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| I am a newcomer to muskie fishing. i dont really get to go that often. only during the summer. i dont really know much about muskie fishing but i am very eager to learn. does anyone have any tips for what lures to fish or what parts of the lake to fish for them? i only get out for maybe 1 week a year but that week is usually one of the better ones! i would appreciate any information anyone is willing to give me! thanx![:sun:] |
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| Look over the threads here that pertain to the questions you have, and then ask targeted questions. There are lots of very good anglers here, and your questions will be answered quickly.[:bigsmile:] |
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| Marty,
I'm sure there are a lot of good fishers here that would like to help you out,including myself.But a little more info on what waters that you are fishing or plan to fish would be of some help for sterring you in the right direction.Some tatics used on one body of water may not be one that works as well on another.Break your Question down to where,when and how and I'm sure if I can't help you others here will.That is what this Messageboard is all about,helping each other through passing and learning information,I hope!
Capt. Larry D. Jones |
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| Marty,
I would suggest doing a little research on the body of water you are planning on fishing. Get a hold of a good quality lake map and locate the classic structure with the deepest water in the lake nearby. This is a good place to start.
Start out with a search bait and cover water. Then go back during the peak times and fish the follows you had earlier. I personally like to search new spots with a glide bait like the reefhawg. It shows alot of fish and they also like to eat it once in a while:) Then go back in lowlight with a topwater or other bait.
As the other replies mentioned if you name the body of water your planning on fishing I'm sure you can get more detailed information, like what bait is hot for the time of year your going to be fishing.
Good Luck,
Muskiewaldz |
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| Thanks guys. I usually get out to the Moen Lake Chain up in Wisconsin and I believe I will be there sometime in the beginning of August. I dont really know much about the waters. I do know that it is one of the area lakes invovled in the Hodag Muskie Challenge. What kind of lures do you suggest for fishing off the pier if any? Should I try to stick with topwaters? or should i try something else like spinnerbaits or bucktails? In the past all I have really ever used is bucktails so I dont really know how other lures work or what most of them are! I really appreciate you guys for your help and input. THANKS![:sun:] |
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| Hey Newcomer,Been there myself.Not very long ago.By a map hopefully they make a hotspot map of your lake.If not poke around and get info on five or six spot that are like well know for action.Find out what baits are the hottes producers on that water.Have your gear in good shape,Sharpen hooks, Bass Pro and Cabelas both sell a little yellow hook file by Lure Jensen- IT KICK'S BUTT on the file job, IT'S CHEAP TOO $ 4 DOLLARS.GOOD LINE is important,Whiplash,Cortland,TUF-LINE are top notch stuff,Yes, it not cheap but good line last and won't let you down.Last but not least fish to have fun,Yes it can be cruel sport but when it happens IT WILL ROCK YOUR WORLD.IT DOES MINE ANY WAY. OH yeah go to walmart and by a cheap small pair or bolt cutters for hook removal.Don't be afraid to cut hooks ,It's about the safest quickest way to relase a fish and get a picture if you can.PS don't let the cost of hooks 25 to 50 cents a hook keep you from using a cutter.Beats the ER or increased time it takes to relase a fish.Dennis Blume |
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