Musky Shop Blog

So now that the lakes are officially frozen and it’s time to seal up the family barge, what can avid musky anglers do to hold them over for the long winter season?

We have had some great reports from customers and from our guide staff of some very nice muskies.

Sometimes, it’s not about finding the perfect weedless bait but adjusting the presentation you already have.

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.

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.

The Lake X Toad is a great bait without any interference, but if you want to get some extra mileage out of it this season, take a minute to give it a little enhancement

There are many useful tools, parts, and pieces that can help you create, adapt, and upgrade the baits you already have in your musky catching stash.

You can assemble the perfect bucktail in any color, size and configuration.

The open water portion of the fishing season here in the Northwoods of Wisconsin is nearing the end.

All types of freshwater and marine fish respond to various types of “odors” in the water, with responses varying across the spectrum as each species functions differently in the food/habitat chain.

Early season musky fishing is something that all us, who are musky nuts, can’t wait to start doing, yet few us are truly successful at catching fish during this period of time.

The gamefish season officially opened a few days ago and the season started off with pretty good reports.

Let’s dive into the differences between muskies and northern pike so that when you tangle with one or the other, you can spot the difference and have a clearer understanding of both these apex predators.

Musky Shop guides discusses their perfect hand-full of favorite baits for early season success.

Whether you use a butt seat while fishing or you just stand on the deck, all musky anglers keep a wide variety of tools and lures in a "quick reference" area on their boats.

Musky Shop Customer Appreciation Day!!!

What many don't know is that ICAST also features various local governments for towns and cities to feature their lakes and rivers, guides and captains so that you may acquire new business, and educational booths designed to feature the science or knowledge behind fishing.

A how to video of killer bucktail mods to keep muskies coming back for more.

Personal notes from the guys at the Musky Shop on the knots that work for them!