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Post by marsh creek muskies on Oct 5, 2019 6:36:19 GMT -5
Thanks for the heads up Grandaddy
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Post by joe1944usa on Oct 11, 2019 12:07:26 GMT -5
The State park System controls the business in the parks. When the contracts run out, they are put up for bid. The boat rental was availabe to the highers bidder in the 1980. May be different now? Winning bid has to buy boats and equipment. Not provided by the State. Read this link
"Commercial, special activities, and organized events are often held in our state parks and require approval and the appropriate authorization or agreement. " www.dcnr.pa.gov/Business/StateParkConcessions/Pages/default.aspx
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Post by joe1944usa on Oct 15, 2019 9:44:22 GMT -5
Current guides and more linkwww.fishandboat.com/Fish/Pages/CharterBoatsFishingGuides.aspxCHARTER BOAT/FISHING GUIDE APPLICATION Attach additional sheet(s) if you cannot fit requested information in a block or section. FEE: Residents - $100.00 Non-Residents: $400.00. Include check of money order payable to PFBC CPR/First Aid Certification – attach a copy of current certification PA Fishing License – attach copy of current, valid fishing license with any necessary permits for area(s) listed in Section 4. Insurance – attach a copy of current insurance documents showing active coverage which meets or exceeds the minimum amounts. Boating Safety Education Certificate/ USCG Documents – attach copy of current, valid documents. A valid USCG MMC is required for operation on Federal Waters Submission Mail completed application, fee and all additional documents to: Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission Charter Boat / Fishing Guide Program P.O. Box 68900 Harrisburg Pa 17106 (717) 705-7942
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Post by Johnatrp on Oct 19, 2019 20:31:51 GMT -5
Looking forward to hooking up next spring I personally think the guide idea is good one. I look forward to trying it out next spring
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Post by Tom B on Oct 22, 2019 18:08:46 GMT -5
While I get the spirit behind this I have to say this is a horrible idea. Marsh Creek is a small body of water. Take a couple of guys out and show them hotspots and techniques and guess what will happen next? When you go to take your next client to one of those spots it will be already occupied by your former clients back at it again and possibly showing some friends the same hotspot. A small body of water like MC would get blown up in no time. Hell, it already is. Doing this would absolultely destroy the musky fishery at MC, which is arguably already at risk.
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Post by Tom B on Oct 23, 2019 19:24:44 GMT -5
While I get the spirit behind this I have to say this is a horrible idea. Marsh Creek is a small body of water. Take a couple of guys out and show them hotspots and techniques and guess what will happen next? When you go to take your next client to one of those spots it will be already occupied by your former clients back at it again and possibly showing some friends the same hotspot. A small body of water like MC would get blown up in no time. Hell, it already is. Doing this would absolultely destroy the musky fishery at MC, which is arguably already at risk. Sounds like you shouldn't book him for a trip then - thanks for your opinion and letting everyone know how you feel
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Post by Tom B on Oct 23, 2019 19:33:20 GMT -5
I have caught my fair share of muskies at MC over the years without the benefit of a "guide" service so yeah, I don't foresee my booking him anytime soon....or ever. Plus the domain he was using is now up for grabs on godaddy so I think he may have thought this through a bit and realized true guiding actually requires some hoops to jump through.
As someone who actually cares about sustaining the fishery I will most definitely express my opinion on how I "feel". Anyone with half a brain and who understands the delicate balance needed to sustain a decent shot at musky fishing in a tiny lake in SEPA would understand that.
