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Featured Musky Shop Guide Service Member: Matt Raley
September 16, 2022

Featured Musky Shop Guide Service Member: Matt Raley

As a professional fisherman Matt and his tournament partner Nate Osfar are one of the best if not the best Musky Tournament teams to ever compete in Musky Tournaments.

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Musky Shop Lake of the Month: Mildred Lake
September 12, 2022

Musky Shop Lake of the Month: Mildred Lake

Talk about a lake that welcomes you with pristine, quiet, and relaxing vibes, look no further than Mildred Lake.

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Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early September
September 09, 2022

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early September

With summer ending we are entering into fall and fall type movements of fish.

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September Turnover and Topwater Activity for Musky
August 29, 2022

September Turnover and Topwater Activity for Musky

Topwater in Wisconsin is amazing to witness if you get your boat out and explore the shallow weeds.

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The PMTT Sonar Saga: What is Pro-level?
August 26, 2022

The PMTT Sonar Saga: What is Pro-level?

For professional anglers that use sonar daily to keep clients coming and boating fish against the odds, isn’t unfair, it’s modernization.

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Musky Shop Lake of the Month: Papoose Lake
August 22, 2022

Musky Shop Lake of the Month: Papoose Lake

Papoose Lake is a 422-acre lake with a max depth of 65 feet

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Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late August
August 19, 2022

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late August

Hi everyone, fishing in the beautiful Northwoods of Wisconsin has been very good.

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Lake Tomahawk: Autumn on Main St.
August 15, 2022

Lake Tomahawk: Autumn on Main St.

For those heading to the North Wood's this September, consider planning your trip around Lake Tomahawks's "Autumn on Main Street".

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Honey Walleye
August 12, 2022

Honey Walleye

Enjoy a Ritz crusted Walleye Recipe. Yum!

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Wisconsin’s Musky Whisperer spills his secret: Thinking like a scientist
August 08, 2022

Wisconsin’s Musky Whisperer spills his secret: Thinking like a scientist

Weeks discovered that after muskies spawned in specific locations, they would take off, swimming all over the lake chains.

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Northwood's Fishing Report: Early August
August 06, 2022

Northwood's Fishing Report: Early August

We are receiving very good fishing reports from our guide staff and customers who are fishing in the Minocqua area.

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Northwoods Accomodations and Destinations
July 29, 2022

Northwoods Accomodations and Destinations

The Northwoods has a lot to offer in terms of relaxing outdoor activities for tourists and locals a like, but what drives a lot of our local economy are the many lodges and locals that employ our local townspeople.

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Why Do Muskies Gulp Air?
July 25, 2022

Why Do Muskies Gulp Air?

Why Do Muskies Gulp Air?

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Northwoods Fishing Report: Late July
July 22, 2022

Northwoods Fishing Report: Late July

All of us at the Musky Shop have still been catching muskies and other species but it has been a much tougher bite the last few days.

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Muskie vs. Pike: All You Need to Know
July 22, 2022

Muskie vs. Pike: All You Need to Know

In this article, you can delve into the world of “Muskie vs. Pike.” Learn how to tell the two fish apart and where you should go to find them

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Mini Travel: Northeast Musky Destinations
July 15, 2022

Mini Travel: Northeast Musky Destinations

The Northeast offers plenty of places to tangle with freshwater’s ultimate predator.

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Musky Shop NorthWood's Lake of the Month: Upper & Lower Buckatabon
July 11, 2022

Musky Shop NorthWood's Lake of the Month: Upper & Lower Buckatabon

This month we take a different route to highlight a lake with a history of family friendly fun, Upper and Lower Buckatabon Lake.

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Take a Page Out of These Favorite Fishing Titles
July 05, 2022

Take a Page Out of These Favorite Fishing Titles

It’s in the support of those who still enjoy a good read that we list off 7 favorite musky titles that should never leave your cabin.

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Northwoods Muskies Inc hosts Kids Fishing Day July 12
July 01, 2022

Northwoods Muskies Inc hosts Kids Fishing Day July 12

Coming Tuesday, July 12th, the Northwoods Muskies Inc is hosting a "Kids Fishing Day"

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2022 Inductees into the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame
June 30, 2022

2022 Inductees into the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame

Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame Inductees for 2022

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A Discussion on Scent Response in Musky
June 27, 2022

A Discussion on Scent Response in Musky

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.

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Northwoods Fising Report: Late June
June 24, 2022

Northwoods Fising Report: Late June

Summer in the Northwoods of Wisconsin is off to a fantastic start.

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Three Keys to Early Season Musky Fishing
June 20, 2022

Three Keys to Early Season Musky Fishing

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.

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Sharpen Your Skills in Timber
June 17, 2022

Sharpen Your Skills in Timber

When targeting muskies in the South, the importance of timber can not be overstated.

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