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Pete H
 | Posted 7/23/2024 12:41 PM (#1029944)
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Posts: 5 | Just curious is anyone has a copy they would be willing to sell? Been looking for this book for awhile now. Thanks |
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bturg
| Posted 7/24/2024 9:38 PM (#1029973 - in reply to #1029944)
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| DickP, you should do a second printing. You might make enough to buy next years newest lures ! Might being the key word. But seriously it is one of the BEST if not THE best muskie books ever put in print. People should read it...do it. |
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dickP
| Posted 7/25/2024 5:08 AM (#1029975 - in reply to #1029973)
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| Hi.Think it will happen.Reprint almost certainly,updated version possibly.The bugaboo is ‘electronics’. |
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Skibum
| Posted 7/25/2024 5:27 PM (#1029991 - in reply to #1029944)
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Posts: 6 | Dear Dick, I feel fortunate to have read almost every musky book printed. IMHO, your Muskies on the Shield is THE best one ever written for both novice and seasoned expert. Please do not get hung up on “electronics” as we all know that has been a moving target before, during and after your book! I think there is a huge group of anglers that would greatly benefit a second printing, and I for one would love to hear any and all Pearson musings , thoughts on any changes or add ones since the original. And believe it or not, there’s a bunch of us out here that are very happy to continue fishing as Muskie Inc describes “in the spirit of fair chase” . |
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Obfuscate Musky
| Posted 8/2/2024 3:44 PM (#1030070 - in reply to #1029973)
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Location: MPLS, MN | It's THE best. Wish I remembered who I borrowed my copy to |
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North of 8
| Posted 8/2/2024 3:58 PM (#1030071 - in reply to #1030070)
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| I had fished walleye in Canada before, but last Friday was my first experience with musky on a shield lake (Eagle). Hope to get back again and would also be interested in buying the book if it goes back into print. |
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IAJustin
| Posted 8/3/2024 8:26 AM (#1030074 - in reply to #1030071)
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| I’ve been lucky to have been going to shield lakes since 1985, my first love through my teens was pike fishing and I couldn’t wait to go north whenever possible. By 1998 it was 100% muskie madness for me, every other fish is bait when the true madness sets in… I’ll never forget reading Dick’s book in 2005, the resort I was guiding out of had just got a copy or maybe a guest forgot it? But it was fascinating being on the water daily and reading the book 1/2 dozen times that summer. Validated much of what I was already doing, opened my eyes to a few others and just a great/fun read! I have a copy that’s in great condition, first $500 and I’ll ship it to ya! Ha! |
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medy
| Posted 8/3/2024 11:57 AM (#1030075 - in reply to #1030074)
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| The possibility of a reprint might be my favourite musky news of the year! |
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chuckski
| Posted 8/3/2024 6:38 PM (#1030079 - in reply to #1029944)
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| I've never been to Ontario and not caught a Muskie and seen some of my biggest fish and my dad got his best fish ever. I need to get a new passport and get back up there. Also catch Muskie sized Pike to boot. I've never been to Eagle but there are great guides there and the places I've fished you have to be careful of dock boys who are passed off as guides. All you get is a boat rental with a human GPS and know nothing of the muskies habits except Joe Blow caught one here one time. I didn't fall for the fake guide trick but did have a real guide in summer give up some of his fall trolling spots. |
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Jon Brown
| Posted 8/6/2024 5:40 PM (#1030110 - in reply to #1029944)
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Posts: 5 | OK. I'm also chiming in today to see if there is anyone who would be willing to sell me a copy of Dick Pearson's Muskies on the Shield.
I second the motion that Dick P authorize a second printing.
In the mean time, I would be very happy to purchase a copy from anyone...no matter its condition!! Thanks!! |
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Matt DeVos
| Posted 8/6/2024 10:18 PM (#1030122 - in reply to #1029944)
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| On this site, I've commented multiple times on this book. It's been the veritable bible on Canadian musky fishing for me, but it's application goes beyond just shield lakes. I bring it with me every time I travel north of the border, which is several times per year. What's remarkable to me is that, each time I've read it, there is something new to find and ponder, an observation or other seemingly random factoid that leads to extrapolation or other thoughts to keep in mind -- that kind of depth, to me, is the mark of a truly great work. Honestly, my copy is in pretty poor shape from many trips and readings over the years. Sorry to say, it's not for sale. But if there is another printing, I'd guarantee that I'd be a purchaser!! |
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Jon Brown
| Posted 8/6/2024 10:51 PM (#1030124 - in reply to #1029944)
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Posts: 5 | Thanks, Matt, for your comments. I live 15 miles from Sioux Falls SD and if anyone in this area is willing to loan me their copy of Muskies on the Shield, I could loan you my first born son as a security deposit! And he is a pretty good musky fisherman in his own right! |
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Jon Brown
| Posted 8/6/2024 10:56 PM (#1030126 - in reply to #1029944)
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Posts: 5 | Dick P, in my opinion you do not need to update anything! Sounds like the book will sell out fast as just a re-print! I’m headed up to Canada in 2 weeks and would sure like to take a look at that book!! Thank you! |
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dickP
| Posted 8/7/2024 5:41 AM (#1030129 - in reply to #1029944)
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| First,appreciate the kind words expressed in this thread. Will get a reprint going asap.Never thought a market or interest in an old book existed anymore.
Jon not sure when u are heading to Canada but I’m heading the other way on the 13th and will be home in SD.If u go north via I29 maybe we could meet and u can borrow my paperback copy. Prolly wouldn’t have the time then to read it anyway but about the best I can do for now.PM me if that would help. Good fishing all! |
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kjgmh
| Posted 8/7/2024 8:36 AM (#1030135 - in reply to #1029944)
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Location: Hayward, WI | Add me to the list that have been looking for a copy. Will be at Bay Store next week for the 5th time. Had the opportunity to borrow the book and read it before my first trip up. I am sure I would learn more if I could go through it again. |
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Jon Brown
| Posted 8/7/2024 9:57 AM (#1030136 - in reply to #1029944)
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Posts: 5 | Thanks, Dick. I sent you a PM on this topic. And thanks to another member for their offer to loan out their copy. Much appreciated! |
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Posted 7/23/2024 12:41 PM (#1029944) 
