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Genetics 102

FINDINGS IN WISCONSIN HAVE IMPLICATIONS FOR STOCKINGS EVERYWHERE

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.

Big Water Release

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

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.

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?

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.

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.

Understanding The Movements Of Other Species Will Help You In Your Musky Pursuits

Fishing for and understanding the movements of other species during the musky off-season can benefit you when it’s time to chase long, green, toothy things

On Minnesota Lake Chain

Fishermen Help Minnesota Biologists Learn More About Musky Population In Baby & Man Lakes

Get Jiggy With It

When Muskies Won’t Move Much For A Meal, It’s Time To Go Vertical With Your Presentation

Let Your Musky Rod Do The Work

My first musky follow occurred during a club outing on Mille Lacs with my dad when I was six years old.

How Musky Fishing Changed My Life

I’ve always loved to fish.

Confidence: There Is No Subtitute

If You’re Confident In Your Abilities, Your Baits And Your Waters, Your Catches Will Surely Soar

A Perfect Cure For Cabin Fever

Wisconsin’s Southern Zone Offers The Chance To Get Your String Stretched Before Things Start Happening Elsewhere In The Northern Musky Range

Number 1

Joe’s top tactic during the difficult times of 2018 was twitching suspending minnowbaits. Here’s how he did it.

Turtle Man

Turgeon’s Tech Tips.

High-tech Trolling

Trolling is all about efficiency, and new sonar offerings can take your efforts to a whole new musky-catching level.

Anglers, Biologists Working Together

Cooperation is a wonderful thing, especially when two groups that don’t always see eye to eye work toward a common goal.

7 Tips For Surviving Late Fall

Trying to catch one last giant before winter claims the laskes of the North reuires special preparation.

8 Tips To Catch Steelhead Fish

Caught the Chromer bug? Make your fly reel scream louder than ever with our crash course in crushing it on the great lakes tributaries.

Manor Farm shoot Dorset

A herd of fallow deer charged back through the line, led by one of the hares that thrive here. Amid this wildlife maelstrom, two pheasants found their way on to the game cart

Hounds, not hangovers

A fast-paced day following the RAC Beagles, a historic pack predominantly managed by students from the Royal Agricultural University at Cirencester

A pack of all trades

Putting together and running a cohesive team of dogs requires a genuine understanding of each breed’s role in the field

Hidden fishing

While true voyages into the unknown are harder to come by in the modern age, there are plenty of remote waters where the spirit of adventure remains intact