Muskie fishing can be a tireless pursuit. An angler can spend many hours beating the water to a froth, only to have a muskie finally appear, lazily trailing the bait then slowly disappearing out of…
Back when I was a muskie guide, I wish I’d have gotten a nickel for every time I was asked: “Are ya seein’ any muskies on the graph?” I can certainly understand why someone would ask. But let’s think…
One thing you learn very early on when you live “Up North” is that winter gives you plenty of time to ponder and reflect on things you might not normally spend much time thinking about (and I am…
By Jerry Newman w/Joe Seeberger
Congratulations to Michigan angler Joe Seeberger for catching the new Modern Day Muskellunge World Record. His behemoth 58-pound muskie from Lake Bellaire, Michigan on…
Much has been written about how walleyes react to light. In general, they are more active during periods of low light. And a surface chop diffuses light.
On the sunniest of days, a slight chop will…
This is part six of a quick six-pack of fishing solutions that often work for myself and others. Part five touched on fishing muskie with speed trolling. Check out the links to the other five fishing…
This is part four of a quick six-pack of fishing solutions that often work for myself and others. Part four touched on fishing muskie with topwater presentations. Check out the links to the other…
This is part four of a quick six-pack of fishing solutions that often work for myself and others. Part three touched on fishing muskie in open water. Check out the links to the other five fishing…
This is part three of a quick six-pack of fishing solutions that often work for myself and others. Part two touched on fishing muskie in windy conditions. Check out the links to the other five…
In many ways, summer is my favorite time of year for fishing muskies. Though it’s often feast or famine, there are so many things to try, and it’s always challenging and fun.
This is part two of a…
A few months ago, I was visiting the Bass Pro Shop in Auburn Hills. The store managers, Tom and Greg, and I were talking about one of my passions, muskie fishing. During the conversation, Muskie Bob'…
Cold fronts generally aren’t the greatest news for any fishing, other than the fact that pre-frontal conditions usually bring a feeding spree as barometric pressure drops. Following this, though,…
