bear7625
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Hello and welcome to BR.
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It's a different world with the same addiction. Sounds like your already hooked. ;D Fishing in northern wisconsin for over 50 years and musky fishing has always been a part of it. It's good to see that more fishermen are getting hooked on musky fishing. Just remember that the best musky fishing is late fall. (oct. & early nov.)
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Musky fishing does get expensive. Most of us have built our tackle up over time. I know guys that always musky fish together and both contribute to a communal tackle box. I agree with nice_Bass! muskyshop.com is the best around. I have known Rollie & Helen since they first started out and they will treat you right. Don't let weather scare you off. Some of the best musky days aren't fit for man or beast. ;D
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There are a lot of small bait shops around here that have old stock they keep forever. I'll check them out and send you a PM if I find any.
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What power baits are you looking for? Sometimes baits don't sell in certain areas, but are available in others.
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I still love musky fishing even though as I've grown older, I found myself going back to my roots as a bass fisherman. All musky fishermen sharpen their hooks, even if they're on new lures. Musky equipment and baits have become huge in the fishing industry the same as bass. There are so many choices, it can become overwhelming. Start with the basics. You can't go wrong with a few bucktail spinner baits and topwater baits like the tallywacker and giant jackpot. There are just to many to list. Here is a site that will be a big help. muskyshop.com Musky Hunter magazine is one of the best on the market, and their online forums are good. muskyhunter.com
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I use Quantum's Hot Sauce on my PT's, but be carefull. A little goes a long way and because of it's color(red) it can get a little messy.
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I couldn't agree more, and being organized has got to be #1. You don't want to be banging around looking for tackle or falling over things in the boat. Although I put it at #2, quality lighting could be swapped for most important. Not only a good Q-beam, but LED visor lights are a must. Also, If your planning to make night fishing a regular event, install interior lights in your boat.
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He just came out with the Jr. Sea Fly. That's the size I have.
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Welcome to BR, you'll like it here. 8-)
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The new ones are junk! There is a guy(Al Lemire)on the east coast that has a wooden version he calls the "Sea Fly". He sells it in kit form or completely finished. He also sells the wobble plates for making your own. He's trying to get into the bass market as well as musky with a larger version. I got 2 of his kits that I'm in the process of painting. He's also looking for input from bass fishermen. Check it out. 8-) lemiresplugworks.com
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Welcome to BR.
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Most of the time Crappies are very vertically inclined fish. The like to school around brushpiles, docks, bridge pylons etc... They suspend more than bass, so normal lures aren't to effective. Get some small jigheads 1/16-1/4oz and some 1-2" single tail grubs and solid body tubes. Use your sonar to find the depth their suspended at, count you line of (I just a piece of tape on my rod exactly one foot up from the reel) till you reach the right depth. Use long wide sweeps and then let it fall (like fishing a carolina rig) or use short sharp jigs. You'll usually get hit on the fall so pay attention. I agree! Depth is the most important factor when fishing suspended crappies. A crappies line of sight is above them, so if they're suspended at 10 feet you want to present your baits in the 0 to 10 foot range. Catching crappie on top water is a lot of fun. I've had great luck with small floating Rapala's.
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I am a firm believer that color does make a difference. Over the years, there has been to many instances that proved it. Fish probably don't see colors like we do, but something in certain colors seems to make a difference. This is a topic that will be argued for years.
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Hello and welcome.
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I always have some inline spinners in my tackle bag. When the bite gets tough or when fish want a smaller bait, they're hard to beat! The same holds true for baits like the beetle spin and mimic minnow w/spinner.
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You're right, a 4lb bass in Wisconsin is a great catch. I've been fishing all over the state for many years. Bass fishing in wisconsin is making a big come-back thanks to the catch & release part of the season. Keep it up, you will be breaking your PB real soon. 8-)
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Hello and welcome to BR.
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In-Fisherman!
