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What can Current Do For You?

WATER FLOW IN LAKES IS SUBTLE AND OFTEN OVERLOOKED. BUT MUSKIES USE IT, SO WHY SHOULDN’T YOU?

Find The Right Structure In Deep, Clear Water

With breathtaking scenery, vast amounts of water, and complex and diverse structure, clear water Canadian Shield lakes offer some of the most sought-after musky fishing in the world. A bucket-list destination for the passionate and determined angler, there’s something truly special about being in the sanctuary of the great Canadian Shield lakes.

Region To Region

Region To Region

Crawling Crankbaits To Catch Cold Water Muskies

Crankbaits catch plenty of muskies during spring, summer and fall, but the key to catching ’skies in the very early cold water season on these lures involves some special tricks.

The Eye Of The Tiger

BIG HEAT, FIRST MEAT, AND POST-FRONTAL CONDITIONS ARE PATTERNS THE AUTHOR HAS IDENTIFIED FOR HOOKING HYBRIDS

This Tiger Musky Is My King

Many muskies over my lifetime have made for some great memories, but one catch that stands above the rest started with a successful release that happened back in 2003. As it turned out, this special tiger musky visited my boat several times from 2003-2006.

Outdoor Grips Introduces Ergonomics To Rods

You could say Aaron Techlin saw a need in the fishing industry. You’d be even more correct if you said he felt it.

The Death Pause

‘KILL’ YOUR BAIT IN THE RETRIEVE TO LET BIG FALL MUSKIES EAT

More Skill Adds Up To More Muskies

Just like a golfer must practice often with a variety of clubs performing a wide range of shots on a vast array of terrains, so must the musky angler cast with a wide selection of lures at various spots.

Mile High Hybrids

GIANT TIGERS ABOUND IN THE RESERVOIRS OF UTAH

Many Benefits To Musky Fishing With Kids

We can all think back to the times when we were kids, excited to hit the creek bank with our dad, grandpa, or best friend. It was so thrilling to hear the stories about trophy fish and learn from family and friends.

Keep Casting, Interpret Data, Speed & Structure

The pursuit of muskies can be a complex, ongoing algorithm. There are seemingly endless pieces of critical information that all add up to the big picture, and this information is constantly changing.

Fly Fishing In The Southern Belt During Winter

The days are short, weather un-predictable, and on certain days there had better be a good reason to get your hands wet.

Beef Up Your Gear As You Hunt ‘The One'

If you are still fishing during this time of year, one thing is for certain — you’re looking for “the one.”

Tips For More Muskies On Fly Fishing Gear

Fishing for muskies takes a special kind of person.

Jerkbait Fishing For Beginning Musky Anglers

Before I hit the water with my clients for Muddy Creek Fishing Guides, I always ask whether they want to go trolling or jerking.

Use Reservoir Drawdowns To Your Advantage

Though the water was high and the rockpile unseen, I knew it was there because I had previously mapped it out when the water level was lower.

The South's Overlooked Late Season Muskies

As November and December approach, many musky anglers will have winterized their boats, stored lures and started reflecting on the season past. However, at this time hot musky action is usually kicking up south of the Mason-Dixon Line.

Grinding Out One More Bite

LIVEBAIT CAN YIELD GREAT FALL FISHING IN RIVERS AS MUSKIES TRANSITION TO THEIR WINTER HOLES

Locales For Locating Fall 'Lunge

The location of muskies through-out the fall can vary greatly — just like the weather.

Fishing ‘Incorrectly' Leads To Great Crankbait Pattern

Four years ago when I started musky fishing in Kentucky and West Virginia, I was overwhelmed with the giant selection and size of the musky lures.

An Uncertain 2020, But An Exciting Future In Minnesota

As I write this article, Minnesota is in the middle of our stay-at-home order resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Understanding Muskies In Transition

The transition from summer to fall is one of the most important and productive musky times of the year. Water temperatures are falling and muskies begin making predictable transitions. This is a great time to catch some really big fish in some pretty fun ways.

To Grip Or Not To Grip

RESEARCH WITH OTHER SPECIES INDICATES LIP-GRIPPING TOOLS ARE INJURIOUS TO FISH

Sticking It Out In Prime Conditions Yields A Giant

Memorable catches stay with you, and I can think of a few, like the Immaculate Reception. Or pretty much every catch I made in high school and college. And of course, one particularly memorable musky catch.

Cast Control In Modern Baitcasting Reels

We see a lot of reels coming into our shop with cast-control issues, which is when the cast con-trol cap over the spool is tight but the spool continues to spin freely.

Leaders For Short-Line Trolling With Shad Baits

We often talk about how different leaders can affect the action of different lures. In most cases, we are talking about this in regard to casting, but it can also apply to trolling. Early in the year, short-line trolling can be very effective and is a lot of fun.

Basin Brutes

CRACK THE CODE OF OPEN WATER BEASTS

THE SHIELD

Pre-Season Plan To Catch Muskies After Season Opens

RESERVOIR DOGS

Unlocking The Reservoir Pattern Code