Try different things to see what works, such as reeling at slow or faster speeds, twitching, or jerking the bait as you retrieve. Stay on top of the weed beds to trigger instinctual bites.
Here are the incorrect beliefs he once held, and what he knows now.
Without a doubt, fishing in the proper locations is important in early-season muskie fishing.
A systematic approach to each day of muskie fishing will yield more success than simply hoping for luck.
You want your tackle to take the abuse rather than your shoulders, back, hands, and arms.
Muskellunge size structure suggests that population is reaching trophy growth potential.
It’s tullibees that give Mille Lacs muskies the chance to grow to large proportions.
Independence has a storied reputation for not just producing good numbers of muskies, but also trophy-caliber fish.
It has a well-deserved reputation as a fine place to catch tiger muskies. And things may only get better.
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