It's Official… Largest Live Released
Musky in New York State in 2009.
now accepting bookings for 2010 season
Capt. Rich Clarke caught tagged and released this RIVER MONSTER. The fish measured 58-3/4" and had a 27-1/2" girth. It is officially the largest musky caught in New York State in 2009.
Chris Phinney and Mark Morgia of Clayton, New York returned for another Musky hunt with Capt. Rich Clarke. Chris improved on his personal best when he boated this 51" beauty. The fish was tagged and safely released.
Not to be outdone, Gary Clark (right) of Ridgefield Conn. returned for his second musky hunt of the season. He came away with his new personal best. The 53"x 24" beauty was tagged and safely released. Flory Basile of Syracuse, New York and Bret Rose of Ivy Lee and Jay MacIntosh of Lansdowne, Ontario were Gary's guests.
Kevin Rose from Ivy Lea Ontario was fishing aboard "SIGN MAN" with his brother Bret and good friend Gary Clark when he tangled with this 51"x 24" beauty. Capt. Rich tagged and safely release the fish to fight another day.
Rusty Abbott of Phoenix, Arizona (upper right) caught and released his nice 46" musky earlier this season. He returned to "THE RIVER" for his second Sign Man Musky Hunt with his good friend Charles Ray of Scottsdale Arizona. Charles landed his personal best, a 52" beauty that was tagged and safely released.
Ed Barbosa of Meaford, Ontario returned to fish aboard "Sign Man" again this year. He was rewarded with an excellent battle. The fish was very thick and both anglers agreed that it should grow to be a real monster someday. The fish was tagged and safely released.
Glen Gould of Wellesley Island, New York brought his guest Daren Morgan of Theresa, New York for this years excursion aboard "Sign Man". Daren landed a 45" Musky while Glen topped his own personal best with this 53"x 24" fish. Both fish were tagged and safely released to fight another day.
Julie Garnsey of Clayton, NY, her husband Jeff and their son Josh had a fantastic musky hunt aboard SIGN MAN. Julie caught and safely released her first musky. The fish was very heavy and measured 52"x 24"
James Beers fished aboard "Sign Man" with his brother Paul and friend Bobby Clarke.
He had the battle of his life when he hooked into this beautiful musky. Bobby's Dad tagged and safely released this fish.
PJ Clarke had a great battle with this 50" beauty. Dad tagged and safely released her.
Billy Bach of Clayton, New York returned for his yearly musky hunt. His guests were Bob Rousseau of Rome and Dave Bender of Bridgeport, New York. Bob began the day with a beautiful 48-1/2" fish. Not to be outdone "Super Dave" finished the day with his own 55"x 26" trophy. Both fish were quickly photographed, tagged and released.
Bob Johnson traveled from East Haddam Ct., in search of a 1000 Islands 50 plus. His smile says it all after he won the battle with this 53-1/2" 24" Musky. Captain Clarke tagged and released this beautiful fish so she can fight another day.
Ed Barbosa of Meaford, Ontario had an excellent light tackle experience aboard Sign Man this year. He caught tagged and safely released this 53-1/4" x 23-1/2" beauty.
Mark Morgia took his wife Krista on a musky hunt aboard Sign Man. They were successful and released this beauty to fight another day.
Summer Grindstone Island resident Jeff Walker and his son Casey, teamed up to land this 50" musky. Jeff's father Ken and his good friend Bill Roberts also enjoyed this catch and
release experience.
Ed Barbosa of Meaford, Ontario battled this 56" x 25" monster and won. Capt. Rich released the fish to battle another angler another time.
Ed Barbosa of Meaford, Ontario landed two on this musky hunt. The largest measured 53" x 25". Both fish were released to fight another day.
Thanksgiving Morning Memory 51" x 24-1/4"
It's tradition in Capt. Rich Clarke's family to go musky fishing on Thanksgiving morning. This year the anglers braved 26° air temperature, 25 mph sustained winds, gusts to 35, snow, sleet and huge waves. The reward was great as Clarke's nephew Lennon Buker (right) landed his first musky while fishing with his cousins Ryan Youngs (rear) and Bobby Clarke (center) and Danny Barlow (left). The fish was tagged and safely released.
Stephen Buxton of Collegevill Pa. battled his first musky. Capt. Rich Clarke tagged and safely released this 50" x 24" beauty.
Scott Hoisington of Kingfield Maine with his first 1000 Islands Musky. This 52-1/2 trophy was tagged and safely released to fight another day.
50-1/2" trophy was tagged and safely released to fight another day.
A PAIR of HUGE Muskies
Capt. Rich Clarke Caught and Released this 58" x 28-1/2" GIANT. A perfect finish to another successful musky season.
Capt. Rich Clarke Caught and Released this 58-1/4" x 26.
51-1/2" x 22" released to fight another day.
"PHAT FIFTY" - 50" x 25" Released
Massive 58" Musky Released

Pat Corkrey and wife Megan look forward to their yearly adventure with Capt. Rich Clarke. This years goal was to top last years 53" x 24-1/2". Pat achieved his new personal best by landing this monster that measured 58" x 26-1/2". The fish was safely released and a fiberglass replica is being made of this impressive musky.
Ed Barbosa made his yearly treck to "The River" and was rewarded with this beautiful 55" x 25.5". The fish was safely released.
Dave LaDuke traveled all the way to Clayton, New York, from Wisconsin in search of his dream musky. He gives St. Lawrence River musky fishing a BIG THUMBS UP. This 52" x 23.5" snow storm trophy was released to fight another day.
Todd Tyo of Heuvelton, NY brought his sons Trevor (left) and Todd Jr. (right) to fish aboard the "Sign Man". Trevor caught his first musky, a 54" x 25" beauty. Todd is an avid catch and release sportsman, he is shown here teaching his sons how to safely release their catch.
Big Muskies Released This Season
58", 57-1/2", 57, 56", 55-1/2", 55", 54", 53", 52" & 50"
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