MY BIGGEST MUSKY EVER!! - Northern Wisconsin Opener Giant Muskie

This video is of the middle 2 muskies we caught on a 6 fish day on the first day of the Northern Wisconsin Musky opener. I get a nice 43.5" musky on a Lee Lures 8" Pelagic Swim, and then follow it up with the biggest musky I've ever caught at 53.5"! She hit right next to the boat, which made for an amazing camera shot and then tried real hard to get out of the net, but Nathan was able to scoop her and saved the day! This is a truly giant musky!
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[@54orbust]

Brian, you have been, and will continue to be a benchmark in all of musky fishing! You're a class act, a role model and one of the absolute best spokespersons for the industry we could ever ask for. Huge Congrats on the PB from Team 54 or Bust!

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@54orbust That's very kind of you to say, and I appreciate it so much!

[@AnglingUpNorth]

On the contrary that was a slick net job, 99.99% of people would not recover from that. Flipping the net was an amazing save

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@AnglingUpNorth 100% agreed! I've been quite happy with the responses so far, I was worried the armchair netting experts were going to crawl out of the woodwork on this one 😅

[@AnglingUpNorth]

Anyone who critiques that net job, doesn’t know how hard it is to flip a musky net in a split second to scoop up a monster lunge

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@AnglingUpNorth If I could ❤️ your last comment 1000 times I would!

[@1WilliamsBrian]

Couldn't agree more....that was a great save. Oh and the fish was pretty nice too!! 😉

[@Sabaskong]

Same thought. Brilliant job and balls of steel!

[@nathanhook4421]

I appreciate the kind words good buddy. I am grateful to be a part of these fishing experiences. That day seems like a dream. Let's go get another mega.

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@nathanhook4421 You bet, my man! Let's do it!

[@heinrichbier4759]

Congrats man! And we’ve all been in Nathan’s shoes. It happens and he saved it anyway. What a fish man!

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@heinrichbier4759 Thank you, sir! Net save of the year for sure!

[@robertstephens3730]

Congratulations on the PB, I personally commend Nathan's net job. His quick action after the bait hit the next, landed that fish.

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@robertsrephens3730 Thanks very much! Nathan was definitely thinking on his toes!

[@treysummers2061]

That save should be on the ESPN Top 10!! Way to go fellas!!

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@treysummers2061 I love it! Thanks so much for watching!

[@stevestrand9948]

Absolutely love this channel! Great fish Brian! That's one in a million. Nathan, you saved the day! Greatest improvised solution ever! Amazing teamwork every time you two are in the boat.

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@stevestrand9948 Thank you for saying so, I really appreciate it! And thank you so much for watching!

[@mitchellgenz1373]

Congratulations Brian on that huge musky, Nathan did an excellent job, you need to get him something really nice.

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@mitchellgenz1373 Thank you sir! Perhaps a nice bottle of bourbon 😊

[@jeffzanow3499]

Tanker fish! And kudos to Nathan for saving the net job! Whatever it takes to get her in the net - we’ve all been there. Great job guys!

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@jeffzanow3499 Thanks so much! Nate was definitely thinking quick on that save!

[@SgtSlime365]

So happy for you. Awesome. Net jobs don’t always go as planned and Nathan did great

[@KansasAnglingExperience]

I’ve watched this probably 20x and that eat never gets old. Congrats on the fish of a lifetime buddy. How epic from start to finish!!

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@KansasAnglingExperience Thanks dude! I really appreciate it.

[@randallmohammed2445]

Absolutely brilliant move. What a great save.

[@dejafishing8288]

Dude! That was honestly one of the craziest net job saves I have ever seen. The moments that go so wrong but so right are why musky fishing is so great.

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@dejafishing8288 It's capturing this kind of stuff that makes screwing around with cameras in the boat so worth it!

[@KELLEYSrUS]

Awesome job guys. Both of you.

[@KarenMcTavish]

Congratulations on your PB! thank you for taking such good care of her. So happy for you!

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@KarenMcTavish Thank you! I really appreciate you watching!

[@TiggsTailsFishing]

That was absolutely freaking amazing! Nice save on the net job. Wow just wow

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@TiggsTailsFishing Thank you! I appreciate you watching!

[@brandonreefer5644]

It's awesome to see your reaction to that monster and to see your net man totally redeem himself! Congratulations and thanks for sharing.

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@brandonreefer5644 Thank you so much and I appreciate you watching!

