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Location: Minnesota | Hello.
I'm writing to hear other thoughts on this topic.
As much as I'd like to continue learning about Muskies and all that comes with them, I have a real hard time paying for information, because to me it's by definition a "pay-to-win" situation. I dislike the idea that money can set me ahead in the knowledge department, or in the case of paying for guided trips, the "catching a personal best" department, and then pretending like it was all thanks to me.
I'd really like to read and watch the content on a platform like Muskie Insider, for example, but again, it's all behind a paywall. Don't get me wrong, I understand experienced guys that have spent years learning what they know wanting to get something extra in return for sharing the information; 100% understandable, but it does suck to then, for someone like myself, to not be able to view that individual's content anymore cause of this dilemma.
This same idea goes beyond just information. Technically buying any kind of equipment could be pay-to-win as well, though I think it's obviously not quite the same thing as spending a couple hundred bucks and getting in return information that has taken a lot of people decades to gather themselves.
Is this relatable for anyone else or am I just being illogical?
Thanks in advance for any thoughts.
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| I might be a bit dense but are you complaining about having to subcribe to a Muskie content channel? If so I'm pretty sure subscribing is optional. If you want to know what the other guy knows you pay. If you don't you don't. Sorry, I might not be getting what you are getting at. |
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| There is more than enough free information from very good sticks, right here on this site, to catch all the muskies you need, including your PB. The 4 biggest fish I caught were before I knew about Muskies Inc., or this site, and didn't know squat. I've learned a lot since then, and am a lot more adept at catching fish. You don't need to pay anything to get better. They just make you want to. |
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Location: WI | I have more sympathy for the guy wanting to monetize their years of experience than the guy upset it is put behind a paywall. I always thought Saric and heitings book took years off my learning curve when I got into the sport. What little money they got from me purchasing it, I’m glad they did. |
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Location: Wright County MN | Most of the big guys out there fish premier waters. Im not saying it doesnt take skill to catch fish on them its just easier. You would learn more fishing your local waters with someone whos fished them a bit. If not look up their seasonal movements and target areas based on that to build patterns.
Edited by youbetcha 7/21/2025 8:57 PM
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