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The Treble Trick-Out Musky Lure Tweak

Most hard-bait muskie lures are fish catchers right out of the box, but there are going to be certain times and situations where some simple minor tweaks make them far more effective for specific applications. Let’s focus on one of them here — reducing buoyancy to create more “hang time” and even attain neutral buoyancy suspension.

MUSKY FISHING through the storms of EAGLE LAKE

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Missed fish, hard lessons and a FIRST TIGER MUSKY

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WIND, BAIT & MUSKY on Eagle Lake

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When the MUSKY PATTERN becomes SHARED

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Where MUSKIES SETTLE as SUMMER begins

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Exploring New MUSKY Water with No Expectations

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The Early Season TIGER MUSKY that made the plan clear

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Early Season MUSKY Pattern: Why the Rocks Produced

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When MUSKY FISHING Doesn’t Go to Plan (Lessons from a Skunk)

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Before the First Cast: Opening a Musky Season on the Shield

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Crankbaits for Winter Musky

Steven Paul

Supernatural PowerLock

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Take a Hard Look at Rock Reefs

My obsession with crankin’ rocks for muskies began years ago while guiding a couple long time clients from Kansas and on the first day of our annual 3-day musky hunt, we were greeted with some of the nastiest conditions imaginable! Air temps had dropped a solid 15 degrees and a stiff Northeast wind, gusting to 25 mph, informed me that twitching small minnowbaits in the weeds, such the Bucher baby ShallowRaider, might be our only ticket. Luckily my plan worked and we were able to put a nice musky on the board along with a couple lunker northerns.

Right Time to Hit the Water ?

It seems that the days of the coffee table Farmer’s Almanac are quite over and as we surf into the realm of online content, it’s hard to find a one stop shop for musky information. Information has expanded and production is on the rise, but when you want a simple answer, it might allude you completely. So here is a one stop note for new or experience anglers looking for answers. What makes any day a good day for musky fishing? Or any other words, when will muskies be most active.

Dialing in on a Trolling bite: Four Core Elements to Success

Musky 360 PODCAST: Boat Control and Q+A

Ready to Rock: A Basic Musky Season Opener Check List

Ready to Rock: A Musky Opener Check List

Ultimate Musky Fishing Series | Big Rubber

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How Fast is your lure when reeling? Lure and Reeling Cadence

Lure Speed and Reeling Cadence

Jay's Bait of the Week : The KRAKEN

Designed and developed by acclaimed musky guide Steven Paul and the development team at Livingston Lures, the Kraken is a hybrid hard and soft plastic jerk bait intended to specifically target predatory game fish such as pike and musky.

Musky Release Mortality: What Actually Harms Musky During Catch & Release

Catch-and-release musky fishing is the norm today. Most anglers care deeply about the fish they chase, and seeing a musky swim away feels like success. But here’s the hard truth: not every released musky survives, and that’s life.Musky release mortality doesn’t usually happen at the boat. In many ca

Best Line Counter Reels for Serious Musky Trolling

Success in trolling depends on precision, and precision demands accuracy. Once you dial in a productive trolling bite, the single most important factor becomes repeatability. That is where a highly accurate line counter matters.Accuracy alone, however, is not enough. Trolling for trophy-class fish p

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early January 2026

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early January 2026MoreWe hope you're enjoying a fantastic winter and finding time to get out on the ice!Ice conditions in the Northwoods of Wisconsin are excellent right now, with most lakes boasting 12-14 inches of solid ice and minimal slush on top.Fishing act

Ready to Rock: A Basic Musky Season Opener Check List

Ready to Rock: A Musky Opener Check List

Musky 360 PODCAST: Boat Control and Q+A

Take a Hard Look at Rock Reefs

Jay's Bait of the Week : The KRAKEN

How Fast is your lure when reeling? Lure and Reeling Cadence

Lure Speed and Reeling Cadence

Ultimate Musky Fishing Series | Big Rubber

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Right Time to Hit the Water ?

Dialing in on a Trolling bite: Four Core Elements to Success

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