Musky Fishing

Muskies are among the biggest lake and river fish occupying the mid-northwestern United States. Because of this and because of the abundant population of Muskies in this vast area and certain parts of southern Canada, Muskie fishing is considered very challenging.

The secret to Muskie fishing is the tackle; that is, the rod, reel, line, and lure rig all play a crucial part in the sport of fishing for this typically large fish. Muskie fishing rods should extend to a length of at least six feet, have a tubular or tapered form, be constructed out of fiberglass, feature a reel exhibiting excellent drag, and be strung with a 30-50lb, low stretch monofilament or cofilament line that will hold up under a struggle. This particular set of gear is likely to allow the target fish a little leeway, but the combined strength of rod, reel and line resists the forceful fast run.

Muskie fishing lures include monochromatic fish-like designs with double treble hook dangling beneath them. Among them are: crank bait, creatures, spoons, jerk bait, glide bait, spinner bait, and 1-ounce jibs boasting bright colors and sizes that are sure to attract the Muskie. All of this supports the single most important live bait that will ensure the Muskie to strike: the 12-16-inch minnow. Now, tyhis is a very large size for a minnow, and that’s exactly the point, as the bigger the bait, the better chance the Muskie is going to strike. Of all the Muskie fishing tips, this is probably the primary one: use large minnow!

Another Muskie fishing tip resides in location. Sun spills on the water. These areas where sunlight intermingles most prevalently exhibit a wider range of foliage growth than in the open spaces. For this reason, Muskies tend to congregate to these areas. Anglers are well-advised, then, to stick close to these sunlit spots of the lake or river. This is truly the case in the spring. Muskie fly fishing can bring the fish to the surface where anglers can nab their Muskie. Fishing boat space makes these particularly easy. Fly fishing Muskie can be done in waders, too, but because of the size and strength of the Muskie, boats are preferred.

For those who are interested in finding out where Muskie live, popular states for Muskie fishing are Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, and likely some places farther east, as at least one very large congregation of Muskie followers is situated in eastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey as well. Muskie can be found in Ontario, too, along with other fly fish species.