[@BrettSchulzeFishing]

Congrats Brian! Well deserved, and worked for!

[@stevefrompeterborough4007]

Awesome, crazy net save. Wild.

[@WanderingYooper]

Gorgeous fish, great video! Hats off on the quick thinking with the net ! Takes dedication to catch a musky even more to to capture it on film. Nice job guy's!

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@WanderingYooper Thanks so much for watching, I appreciate it!

[@mikebennewitz7019]

Dude that is an absolute Cabbage Dragon! Huge congrats to you on the fish and to Nate on that stellar net save!

[@michaelmontalto]

Congratulations! Absolutely amazing fish!

[@eyre1720]

Truly. That was a fine save. Not a lot of people could have done that. He stuck with it and got it done.

[@chriskleist8352]

Congratulations, Brian, what an amazing fish. And yes that netting save was an outstanding move.

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@chriskleist8352 Thanks, bud! I hope you're doing well, my friend!

[@pdkonkol]

Amazing save! Wow! A net flip. So smooth.

[@CookBrothersOutdoors]

Wow, congratulations on that monster! Will be a story you and Nathan get to tell for years and years.

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@CookBrothersOutdoors Thank you! That's the nice part about filming, I suppose. Your stories have some nice visuals!

[@pinhookfishingclub]

Gratz! That is an epic fish! I’ve never caught a Muskie, hope to get one!

[@TiggsTailsFishing]

That strike too. Glided in wow

[@dirkvannieuwenhove]

Nice save flipping the net over 180 degrees and still land that fish! Super congrats on your new PB Brian! Well deserved! 🙌 Experience of a lifetime and I bet you won’t forget this catch ever again, even though maybe someday a bigger skie crosses your path! I’m thrilled for you! 😊 Ow, and the markings on that fish are out of this world! ❤️

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@dirkvannieuwenhove3893 I could hardly believe how it all played out once we got back and watched the footage! Thanks so much for watching!

[@abaddon3735]

What a catch, awesome stuff Bri! And huge props to your buddy for saving your new PB, that was awesome

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@abaddon3735 Thanks very much! I appreciate you watching!

[@muskiesteve]

amazing fish and what a save. No way to control what a beast like that will do. TEAMWORK!!!

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@muskiesteve Thank you so much! I appreciate the comment 😊

[@victorsimonsen921]

thanks for sharing . and great job guys the net job makes it even more of a memorable experience. congrats on the pb

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@victorsimonsen921 You're quite welcome! Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@bryantoolsee]

great work by both of you, I watched this 2x an couldn't stop smiling at times. cheers, God bless!

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@bryantoolsee Thank you so very much!

[@vstorm1279]

that went from zero to hero real quick! A true fishing buddy who does their best to get you that catch of a lifetime. Captain Clutch

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@vstorm1279 It certainly did! I was so glad to have him in the boat that day!

[@coltdevries7772]

If anything I’m saying a huge congrats to Nate on the net job!👊 can’t help it sometimes and he made it happen! Also HUGE congrats on the new PB man! Love the videos and can’t wait to finally break 50in on st clair!

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@coltdevries7772 Thank you very much, man! I really appreciate it!

[@molonlabe5240]

Very happy for you! All the hard work pays off 🙂

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@molonlabe5240 Thanks very much!

[@danieldivis8739]

So cool. What a beautiful fish

[@hodag709]

That was awesome! From the moment she appears, you can tell it’s a beast - nice job! I especially loved the heartbeat the camera was picking up when you had it pressed against you while releasing her. Thanks for sharing!

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@hodag709 Thank you! I thought my heart was going to beat outta my chest! I appreciate you watching 😊

[@Lilmickcrocodiledundee0001]

That was an awesome save!! Congrats on the PB

[@williamsutherlin1065]

Congratulations on your new PB! Great save on the net job!

[@deanmentjes7774]

Congratulations on a spectacular giant fish of a lifetime!! You work so hard Brian, I can't think of anyone I'm happier to see catch that trophy. You should get a replica made. Also, MVP net job. Anyone who's landed and also lost big muskies can appreciate Nathan's fast thinking and big save.

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@deanmentjes7774 Thank you sir! I really appreciate you saying so! And Nate definitely made the save knmf the year with the net job!

