Hooked on Muskies – Now What Do I Do?
I remember vividly when my brother Tom was still trying to catch his first muskie. At the beginning of his trip, we were fishing an island with a sneaky little weedbed on the side opposite a well-known reef. His first cast into the weeds was hit hard by a big fish that came up to…
Eagle Lake Muskies
Bill Hedden is a frequent guest at Andy Myers Lodge where he chases big muskies with single-minded fascination. He has been an avid fisherman for 64 years, fishing all over the world for the great gamefish, and now, in his senility (which the guides at the lodge will happily point out), he has largely focused…
2018 Sports Show Schedule
We invite you to come and visit us at these fine Outdoor Shows: January 5-7, 2018: Chicago Muskie Expo, Chicago, IL — Pheasant Run Resort January 11-14, 2018: All Canada Show, Chicago, IL — Pheasant Run Resort January 18-21, 2018: All Canada Show, Green Bay, WI — Oneida, Casino January 18-21, 2018: Kansas City Boat…
Using My Head (Finally!) for Big Muskies
A Pattern Across Years My eyes were still watering from the cold late October run down Ontario’s Eagle Lake when a nice musky followed my walleye tube to the boat, made a halfhearted turn, and drifted back down into the ghostly depths. Though I wasn’t encouraged by the fish’s body language, it was nice to…
Tough Conditions – Part 2
Pull The Trigger Big muskies in clearwater systems can be mind-bending when conditions are tough. At those times, it’s essential to take advantage of every opportunity. I believe that properly executed boatside maneuvers are one of the most important aspects of musky angling. How you entice following fish will determine your overall success when it…
Tough Conditions – Part 1
Shocking But True In my opinion, the tougher the conditions, the more important bait selection and the order in which baits are presented becomes. These are also the situations in which the more fishermen in my boat the better I like it. More baits in the water at one time means I can figure out…