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How to Nail Down Late Summer Muskies!
August 21, 2023

How to Nail Down Late Summer Muskies!

So, if you’re heading out to fish the remaining few weeks of Summer, Musky Shop can help you out with some selections that definitely cater to the Late Summer Bite.

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Musky Shop Northwoods Lake of the Month: Pelican Lake
August 18, 2023

Musky Shop Northwoods Lake of the Month: Pelican Lake

Named after the local population of American White Pelicans, Pelican Lake is an enchanting and abundant place for not only muskies, but pike, walleye, and panfish, if you have a stable watercraft and a lot of time on your hands.

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Lure Color 101: What Do Muskies Want?
August 11, 2023

Lure Color 101: What Do Muskies Want?

When we’re talking musky baits, we’re talking about size, shape, motion, and color.

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

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late July

We hope you're all having a great summer. Fishing in the Northwoods of Wisconsin has been good.

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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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June, The Moon, and Musky Season
June 02, 2023

June, The Moon, and Musky Season

Though most anglers focus on the 1st day of the musky season, some look to the Strawberry Moon as a neon welcome sign to the new year’s first growth and harvest.

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Be Inspired to Catch a Monster
May 29, 2023

Be Inspired to Catch a Monster

Every year like clockwork thousands of travelers and fishermen/women flock to the Northwoods of Wisconsin to catch a mighty musky.

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When the Muskies Went Wild
May 26, 2023

When the Muskies Went Wild

Fantastic Article from Sporting Classics Daily 2015

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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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Delicious White Fish Fritters
May 12, 2023

Delicious White Fish Fritters

Delicious White Fish Fritters

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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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Musky Pitfalls: A Short List of Dos and Don'ts
May 01, 2023

Musky Pitfalls: A Short List of Dos and Don'ts

When it comes to the dos and don’ts of musky fishing, you might be surprised at the small details that can get you caught in a firestorm

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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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