As soon as the ice comes off your favorite Muskie Lake it’s time to put away the ice fishing equipment and break out the boat for some late winter/ early spring Muskie action. Right after ice off the water temperatures start to rise. Baitfish and muskies alike start to move up in the water columnRead More >
by Aaron Berg A few years back I remember asking musky anglers the simple question, ” Where is the best place to catch a trophy in Wisconsin?”, and the answer most always was a Sawyer County lake. This part of the state has been made famous for big fish and lots of them, however thereRead More >
Well as a glider nut, I really have tried many gliders in my 30 years of chasing the mighty Musky. It’s something about them that I think is a needed part of any musky hunter’s arsenal. They are a bait that can trigger muskies into biters instead of follower’s. Out of all my baits, glider’sRead More >
by Duane Landmeier Here is one technique that may help you catch more muskies in the fall. Pick a lake, Lake of the Woods, Rowan, Nipissing, Dryberry, Rainy or any other with islands and points and go to work, These are just a few of the storied lakes of musky fishing that I haveRead More >
After spending a few days on a body of water, I normally take mental notes. Taking a mental note is really no more than paying attention to detail, such as your surroundings or what type of method you are using part of the day like light conditions.
This is one of my best “go to” lures. It can be fished in a variety of ways and I have caught many muskie over 40 plus inches using this particular lure in the weeds. The believer lure has shown itself to be successful in rocks as well not to mention when trolling andRead More >
As the muskie season winds down just south of the Canadian Border, big baits scream productivity! Tulibee & whitefish are moving up shallow to spawn bringing big fish with them. Where do you start when fishing in late fall? A few tips and starting points for more success while using BIG Jakes on lateRead More >
It was a warm evening for late September. A waxing crescent moon cast it’s reflection on the water as the intermittent plop of Jakes broke the silence. Entranced by the rhythmic cadence of the minnowbait, I suddenly felt the subtle “tick” of a muskie hitting the bait. After a hard hook set,Read More >
I live to fish for muskies. It all started many years ago growing up inWestern Pennsylvania. I caught my first muskie at age 13 on a bass oreno onLakeTionestainNortheastern Pennsylvania. I grew up close to five lakes and two rivers that had muskies in them. It was not hard to get hooked on this mightyRead More >
April 13, 14 & 15, 2012, Stop by Drifter Tackle’s booth at the show. We will have a limited selection of all of our Drifter Tackle Baits, as well as a small selection of custom painted Jakes, Believers, and Hell Hounds too! Drifter Tackle, Musky Mania, Esox Reseach Company, Loke Lures and More! Show Hours FridayRead More >
