Fishing History

Soft Muskie Baits Pre-Bull Dawg: The History of Rubber

Posted on December 3, 2012 by .

When it comes to musky fishing, jerk baits and crankbaits have been the standard, but recently, something new has come along that has fisherman scratching their heads. A new mystery bait made of plastic has been pulling in huge muskies at Eagle Lake, Ontario, but even the most experienced fishermen aren’t sure how to use it….

The Legend of Eagle Lake: Northwest Ontario History

Posted on October 10, 2012 by .

Telling Tales One night during the summer of 2012, Steve Herbeck stood on the dock of Andy Myer’s Lodge and passed around photos of a 35-pound muskie.  It was the second he had caught in as many days fishing in Eagle Lake, Ontario, Canada. All the muskie fishermen were bragging but Steve was the only one…