Secrets For Success In Clear Water
by Jim Saric, Editor I have always had a love/hate relationship with clear water. Some of my best days have come from such waters, and so have some of my worst. But the largest muskies I’ve seen live in such…Read More
Rattle Your Way To Spring Success
by Tony Grant With musky fever hot on your brain, you contemplate your next spring trip to Southern musky water. When you get there, the high waters, rain, and muddy conditions have you re-evaluating your decision to use your vacation…Read More
Refined Live Bait Tactics
by Steve Herbeck As she disappeared under the boat I cranked in my line, bringing the free-swimming, quick-set rigged livebait halfway up off bottom and closer to the boat. I activated the spinner attractor, twitched and pulled the bait a…Read More
Superfish
by The MHM Staff The super fish, or giant musky, is something that is commonly discussed in musky circles, the subject of dreams or nightmares for some, and the ultimately trophy obtained by few. Yet, much of the folklore surrounding…Read More
LOTW with Bill Sandy
by Spence Petros, Field Editor The two anglers on the dock were nervously fidgeting with their gear. And why not, they were about to start their vacation fishing on the premier musky lake in the world, and with a guide…Read More
Lure Colors and Muskies
by Pete Maina Lure Colors and Muskies (Courtesy of The Next Bite – ESOX Angler Magazine) You’ve all seen the smiley tackle manufacturer or rep at the sports show, graciously offering info on their line of product; also counsel on the…Read More
Muskies for Young Persons
By: Richard A. Minich Let’s Have Fun Out There “A good fisherman has fun, the best fisherman has the most fun.” . . . Aunt Bea 2003 By: Richard A. Minich Muskies for Young Persons (Part one of three) The…Read More
Catching ‘Skies With Consistency
Steve Heiting Chances are very good that during the coming seminar and sport show season my response to a simple question is going to disappoint the person asking it. I’ll be asked the same question at least once a week…Read More
Find Baitfish, Find Muskies
Steve Heiting When it comes to rock bars, this one has it all — boulders, a gradual slope before a sudden drop-off to a main lake basin, and located on an island that already is a must-fish spot. This rock…Read More
Bucktails for Muskies
Steve Heiting There’s little question why bucktails are the most popular style of musky lure. Bucktails can be fished fast or slow, in clear water or dark, shallow or deep, from season’s start to end. Their spinning blade and…Read More
