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Northwood's Fishing Report: Late December
December 17, 2021

Northwood's Fishing Report: Late December

As we slide into mid December, erratic weather patterns have really made the early ice fisherman's season precarious at best.

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North Woods Fishing Report: Early December
December 04, 2021

North Woods Fishing Report: Early December

There are a few of the lakes that are still open here in the Northwoods of WI. Water temps on the lakes with open water are 33-35 degrees.

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Guided by Fred Palermo
November 13, 2021

North Woods Fishing Report: Late November

If you're brave enough to continue fishing in chilly temps, then this is the report for you.  Late November has taken the swing into the much colder temperatures of fall.

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Fall Transition and Lake Turnover EXPLAINED
October 28, 2021

Fall Transition and Lake Turnover EXPLAINED

The transition from Summer to Fall can be a confusing time in Musky Fishing especially in colder climates where the transition is quite dramatic. When the fall transition is taking place in the air and landscape around you, imagine the same is taking place subsurface.

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Sucker Rigging 101 with AL Frost
October 27, 2021

Sucker Rigging 101 with AL Frost

Here's a quick how to video to help you better understand working with suckers and arranging your quick strike rigs to help you find success.

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Jay Esse Musky Shop TV Musky Fishing Wisconsin
October 20, 2021

Musky Shop TV: Big Fork Sandcat Fish In Wisconsin

On this weeks episode of Musky Shop TV, Jay lands a boat-side lunker with the help of the Big Fork Sand Cat.  We discuss the use of various tactics in highly pressured waters.

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musky shop fishing report
October 01, 2021

Musky Shop Fishing Report - Early October

This week, multiple lake reports will have you lined up on your targets, no matter the species.

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