Why Fish for Muskie in Winter?

 

• • The less the fishing pressure the more the opportunities

 

• • Muskies are usually in a condition of feeding heavily before ice-up

 

• • A chance to hook fish that are unusually huge

 

• • Something challenging and bizarre

 

Best Locations for Winter Muskie

 

• • Deep water next to the shallow flats

 

• • Underwater points and drop-offs

 

• • Sections with current or warmer water inflows

 

• • Final green weed beds

 

Effective Techniques

 

1. 1. Slow Trolling: Use big size, deep-diving, thin bait or jerky and shake it

 

1. 1. Vertical Jigging: Experiment with soft plastics or heavy jigs in deeper water

 

1. 1. Casting and Retrieving: Keep going in a slow, even way with times of stops

 

1. 1. Live Bait Rigging: Large suckers are found often to be effective (where they are allowed)

 

Top Lures for Winter Muskie

 

• • Big, soft plastic swimbaits (8-12 inches)

 

• • Deep-diving crankbaits

 

• • Heavy jigs are a fantastic fit with soft plastic trailers

 

• • Blade baits or lipless crankbaits

 

Winter Fishing Safety

 

• • Always have a life jacket on

 

• • Dress in layers so you stay warm and dry

 

• • Get ice picks and a throw rope for emergencies

 

• • Ask a friend to go with you if possible

 

• • Find out if the ice can already be considered safe before you proceed with fishing

 

Tips for Success

 

• • Concentrate on the part of the day that is warmer

 

• • The use of electronic means (like GPS and fish finders) to spot the fish and the groundwork structures is very helpful

 

• • Be ready to wait because the strikes might be pretty light in colder water

 

• • Try to use smelly lures to provoke fish bites

 

• • Being careful with the catch and the release is to make sure that the fish are left to Miranda

 

Keep in mind that winter muskie fishing demands the anglers and the fish to be more careful. Make sure every safety rule is followed and any fish you caught are treated with the utmost care, especially in conditions of cold. If you manage to land a trophy muskie in winter, you will experience the long and difficult process of self-fulfillment!