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Location: chicago | Hi Folks.
My annual musky trip location has changed from Hayward to Three Lakes (staying on Big Stone). The chain is new to me and want to learn more about it. of course, i have a detailed map.
First, if you have any tips or advice that can help my trip, that would be appreciated. my dad is 81 and will be fishing--but he can't cast--only jig for ski's. So, we'll try to find some deep structure for him (is that a good idea?)
Second, i want to spend some time fly casting for the fish...anyone know any guides that can help with chasing musky on the fly? i have my own gear...
thanks!!! |
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Location: Seymour, WI | The water on the 3-Lakes chain is stained in color. Most of the action will be in the shallow weed cover. Bucktails and surface baits are good lure choices. |
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Location: chicago | thanks, grass. good ole big black mepps. confidence bait, for sure, too. you failed to mention cold beer, however...hope that helps cuz i'll be using that too. |
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Location: Seymour, WI | Yes, alot of the breweries are releasing their Octoberfest beers at this time. Best time of the year for beer drinking. |
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Location: In the slop! | Grass - 9/2/2026 11:57 AM
Yes, alot of the breweries are releasing their Octoberfest beers at this time. Best time of the year for beer drinking.
Is there a bad time of year for beer drinking? |
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Location: Brighton CO. | I haven't been on the Three lakes Chain for over thirty years, the fish run bigger then the Eagle River chain and I've herd of some very large muskies lost over the years. It can be very busy place like most places in Wisconsin. If you go to Eagle Sports in Eagle River simi retired owner George Langley (also a retired guide) is a Fly Fisher of Muskies but good luck on finding him in the store once October hits. Bill Sherer has "We Tie It" in Boulder Junction is Muskie Fly fishermen and even has a DVD on the subject. The White Stag in Sugar Camp is a good place to eat. We used to eat at the Cookery in Sugar camp it turned into Laura's then Dee Dee's. Ex employee's kept buying it and keep it going. You will have a great time. |
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Location: chicago | chuckski -- thanks!
i called bill but he and his crew are booked until eternity! i am now booked with howard bass at the recommendation of bill. fingers crossed.
last year, my dad and bro were up in 3 lakes...they showed up at white stag and it was closed that day because staff didn't show up...i guess it is that way. |
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| paul worsterberg - 9/10/2026 9:45 AM
chuckski -- thanks!
i called bill but he and his crew are booked until eternity! i am now booked with howard bass at the recommendation of bill. fingers crossed.
last year, my dad and bro were up in 3 lakes...they showed up at white stag and it was closed that day because staff didn't show up...i guess it is that way.
Moondance Bar & Grill in Sugar Camp has good food, good service. One of the few places that has fish fry on Thursday as well as Friday. Specials each day. |
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