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

[@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!

[@treysummers2061]

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

[@AnglingAnarchy]

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

[@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!

[@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 😊

[@MarkyBoyle]

That gasp when you see the fish come up and take the lure. Haha priceless.

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@MarkyBoyle The sound of massive surprise! Lol

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@claymac7895]

That's an amazing net job not a bad one! He free netted that fish with no hooks in its mouth. Best net work I've ever seen. It's not his fault the hook hit the net.

[@nextlevelangling]

Beautiful, monstrous, amazing specimen right there. A PB that anyone would be proud of. Great video!

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@nextlevelangling Thank you so much for 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!

[@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 😊

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@eyre1720]

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

[@WalterAlbert-k8l]

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

[@alexdunbar8993]

Epic save on that fish. Nathan deserves a beer

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@alexdunbar8993 I made sure of it that same evening 😁

[@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!

[@craigharrison5406]

Not just one of the biggest but one of the nicest looking Musky I'be ever seen. The markings were popping on that fish....beauty,

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@craigharrison5406 I'm hoping thise markings are captured in the replica of thus fish that I'll be getting in January! Thanks for watching!

[@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!

[@MFcomm66]

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

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@markf7066 Thank you so 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!

[@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!

[@mikebennewitz7019]

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

[@TheXJRMAN]

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

[@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!

[@TiggsTailsFishing]

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

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@TiggsTailsFishing Thank you! I appreciate you watching!

[@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!

[@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!

[@davidhardt9924]

That was the greatest net job I have ever seen. A monster green fish at boat side and you try to get it in the net cause its huge. The green fish gets the lure caught in the net and gets off. Nathan scoops the fish up for the win. He can net my fish any day Get Get episode. Thanks for the effort. All three episodes on this opening day were unbelievable

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@davidhardt9924 It was pretty darn spectacular! And to capture it all on video was even better! Thanks so much for the awesome comment, I appreciate it!

[@M-LOutdoors]

EXCELLENT catch! What a muskie! My biggest is 29", that is a behemoth and such a nice pattern

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@M-LOutdoors Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching!

[@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!

[@tylerscott6875]

No hate on the net job here! Epic save! If you haven't somewhat botched a net job you're either lying to yourself or you haven't been doing it long enough! Beast of a fish, congrats!

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@tylerscott6875 Right on man! Thanks so much for the comment and for watching!

[@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!

[@droptinetackle]

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

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@droptinetackle Thanks very much!

[@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!

[@jackpinesavageoutdoors300]

Awesome Musky!! Fish in the bag despite how you got it, fishing is ANARCHY sometimes!!!

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@jackpinesavageoutdoors300 Thanks very much! It certainly is!

[@williamsutherlin1065]

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

[@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 😊

[@Csim788]

Dude I watched this video a couple days ago and learned you can flip the net when they get stuck on the outside. Today I hooked a 46 on a fat bastard and screwed up the solo net job but I flipped it and got her in the net. My second biggest fish ever and honestly I think I only got her because of you guys. 🙏👏

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@cartersimon942 That's so awesome to hear! Glad the video helped in some way!

[@jpangling6019]

That netjob was badass! Great save!

[@AnglingAnarchy]

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

[@apbassing]

Amazing fish dude !

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@apbassing Thanks man! I appreciate it!

[@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!

[@pinhookfishingclub]

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

[@sandrocambruzzi5834]

Nathan for president 👍

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@sandrocambruzzi5834 I'd vote for him!

[@joedonuts13]

Congratulations Brian! That was a beautiful musky!! As for the net job, any net job that results in the fish hitting the bottom of the bag is a good net job. Some are just prettier than others.

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@joedonuts13 Thank you! And I couldn't agree more!

[@antoniomora1255]

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

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@antoniomora1255 Thank you so much for watching!

[@Coyotesinc22]

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

[@pdkonkol]

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

[@randallmohammed2445]

Absolutely brilliant move. What a great save.

[@Braden460]

Thanks for sharing this awesome fishing memory! And putting the effort into it! The cameras, batteries, all that stuff is annoying for me and watching you battle a fish while lifting a pole over a GoPro holder is incredible. Thanks for sharing and for what you do. Great fish and congrats.

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@bradenbritneyhartmann7731 You're quite welcome! And its very true, dealing with all of the filming equipment is certainly not everyone's cup of tea, but I get the biggest kick out of it!

[@buckimmel3159]

That could make Jeremy Wade jealous. What a river monster. I love how she stole your breath on the strike. Nice job guys.

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@buckimmel3159 Take that, Jeremy! 😆 But seriously, I really appreciate the comment and you watching the video!

[@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!”

[@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!

[@chadhaddix3825]

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

[@benstonefishing]

Congrats again man on such an amazing BEAST!

