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Fishing ‘Incorrectly' Leads To Great Crankbait Pattern
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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.

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August/September 2020
An Uncertain 2020, But An Exciting Future In Minnesota
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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.

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August/September 2020
The Secret To Setting Your Reel's Drag Perfectly
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The Secret To Setting Your Reel's Drag Perfectly

Setting the drag properly is one of musky fishing’s most misunderstood and overlooked necessities.

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August/September 2020
Plan To Relax So You Can Continue Fishing
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Plan To Relax So You Can Continue Fishing

There are many equipment options that can help an aging angler stay on the water longer. The first, suggested by a Musky Hunter subscriber who likes this column, is the bike seat.

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August/September 2020
Giving A Great Spot Time To Produce Pays Off
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Giving A Great Spot Time To Produce Pays Off

Late last summer, my good friend Chris Button and I took our annual vacation to get away from guiding for a few days and enjoy some great fishing, make some memories, and relax for a bit.

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August/September 2020
Understanding Muskies In Transition
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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.

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August/September 2020
To Grip Or Not To Grip
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To Grip Or Not To Grip

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

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August/September 2020
Keep It Clean, Keep It Inexpensive, Keep It Simple
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Keep It Clean, Keep It Inexpensive, Keep It Simple

It wasn’t much of a wave but as soon as we hit it, I noticed the foam coffee cup sitting next to my client shoot upward and arc gracefully into a back summersault before nosediving into the floor of the boat, distributing all of its contents onto the carpet. Even though the carpet had been treated with Scotchguard, I knew I had to wash it as soon as we stopped to fish.

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August/September 2020
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Hot Bites During Cool-Down

MUSKY FISHING CAN BE GREAT AS WATERS COOL IN EARLY FALL

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August/September 2020
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From The Back of The Room

THERE’S A LOT TO LEARN FROM ENTERING MUSKY TOURNAMENTS, ESPECIALLY WHEN SOMEONE ELSE IS CASHING A CHECK

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August/September 2020
Sticking It Out In Prime Conditions Yields A Giant
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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.

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June/July 2020
The Lowdown On Wire Line Trolling For Muskies
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The Lowdown On Wire Line Trolling For Muskies

There are many things that I love about musky fishing — the chase, the challenge of trying to catch them everyday, and the multitude of patterns and tactics that can be applied to catch these crazy fish. One of them is wire line trolling.

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June/July 2020
Picking The Perfect Boat For Midwest River Fishing
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Picking The Perfect Boat For Midwest River Fishing

In Minnesota, the “Land of 10,000 “Lakes,” much of the population seems not to know the state has some of the finest musky rivers in the central United States.

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June/July 2020
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Shed (Lure) Hunting

CAN FISH SURVIVE IF PARTS OF HOOKS AND/OR LURES ARE LEFT IN THEM?

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June/July 2020
Cast Control In Modern Baitcasting Reels
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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.

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June/July 2020
Motion Without Movement In Early Summer
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Motion Without Movement In Early Summer

There is nothing wrong with a few more muskies a year.

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June/July 2020
Leaders For Short-Line Trolling With Shad Baits
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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.

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June/July 2020
Early Season Muskies Of The Upper French River
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Early Season Muskies Of The Upper French River

The French River is a large watershed over 110 kilometers long with a 19,100-kilometer basin that flows from Lake Nipissing west to Georgian Bay in central Ontario.

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June/July 2020
Consider Taking Breaks With A ‘Resting Rod'
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Consider Taking Breaks With A ‘Resting Rod'

Welcome to the second installment of the Aging Angler series. We began with a modified approach to reduce stress and injury when casting heavy musky combos.

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June/July 2020
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Basin Brutes

CRACK THE CODE OF OPEN WATER BEASTS

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June/July 2020
THE SHIELD
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THE SHIELD

Pre-Season Plan To Catch Muskies After Season Opens

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April/May 2020
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Scratch The Itch & Get Bit

THOUGHTS ON EARLY SEASON MUSKY FISHING IN THE UPPER MIDWEST

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April/May 2020
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Rhythm of Rubber

WHEN FISHING SOFT PLASTIC BAITS, CADENCE & RHYTHM ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN TYPE, COLOR OR SIZE

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April/May 2020
RESERVOIR DOGS
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RESERVOIR DOGS

Unlocking The Reservoir Pattern Code

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April/May 2020
Net Results
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Net Results

STUDY INDICATES TYPE OF NETTING USED MAY AFFECT SURVIVAL OF FISH

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April/May 2020
MUSKIES ON THE FLY
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MUSKIES ON THE FLY

Fly Fishing’s Effectiveness — Post Birds & Bees

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April/May 2020
LADIES FIRST
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LADIES FIRST

Comparing Midwest Muskies To Southern Fish

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April/May 2020
BUCHER TALES
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BUCHER TALES

My Favorite Spring Musky Pattern

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April/May 2020
Stay In Your Lane: Canoe Control Is A Key To Rivers
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Stay In Your Lane: Canoe Control Is A Key To Rivers

The author caught this late season musky from the current break in the background. He and his partner steered the canoe through the rapids and then approached the targeted area from downstream.

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December 2019/January 2020
Southern Winter Musky Options
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Southern Winter Musky Options

TRAVEL SOUTH TO WHERE THE SEASON NEVER CLOSES AND GIANTS AWAIT

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December 2019/January 2020