10/02/2026
Forget the high-tech Gore-Tex and modern waders.
For this , weāre looking back at 1934 when Mrs. Taylor hauled a 43 ½-pound, 50-inch musky out of Little Papoose Lake while rocking a heavy winter coat, a stylish hat, and strapped heels! š š
As seen in the Wisconsin Historical Society archives (referenced in "Screenshot 2026-09-29 at 12.09.01 g"), this photo is a perfect snapshot of early Northwoods sporting culture.
Today, Little Papoose might be a quieter Class C musky lake, but photos like this prove our waters have always had legendary stories to tell.