catfish_jake
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| 03 Jul 2008 10:15 PM |
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I do a little bit of musky fishing i have only caught three so far but do i need to use musky plugs or blue gill which is what i have always been told to use... |
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the rod tosser
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| 08 Jul 2008 12:16 PM |
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you can use either . I prefer useing artaficals . some folks use bucktails with the run and gun aproach they cover alot of water fast .
I dont use live bait much . there is alot of info on the web and video as well on musky fishing .
Im sure big sucker minows would work as well . Alot of folks shun the live bait becuse it can be a killer . If you go live bait i recomend useing a quik strike rig .
IF it moves whack it <)))
especially if it's from Illinois |
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the rod tosser
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| 08 Jul 2008 12:22 PM |
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http://www.myoutdoortv.com/main-homepages/fishing-homepage.html
type in musky in the search bar on the right hand side of the web page.
enjoy
IF it moves whack it <)))
especially if it's from Illinois |
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| Take a kid fishing , If the fish aint biting entertain them. |
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turnip
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| 08 Jul 2008 08:12 PM |
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Great link, Trev! Thanks for sharing. I wonder, will using the technique of casting over rocky points or shoals in the fall, work for pike also?
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the rod tosser
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| 09 Jul 2008 11:57 PM |
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Yes,and walleyes also, in fact they may be eating walleyes.
IF it moves whack it <)))
especially if it's from Illinois |
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turnip
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| 10 Jul 2008 06:43 AM |
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I knew it worked for walleye, especially when the wind is churning up the water...Cool!
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wellsley
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| 11 Jul 2008 05:37 AM |
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I never tried plugs so I can't be any help there. Live bait has netted me half the pike and musky that I have caught. A quick strike rig is a must. Long pliers and the tool to keep there mouth open are important also. I use live perch the bigger the better. And Pete I even tried trolling with them in one of my recent trips and caught one musky and two large large mouths. That reminds me. I'm suppose to get a pic of that lure for you Pete. I'll be right back.
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wellsley
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| 11 Jul 2008 05:55 AM |
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You can see some of the marks that those toothy critters have put in this Rapala husky jerk. This one has a rattle in it I don't think the new one have a rattle in them. I have caught more musky on this lure than any other lure. Lifemember and Bushwacker SMF http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u194/wellsleyny/NAFC_Life_Member1.jpg |
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mr bill
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| 11 Jul 2008 05:15 PM |
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hey wellsey, pic of lifemember and bushwacker didn't come in and i'm not able to open.
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redneckfromiowa
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| 22 Feb 2009 10:12 AM |
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i have had the most luck with plungs like large bucktails in colors like yellow ore a pink of ornge
but chubs work just as well
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Pegsguy
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| 22 Feb 2009 12:46 PM |
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Check out muskie411.com Tom |
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| 24 Feb 2009 03:38 PM |
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I only get to go muskie fishing once or twice a year so I'm no pro, but we use bucktails in the spring, summer and into fall, getting bigger as the year goes on. In late Sept-Oct we use suckers with a quick set rig under large floats. I have had my best luck with a jig & minnow while walleye fishing. Jason |
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Pegsguy
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| 24 Feb 2009 06:27 PM |
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Not suprised that the muskie and pike come on a walleye rig. It has always worked for me! Tom |
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