Husky Musky

Results of 2010 Husky Musky Club Catch Report Announced

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Anglers caught and reported 319 muskies to the West Virginia Husky Musky Club in 2010, according to Bret Preston, assistant chief of the Wildlife Resources Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. The fish were reported from 29 West Virginia waters and more than 60 percent of them came from water stocked by the WVDNR. The 2010 catch represented the largest in more than 40 years of record keeping.

The top waters in 2010 included: Little Kanawha River (54 fish); Stonewall Jackson Lake (47 fish); Buckhannon River (41 fish); Middle Island Creek (20 fish); and Monongahela and South Fork Hughes rivers (14 fish each). Two muskies more than 50 inches in length were reported from Stonewall Jackson Lake.

The Husky Musky Club has maintained musky catch information since 1969 and 5,222 fish have been registered from 71 different West Virginia waters. The top 10 waters during this 42-year period are: 1) Middle Island Creek; 2) Buckhannon River; 3) Little Kanawha River; 4) Stonewall Jackson Lake; 5) Elk River; 6) South Fork Hughes River; 7) Hughes River; 8) West Fork River; 9) Stonecoal Lake; and 10) Tygart River.

Anglers interested in registering their first legal-sized musky may join the West Virginia Husky Musky Club for no membership fee. More information about this Club may be found at www.wvdnr.gov/fishing/HuskyMusky.shtm or from the nearest WVDNR district office.

For more info on guided Misky fishing visit www.profishwv.com
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Mountains of Fun @ Glade Springs

Mountains of Fun Outfitters is your complimentary concierge service at The Resort at Glade Springs! With over 25 years of experience exploring the mountains and fashioning adventures in West Virginia we will get you the best rates with the best outfitters and guides in the business. We take the guesswork out of planning your next outdoor adventure by ensuring that your time and money are well spent and the trip meets or exceeds your expectations.

800-634-5233 EXT. 379 / activities@gladesprings.com

Championship Golf Courses
Glade Springs boasts three of the top five ranked golf courses in West Virginia: Cobb, Stonehaven, and Woodhaven!

Equestrian Center
The Equestrian Center at Glade Springs is the area’s premiere equestrian facility serving Southern West Virginia year-round. You can spend 45 minutes to 3 hours exploring the miles of trails and enjoying the scenic beauty of the resort. Carriage rides are also available along with pony rides, which is a highly popular activity for children.

Whitewater Rafting
Whitewater rafting at its best. With a guide in every raft on the Lower New River, instructions are provided to help ready you for what's to come on this section of class I through V white water (on a scale of I to VI). As you continue downstream, the character of the New River Gorge changes; the river narrows, house-size boulders are strewn in and along the river, and the canyon walls squeeze in on you just a little bit. While enjoying a deli-style, riverside lunch you have the chance to mingle with other folks or simply marvel at the beauty around you.
The Upper New River is a mild stretch of white water - this is a great place for families to “get their feet wet” in the world of white water rafting. The Upper New River has rapids of Class I through III (on a scale of I to VI) which means the white water rapids are on the mild side - no 14' waterfalls - just gentle and playful waves, with plenty of calm water in between permitting you a chance to enjoy what's around you. The scenery on the Upper New is majestic.
Tree Top Canopy Tour
This half day adventure includes 10 zip-lines, 5 sky bridges, 1 rappel, and 3 short hikes. You'll spend 3 1/2 hours in the old growth hemlock and hardwoods forest of pristine Mill Creek Canyon, immediately adjacent to the awe-inspiring New River Gorge.
You’ll start out with a short hike to the beginning of the course where you'll learn how to travel on a zip-line. You'll do a short orientation zip-line that is only a few feet off the ground. This is a great way to experience what the full course will be like. After that, you’re off to sky-bridges, zip-lines, and hikes across Mill Creek Gorge, adjacent to the New River Gorge. You will end your adventure with a rappel down from the final platform! A short shuttle brings you back to the Tree Tops base camp.

Wild, Wonderful Fishing Adventures
West Virginia is home to some of the most spectacular fishing in the east. With beautiful rivers and high mountain streams, the Mountaineer State is the perfect backdrop for your fishing adventure. Whether fly-fishing for trout or spin-casting for bass, our professional guides are ready to show you how to land the big one!

A Three Hour Tour
The perfect way to end your day! Experience prime-time and “get on the bite” as our experienced guides show you all of the right spots for Smallmouth, Walleye, and maybe even the elusive Musky. Fish in comfort from a custom outfitted boat, and fish “in the know” with our expert staff.

Beginner FLY-FISHING Instructional Clinic
Our beginner class is the perfect way to learn how to fly-fish because we provide the instruction needed to enjoy the sport on your own. Equipment review, fly selection and use, casting, and on-water instruction will be the focus of the beginner’s clinic. Customized instruction, to fit any group’s needs, makes this the perfect group activity.







