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fishdawg
Posted 11/24/2015 6:26 PM (#793895)
Subject: Muskie Books




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Location: Phoenixville, PA
I'm looking for a good book to read. From which book did you learn the most about muskie fishing? I don't mean which book was the most entertaining or had the prettiest pictures, but which book put the most fish in the boat?
Jeff78
Posted 11/24/2015 6:56 PM (#793900 - in reply to #793895)
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Posts: 1660


Location: central Wisconsin
Get Tom Gelbs book.
3stripe
Posted 11/24/2015 6:59 PM (#793901 - in reply to #793895)
Subject: RE: Muskie Books




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I thought Jim Saric's last book was particularly helpful. Several interesting "big picture" ideas that helped in planning approaches to different types of situations. Jims a good writer and keeps the book entertaining and informative
cave run legend
Posted 11/24/2015 7:23 PM (#793906 - in reply to #793901)
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The complete guide to muskie fishing.
NathanH
Posted 11/24/2015 7:49 PM (#793912 - in reply to #793906)
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Posts: 859


Location: MN
Pearson muskies on the shield. I think great book
Alumanati
Posted 11/24/2015 10:11 PM (#793938 - in reply to #793895)
Subject: Re: Muskie Books




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Location: Okauchee, WI
One I really like is Beneath the Surface by Dr Bruce Carlson. The science contributor to In Fisherman. Observations on the ecosystem of an entire lake, including the skees.

As far as fish in the boat, Muskies on the Shield. Even tho I've never been to the shield.

Edited by Alumanati 11/24/2015 10:15 PM
happy hooker
Posted 11/25/2015 3:26 PM (#794015 - in reply to #793912)
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Secrets of a musky guide part 'll,,,is the greatest muskie book ever,,,,it never leaves my bathroom the ultimate compliment.
ESOX Maniac
Posted 11/25/2015 10:16 PM (#794051 - in reply to #793895)
Subject: Re: Muskie Books





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Location: Mauston, Wisconsin
Pearson & Gelb!
Is it winter yet?

Have fun!
Al
bturg
Posted 11/25/2015 11:24 PM (#794061 - in reply to #793895)
Subject: Re: Muskie Books




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Pearson's "Muskies on the Shield" really influenced how I think about muskie fishing

Saric"s "Muskies my Way" covers a large spectrum of tactics and concepts

The newest Musky Hunter release "25 Can't Miss Patterns" has detailed descriptions about 25 strong established patterns from 19 authors. I'm admittedly a bit biased here but am expecting it to be really informative and a great read.

Edited by bturg 11/25/2015 11:25 PM
tyler k
Posted 11/26/2015 10:15 AM (#794093 - in reply to #793895)
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Location: Almond, WI
Pearson, Gelb, and Rizzo's The Summer Muskie and both the Secrets of a Muskie Guide books are great too.
pmbrze
Posted 11/27/2015 8:55 PM (#794390 - in reply to #793895)
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"Time on the Water' by Bill Gardner is tough to beat!
fishpoop
Posted 11/28/2015 11:50 AM (#794426 - in reply to #793895)
Subject: Re: Muskie Books




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Location: Forest Lake, Mn.
Pearson's: Muskies in The Shield
Buck Perry: Spoonplugging; Your Guide to Lunker Catches (the fundamentals of all modern structure fishing)
Muskie's Inc: Half A Million Muskie Catching Fishing Facts
Tony Rizzo: Secrets of a Muskie Guide.
Joe Bucher: Crankbaits ( mulit species book but everything you want to know about fishing crankbaits, lots of muskie info)
Saric & Heiting: A Complete Guide to Muskie Fishing


fishdawg
Posted 1/23/2016 11:10 AM (#800907 - in reply to #793895)
Subject: RE: Muskie Books




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Location: Phoenixville, PA
Thank you for the suggestions. I just finished Muskies on the Shield. It was a great book.

I loved the systematic approach to thinking about structure and the focus on fish location over lure selection. There's a million threads on this site on lures and colors, but not so many people discussing where to find the fish. This book put things into perspective.
woodieb8
Posted 1/24/2016 9:34 AM (#801005 - in reply to #793895)
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bill Hamlin in Ontario just released a new book. heard its a good read.
Jeremy
Posted 1/24/2016 1:53 PM (#801028 - in reply to #794061)
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Location: Minnesota.
bturg - 11/25/2015 11:24 PM

Pearson's "Muskies on the Shield" really influenced how I think about muskie fishing


Me too! Great book for some gen. reading.
Larry Ramsell
Posted 1/25/2016 10:11 AM (#801111 - in reply to #793895)
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Location: Hayward, Wisconsin
fishdawg: Don't be mislead by the title. but "Muskie On The Fly" by Robert S. Tomes can teach you tons. Full color photos and dozens of color illustrations on how muskies relate to structure, weeds and current. Incredible amount of information that will make anyone a better muskie angler, fly angler or not!

