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Pre-Turnover Musky Hunt

DANCE WITH SOME OF THE BIGGEST FISH OF THE YEAR ON THE VERGE OF FALL

7 mins |

Match Your Leader Size To Your Bucktails

Now that we’re in full blown summer mode, there is one lure type that stands out above the rest.

Lowa Muskies In Transition

THE PERCEPTION OF IOWA NOT BEING A TOP STATE FOR MUSKY FISHING MAY SOON CHANGE

It's Easy To Rebuild A Mangled Bucktail

At what point is a bucktail so beat up that it’s unfishable? Is it when the wire has been bent back and forth so many times it isn’t close to being straight?

Go Topside In Late Summer

Is there truly a better fishing experience than a topwater strike? Whether it’s a violent explosion on the surface or an almost silent “gulp,” the strike is what grabs the excitement of musky anglers and keeps them coming back for more.

Genetics 102

FINDINGS IN WISCONSIN HAVE IMPLICATIONS FOR STOCKINGS EVERYWHERE

4 mins |

Dale Wiley

Dale Wiley is an angler and lure maker from Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, who has been making musky lures for longer than I have been alive.

6 mins |

Big Water Release

IG WATERS GROW HUGE MUSKIES, BUT THE ABILITY TO RELEASE THEM SUCCESSFULLY CAN BE COMPLICATED

6 mins |

Rigging Up For Big Water Muskies

Chasing muskies with fly fishing gear is becoming more commonplace. In this article, I will discuss a few things that matter when approaching big water fish. Let’s start with the rod/line/leader set-up.

Musky Casting Techniques For Kids

If I could be anywhere in the world, there’s no doubt I’d be on a boat with a musky rod in my hands. I’ve pretty much been fishing ever since I could balance on my own two legs.

Water Temp: The Key To Early Summer Muskies

There are a number of factors that come into play on any early season musky outing, but this one is arguably the most significant.

2 mins |

The Weakest Link In Your Musky Set-up

Have you ever watched an autorace in which a driver seems tobe on his way to a sure victory but with a few laps to go his car breaks down and he’s out of the race? When they ask the driver what happened, you often hear him say something to the effect of “a 50-cent part cost us a sure victory.”

The Flowage Advantage

Flowages, a.k.a. reservoirs, have beautiful shorelines and, usually, lots of big muskies. What’s not to like?

5 mins |

Start Fast During The Shield's First Days

Fishing the Canadian Shield during the first couple weeks of the season is awesome! A number of lakes and variety of water types can be within striking distance from one destination.

4 mins |

Off the Deep End for Giant Muskies

The northeastern United States is blessed with a hit list of big, deep-flowing rivers that connect all of the Great Lakes. Each one of these rivers is unique but they all have three things in common — deep water, current and good populations of trophy muskies.

Interview With Andy Veith Of Infamous Musky Tackle

The world of angling encompasses more than just the actual act of fishing. One of the hottest and most active segments of the sport today isn’t the anglers themselves — it’s a small cadre of artisan bait builders and the creations they make.

Genetics 101

The question of fish genetics is of vital importance when stocking is discussed

Breaking Down Shimano's Tranx Series

Shimano’s Tranx reel series has taken the musky world bystorm, and for good reason — it is packed with many features that make it stand out. Here is a short list of some of the features that make the Tranx what it is.

2 mins |