an incredible season and never ceases to amaze us with her incredible catches. Below are a couple of the many other monsters she has put in the net. 2017 was a fantastic year for Chelsea, and there is no doubt that the 2018 muskie season will follow suit. You can follow Chelsea at her Instagram: You can learn more about Chelsea on her instagram: @chelseaalynn_xo ShareTweetPinShare