Float and Fish
Spend a full or half day with an experienced, professional angler as s/he guides you down the New River. Renowned as one of the premiere Smallmouth fisheries in the east and remembered for its epic beauty, the New River is the fishing experience of a lifetime. Reel in your catch from the comfort of cushioned seats on a custom designed fishing boat.
- Full day
- Half day


Walk-N-Wade Excursions
Take this full or half day guided hike at one of our favorite local streams. Spin-cast or fly-fish for trout while receiving personalized instruction from one of our knowledgeable guides.



Guided Mountain Bike Tours
Join us for some of North America’s most diverse mountain biking. Whether careening down the side of a mountain full speed or cruising along in beautiful scenery, the New River Gorge National Park has a ride for you. Our guided tours offer an array of experiences for all ages and skill levels. The half day ride will cover about 8 miles and take approximately3-4 hours. To have a catered lunch on the trail, check out a full day ride. Full days are approximately 15 miles and last 6-7 hours. Bikes, helmets, and water are provided.


Guided Rock Climbing
Whether this is your first climb or you are a climbing veteran looking to be challenged, West Virginia has something to offer you. The outfitter, along with some of the most experienced guides in the industry, has a challenge for you. The informative teaching progressions and low student/guide ratios ensure that our clients receive maximum attention and personalized instruction.

ATV Tours
Come visit the place where wild and wonderful meets over 500 miles of trails. Spend a day riding an ATV in the Hatfield-McCoy Recreation Area. Guided trips can be customized to any rider’s experience and any size group.

Sporting Clays
Explore this fun and safe sport. Test your hand/eye coordination using clay targets instead of live game. The full service course, featuring 20+ shooting stations, simulates every shooting situation. The half day includes a complete round of stations and 50 targets, shooting instructor, loaner guns, safety equipment, and ammunition.

Teambuilding
The Teambuilding, Adventure, and Growth program offers groups a custom unique adventure. Experiences focused on problem solving, communication, and teamwork.

The Boathouse
Enjoy seasonal boating activities on Mallard Lake. Take a leisurely paddleboat ride, paddle a canoe or kayak, or just rock the afternoon away on the porch. Bait, tackle, and rental equipment are available for all your fishing needs.

Camp Glade
Our summer day camps put the focus on fun, creativity and learning, while kids ages 4 to 12 make new friends and explore new places. They'll love trying new things like horseback riding, tennis, pottery, and golf, with plenty of time left for those family vacation favorites like swimming, canoeing, and hiking.

Bowling Center

Located in Glade Springs Leisure Center! Come in and get out of the weather to enjoy 10 lanes of bowling, snack bar, big screen TV. Available for private parties on request.

Fly Rods

Fly rods normally vary between 6 ft and 13 ft in length. Fly rods and lines are designated as to their "weight", typically written as Nwt where 'N' is the number (e.g. 8wt, 9wt, 10wt).

Rods are matched to the line according to weight. The rod's manufacturer will mark on the rod the fly line weights for which a rod has been designed. One-weight (1wt) rods and lines are the lightest; the weight designations increase up to the heaviest readily available rods and lines at 16-weight (16wt).[1] In general, 1wt through 2wt would be in the class used for small trout, and panfish, 3wt and 4wt are popular for small-stream fishing, 5wt is often considered the all-around rod for trout, 6wt and 7wt are used on large rivers and for fishing with streamers, 8wt to 9wt rods and lines might be used for steelhead or salmon in medium rivers, as well as for bass fishing with large flies and as lightweight salt water use, and 10-11wt rods and lines would be used for pursuing large salt water gamefish under conditions of high wind or surf. The heaviest rods (12–16wt) are mostly used for bluewater species (billfish, tuna) while fishing from a boat. The characteristics of these rods reflect the fact that only short casts are needed during this type of fly fishing, while lifting ability is at a premium.

The species pursued, under which conditions, will largely determine the weight of rod selected. Next, it is important to match the line to the weight of the rod. Using too heavy a line on too light on a rod, or vice versa, will dramatically affect casting performance. It may also permanently warp the rod blank. As a rule of thumb, you can safely go one line weight more or less (i.e. using an 8wt or 10wt line on a 9wt rod). There are also rods stamped with a range of weights. For example, a rod may be rated 7-8wt. This indicates the rod is designed for either a 7 or 8 weight fly line. There are also some rods rated for wider ranges (e.g. 8-9-10wt). The drawback to multi-rated rods is that compromises in flexibility or action are made in order to accommodate a wider range of line weights. For example, a rod rated for 8-9 weight line will be slightly stiffer than a straight 8wt but slightly softer than a straight 9wt rod.

Saltwater fly rods are built to handle powerful fish and to cast large, bulky flies over longer distances or into strong winds. Saltwater fly rods are normally fitted with heavier, corrosion-resistant fittings. The reel seat may also be equipped with a short extension often called a "fighting butt". Rods for saltwater fishing fall into the 8 to 15 weight class, with 12-weight being typical for most larger species like tuna, dorado (mahi-mahi) and wahoo (ono).