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| Thought this to be a little funny, but oh so true. I recently read an article in MHM that Saric wrote called the Big Bait Revolution and he talked about being in shape for musky fishing. I kind of laughed about that. Not so much because it was funny, but more so because I know how it feels after a long weekend of tossing baits.
Well I finally got out for the first time this last weekend and let me tell you, I am not in musky shape! First day was only about 4 hours of casting and I was so sore the next day. Unreal! I have to figure out an off season workout regimen to keep the back loose, the hands strong, and the forearms built for turning 10's. |
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| saric,s correct. as we age a few decades keeping fit can help your musky trips.. a brief walk/stretches and watching what we eat.
sounds boring eh.
when its a perfect morning and ya gotta go to the doctors,thats when reality slaps ya. |
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Location: Kansas City BBQ Capitol of the world | This may sound funny but I am telling you work out bands on a door work great. With a wood rod you can attach the band's to that and go through your casing motions with the band's resistance to work them muscles you use when tossing them big baits.
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| i wouldnt expect miracles from working out in regards to muskie fishing and casting big lures... muskie fishing isnt so hard on muscles as it is on joints ... healthy joints will go alot further in being able to cast heavy baits for extended periods. working out may help a bit, but will not make a huge difference.
Having low body fat and not being overweight will help one be more comfortable standing for long periods of time as well.
Edited by Slow Rollin 6/5/2013 8:43 AM
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| Joints stay healthy with stability which you get from working out properly. If you have not developed too many bad form habits over the years, a good workout program geared towards a solid core and proper form with leave joints happy for years to come. BR |
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| I have been swimming and lifting weights to stay in shape for many years but something I added a couple years ago that helped for fishing was doing hammer curls with dumbells. It is similar to a regular bicep curl but you hold the dumbell perpendicular to the floor and it provides a good workout for the forearm. I am 62 and that was an area that got sore after a day of casting before I started, now it is much better. I just do a couple sets, two or three times a week and it really makes a difference.
By the way, the swimming is good for the back, shoulder area, providing some strength but also flexibility. And has the added benefit of being easy on the lower back. |
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| Mix it up a bit add some small baits or some trolling to your day |
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| I've always been in great shape, but casting big baits is going to take a toll on us all. I find that the early part of the season is just a warm up for the summer. By then, I am burning big blades like a champ. Then by the time november rolls around, I need a 6 month break to recover. I'd say the best work out to get in musky shape are wide grip pull ups. You need a strong back. Thats what works for me. |
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| Just one guys opinion, but core strength really helps. I've found that while my back hurts it isn't because those muscles are weak, it is because some of the lesser known ab muscles are weak and then the back gets asked ot do stuff it doesn't normally like doing. I added a varienty of planks to my off season program this year and it has made a noticeable difference. Shedding pounds helps too! |
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Location: minnesota | I've been rock climbing several times a week since the year began - it's really helped with fatigue muskie fishing. huge forearm and hand strength builder, along with pretty much every other muscle group. Good flexibility increase too. |
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Location: Maple Grove, MN | And then, after working out all winter to get into "Muskie" shape, one throws those big baits all day and catches nothing. And then one talks to some Bass fishermen at the landing who just caught a couple of Muskies. Go figure. |
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| Good thing I'm 18 and have plenty of strength and endurance(: |
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Location: West Chester, OH | Cpain - 6/5/2013 8:15 PM
Good thing I'm 18 and have plenty of strength and endurance(:
You'll get old one day, too!  |
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| I think I just need to lose some lb's and that shod help! Ha. Gonna have a long weekend of turning blades this weekend so I better stretch out and get ready. What we will put ourselves through. |
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| Wife, friends, family call me obsessed with working out,
Weights, core, stair master, lots of ab work---no body fat, muscular,
Its funny it still takes me a couple days or more to really get in casting shape...
Like basketball ===one thing to be in shape but playing shape is another thing all together.
For me the worst is the cramp I get in my shin the first couple nights from working the trolling motor---wake up screaming with a cramp!!
But can't imagine trying to Musky fish being totally out of shape and or weak in the arms, forearms, biceps, shoulders and core area.
Full disclosure ---I still hate throwing Pounders and even Double Dawgs---still burn out pretty quickly LOL----I Always marvel at guys that can throw these for hours a day--for me an hour is pushing it...... |
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Not in Musky shape!