Published by Wild River Press.
ToddM
Posted 1/25/2016 10:48 AM (#801117 - in reply to #793895)
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Location: oswego, il
Area fishing books, fishing hot spots, old fishing hot spots, sportsman connection just to name some. If they have lake info, get it, collect them and build a library. Great tools to find new water and great reference.
Musky952
Posted 1/26/2016 2:55 PM (#801280 - in reply to #793895)
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Location: Metro
I recently picked up Jim Serics book. I have liked it so far but to be honest he gets a little repetitive in his chapters. I like the book most because I am reinforcing what I have been doing all summer. When you go through a time period in the summer when you aren't catching fish it really makes you wonder if you are doing things the right way. This book really has been bringing it home for me and reassuring myself that I am doing the right thing I just need to have patience and use my time wisely on the water.
BNelson
Posted 1/27/2016 12:02 PM (#801510 - in reply to #793895)
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Location: Contrarian Island
Moon up Moon down is an interesting read how the moon influences fish and animals....
ESOX Maniac
Posted 2/16/2016 8:06 AM (#805026 - in reply to #801510)
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Location: Mauston, Wisconsin
Just finished Bill Hamblin's book - 120 Days .. It's a great read and should be considered as an addition to your muskie fishing library. I got mine at the Milwaukee Expo on Saturday and had a chance to chat with Bill. The next couple of read's will be slower to "suck the marrow out of the bone"!

I think I'm on my 10th or maybe 20th read of Dick Pearson's book...I've lost track, its how I stay connected to the Shield during winternet - now Bill's 120 Days is in the lineup with Bill Gardner's thrown in as reallity check! Catching is the frosting.........

Have fun!
Al
Tim R
Posted 2/17/2016 5:13 AM (#805184 - in reply to #793895)
Subject: RE: Muskie Books





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Location: Ontario
120 Days by Bill Hamblin is an excellent read. As much about the experience as it is about the catch. Could not put the book down once I started.
tundrawalker00
Posted 2/17/2016 9:43 AM (#805227 - in reply to #793895)
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Location: Ludington, MI
I put Saric and Heiting at the top of this list. It's the one I go back to time and again before each season. I'm halfway through the new "25 Patterns" book and I would say for experienced anglers, it's even better. I loved Pearson and Gelb as well. Hamblin's book is a great story, but not real heavy (or varied) on instruction.

Edited by tundrawalker00 2/17/2016 11:25 AM
Sam Ubl
Posted 2/17/2016 1:07 PM (#805269 - in reply to #793895)
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Location: SE Wisconsin
I don't think you can go wrong with reading any of the muskie books out there, they're all great in their own right. Steve Heiting is an influential writer, I really like his work. I need to get a copy of Bill Hamblin's new one, 120 Days, I think that one is going to be a great one.

Edited by Sam Ubl 2/17/2016 1:08 PM
ffib
Posted 2/17/2016 6:36 PM (#805314 - in reply to #793895)
Subject: Re: Muskie Books




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i liked Tom Gelb, Tony Rizzo, and Len Hartman's books. Muskie Hunter magazine is good reading for general patterns and tactics. It generally stays with topics oriented to the particular time of the season we are in. Surface Bait Subtleties probably has helped me boat the most fish directly as being that I fish darker waters where top water is generally more effective.
BornToFish1
Posted 2/17/2016 9:20 PM (#805347 - in reply to #805314)
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Is Gardner's book "Time on the Water" still available?
ESOX Maniac
Posted 2/17/2016 9:53 PM (#805353 - in reply to #805347)
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Location: Mauston, Wisconsin
BornToFish1 - 2/17/2016 9:20 PM

Is Gardner's book "Time on the Water" still available?


Yes - its available. LOL........... you just might want the digital version or start searching garage sales, thrift stores, or flea markets or old book stores...its definitely in the serious collector catagory if you want a paper copy..

http://www.amazon.com/Time-Water-Quest-Utimate-Musky/dp/0934070148

Have fun!
Al
Larry Ramsell
Posted 2/18/2016 8:08 AM (#805373 - in reply to #793895)
Subject: Re: Muskie Books




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Location: Hayward, Wisconsin
Wow, $1,500 for "Time On The Water"...WAY beyond the realm of realistic. I have an extra first edition copy I'd sell for waaaaay less than that!
KenK
Posted 2/18/2016 9:27 AM (#805400 - in reply to #793895)
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Location: Elk Grove Village, IL & Phillips, WI
This one may go for a more realistic price! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Time-on-the-Water-by-Bill-Gardner-/33177735...
I've seen people asking astronomical prices for the MHM reprint too!
Mark Nicholas GS
Posted 2/18/2016 10:14 AM (#805411 - in reply to #793895)
Subject: RE: Muskie Books





Location: Western PA
Buck Perry's study course.
Mark Nicholas GS
Posted 2/18/2016 10:17 AM (#805412 - in reply to #793895)
Subject: Re: Muskie Books





Location: Western PA
Buck Perry's study course.
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