Long Before Catch-n-Release
Long Before Catch-n-Release: Shooting Fish
In the “Old Days” it was common for some anglers, and/or their guides to shoot their catch rather than use a gaf hook or a net.
The photos below are from the late 1950’s or early 60’s .
Guided by Bill Baumgarten; William “Bill” McGilligan, John McGilligan’s younger brother, catches a musky then Bill Baumgarten shoots the fish.
Looks like they are sucker fishing (big bobber) .
Lake Location unknown except for their departure and return point is the old Baumgarten’s Resort.
Photo by: John McGilligan
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Not just Muskies
It was said that the walleye in the background of the two photos below was shot.
However in the process they shot through the line and the fish sank!
For three days they went back to find the fish.
This Walleye was not caught on the Chippewa Flowage. (Some lake mid-state)
Shooting a Musky
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