[@user-tj8hq3so2m]

YOU HAVE BEEEN SLIMMEDDDD .WELL DONE !!!!!!! I EVEN LOST MY BREATH....WHEN THE HOOK POPED..🙊🙈🙉🇺🇸😊

[@johnpayton3824]

Simply Awesome Video - NO apologies were needed!!!

[@theaveragenick5554]

Congrats! That is just amazing. I could watch that strike all day.

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@theaveragenick5554 Thank you so much! I'm pretty sure I've watched the strike at least once a day since it happened 😅

[@antoniomora1255]

My goodness! What a monster. A most exciting video about fishing a giant muskie.

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@antoniomora1255 Thank you so much for watching!

[@scottpfeifer7782]

Epic! You couldn't have scripted that any better. I've deployed the net flip myself on occasion. What a beautiful creature. Nice job all around. Appreciate your philosophy of keeping the fish's health the top priority. And not hooting and hollering like you've never been there before. Class act.

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@scottpfeifer Thank you! Yeah, you couldn't write it any better than the way it happened. I appreciate the kind words, and thank you so much for watching!

[@droptinetackle]

What great save by the net man, and what an absolute beautiful fish. Congrats!!

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@droptinetackle Thanks very much!

[@johnnyparterlee7066]

Welcome back, missed ya man-

[@shaunjones6049]

Beautiful fish 👍and well done for returning them 🇬🇧your so very lucky to have waters that can sustain fish of that size and putting them back to grow bigger for other anglers to catch and future generations to enjoy. Well done guys 🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@shaunjones6049 Thank you so much! I really do appreciate your comment!

[@carlt2395]

A weekend I will never forget. That water is magical. I caught my pb 49 1/2! We seen you boys on Sunday. Blue 1750 crestliner fishhawk. Friggen mags hit the net!

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@carlt2395 Congrats on your PB! That's awesome!

[@nomoaiight]

Congrats on that amazing fish! The net job was super sick tho. What quick thinking!

[@bobatbilletcreations]

My god that was a HUGE muskie! Nice job and congrats on your personal best! Tight lines brother!

[@TheXJRMAN]

Brian that's a Super Tanker! well angled boys!

[@hunting50s]

Amazing fish from a small river. Congrats on the PB!

[@EricH4777]

The way he reacted to the fish by rolling that net over was epic!! One of the sickest net jobs I've ever seen.

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@erich9056 He was definitely thinking on his toes! One of the best qualities that a good net man could have!

[@CT-ps8zl]

Great series! Classy storytelling. Congrats on the PB! Keep it up. 👍🏻

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@CT-ps8zl Thanks so much for saying so! I really appreciate it!

[@benstonefishing]

Congrats again man on such an amazing BEAST!

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@benstonefishing Thanks dude!

[@jpangling6019]

That netjob was badass! Great save!

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@jpangling 6019 Nathan was on his net game for sure!

[@scottandersohn6932]

Congratulations on your PB Brian and kudos to Nathan for the net job. As for any net job detractors, I offer this line from Stripes…”Lighten up Francis!”

[@mattjohnson4708]

Congratulations! Well deserved!!

[@Dark30Outdoors]

Brian congratulations on your new PB! Great job! Beautiful fish! Amazing footage! Great save by Nathan! 👍👍

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@Dark30Outdoors Thank you so much! It was a perfect day all the way around!

[@jasoncolucci5390]

Awesome fish Brian! Congratulations! Love the channel..dont sweat what other people think. They don't have a channel as great as yours let alone show their net jobs

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@jasoncolucci5390 Thank you! I appreciate you saying that!

[@beerbuzz62]

Awesome save,congratulations

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@beerbuzz62 Thanks very much!

[@jdean1851]

UNBELIEVABLE" AWESOME" CRAZY GOOD" SPEECHLESS! EPIC FISH!!!! WOW! WAY 2 GO!!!

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@jdean1851 Thanks bud! I appreciate it!

[@paulziebell2479]

Dude that was awesome...net job was a quick adjustment. Congrats guys!!! WOW!!!

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@paulziebell2479 Thank you so much!

[@DJCustomBaits]

hollyyyyy hellllll the net man!!!!! I'm screaming HOLD THE BOTTOM OF THE BAG. but he saves it. good freakin work dudes!

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@DJCustombaits Thanks man!

[@danreid6712]

I gasped when that thing hit ! Super COOL !

[@danreid6712]

@ 7:21

[@SgtOutdoors]

CONGRATS!!🎉🎉

[@apbassing]

Amazing fish dude !

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@apbassing Thanks man! I appreciate it!

