In New York’s fish and game world, March 15 is a big day as it marks the closing of fishing seasons for walleyes, northern pike, tiger muskellunge and pickerel.
A lake’s ability to produce trophy native game fish will deteriorate if ciscoes disappear; the fatty forage is an important part of a big fish’s diet.
By Joe Shead Contributing Writer As I set the flag under the spindle of our second tip-up, I noticed that the flag of our first tip-up was waving at us in the chilly November
Many anglers targeting other game fish catch pike incidentally on a wide array of lures and baited walleye jigs. Muskie on the other hand, are known to be very difficult to rise for a strike.
The muskie follow is a huge part of the sport’s dialogue for sure, and one of sportfishing’s most unique phenomena. However, it can also become a key strategy once you understand how to capitalize on
Perfect plans and casts often meet with success when seeking other species. Twitch a minnowbait next to a log and often a nice bass will bust out and eat it. Rarely is this the case
The next time you’re dog tired and sunburned from a day of muskie fishing and the lure of dinner and a cold one is strong, stick it out just a little longer and take advantage
Thinking about this catch brought back memories of a trip that was about much more than catching a fish. It was a totally disastrous trip in which virtually everything that could possibly go wrong, did.
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