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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Zach and I have been working on a section for the site that is chock full of questions and the best answers we can find on every facet of Muskie fishing we can imagine. If you were to have only one question about muskies and muskie fishing and be able to get the answer in a few seconds, what would that question be? Post ONLY questions to this thread, no answers yet, please!! Here is the deal: We will give away a MuskieFIRST Sweatshirt and T shirt in a drawing from all the folks who post to this thread. We will close the thread when we hit 50 questions, and open another with another sweatshirt awarded. Silly questions or questions that don't apply will be deleted, and won't count. |
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Location: Lafayette, IN | Question: If I was new to musky fishing, what 2 rod actions and lengths would make the most sense to own? (price also being a consideration to the newbie!) |
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Location: Chicago | If one was relatively new to muskie fishing and had all of the proper equipment (boat,rods,reels,tackle and release equipment), which item, proper presentation or proper boat control/positioning, would one focus on to shorten the learning curve?
Dave K
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Location: Kentucky | What are the main factors that we can control to our favor when muskie fishing? |
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| What single source would give you the best all around information of muskie fishing, if you could go to only one place/source for information? |
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| Coool. Kinda like an FAQ on Muskie Fishing.
Let's see. I think the first question I ever asked was, which lure would one start out with? Bucktail, Crankbait, Topwater, Spinnerbait, Jerk Bait? |
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Location: Eau Claire, WI | Assuming that this is to educate new anglers...
Where are Muskies found throughout a typical season?
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Location: Mauston, Wisconsin | Steve- Great idea- What are the GPS coords for that sow on the Goon? Seriously- If you were just starting what rod & reel combo would you recommend (limited to just one rod in the boat)? Best value price versus performance? Price no object, just pure performance? "All Water is Zalt Water" Al http://www.zaltnad.com |
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Location: Williamstown, WV | What line is good for prop wash trolling? |
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Location: West Bend, WI | What bodys of water should I focus on? small lakes,big lakes,ponds,rivers,streams,numbers or trophy water. |
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Location: Syracuse, Indiana | What are the best sources for muskie fishing information (books, magazines web sites, videos)? |
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Location: God's Country......USA..... Western Wisconsin | What is the general consensus about where one would fish for that true trophy? A 50 incher with a legitimate shot at one in the mid 50s. |
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| Why fish for musky`s? The first question in the whole big picture! Handy |
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Location: Davenport, IA | What should I use to land the fish? What are the advantages and disadvantages of lip grips, gaffs, nets, cradles, kwik kradle, and hand landing? |
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Location: Louisville, KY. | What lure has caught the most muskies overall? |
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| I am new to muskie fishing and have just purchased most of my initial gear. I have made two trips to Lake Kincaid (So. illinois) and have gotten lucky, one fish on that I lost (first trip) then caught a 40" fish my second time out (agian, beginners luck). Now my question -- How do I determine where and how to fish a lake I have never been on before? Any trip I make will be to a lake I have never fished. I am looking for good tips on how to better my odds and to stay away from dead water.
Chief
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| What is the minimum temperature of the water in the spring at which muskies become active? Where should I look on most lakes to find the warmest water? How does a change in water temperature affect fishing? |
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Location: Athens, Ohio | Really, how many casts, how many trips.....
No, even better: What are the primary structure features to look for on a lake that increase your chances of finding muskies?
What are the primary types of baits that a novice should stock in the tackle box?
Good thread, thanks, m |
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Location: On the X that marks the mucky spot | Why is it important to have a high quality hook cutter on board?
Mark, have any comments on this one  |
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Location: Eau Claire,WI | GREAT Idea!
1. What type of structure do you start fishing on and why?
2. Why do the muskies "follow" a lure?
I am sure that I will think of more.... |
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Location: Pelican Lake/Three Lakes Chain | What are the main forage bases for muskies in various lake and river systems, and how do they relate to these forage groups throughout the year? |
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| Where will muskies be under what water temps? How does water temp affect musky placement and metabolism.
