Pike-Musky

Magnum Softbaits for Gigantic Late Fall Muskies

by AnglingBuzz | October 15, 2021 | PIKE-MUSKY | 0 Comments

When it comes to fall muskies, bigger isn’t always better. These days, that’s because much bigger is much better, at least in the eyes of serious muskie hounds. Magnum Softbaits for Gigantic Late Fall Muskies Enhanced stocking programs and the acceptance of catch and...

Bucktail Fishing for Muskies (Different Blade Configurations)

by Doug Wegner | July 14, 2020 | PIKE-MUSKY | 0 Comments

There's a lot of different bucktail options on the market these days and they're all great for certain situations. I definitely carry all of them that I think work and I carry some that haven't worked for me yet, but I know I'll use them at a certain point in time....

Topwater Muskies – Legacy or Lore?

by AnglingBuzz | July 21, 2019 | PIKE-MUSKY | 0 Comments

Topwater Muskies My grandfather fished the Chippewa Flowage in Wisconsin for muskies back in its glory days, seldom using anything but a topwater lure to enrage fish and make them strike. As a kid, I often dug through his basement to fondly examine his collection of...

Flat-Sided Crankbaits for Fall Muskies

by AnglingBuzz | November 11, 2015 | PIKE-MUSKY | 0 Comments

Large, flat-sided crankbaits combine a massive baitfish profile with distinct wobble and sound. They're ideal baits for triggering musky strikes in cold water.

Top 5 Must have Musky Baits

by Doug Wegner | June 22, 2021 | PIKE-MUSKY | 0 Comments

If you're just getting into musky fishing or an angler looking to add a few baits to your box, musky guide Doug Wegner give his top 5 must-have musky baits. Top 5 Must have Musky Baits BuckTail/ Cowgirl This bait has probably caught more muskies than any other lure...

The Ins and Outs of Catching Spring Muskie

by AnglingBuzz | May 24, 2019 | PIKE-MUSKY | 0 Comments

Spring muskie anglers automatically grab their go-to summer and fall lures when they hit the water, but that's not necessarily your best bet so early in the year. Right after the season opens, smaller baits tend to outproduce larger offerings. Like # 5 bucktail...

Musky Spring Small Bucktail Success

by AnglingBuzz | June 10, 2015 | PIKE-MUSKY | 0 Comments

Bigger is not always better! Early-season muskies prefer smaller profile lures to real mouthfuls. Use small straight-shaft spinners to efficiently cover water, locate fish and make them strike!

Musky Spawning & Stocking in Minnesota

by Jeremy Smith | July 2, 2017 | PIKE-MUSKY | 0 Comments

Here's an inside look at what it takes to build a world-class musky state. Jeremy Smith and Doug Shultz (MNDNR) break down the entire process of how muskies are stocked in Minnesota. The musky program in their home state is absolutely phenomenal when you look at the...

4 MIDWEST Monster Musky Spots

by AnglingBuzz | July 6, 2017 | PIKE-MUSKY | 0 Comments

Want to catch monster muskies? You need to fish where they live! We decided to put together a short-list of musky destinations we highly recommend right here within driving distance of most musky anglers here in the Upper Midwest. All four of these spots host true...

100 inches of Musky in one Net!

by Nick Lindner | October 26, 2016 | PIKE-MUSKY | 0 Comments

The Minnesota fall musky bite is in full swing, and while its not uncommon to catch a 50+ inch musky throughout the cold water period, it's extremely rare to catch two of them at the same time. Well in this video, that exact phenomenon happens! Here's a...

Rigging Suckers for Musky: Rubber Band Method

by Jeremy Smith | Oct 10, 2022 | PIKE-MUSKY

Jeremy Smith has refined his live bait rigging methods over the years when using suckers for musky. The best rig he has used is the rubber band method. It kept your bait lively and has a great hook up percentage. Rigging Suckers for Musky: Rubber Band Method Live bait...

Tools for Handling Fish: Toothy Critters

by Jeremy Smith | Jul 13, 2022 | PIKE-MUSKY

Jeremy Smith shows you how to handle toothy critters and lays out a few useful tools for handling fish in general. Tools for Handling Fish: Toothy Critters When targeting big fish like muskies and northern pike it's important to have right tools for the job. These...

Topwater Musky – Tips & Tactics (ft. Todays Angler)

by Lee Tauchen | Jun 19, 2022 | PIKE-MUSKY

Topwater Musky – Tips & Tactics (ft. Todays Angler) Topwater musky fishing can provide some of the most exciting moments in freshwater fishing. Problem is, most folks don't understand just how many applications there are for topwater fishing, including in finesse...

Leech Lake Musky

by Toby Kvalevog | Jun 6, 2022 | Destination-Travel, PIKE-MUSKY

Leech Lake is known for its legendary musky fishing. Toby Kvalevog breaks down where you should targeting Leech Lake musky depending on the time of year. Leech Lake Musky: Destination Leech Lake is a world class musky destination for the size and number of fish. After...

A+ Musky Fishing Lakes

by AnglingBuzz | Jun 5, 2022 | PIKE-MUSKY

Thanks to stocking efforts, musky fishing is an option for many anglers all over the country. In this video, we reveal our favorite musky fishing lakes! A+ Musky Fishing Lakes Historically musky fishing was limited to eight to ten Midwestern and Northeastern states...

Trolling for Big Musky

by Jeremy Smith | Jan 26, 2022 | PIKE-MUSKY

Jeremy Smith shares a few tips on trolling for big musky and how trolling can be utilized in Ontario's Sunset Country. Trolling for Big Musky If you don't do a ton of musky fishing, trolling is one of the easiest and most productive ways to go about it. It allows you...

The Biggest Musky are Biting Right Now

by AnglingBuzz | Nov 19, 2021 | PIKE-MUSKY

Right now is the time to target the biggest musky in the lake. With the cooling water temperatures big fall muskies are hungry and looking to eat! The Biggest Musky are Biting Right Now! In the next few weeks, the largest muskies in North America will become...