The Rybicki boys doubled down on the Fourth of July with their first muskies.
First Jake, 14, caught a 35-incher on a Suick in the morning as they fished Eagle Lake in Ontario. In the afternoon, Evan, 11, caught a 40-incher on a chartreuse Buchertail.
The next day, Evan (center with proud dad Brad), caught a 49-incher, on the same Buchertail.
They were staying at North Shore Lodge and fishing weeds in 10-11 feet of water.
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