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Let Your Musky Rod Do The Work
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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.

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3 mins  |
April/May 2019
How Musky Fishing Changed My Life
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How Musky Fishing Changed My Life

I’ve always loved to fish.

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3 mins  |
April/May 2019
On Minnesota Lake Chain
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On Minnesota Lake Chain

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

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6 mins  |
April/May 2019
Understanding The Movements Of Other Species Will Help You In Your Musky Pursuits
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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

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6 mins  |
April/May 2019
Raley & Osfar Win Mercury Qualifier At Eagle River
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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?

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2 mins  |
August/September 2019
It's Easy To Rebuild A Mangled Bucktail
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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?

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August/September 2019
Simple Ways To Increase Your Musky Score
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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.

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2 mins  |
August/September 2019
Lowa Muskies In Transition
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Lowa Muskies In Transition

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

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August/September 2019
Anglers, Biologists Working Together
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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.

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4 mins  |
December 2018/January 2019
Turtle Man
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Turtle Man

Turgeon’s Tech Tips.

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3 mins  |
December 2018/January 2019
Number 1
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Number 1

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

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6 mins  |
December 2018/January 2019
Start Fast During The Shield's First Days
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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.

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4 mins  |
June/July 2019
Rigging Up For Big Water Muskies
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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.

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June/July 2019
Water Temp: The Key To Early Summer Muskies
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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.

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June/July 2019
Go Topside In Late Summer
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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.

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August/September 2019
Match Your Leader Size To Your Bucktails
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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.

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August/September 2019
Pre-Turnover Musky Hunt
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Pre-Turnover Musky Hunt

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

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7 mins  |
August/September 2019
Big Water Release
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Big Water Release

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

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6 mins  |
August/September 2019
Dale Wiley
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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.

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August/September 2019
Genetics 102
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Genetics 102

FINDINGS IN WISCONSIN HAVE IMPLICATIONS FOR STOCKINGS EVERYWHERE

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4 mins  |
August/September 2019
Tick & Click
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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.

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7 mins  |
April/May 2017
Livebaitin'
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Livebaitin'

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

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10 mins  |
October/November 2016
Rubber Bait Rundown
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Rubber Bait Rundown

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

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8 mins  |
October/November 2016
Roll The Dice
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Roll The Dice

The considerations that matter to early season lake selection.

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6 mins  |
June/July 2017
Interview With Andy Veith Of Infamous Musky Tackle
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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.

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June/July 2019
Breaking Down Shimano's Tranx Series
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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.

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June/July 2019
Genetics 101
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Genetics 101

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

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3 mins  |
June/July 2019
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Significant Differences

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

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5 mins  |
August/September 2017
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Early Fall Patterns

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

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7 mins  |
August/September 2017
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Enter The Night

A primer for newcomers to the night fishing game. 

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3 mins  |
August/September 2017