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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?
Pre-Turnover Musky Hunt
DANCE WITH SOME OF THE BIGGEST FISH OF THE YEAR ON THE VERGE OF FALL
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
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.