Scott |
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Location: Angola, IN | Can you give me a list of manufacturers and models to look for in a used musky boat for less than $10,000?? |
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| What's the most versatile size/action rod for someone who doesn't want/can't purchase several setups at once. |
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Location: Pewaukee, Wisconsin | If I could only buy 12 lures to start with what would they be and why should I start with them. |
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Location: Pittsburgh, PA | what kind of structure can i find river muskies on in the spring, mid march to the beginning of may? |
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Location: Eastern Ontario | Where can I find the really big ones? and why are they there? |
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Location: new paris ohio | what would be the three best lure choice to fish shad based southern lakes/ reservoirs and nortern cisco suker base lakes. |
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Location: Minneapolis, MN | On a lake that has walleyes, panfish and suckers for forage, what are the migratory patterns of the bait fish that muskie will use throughout the year? In other words, where will I find muskies and their prefered forage in each season? |
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Location: Ft. Wayne Indiana | What are some good places to take a family oriented musky trip?
Where is a good place to get your equipment fixed-cleaned?
What is a good lenght of rod to start off with?
What are the necessary tools to have on the boat for proper release?
Why release the biggest musky you have ever caught?
What makes trophy lakes different from action lakes?
Mike Hulbert
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | 20 more to go.   |
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| What do you look for in a following fish to distinguish the temperament of whether and when it may be catchable? |
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Location: Ft. Wayne Indiana | Is there a certain time of year when you target skinny water fish?
Is there a certain time of year when you target open water fish?
How much does the barometer affect fishing?
What water temps do most fish spawn in?
What water temps do most lakes "turnover"?
What exactally is turnover?
In bigger lakes, where do you think the biggest fish in the lakes live?
What are the most producing baits for spring, summer, fall, and winter?
At what water temps should you not fish?
Mike Hulbert
Edited by MikeHulbert 4/17/2003 11:09 AM
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| Why would anyone want to fish for a fish of 10,000 casts?!! |
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Location: Holly, MI | How do I land the big muskie I'll catch this year? Net? Cradle?, Boga?, Gaff?, or just by hand? |
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Location: Southwest PA | Are the moon phases, sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset really important? |
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Location: reedsburg wi | How about trolling set ups, reels, rod length, action, line ect., with a reason why you use a certain length rod or why mono or super line?
mike |
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Location: Wishin I Was Fishin' | How do I properly handle a fish, so it has the best chances at survival when released?
I believe properly handling a musky is a complicated issue and any information that can help inexperienced anglers would be a huge investment. |
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Location: Wishin I Was Fishin' | How does weather affect musky fishing success? |
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| My post got ripped off by someone who obviously EITHER DID NOT READ IT THOROUGHLY OR DID NOT COMPREHEND IT. Although I added some texture in front of my question, my question is indeed VERY GERMANE to musky fishing and in fact pounded the most central question for all musky fisherman.
If my question were to be answered well, the answer would explain a LOT
about the sport and both the mystery and the rewards it contains...
might I say, duh? |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | FSF, Ask again, I don't know what you posted. |
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Edited by Sponge 6/26/2007 6:16 AM
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Sponger, What? :) |
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| Stever, I have no idea!:O |
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| I am with you sponge..........I think. Actually come to think of it, I have no idea what you just said. |
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| What kind of diseases affect muskies, and how do they affect the health and numbers of fish in a lake or river system? |
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| Sponge - the answer to the unspoken question is "Seven".
As for my question, it is....
What is the cost/benefit, both to individuals and to the overall sport, of practicing CPR? |
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Location: Minnetonka , MN. | My Wife understands what sponge had to say. Now I'm worried about her. |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | OK!!! Thanks, everyone, there are more than 50 questions here. I will select one by closing my eyes and poking at a calculator or something about that scientific and announce the winner tomorrow, and get these answered and online as soon as I can. |
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