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Southern Muskies and Cold Water January and February Muskie Fishing

Southern Muskies and Cold Water

Hang-Time Muskies

The term “hang-time” has been used in the sport of football most often, and it usually refers to how long a punt or kick hangs in the air from the moment the player kicks or punts the ball until a receiver catches it. Generally speaking, a longer hang time is preferable to kickers/punters because it allows defenders ample time to run down field to intercept the ball carrier before he has had a chance to advance very far. The same term applies to angling, but is used in a different fashion.

MUSKY FISHING through the storms of EAGLE LAKE

54 or Bust

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.

Joe Bucher : A Northwoods "Hawg"!

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Andy Myer's Lodge | Eagle Lake Ontario Canada

A Historic Trophy Canadian fishing Lodge and Hunting Outfitter

Figure 8's 101 : Boat Side Tactics

The figure 8 technique is certainly nothing new in the musky world, yet few anglers have truly mastered this incredible technique. When done correctly, it can be super deadly. In fact, at times it seems like every musky in a lake wants to follow the lure and strike at boatside. However, some musky anglers are far better at this technique than others, and they are able to take full advantage of this weird behavioral trait that muskies have for following lures to the boat. Let’s take a closer look at what makes one angler’s figure 8 that much better than the next.

Sunset Shallow Raider

Sizzling hot! Super deadly! A sure-fire bet stained water killer!

How do Muskies See? Muskies, Light and Reflection

Muskies, Light, and Reflection

How you can learn the secrets of one of the best musky anglers in the world

Sharpen Your Skills : Timber and Laydowns

While fishing timber for muskies is an ominipresent option in the South, the effectiveness of targeting timber across the entirety of the muskie's habit range can not be overstated. From Tennessee to Canada, if there is standing timber, logs, and laydowns, then there will be muskies. Timber and laydowns are a stationary type of cover that hungry muskies use as an ambush point regardless of season. These partially or fully submerged pieces of wood are something savy musky anglers know they can count on early in the season or during lean years when vegetation is lacking.

Southern Muskies and Cold Water January and February Muskie Fishing

Southern Muskies and Cold Water

Jerk Trolling with Jim Stewart

Musky 360 was able to talk “Jerk Trolling” with Jim Stewart owner of The Musky Shop. Jim and his brother John have a history of success with jerk trolling for muskies and more than their fair share of monsters in the net from their combined efforts. Jim was kind enough to share a few tips for anglers new to this musky trolling tactic that are sure to put them squarely on the path of success.

Slop Musky Secrets

One Step Ahead for More Muskies

One of the numerous sayings I use to stress in the fishing classes I held in the Chicago-land area for 41-years was, “if you are not one step ahead, you are usually one step behind”. What this boils down to is those who follow the pack are usually behind on what’s really happening. By the time you get wind of a hot lake or new technique, most of the “damage” has already been done. If you fish like the average angler your results with be…just average. If you want to stand out and be a head of the masses, try to think “outside the box” as much as possible. What does that exactly mean? It can mean evaluating a situation and thinking of a better solution or presentation, or doing something different. Often, it’s something the muskies haven’t seen before.

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late January 2026

We hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Christmas season and is off to a strong start in the new year!Ice fishing in the Minocqua, Wisconsin area has been exceptional so far this season. Current ice conditions are very solid, with most lakes boasting 20 inches or more of safe, reliable ice—perfect for

Musky Shop Northwoods Lake of the Month: Pickerel Lake

Pickerel Lake stands out as a versatile 581-acre gem in Oneida County, Wisconsin, delivering excellent multi-species action for ice anglers this winter. Located in the heart of the Northwoods in the town of St Germain, this lake offers a mix of panfish, bass, northern pike, musky, smallmouth bass, a

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