[@seanketcham]

That was awesome! I’m really happy for you!

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@seanketcham Thanks bud!

[@thelonesomefisherman7425]

I think you owe Nathan a shot and a beer for that net save. 😊 Talk about snatching victory from the jaws of defeat!! Beautiful fish, Brian.

[@thelonesomefisherman7425]

That reproduction mount will look beautiful on your wall. A very pretty fish. 😊

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@thelonesomefisherman7425 An entire bottle of bourbon may be in order! We have such a great time fishing together, and this is one neither of us will ever forget!

[@thelonesomefisherman7425]

@@AnglingAnarchy I like the way you think. That's a beautiful fish.

[@andyhaskins7179]

What a awesome fish and net job!

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@andyhaskins7179 Thanks very much!

[@skott1800]

Congrats! Amazing

[@brianculver1301]

Awesome fish congrats.

[@kcwi128]

This is so dang cool! Congrats fellas

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@kcwi128 Thanks very much!

[@geoffzech8886]

Congrats! What an awesome fish and an incredible net job!

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@geoffzech8886 Thank you! I appreciate it!

[@TopwaterTony]

Great recovery !!!

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@TopwaterTony I know they say it's better to be lucky than good, but I think that was a little of both!

[@markf7066]

What a beautiful fish Brian. Congratulations on your new PB!

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@markf7066 Thank you so much!

[@Lambchoppers-hp5jk]

Great catch! Congrats!!😃

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@Lambchoppers-hp5jk Thanks very much!

[@chadhaddix3825]

That was all around chaotic inn a good way..That was an awesome eat and net job..congrats on your PB Brian.

[@StatesideFishing]

What a fish 🏆, great video and the fast thinking on the net job was epic 🤘

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@StatesideFishing Thanks very much!

[@brettrtrophyhunter]

Awesome Job ! Congrats !..

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@bretttrophyhunter Thank you!

[@andrewmunger5944]

Great save and a better fish

[@mopesrus7266]

Beautiful fish. Congratulations!

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@mopesrus7266 Thank you!

[@gideonpiotter7253]

That was awesome! Congrats!

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@gideonpiotter7253 Thank you so much, I appreciate it!

[@dennismcdonough4512]

Great net job, awesome looking musky. Keep em coming!

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@dennismcdonough4512 Thanks so much for watching!

[@JohnHolliday1911]

Really well done! That is a serious fish!

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@JohnHolliday1911 Thanks very much!

[@benonem]

what a fish eat and net job! just like ive seen so many big bass eat and my pb largie right at the end coming out of no where

[@JONNIE_ROCKER]

Huge congrats Brian, Very nice fish

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@JONNIE_ROCKER Thank you!

[@NathanRosen-zv5kz]

Incredible video 🎉😮

[@scottanthonymiller]

We call that a FUMBLENETSKI. You landed it and that’s all that matters. Unbelievable fish. Congratulations!

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@scottanthonymiller I like that one! Thank you so much!

[@zacharyboehme3551]

Now thats some amazing content! Congratulations 🎉 the net job is the icing on the cake lol it makes this clip that much better IMO

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@zacharyboehme3551 I appreciate you saying so! Thanks very much for watching!

[@matjamphiljodi]

Congrats!!!! Thats why we get off the couch for a Dream fish 👊

[@fredsgonefishing8802]

Wow!!! Man you had me "HYPERVENTILATING" and l was only watching. Great job gorgeous Musky!!!

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@fredsgonefishing8802 Thanks very much!

[@mels313]

Omg that musky was huuuge!!!!! Love the videos 📸😍

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@mels313 Thanks for watching!

[@freddiehoward-nq2nt]

Nice nice fish, and great net job , I’ll take it any day of the week. Congratulations to you both 🎣

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@freddiehoward-nq2nt Thanks very much!

[@mikeloeffler2801]

Yeah buddy great catch congratulations love your channel you guys rock looking forward to the next video👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@mikeloeffler2801 I really appreciate you watching!

[@bjd2090]

Sick footage, Brian. I rewatched that 53.5 eat a few times. Knee shaker!

[@caseyh4850]

Great video man! Awesome fish! And amazing handling of that beast! All around 🔥🔥

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@caseyh4850 Thanks so much! I appreciate you watching!

[@MattVavrochFishing]

Incredible video, insane fish, congrats again just unreal!

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@MattVavrochFishing Thanks dude!