I'm wondering if many people have strong feelings about the color of the muskies they catch. I'm sure most would say any muskie is a good one to catch, but do you think some color phases are awesome while others are ugly? I fish central WI, and my absolute favorite colors on a muskie are a bronze colored clear phase. I've had people say that they think those fish are ugly, but i love them. Do you care what colors your muskie has? Do people fish just for spots, or just for barred? Obviously tigers are pretty sweet, but i'm talking about true muskies. What do you think?

Thanks Sorno. I think you're right, the novelty thing plays a big part in it. If you want a barred and are in Central WI look me up. Maybe Pointer can get in on it too!

All but about 5 of mine have been tigers. I have to admit that they're pretty, but the novelty has long since worn off. Of my pures, they've all been clears. I'd like to get at least one of each. I'm not too hung up on making value judgments between the strains/hybrids/species (I include pike since I find them nearly as fascinating). You forget how much you miss some things until they're not readily available.

I know Reef Hawg targets the Leech Lakers, but i wonder if that has to do with them being a little more exotic. We get mostly barred and some clear phase in Central WI, but usually gotta travel for the spots.

All muskies are beautiful. Particually the real long girls with the protruding bellies!! Seriousily though, when it comes to color phases, the tiger is the most exotic looking. As far as pure strains go, I've caught silver. bronze, spotted & barred with barred I guess being my second favorite behind a tiger. I target pure strains over tigers and have caught mostly purestrains(spotted-Leech Lake strain) but enjoy catching any kind of muskie!!!