Joe Bucher: The Hunt For Goliath
The Hunt For Goliath!
Maximizing Lipless Cranks During the Early Season
Rat-L-Traps and a variety of other lures that fall into the class of lipless crank baits have been a post spawn staple for savvy muskie anglers for many decades. It is common knowledge that muskies gravitate to smaller presentations during the post spawn period and rattle baits fit this profile to a tee. While rattle lures are relatively simple in their design, a hollow plastic body jam packed with bb’s, their versatility can’t be denied.
Early Season Muskies
Early Season Musky Magnets
Productive areas or “musky magnets” during the earlier part of the season can vary considerably from one body of water to another. Muskies are bound to show up in a variety of spots throughout the early part of the season as spring transitions to summer. Additionally, individual muskies are apt to be present yet lethargic on one spot, yet turned on somewhere else. The simplest reason this happens has a lot to do with sun angles, cloud cover, water temperatures and weather conditions at any given time and place.
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THE WEIGHT OF OCTOBER - A Fall Musky Hunt Film
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Mustang Musky and Pike Swimbait
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Giant Tiger Muskie | LATE AUGUST, BIG MUSKIES
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New School Musky Baits, Old School Roots | BLACKSHEEP MUSKY TACKLE
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Early Season Musky Fishing: The Science of Warm Water and Strategic Cover
Every dedicated musky angler looks forward to the opening of the season, yet many find it challenging to connect with fish during the first few weeks. Not every body of water offers a strong early bite, but some do turn on reliably. Concentrate efforts on those productive systems until broader condi
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early April 2026
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early April 2026MoreThe ice fishing season is winding down. If the current weather forecast holds, most lakes in the area should be ice-free around April 20th. This is pretty typical for this time of year. A few of the larger lakes may hold ice a bit longer, but
Spring Braised Grouse & Lemon-Garlic Pasta
Spring Braised Grouse & Lemon-Garlic PastaMoreA light, buttery dish using fresh spring aromatics to complement the rich, dark meat of the grouse.Ingredients2–3 Whole grouse breasts (thawed, patted dry, and sliced into 1/2-inch medallions)1/2 lb Linguine or Fettuccine1 bunch Fresh asparagus (trimmed
