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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.

On Minnesota Lake Chain

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

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

Raley & Osfar Win Mercury Qualifier At Eagle River

There are so many different ways to approach a water that it could simply be overwhelming before you even launch the boat. Do you rely on past hotspots, baits, colors, current weather conditions, try something different, or all of the above?

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?

Simple Ways To Increase Your Musky Score

Adventuring on to new waters, fishing new lures, and fishing from a new boat are all exciting ways to enjoy the musky game, but honestly it may not result in more muskies.

Lowa Muskies In Transition

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

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.

Turtle Man

Turgeon’s Tech Tips.

Number 1

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pre-Turnover Musky Hunt

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

Big Water Release

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

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.

Genetics 102

FINDINGS IN WISCONSIN HAVE IMPLICATIONS FOR STOCKINGS EVERYWHERE

Tick & Click

In this day of giant bucktails and soft plastics, crankbaits tend to be overlooked. However, they have triggered many of Joe’s best muskies in recent years.

Livebaitin'

Fishing livebait in shallow weeds has proven extremely effective for the author.

Rubber Bait Rundown

An understanding of each bait’s qualities will help you choose the  right one for the situation.

Roll The Dice

The considerations that matter to early season lake selection.

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.

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.

Genetics 101

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

Significant Differences

Illinois researchers find the strain of musky stocked in your waters really does matter.

Early Fall Patterns

Early fall provides some of the best opportunities in the entire season to catch a giant musky.

Enter The Night

A primer for newcomers to the night fishing game.