Musky Shop Blog
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.
2022 Inductees into the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame
Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame Inductees for 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.
Northwoods Fising Report: Late June
Summer in the Northwoods of Wisconsin is off to a fantastic start.
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.
Sharpen Your Skills in Timber
When targeting muskies in the South, the importance of timber can not be overstated.
Moonlit Musky Nights
I fish a heavily trafficked area with pleasure boaters and other anglers so it can often be advantageous and simply more enjoyable to fish at night
Second Annual Lakeland Hawks Musky Tournament
The second annual Lakeland Hawks Musky Tournament was held on Saturday June 4th.
Musky Shop NorthWood's Lake of the Month: Ike Walton Lake
This month, representing the finest the Northwood's has to offer for scenic beauty is Ike Walton Lake, sitting slightly North East of Lac de Flambeau.
Northwoods Fishing Report: Early May
The gamefish season officially opened a few days ago and the season started off with pretty good reports.
Tips for Finding your Target: Big Toothy Muskies
Since you're fresh out of the gate this Saturday, it's important to take note of a few factors when seeking out the first musky of the season.
Musky Shop Northwoods Lake of the Month: Sevenmile Lake
Sevenmile Lake lies in both Oneida and Forest County’s and is surrounded by land owned by the US Forrest Service.
Behind the Baits: Interview with Josh Recknagel from Reck N Rack
A change of pace this week from our "Behind the Baits" blog as we reach out to a friend of the Musky Shop and champion of many anglers, Josh Recknagel, owner of Reck N Rack.
Musky Season Opener Boat Prep w/ Al Frost
Take the time to look over your boat for season opener with this quick list from Al Frost.
Lake of the Woods Muskie Trends, Tactics & Threats
In the centuries since French explorers and Indian tribes roamed its rocky islands, dramatic changes have reshaped Lake of the Woods.
First Leg of PMTT Winner Announced
The first qualifying leg of the PMTT kicked off April 30th-May 1st this year on Cave Run Lake.
Muskie vs Northern Pike: How These Apex Predators Compare
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.
Season Opener Musky Fishing Favorites with the Musky Shop Guides
Musky Shop guides discusses their perfect hand-full of favorite baits for early season success.
Booking a Guide? Things you need to know!
As some might find out too late, there are several appropriate dos and don’ts for guides that can save you some embarrassment or even planning when it comes to traveling with your hired hand.
Under My Seat: A Musky Guides' Guide to What You Need
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.
Five Top Musky Destinations in Ontario
I travel all across Ontario chasing muskies, and there are lots of great musky waters. Ontario is the dream destination of all musky anglers, for one simple reason: there are lots of big muskies in shallow water.