Southern Muskies and Cold Water January and February Muskie Fishing
Southern Muskies and Cold Water
MUSKY 360 PODCAST | Dialing in on Muskies
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.
The Treble Trick-Out Musky Lure Tweak
Most hard-bait muskie lures are fish catchers right out of the box, but there are going to be certain times and situations where some simple minor tweaks make them far more effective for specific applications. Let’s focus on one of them here — reducing buoyancy to create more “hang time” and even attain neutral buoyancy suspension.
MUSKY FISHING through the storms of EAGLE LAKE
54 or Bust
Missed fish, hard lessons and a FIRST TIGER MUSKY
54 or Bust
WIND, BAIT & MUSKY on Eagle Lake
54 of Bust
When the MUSKY PATTERN becomes SHARED
54 or Bust
Where MUSKIES SETTLE as SUMMER begins
54 or Bust
Exploring New MUSKY Water with No Expectations
54 or Bust
The Early Season TIGER MUSKY that made the plan clear
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Early Season MUSKY Pattern: Why the Rocks Produced
54 or Bust
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
54 or Bust
Crankbaits for Winter Musky
Steven Paul
Supernatural PowerLock
Musky Shop
315: Dialing in on Muskies Q+A
Swimbaits Side By Side
Steven Paul
Employ This TRICK To TRIGGER Muskies That Follow
Joe Bucher
3 Fish Day Musky Fishing Post-Frontal Conditions (Day Trip)
Burnin Eights
Spring Muskie Fishing
Chas Martin
You'll Catch Muskies, Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall
Joe Bucher
3 PB'S IN ONE DAY (Minnesota Musky Tour)
Doug Wegner
Tranx 300B
Musky 360
TOPWATER MUSKY SMASH! "You Got Him DUDE!!!"
Chas Martin
Employ This TRICK To TRIGGER Muskies That Follow
Joe Bucher
TOPWATER MUSKY SMASH! "You Got Him DUDE!!!"
Chas Martin
3 Fish Day Musky Fishing Post-Frontal Conditions (Day Trip)
Burnin Eights
Swimbaits Side By Side
Steven Paul
3 PB'S IN ONE DAY (Minnesota Musky Tour)
Doug Wegner
Tranx 300B
Musky 360
You'll Catch Muskies, Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall
Joe Bucher
Spring Muskie Fishing
Chas Martin
A Musky Guides Guide to the Tools You Need
Take a Hard Look at Rock Reefs
Deep Dives : Trolling
Reef Fishing Muskies
Musky Shop
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.
Musky 360 PODCAST | Open Your Mind for More Muskies
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.
You’ve Got A Follow! Now What?
Several of my most recent youtube videos have featured comeback/castback tactics with Musky 360 editor Steven Paul and Tyler Andrews, The Musky Guru. Consequently, a deeper conversation about these techniques and strategy is in order. Musky anglers are really the only group of freshwater anglers that refer often to follows as part of their overall fishing experience on any given day. The musky follow is certainly a huge part of the sport’s dialogue for sure, but it can also become a key tactical strategy once you fully understand how to capitalize on it. Here’s how I attack it.
Early Summer Topwater Muskies
Joe Bucher Outdoors
A Musky Guides Guide to the Tools You Need
Whether you use a butt seat while fishing or you just stand on the deck, all musky anglers keep a wide variety of tools and lures in a "quick reference" area on their boats. Many anglers choose to use a specific locker or crate on the boat that holds all of the items you want close by, but other guys have learned that on of the most efficient ways to keep your most beloved gear nearby is by using an underseat caddy.
How to Beat Musky Pressure : Season Opener Strategy
I was about as excited as a 12-year old on “opening day”. I hadn’t caught a musky in almost 7 months, and here I was on an amazing lake during a prime time period. I’ve been getting mentally and physically ready for several weeks. I had plan A, B and C ingrained in my head. It wasn’t a matter of if I was going to catch a big one, it was how many of them will be boated. To say I was cranked up would be an understatement.
Jigging Winter Muskies
Cold Weather Equals Vertical Jigging
What Muskies Eat: How Big, How Much, and Where?
What Muskies Eat: How Big, How Much, and Where?
Deep Dives : Trolling
Musky Shop
Musky 360 Podcast: Musky Moon Phase & More with Danny Herbeck
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
How to Beat Musky Pressure : Season Opener Strategy
I was about as excited as a 12-year old on “opening day”. I hadn’t caught a musky in almost 7 months, and here I was on an amazing lake during a prime time period. I’ve been getting mentally and physically ready for several weeks. I had plan A, B and C ingrained in my head. It wasn’t a matter of if I was going to catch a big one, it was how many of them will be boated. To say I was cranked up would be an understatement.
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.
Deep Dives : Trolling
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Reef Fishing Muskies
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