Month: March 2012

Knock on Wood for More Muskies

There is a simple reason woodpeckers continually probe trees with such methodical tenacity – food.  While I have never seen a woodpecker attempt to do so on a submerged tree, I have seen throngs of baitfish taking their place at the great wooden dining table, be it now underwater.  Make no mistake about it –Read More >

Northern Pike: Esox lucius

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_pike   Northern Pike Northern pike Conservation status Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii Superorder: Protacanthopterygii Order: Esociformes Family: Esocidae Genus: Esox Species: E. lucius Binomial name Esox lucius Linnaeus, 1758 The northern pike (Esox lucius, known simply as a pike in Britain, Ireland, andRead More >

Muskellunge – Esox masquinongy

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muskellunge   muskellunge Esox masquinongy Conservation status Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Subphylum: Vertebrata Class: Actinopterygii Superorder: Protacanthopterygii Order: Esociformes Family: Esocidae Genus: Esox Species: E. masquinongy Binomial name Esox masquinongy Mitchill, 1824 The muskellunge (Esox masquinongy), also known as muskelunge, muscallonge, milliganong, or maskinonge (andRead More >

Fall Trolling on Shield Lakes

by Doug Johnson It’s that time of year. The leaves are starting to fall, Ducks are gathering up for a trip south, Kids are back in school, the lakes empty out, the first killing frost has happened, water temperatures are falling fast. All this means that the tullibees, and whitefish will be thinking about movingRead More >

Loke Lures available from Drifter Tackle!

All Loke Lures™ are designed and handcrafted from the finest selected Honduras Mahogany and Jelutong stock available, along with other top of the line components. Our lures undergo multiple complex steps which are shown of in the high quality of the finished product.  Drifter Tackle still uses John’s orginal fixtures and wood working equipment andRead More >

NEW Squirrelly Hell Hounds™ !!!

Same great action with a live action tail! Same great action with a live action tail!  We at ERC worked for over a year to create it and get it right. It’s still the easiest to use, most versatile Glidebait you’ll ever throw. Whether worked slow, fast, steady, or erratically, you’ll quickly see that you have controlRead More >

NEW Deadly Naked Series™ : Believers™

The new Deadly Naked Series™ brings a new twist to the already proven lure.  With a crystal clear body design, the reflective surface is located inside the bait, and offers 360 degress of light reflection.  This unique technique gaureentees FLASH that hasn’t been done before, and FLASH that wont wear off anytime soon! Available onRead More >

NEW Deadly Naked Series™: Burt™ & Doc’s™

The new Deadly Naked Series™  brings a new twist to the already proven lure.  With a crystal clear body design, the reflective surface is located inside the bait, and offers 360 degress of light reflection.  This unique technique gaureentees FLASH that hasn’t been done before, and FLASH that wont wear off anytime soon! Available onRead More >

Wisconsin Muskellunge Waters: Life History of Musky

Distribution – The original muskellunge range in Wisconsin was generally confined to lakes and rivers in the drainage of the Chippewa River above Chippewa Falls, the Wisconsin River above Hat Rapids near Rhinelander, and the Amnicon River in Douglas County. The distribution has been extended, particularly to the south, by stocking. Wisconsin currently has noRead More >

Wisconsin Muskellunge Waters: Research

Muskellunge researchers in Wisconsin use scientific experiments to find ways to improve muskellunge populations, and as a result improve the quality of muskellunge angling. A good research program forms a solid foundation that enables biologists to manage and protect muskellunge for future generations. Research studies take on a variety of shapes and forms from evaluationRead More >