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| If you could give one nugget of advice on muskie fishing to a totally new guy, what would it be? |
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Location: On the X that marks the mucky spot | Worry more about boat control, time on the water, learning how and when to use the baits you have, and join MI (huge knowledge source there)
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| Definitely get in the boat with someone with some experience right away. Will cut your learning curve down dramatically. Hiring a guide can be a great investment, especially early on. I look at the amount of time I wasted my first couple of years because I tried to learn everything myself. With all of the info about the sport out there now, it's much easier to get started and be efficient on the water. |
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| I have hired a guide for this fall, and if it goes well I will probably do it again in the spring just so I can get a handle on some different strategies for different seasons. I have devoured every piece of info I can get my hands on over the past couple months. This site is a huge resource full of very knowledgeable fishermen and tons of information. I have also subscribed to Musky Hunter magazine, but I know nothing replaces time on the water (I also recently finished "Time on the Water", btw) as far as speeding up the learning curve. |
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| get hooked up with other musky guys. share gas and ramp fees. you will be amazed at what you can learn. most guys were multi specie fisherman before musky hunting. now my nugget ...PATIENCE |
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Location: Roscoe IL | It's supposed to fun, just remeber this when your fishing all day and lose the one and only at the net if you even get one to go. Cheap equipement will break eventualy and cost you more in the long run. Autopilots and muskie fishing were made for each other. Topwaters work year round. Suckers in the fall are tough to beat. Did I say keep it fun and attitude is everything?
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Location: indiana | don't do it |
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Location: Minnesota. | Maybe read this topic...in case you get brave.
http://muskie.outdoorsfirst.com/board/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=76...
Don't buy one of every lure out there...yet...that'll probably come too soon anyway.
Get a large -LARGE/DEEP net. Tools. Get those hooks out before you reach into the bag.
Slow down and use common sense. Slow down some more.
A muskie hasn't had an orig. idea in over a million years. Don't get too down-trodden if you don't connect.
Lastly don't try to figure 'em out, they're worse than wom.......aww nevermind!
*G* |
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| Musky fishing is going to cost you a ton of money, tons of heart break and it will test you like you've never been tested before.
You might want to take up horseshoes.
I'm not kidding.....
But if you insist, join a musky club and get to know the guys and gals that have been fishing muskies for a while and search for an open seat in their boat. Also, don't be afraid to ask direct questions on this forum.
Dew
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Location: So. Illinois | Network, network, and then network some more. Join a local Chapter of Muskies Inc, ask lots of questions and pay attention. Spend as much time as you can in a boat with different anglers. Learn how fish act during different times fo the season. helps shorten the learning curve. Seek advice on tackle and equipment and stick to an inital group of proven baits -- then learn how to use them properly and when to use them. |
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| If you fish a bit, it should not be too hard to adjust. Just get comfortabel handling and releasing the fish. Also you don't need to spend a bunch of money either. It only takes one lure and set up to catch fish. BR |
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Location: Iowa | Quit, while your ahead. 
Jeremy |
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Location: colorado | get a second on your house and dont worry about your wife. she will be gone in no time.
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Location: Manitowish Waters WI | No reason to get crazed or afraid to spend a little money. It's a great species and if you start small with your arsenal and one good all purpose rod you can get a great feel for the sport. You don't need to drop thousands right off the get go. Like others stated hook up with someone to show you the basics. You'll learn plenty on your own, which is the best part, all guys use and prefer different tactics.
Read too, there's a ton out there from catching to releasing.
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| Statistics show- over 70% of muskie fisherman get divorced- Your chances of getting a world record fish is 0%- By the time you have everything boat, motor tackle you will have spent well over $100,000- 90% chance of getting regular leg cramps- 100% chance of developing a bad back-80 % chance of becoming an alcoholic- 0 % chance of saving money for your retirement-100% chance of having a lot of fun along the way!!!!!!!!!! |
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| One thing? I guess it would be the Musky Hunter, University of Esox musky school.
Can't think of another thing that would give you such a "baptism" of exposure. (If it were two things...I'd also suggest a shrink, you're gonna need one) |
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Location: Smith Creek | "My advice to you is to start drinking heavily"
-Bluto Blutarsky |
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| Welcome to the addiction. |
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Location: Illinois | These fish can humble even the most experienced anglers, so be prepared for that. Despite this fact , always TRY to keep a positive musky attitude(PMA).
You can never have "too many" musky lures. The key is like everything else: use moderation and spend within your means. If you frequent this place for too long, you'll notice different forms of moderation. NOT that there's anything wrong with that. 
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Location: syracuse indiana | Flambeauski - 8/20/2012 5:41 PM
"My advice to you is to start drinking heavily"
-Bluto Blutarsky
love it flam....one of my favorite movies..
WHAT IT THAT ON YOUR UNiFORM
vegetables are sensual people are sensuous
NOTHING IS OVER TILL WE DECIDE IT IS!!!!
FOOOD FIIIGHT
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Location: Washington, PA | Don't take it too seriously, and when you get that "I'm never going to see another muskie" feeling, keep casting. |
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| Go fish for bluegills. |
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Location: Spencer, Wisconsin | I was very fortunate to have a very close and dear friend who introduced me to this great sport 10-years ago. He taught me the ins-outs of bait selection, presentation and rods-reels selections. My friend has enough tackle to open his own bait shop and always has stayed up on the news of muskie fishing. As a former guide from years ago he is quite a excellent stick to learn from. He has taught me several things but the most important gift he taught me with regards to Muskie fishing is, patience. Thank you Clark Anderson! |
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Location: Mauston, Wisconsin | Ditto- don't take it seriously! If you do you will look like all of the rest of us obsessed muskie fisherman. - Haggard, sleepless, and poor! Don't expect them to hit like bass or northern pike, hell don't even expect them to hit if they follow to the boat! That's really the allure of this fish!
Have fun! Actually, run away, run away!
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Location: South Bend, Indiana | Hire a guide multiple times... I'm almost three years into this sport, and everytime I go with Mike Hulbert, I learn so much more... Hire one in various times of the year to learn fish patterns and techniques... To me, that's the biggest thing, learn from the absolute best! |
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Location: Minnesota | give it up befor your hooked start fishing for bass cheaper in the long run |
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| Awesome thread, guys! Thanks for the advice and keep it coming! |
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Location: minocqua, wi. | if the first thing someone tells you is how to rebuild them or how great their customer service is ... just buy a st. croix and a calcutta in the first place. it will save you time, money, aggregation and likely a few fish. |
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| Figure 8 EVERY time
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| Quit now. or just start hating yourself in some way to break yourself in for the heartbreak. hahahah |
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