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Post by wader105 on Oct 25, 2019 14:10:07 GMT -5
While I get the spirit behind this I have to say this is a horrible idea. Marsh Creek is a small body of water. Take a couple of guys out and show them hotspots and techniques and guess what will happen next? When you go to take your next client to one of those spots it will be already occupied by your former clients back at it again and possibly showing some friends the same hotspot. A small body of water like MC would get blown up in no time. Hell, it already is. Doing this would absolultely destroy the musky fishery at MC, which is arguably already at risk. Totally agree with this opinion. Same goes for all of the surrounding small lakes in this area. Take this service to much larger lakes like Blue Marsh or any of the bigger lakes in the Poconos. And related to this opinion, which I have stated on other posts, the same philosophy is true for you guys that want to be helpful to people that "are new to the area and would like to know where to go to catch fish on MC" but don't want to put the time in to finding the "good spots" or "honey holes". If you give up your fav spots on a public forum, don't be surprised to see others sitting on your fav spot as well as anyone those people tell. I have no problem with sharing techniques, tackle, knowledge, etc, but never give up your fav spots to anyone - maybe okay for close family members. Otherwise, they need to put the time in and find their own spots.
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Post by Cornjoilio on Oct 26, 2019 18:59:24 GMT -5
yes - the web site looks great and based off of your pics it looks like you have a lot of success. I would love to catch just (1) eventually so I would wait for the spring for sure. Sounds awesome man - can't wait to get out there with you on the water at Marsh Creek!!! Nothing beats figuring them out on your own. Just put in your time and use bigger bass baits. Not only will you catch some muskies, you will also catch bigger bass. Don't hold your breath waiting for this guide service to become a thing. I suspect you would turn blue well before that happens. The website is still up but the domain name is indeed for sale. For a whole $1.60 it can be yours. This guy moved into this area, in which I have lived 30+ years, puts some pics of him and his GF/Wife catching and decides to try and profit from it at the expense of the fishery. Purebred Muskies are no longer stocked at MC, only the occasional and incidental stocking of Tigers, which are short lived (<7 years) and are sterile now takes place. There is most likely zero successful reproduction of muskies at MC. The environment is just not conducive. The fishery is very short lived and there is not a chance that some guiding service on MC is going to ever happen. Go fishing and figure it out. It aint rocket science, it is time on the water. PS - Now is THE best time. Muskies are a coolwater fish. If you are serious about catching one without being spoon fed them (which is catching and not fishing) go fish some cowgirls, big Inline spinners and glidebaits.
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Post by teb67gt on Oct 26, 2019 19:48:54 GMT -5
Hello All, I am starting a fishing charter out of Marsh Creek, focusing on muskies but ready to go after any species. If you are interested in learning about fishing for muskies or just want to get out on the water please consider using my service. marshcreekmuskies.com/ Yeah, no. The lake already has enough issues with too much weed control, kayakers/paddle boarders, insane fishing pressure and a non self sustaining musky population to handle someone guiding for profit on a very limited resource. Like others have stated, putting clients on fish would only give up hot spots, of which there are not too many. Should this actually come to pass you would literally put yourself out of business in one season. Think it through and you would understand.
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Post by Oldguy on Nov 1, 2019 13:26:31 GMT -5
Glad to see people are finally getting the message out about the fragility of the lake. It's a double edged sword in my view to even have a club on every corner. Yes, I realize the flaw in that statement...no club = no fish, but really, even one tournament a year on a 535 acre lake (or other small bodies of water) puts way too much pressure on a small number of fish. Now that the fish commission has caught on to stocking yearling pure-bread muskies across the state, good things are about to happen...give or take ten years. Hopefully, this illustrates just how delicate those fish from a few stockings really are.
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Post by me on Nov 1, 2019 15:48:58 GMT -5
There is a bass tournament on this lake in summer once a week. Surprised any fish in this lake hits a lure anymore.
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Post by DMT on Dec 29, 2019 14:06:53 GMT -5
Yeah, good business minded people usually research and plan things out prior to offering a billable service. Be sure to reach out to the Pfbc also prior accepting customers. Lots of like minded musky fishermen in these parts that are trying to impart a conservation minded approach to our growing and fragile musky fishery in PA. Just An FYI, lots of eyes on you bud!!
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Post by PAmuskyHunter on Dec 29, 2019 14:21:48 GMT -5
Sent link of your site to PFBC in your violation of laws. Enjoy your citation.
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Post by TTPD on Dec 29, 2019 15:07:10 GMT -5
$450 for 2 people on electric only lake lmfao get out of here with that
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