Turn-over and tactics?
GREENANDBLUE
Posted 9/17/2011 4:30 PM (#516978)
Subject: Turn-over and tactics?


I've yet to catch a musky on the smaller lakes that I fish while the lake's are "turning over." It seems as though the musky's have no interest in any type of lure or live-bait, it's quite the mind-boggler head shaker. Any suggestions/tips would be greatly appreciated. Good Luck on the Fall Musky Hunt!
BenR
Posted 9/17/2011 4:50 PM (#516980 - in reply to #516978)
Subject: Re: Turn-over and tactics?


Try a different lake. BR
Pedro
Posted 9/17/2011 11:48 PM (#517006 - in reply to #516978)
Subject: Re: Turn-over and tactics?





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Location: Otsego, MN
Try shallow
MuskyMATT7
Posted 9/19/2011 1:26 PM (#517170 - in reply to #516978)
Subject: Re: Turn-over and tactics?





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Location: 15 miles east of Lake Kinkaid
IMO Pedro is right. Try shallw. If shallow is not working....try super shallow (less than 1.5"). If your boat gets stuck you are probably in the right place. If that is not working...BenR's post would apply.
Herb_b
Posted 9/19/2011 1:48 PM (#517174 - in reply to #516978)
Subject: Re: Turn-over and tactics?





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Location: Maple Grove, MN
I second the super shallow advice. We've actually caught Muskies within feet of the shoreline during turn-over. At times one wonders how the water could even be deep enough to hold them or why they are even there.

It may sound stupid, but one thing to watch for at that time of year is nervous ducks sitting near the shoreline. Especially ducks that are scampering out of the water and making a racket. It seems they don't like Muskies very much.

Edited by Herb_b 9/19/2011 1:49 PM
ToddM
Posted 9/19/2011 2:18 PM (#517179 - in reply to #516978)
Subject: Re: Turn-over and tactics?





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Location: oswego, il
Pedro and Ben are both right. Try shallow if that lake is your only option or try somewhere else where turnover has less or not affected.
GREENANDBLUE
Posted 9/19/2011 2:41 PM (#517185 - in reply to #516978)
Subject: RE: Turn-over and tactics?


Yea, I should try some other lakes but it's the' ole' "never give up never surrender"(where is that quote from anyway?) attitiude that puts me in the position of having to put a musky in the net during turn-over. Anyway, I'll pitch some lures more in the shallow water and we'll see what happens. Thinking some large maribou's might be the' ole' golden ticket.
woodieb8
Posted 9/19/2011 5:41 PM (#517221 - in reply to #516978)
Subject: Re: Turn-over and tactics?




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hi action shallow cranks. possibly create a reaction strike. dont be shy on speeds.