Ultimate Fly-in Fishing Adventure at Kississing Lodge
Some of the most prestigious fly-in fishing destinations in all of Canada are right here in Manitoba. If you are look...
Late-Summer Pike on Rocks and Reefs
Large, deep lakes with suspended baitfish grow the biggest pike. In late summer, big northerns move from deep water t...
Muskies Spawning in Shallow Water (UNREAL Video)
It’s that time of year again up here in the north country. The muskies are pairing up and partaking in the spaw...
4 Musky Lure Modifications
Chances are if you’re a hardcore musky head, you probably do a lot of “tinkering” with your baits. ...
The Ins and Outs of Catching Spring Muskie
Spring muskie anglers automatically grab their go-to summer and fall lures when they hit the water, but that’s ...
Pike Spring Spinnerbait Success
In spring, slow-rolling a spinnerbait through shallow bays and across developing weed flats produces the biggest pike...
Toss Muskie-Sized Jerkbaits for Trophy Pike
Big fish like big meals! That’s why trophy pike expert George “Coop” Cooper throws weighted muskie ...
Musky Spring Patterns – Shallow or Suspended?
Two location patterns dominate musky fishing in spring. In lakes with cold-water baitfish like ciscoes, muskies often...
Shore Fishing Pike: Springtime Trophy Pike on Deadbait Rigs
For fishing on bottom with deadbait rigs, use an in-line wire leader, hooking the baitfish behind the head on the tre...
Musky and Pike Summer Locations
Bay and island complexes provide good musky and pike habitat all year long. Fish shift between different types of hab...
River Muskies Migrate to Deep Holes in Fall
During fall, river muskies shift location from shallow, swift-water stretches to deep holes with reduced current. Slo...
Rigging Suckers for Musky: Rubber Band Method
Live bait muskie fishing has been an obsession of mine for a long time and building the best mousetrap has just been ...

The Best All-Around Musky Rod
What's the best all-around musky rod for today's fishing? Muskie fishing has become far more sophisticated in recent years. The equipment that we use is a lot like bass fishing – rods, reels, line, and lures are all designed for specific applications. What St. Croix...

Bucktail Fishing for Muskies (Different Blade Configurations)
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....

Rigging Suckers for Musky: Rubber Band Method
Live bait muskie fishing has been an obsession of mine for a long time and building the best mousetrap has just been a perpetual exercise. I have been constantly trying to figure out the best way to do it now. The real secret to successful live bait muskie fishing is...

Cornering Late-Fall Trophy Pike
Autumn is a magical time in the outdoors. It begins with burst of brilliant fall colors, slowly fading to drab browns. There’s a chill in the air, accompanied by the scent of burning leaves wafting on the breeze. The remarkable stillness is broken only by the...

Northern Pike – Seasonal Movements
Northern pike thrive in cool climates ranging from the upper United States, north throughout most of Canada. In warmer waters throughout the southern fringe of their range, fast growing pike tend to live fish and die young, seldom achieving more than a few pounds in...

Ultimate Fly-in Fishing Adventure at Kississing Lodge
Some of the most prestigious fly-in fishing destinations in all of Canada are right here in Manitoba. If you are looking to plan the luxury fishing trip of a lifetime, look no further than Kississing Lake Lodge. Located in the pristine Northern Region of the province,...

What’s Your Favorite Tactic for Summer Muskies?
It’s hard not to get excited about summer muskies. They are big, aggressive and ready to eat! If you hate slow, lethargic finesse fishing, then now is the time to be on the water hunting for these monsters. To help you get the most out of your summer musky...