Cold Weather and Cold Water Muskies
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MUSKY 360 PODCAST: Finding the Biggest Muskies
Supernatural PowerLock
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LIVINGSTON LURES FLIPPER 1 MUSKY BAIT, 3 PRESENTATIONS
54 or Bust
In-depth and underwater with the LIVINGSTON LURES MUSTANG
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Live Sucker Muskie Fishing
Steven Paul
Old School Jerkbaits
Steven Paul
Musky Trolling Masterclass
Musky 360
Big Tube Musky Fishing
Steven Paul
Swimbaits Side By Side
Steven Paul
Making Your Own Musky Fishing Bucktails
Musky 360
Ultimate Musky Fishing Series | Spinnerbaits
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The Lil' Giant Killer
Joe Bucher
Deadly Spring Cold Front Musky Tactic
Joe Bucher
Musky Shop Pro Tips
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Northern Wisconsin Musky Fishing Action
Burnin Eights
Tennessee Musky Fishing: Big Fork Musky Fishing
Steven Paul
MUSKY SCORE on the Return!
Joe Bucher
Get Mechanically FIT To Catch More Muskies!
Joe Bucher
Dude! That Fish is Toast!
Joe Bucher
4 Fish Day Musky Fishing Northern Wisconsin
Burnin Eights
LOTW Doug Wegner : Ricks Big Battle
Doug Wegner
Muskie Fishing The Canadian Shield Lakes: Breaking Down the Big Three
Mastering the Cast: Proper Hand Positioning: Technique for a Low-Profile Baitcasting Musky Reel
Beyond the Catch: Mastering Musky Handling and Post-Release Care
Spinnerbaits for Muskies
Joe Bucher Outdoors
It Only Takes One Cast To Make A Season!
Late one afternoon into my third day with no muskies boated and almost no fish action of any kind, a small pike suddenly pounced on my lipless JB Rattler lipless crankbait. Then another one hit, and then another. Baitfish started breaking the surface too near sunbaked shallow spots out of the big blow. I could sense something had definitely changed and a small window of opportunity was beginning to open up. Not surprisingly, small pike are often the first to respond when a bite is about to occur, and I was hopeful a musky strike was possible.
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.
Joe Bucher : A Northwoods "Hawg"!
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Red October Twisted Tube
Red October Twisted Tube
Lure Color 101: What Do Muskies Want?
When we’re talking musky baits, we’re talking about size, shape, motion, and color. If you go down the rabbit hole of color theory online, you might come back with a slight buzz or a dislocated brain stem, so let’s take the shallow dive with classic pointers to get you where you need to go when it comes to choosing the best color for any given situation while targeting muskies.
Slammer Fatty Minnow
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Low and Slow for November Muskies
Seasons change and of course, muskies change. November is a make-or-break time for anglers in all parts of the US. This is the late fall period that might have some anglers pulling their hair out in hopes of landing the fish of a lifetime. Landing a monster musky isn’t something any devoted angler takes lightly, so why aren’t we equally obsessed with putting in the work to find them? November muskies can sometimes feel like the hardest to find and least likely to eat, but starting out each trip in the right direction might help you make shorter work of getting those buggers to eat.
DRAG SETTING 101
THE PERFECT DRAG DOESN’T EXIST
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.
Double Down on Downsizing for Early Season Muskies
Musky Spring Musky Fishing Rattle traps, small gliders and diminutive bucktails are the proven early season producers that most musky anglers rely on. These down-sized presentations are right on target for the majority of season opener and are well suited to trigger strikes from post-spawn 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.
Where Do Muskies Go After Fall Turnover? Unlocking Winter Fishing Secrets
As the crisp autumn winds whisper through the North Woods, signaling the end of another vibrant fishing season, many anglers find themselves staring at empty waters. The fall turnover has come and gone, transforming the lake into a chilled mystery. Where have all the muskies vanished to? That elusiv
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early November 2025
We hope you're all enjoying a fantastic fall season!Here in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, fall has been spectacular. The vibrant colors of the leaves have been breathtaking, though they're falling fast, and the vivid hues are fading quickly. Nonetheless, fall remains a remarkable season across the co
Roasted Garlic Pheasant
Roasted Garlic PheasantMoreYields: 2-4 ServingsPrep Time: 20 minCook Time: 50-60 minIngredients1 whole pheasant (approx. 2 - 2.5 lbs), giblets removed and patted very dry4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened4-6 cloves garlic, finely minced or crushed1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped1 teaspoon
DRAG SETTING 101
THE PERFECT DRAG DOESN’T EXIST
Double Down on Downsizing for Early Season Muskies
Musky Spring Musky Fishing Rattle traps, small gliders and diminutive bucktails are the proven early season producers that most musky anglers rely on. These down-sized presentations are right on target for the majority of season opener and are well suited to trigger strikes from post-spawn muskies.
Lure Color 101: What Do Muskies Want?
When we’re talking musky baits, we’re talking about size, shape, motion, and color. If you go down the rabbit hole of color theory online, you might come back with a slight buzz or a dislocated brain stem, so let’s take the shallow dive with classic pointers to get you where you need to go when it comes to choosing the best color for any given situation while targeting muskies.
Joe Bucher : A Northwoods "Hawg"!
Musky Shop
It Only Takes One Cast To Make A Season!
Late one afternoon into my third day with no muskies boated and almost no fish action of any kind, a small pike suddenly pounced on my lipless JB Rattler lipless crankbait. Then another one hit, and then another. Baitfish started breaking the surface too near sunbaked shallow spots out of the big blow. I could sense something had definitely changed and a small window of opportunity was beginning to open up. Not surprisingly, small pike are often the first to respond when a bite is about to occur, and I was hopeful a musky strike was possible.
Slammer Fatty Minnow
Musky Shop
Low and Slow for November Muskies
Seasons change and of course, muskies change. November is a make-or-break time for anglers in all parts of the US. This is the late fall period that might have some anglers pulling their hair out in hopes of landing the fish of a lifetime. Landing a monster musky isn’t something any devoted angler takes lightly, so why aren’t we equally obsessed with putting in the work to find them? November muskies can sometimes feel like the hardest to find and least likely to eat, but starting out each trip in the right direction might help you make shorter work of getting those buggers to eat.
Spinnerbaits for Muskies
Joe Bucher Outdoors
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307: Cold Weather and Cold Water Muskies
This week on the Musky 360 Podcast, hosts Steven Paul and Jay Esse dive into everything you need to know about cold weather and late-season musky fishing. Learn how to prepare your gear and tackle for freezing conditions, the best presentation tactics for both artificial lures and live bait, and ho
