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Big Action Baits FLUTTER GLIDE

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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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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.

The Muskies Enviroment

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Muskies Under Pressure: Unravelling Pre and Post Frontal Conditions

To unravel the techniques needed to fish in pre and post frontal conditions, you really need to understand the dynamics of what is taking place below the surface of the water. Muskies, as most fish in the lake, carry around a swim bladder to keep their pressure regulated in a 3-D water filled space. They don’t have their feet planted heavily on the ground like people, so the swim bladder helps dictate their position and comfort in the water column.

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.

3 Sure-Fire Spots for Big Muskies

Most musky anglers have run through the same progression of goals. First you just want to catch a musky…any musky. Then you want to catch a bunch of muskies. Finally the hunt for big fish is on. While you are sharpening your skills at catching muskies, you start to realize what it takes to catch a real trophy. Often the “numbers lakes” you are fishing offer little opportunity to bag that 50-plus incher, so you start zeroing in on noted big fish waters; usually bigger bodies of water where the fish can grow and thrive by not being as pressured as much as they would have been in smaller waters. Next comes the strategy of when may be the best times to pursue the quest of your trophy fish. After your game plan comes together and you are on the water, now comes the hard part…finding the bigger fish as fast as possible.

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Chas Martin Seminar : The Art of Fishing Deep Diving Crankbaits

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The Over-Planner’s Guide to Canadian Fishing Trips

Lately you’ve found yourself dreaming of Canada: the lakes, the vistas, and most especially the muskies. The vast unexplored Canadian wilderness is something that calls to many outdoorsmen for a chance to get away from the hustle of the US and experience some of the best musky waters in North America. It is most certainly an adventure that most can afford, but for those that haven’t been there, and for those who rely heavily on their partners for creature comforts, let this article be your guide to navigating some of the surprises and more unpleasant realities of traveling through the Southern fisheries of Canada.

Water Temperatures and Turnover

Cold Weather, Cold Fronts, and Deep-Water Muskies

After the fall turnover, when the turmoil of turnover lake soup settles, you might be asking yourself where have all the muskies gone. All of the sudden, the water starts to get super chilly, and it seems like the fish have all but disappeared. A lot of fishermen ask themselves these same questions and the answer is easier to understand than you might believe, it just requires a little science to get back on track.

New for 2026: The Livingston Triple Threat

Critter. Menace. Banshee.Livingston Lures is set to release not one but three new musky baits for early 2026, designed by professional musky guide and lure designer Steven Paul. The Critter, Menace, and Banshee represent three distinct musky fishing strike-inducing solutions built for modern musky f

Beneath the Ice: How Winter Changes Musky Behavior

Not unlike your boat, muskellunge winterize too as temperatures drop and lakes undergo a dramatic shift beneath the surface. As ice creeps across northern waters, wind-driven mixing comes to a halt, sunlight fades, and the lake settles into a season-long state of stability. Cold, low-density water r

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

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