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| bshep |
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| Jeremy, you are correct about the south end being where the majority of people fish. For good reason. Not only are there a good amount of fish in that area, but all the "good" looking stuff is so close together. The great thing about Shelbyville and fishing the south end is you can pretty much get a good idea of what the fish are doing by fishing a few main lake points and the back of a few coves. Then you can explore and go as far north as you want and still have a shot at connecting with fish. The farthest North I have hooked a fish is Skull Cover, but I hear the rip rap farther north can have its time. Myself and others have had success on a variety of colors. I have done best on Bluegill pattern lures for some odd reason. No specific reason why I started throwing Bluegill patterns on Shelbyville other than water color and the color selection I had in that particular lure. Thanks to the first fish I caught in that pattern I decided to have my other "Shelbyville-Baits" painted up by Custom X and Big Game Tackle. White works great in any lake. I only throw a few baits to begin with, but here they are... Squirko (I never personally caught a fish on this lure in Shelbyville, but I did net a few), Double 10, medium SS Shad, 10" Kickin Minnow, Squirrely Super Stalker... That may be it for my experiences. I have yet to get as much of a follow on that lake with a 10 inch Jake. According to the locals and the GIANT, prehistoric fish Kevin Nash and Duane Landmier have pulled out of there, that is the bait to throw. They got the touch... I'm missing something, but those other lures - minus the Squirko - have treated me well. I think I only have about 30 fish personally out of the actual lake and I did get one Illinois giant (all casting in the fall), but luckily I have been able to pattern them well down there and the average size anyone catches seems to be in the 38-40 inch range during this time with a legit shot at a 44-45+... (windless areas and areas with no apparent signs of baitfish seem to be where I catch my fish there for some reason) The less clouds the better. Good luck! Shelbyville is an extremely fun place to Muskie fish due to how tough it can be. Its a great challenge for ANY Muskie fisherman and I would highly suggest making a trip at least once... just be sure its mid September-November. That is the best time to avoid any possible frustration IMO. You will figure it out and catch some giant fish I have no doubts at all. Edited by bshep 8/27/2013 6:50 PM Attachments ----------------  shelbyville1.jpg (140KB - 245 downloads) | |||
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| hoosierhunter |
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| Jeremy66 |
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I will put the E in Easy. All you gotta do is cast out a lure that looks like a fish and reel it in  Shelbyville is awesome. Edited by bshep 8/29/2013 8:07 AM | |||
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| bshep |
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| www.illinoismuskies.com Since he is less than an hour from Shelbyville, there really is nothing closer. Edited by bshep 8/29/2013 9:33 PM | |||
| Slobasaurus |
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Posts: 162 Location: Chicago, IL | |||
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