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Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late August
August 25, 2023

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late August

The Northwoods of Wisconsin has been an outstanding place to be as summers in the Minocqua area are awesome.

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Best Illinois Fishing Spots For Muskie
August 07, 2023

Best Illinois Fishing Spots For Muskie

Think Illinois isn't a prime spot for fishing muskie? Think again!

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Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report - Early August
August 04, 2023

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report - Early August

We hope all of you are having a great summer and enjoying some time on the water.

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Pressure Drop: Muskies vs the Barometer
July 28, 2023

Pressure Drop: Muskies vs the Barometer

The truth is there are a million factors to consider during your time on the water, but the latest ridiculous factor takes the cake: barometric pressure.

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Throw Back Thoughts for Boat Lazy Muskies
July 24, 2023

Throw Back Thoughts for Boat Lazy Muskies

So, to put anglers on the fish, it’s time to step outside of the box and focus on some throwback lures that dial up the heat.

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Ultimate Guide to 5 Underutilized Topwater Lures
July 10, 2023

Ultimate Guide to 5 Underutilized Topwater Lures

Though everyone has their favorite when it comes to topwater, most of those favorites include about 3 versions of the same tail-slappin’ bait.

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Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early July
July 07, 2023

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early July

Fishing in the Northwoods of Wisconsin has been fantastic. Many species are a bit scattered but with a little luck, you’re bound to find them.

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Musky Shop Northwood's Fishing Report: Late June
June 23, 2023

Musky Shop Northwood's Fishing Report: Late June

We hope everyone is having a great summer and a great fishing season. Fishing in the Northwoods of Wisconsin has been pretty solid so far.

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Father's Day Favorites to Please Our Dad's
June 16, 2023

Father's Day Favorites to Please Our Dad's

It’s a great time to highlight some perfect musky fishing favorites that might help your dad boat a trophy while saving them from the agony of opening another odd pair of printed socks.

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Musky Shop Lake of the Month: Lost Lake
June 12, 2023

Musky Shop Lake of the Month: Lost Lake

Lost Lake is just a few minutes from downtown St. Germain and offers some excellent Class A musky fishing waters.

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Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early June
June 09, 2023

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early June

We hope all of you are having a great start to the summer and catching a lot of fish.

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Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late May
May 19, 2023

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late May

We have had a lot of reports from fishermen and our guide staff that fishing has been really good to start the season.

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Catch 'Em with Spinners A Musky Favorite
May 15, 2023

Catch 'Em with Spinners A Musky Favorite

Bucktails or in-line spinners are a favorite among musky gurus and novices alike as they are remarkably easy to cast and retrieve.

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Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early May
May 05, 2023

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early May

The fishing season is finally here. Whew, what a long winter.

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Boating Safety Guide
April 28, 2023

Boating Safety Guide

Boating Safety for Newcomers and Pros

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Musky Shop Lake of the Month: Katherine Lake
April 24, 2023

Musky Shop Lake of the Month: Katherine Lake

Katherine Lake is a clear water gem in the Northwoods, perfect for fishing a number of species, specifically trophy class musky.

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Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late April
April 21, 2023

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late April

If you decide to try some late season ice fishing, please use extreme caution and take all of the necessary precautions.

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Livingston Titan Junior Release Promises Exciting Season Opener
March 17, 2023

Livingston Titan Junior Release Promises Exciting Season Opener

The Livingston Titan Junior designed by Steven Paul, is a 6”, 1.5 oz lure guaranteeing the same easy dive and rise action of its predecessor.

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Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early March
March 10, 2023

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early March

The game fish season in northern Wisconsin has come to an end.

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Musky Fishing on the James River
March 06, 2023

Musky Fishing on the James River

To satisfy that curiosity it’s only natural that we focus our lens on the great state of Virginia and give the James River a bit of praise for its muskellunge management.

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Musky Shop Northwood's Fishing Report: Late February
February 24, 2023

Musky Shop Northwood's Fishing Report: Late February

The Wisconsin game fish season is winding down as it ends March 5th 2023. Ice fishing has been quite good despite the swings in the weather.

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9 Best Muskellunge Fishing Lakes in Ohio
January 23, 2023

9 Best Muskellunge Fishing Lakes in Ohio

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has been stocking muskies diligently in several of the state’s man-made reservoirs for decades, and the results speak for themselves.

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Southern Musky Fishing | Cold Water Musky Tactics
January 06, 2023

Southern Musky Fishing | Cold Water Musky Tactics

As temperatures continue to cool during January and February Southern muskies make moves towards deeper structure and cover.

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Christmas Venison with Cranberry Wine Sauce
December 19, 2022

Christmas Venison with Cranberry Wine Sauce

Christmas Venison with Cranberry Wine Sauce

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