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@benstonefishing Thanks dude!

[@jeremyveek4531]

Awesome fish man! Net job was spectacular! This video is awesome! It was sweet to run into you guys opening day and chatting. Congrats on the PB!

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@jeremyveek4531 Thanks very much! It was nice chatting with you as well!

[@bobatbilletcreations]

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

[@ChadPhilip-kk2eu]

Nice intro and I think that was a great net job. Sometimes those big nets aren't the easiest to pick up quick and he turned it pretty nice to get that pig in the boat.sweet bite also its like slow motion when they hit like that.

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@ChadPhilip-kk2eu Thank you! Not many people can appreciate how difficult weilding a big net can be!

[@hunting50s]

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

[@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!

[@nomoaiight]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@edufishingbrazil2090]

Congratilulations, bro!!! That was a nice catch. And don’t worry about the comments cause you did the right thing. Hugs from Brazil.

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@edufishingbrazil2090 Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching!

[@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!

[@BrettSchulzeFishing]

Congrats Brian! Well deserved, and worked for!

[@smyersfishingadventures]

That was an incredible net job. I have never fished for Musky (typically fish smallmouth bass), but even bass can be tricky netting and they are no where near 50"+ or 40 lbs. Great catch, great net job, great video!!!

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@smyersfishingadventures Thank you for saying so! Most people can't appreciate just how difficult dealing with a fish that size can be!

[@-JoMar28-]

First video I've watched, epic fish! The net jobs bring back nightmares of losing my biggest ever pike that exact same way!

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@jomar2874 Right on! Welcome to the madness 😁

[@jdean1851]

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

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@jdean1851 Thanks bud! I appreciate it!

[@michaelmontalto]

Congratulations! Absolutely amazing fish!

[@KELLEYSrUS]

Awesome job guys. Both of you.

[@Lilmickcrocodiledundee0001]

That was an awesome save!! Congrats on the PB

[@lawrencebabicz5874]

That's sick man. Awesome job just landing that huge beast. And congrats on your PB. Thanks for sharing.

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@lawrencebabicz5874 Thank you so much! I really appreciate you watching!

[@danreid6712]

I gasped when that thing hit ! Super COOL !

[@danreid6712]

@ 7:21

[@williamwaychoff8710]

Awesome fish Brian, Congratulations on your new PB. That stuff happens at the Net a lot: Great Save from Nathan

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@williamwaychoff8710 Thanks very much!

[@Sabaskong]

I‘m still shaking just by watching this epic footage. Proud of you, well deserved blind date with that Leech/Great lakes tank🫶🏻

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@Sabaskong Thank you so much!

[@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!

[@carpypete]

That is an awesome fish, well done. I wish we had them in the UK. Beautiful markings.

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@carpypete Thank you sir! I appreciate you watching!

[@dennismcdonough4512]

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

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@dennismcdonough4512 Thanks so much for watching!

[@johnpayton3824]

Simply Awesome Video - NO apologies were needed!!!

[@timothycerny517]

Congratulations my friend, what a beautiful fish, wonderful camera work, and a great save on the net. In my opinion you get those big ones in the net as fast as you can period. Really enjoyed the video! Congrats again, a pinnacle fish for sure 🎣

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@timothycerny517 Thank you sir, I really appreciate it!

[@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!

[@shanesommer]

7:24 that eat was one of the coolest I've seen in forever great catch

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@shanesommer9719 I've probably watched it at least once a day since it happened 😅

[@shanesommer]

@@AnglingAnarchy it's definitely one that causes the musky madness for sure.

[@paulziebell2479]

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

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@paulziebell2479 Thank you so much!

[@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 😅

[@caseyh4850]

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

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@caseyh4850 Thanks so much! I appreciate you 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!

[@bjd2090]

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

[@TylersOutdoorAdventures]

Nice work bro! Net man with a epic save on a trophy fish

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@TylersOutdoorAdventures Thanks dude!

[@geoffzech8886]

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

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@geoffzech8886 Thank you! I appreciate it!

[@StatesideFishing]

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

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@StatesideFishing Thanks very much!

[@leosoehnlen7465]

Nate you’re the man! Hope all is well Brian this was a great video hope you guys are catching lots of fish ! Mega giant !!! I remember getting the text about that monster on the way home to Ohio couldent believe it

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@leosoehnlen7465 Thanks so much for watching! I appreciate it!

[@phils6733]

I caught pike never musky and nothing that size…fantastic job guys! Congrats! Fishing with a buddy and landing some beauties is a memory that lasts forever

[@AnglingAnarchy]

@phils6733 Thank you! I appreciate you watching!

[@stevefrompeterborough4007]

Awesome, crazy net save. Wild.

[@johnnyparterlee7066]

Welcome back, missed ya man-