The Traits of Late-Summer Muskies and How They Behave

 

Muskie fishing becomes much harder as summer goes on, and these fish feel the pressure. Why does being small and shallow can be a good option then:

 

• • Excessive fishing is one of the factors that make muskies uncertain about taking in large forms of lures

 

• • In addition, when the water gets warmer, other creatures like baitfish will move closer towards shallow spots where their water supply of oxygen is not very risky in these areas

 

• • Muskies pick up their feeder fish and go to the cooler even prepared areas to get more oxygen here

 

Picking the Best Lures

 

Opt for the smaller lures to guarantee the highest chance of success:

 

• • Small bucktails (4-6 inches)

 

• • Short crankbaits

 

• • Soft plastics that are of a smaller size

 

• • Underyard lures for morning and evening

 

Select Shallow Locations

 

Focus on these shallow water spots:

 

• • Watery grass areas which range from two to six feet below the surface

 

• • Bumpy tops which are underwater and shoals

 

• • Plants that are not underwater but completely or even largely sunk into the water

 

• • Timber and woody waste from the forest floor

 

The Right Moves

 

1. 1. Slow moves: Allow more time for the muskies to strike at your smaller baits

 

1. 1. Different moves: Change the speed and patterns of your action to provoke strikes

 

1. 1. Exact hitting: Target the correct area of shallow structures by throwing

 

1. 1. An approach of stealth: Gliding frequently and without noise through the water powered only by your trolling motor or paddles

 

Best Times to Fish

 

• • Early morning, when the sun has not heated up the still water yet

 

• • At the late hours of the evening when temperatures are going down

 

• • Foggy days with decreased light?

 

Added Tips

 

• • Utilize light tackle which much more effectively matches and even complements the lighter bait you are using.

 

• • Here are some of the items to have in the tackle box that you can use for explosive strikes close to the bottom of the water

 

• • Implement Josh’ s advice of catch and release to preserve the population of muskies!

 

• • Make a wise decision and respect the law because it is subject to change from one place or time to another

 

Indeed, being adaptable is the solution when you angling for those muskies that are confined and stressed by the slowdowning of the summer, a hot period. With a small and shallow approach, you can often outthink these fugitive predators and relish successful fishing trips even during tough times.