1. Choose the Right Equipment

 

• • Use a heavy-duty rod, 7-9 feet in length fast action

 

• • Opt for a high-capacity baitcasting reel, and ensure it matches with your reel seat

 

• • Take a durable line (80-100 lb test braided) on the reel and attach fishing hook to it

 

• • Steel leaders are your best bet to stop bite-offs

 

2. Lure Selection

 

• • Large bucktails (8-10 inches)

 

• • Crankbaits, and jerkbaits

 

• • However, on this lake, I was able to use a topwater lure. Sometimes it just won’t work out with bright colors or shine. It is good to know that the fish is watching the lure even when you can’t see it.

 

• • For a long time, I like to use a white bucktail jig as a searchbait, also, I often add a white streamer as a teaser. When cast into the water, the white bucktail jig will signal fish where you are. White streamer also helps to attract their attention to provide perfect strikes.

 

3. Location is Key

 

• • Target weed edges or weed beds specifically

 

• • Locate the structure in water (rock, logs) where fish hide

 

• • Uncover drop-offs and points by underwater topography

 

• • Acquire recording from the underwater footage camera to see captured baitfish

 

4. Timing Matters

 

• • Early morning and late evening are prime times

 

• • Gray! the conditions ideas can help get more fish

 

• • The autumn period offers the best fishing for muskies

 

5. Master the Figure-8 Technique

 

towards the end of each cast, you can try different figure-8 patterns around the boat to see if one gets more fish to bite. The most important point is the increased number of strikes in the vicinity where the lure is anchored.

 

6. Vary Your Retrieve

 

Vary the speed of your retrieve which should be either slow or fast according to conditions and change the lure patterns to cause triggers.

 

7. Be Patient and Persistent

 

The musky has even been referred to as fish number ten thousand in one’s casting life. The lengths of time you are out there and not getting a fish can not be compensated by a good hook.

 

8. Practice Proper Catch and Release/lh2>

 

• • Use a large rubber-coated net appropriately

 

• • Shorten the time the fish spends out of the can

 

• • Handle the fish by its back end and horizontally support the fish when holding it,

 

• • Strongly built long-nose pliers or hook cutters will be needed to quickly dismantle the hook

 

9. Stay Informed

 

Make sure that you are informed about the local regulations and have the right permits before the fishing activity takes place.

 

Keep in mind the beautiful adventure muskie fishing is three main things; dedication, skill, and love for these mighty fish. I hope to hear about your luck with your musky fishing.