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What's The Deal With Drag?
January 16, 2023

What's The Deal With Drag?

One of those seemingly simple similarities are the adjustment and maintenance of baitcaster drag.

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Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early January
January 13, 2023

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early January

Fishing Report for Early January

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Southern Musky Fishing | Cold Water Musky Tactics
January 06, 2023

Southern Musky Fishing | Cold Water Musky Tactics

As temperatures continue to cool during January and February Southern muskies make moves towards deeper structure and cover.

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Welcome to a New Year with Musky Shop!
January 02, 2023

Welcome to a New Year with Musky Shop!

As the owner of our small business, I really appreciate each of you and my my staff for their dedication, hard work and caring for this business as they too enjoy serving you.

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Winter Project Series: Making Your Own Bucktail
December 30, 2022

Winter Project Series: Making Your Own Bucktail

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

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Musky Shop Lake of the Month: Moen Lake
December 26, 2022

Musky Shop Lake of the Month: Moen Lake

This month’s lake, Moen Lake, resting just east of Rhinelander in Oneida County is a great place to hang your ice fishing hat without leaving all the creature comforts behind.

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Christmas Venison with Cranberry Wine Sauce
December 19, 2022

Christmas Venison with Cranberry Wine Sauce

Christmas Venison with Cranberry Wine Sauce

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Ice Up: Adding to your Ice Fishing Tackle Box
December 12, 2022

Ice Up: Adding to your Ice Fishing Tackle Box

As ice up is inching in, it might be time to add a few things to your box to make sure you are ready for the season.

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

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early December

The open water fishing season has come to an end in Northern Wisconsin.

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Tips and Safety Checks for Ice Fishing in Wisconsin
December 05, 2022

Tips and Safety Checks for Ice Fishing in Wisconsin

Tips to help you prepare and stay safe while ice fishing this season

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For Newcomers to Ice Fishing: Basics of Using a Tip Up
December 02, 2022

For Newcomers to Ice Fishing: Basics of Using a Tip Up

Helpful video for those who would like to try ice fishing with tip ups!

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Cold Weather, Cold Fronts, and Deep-Water Muskies
November 25, 2022

Cold Weather, Cold Fronts, and Deep-Water Muskies

After the fall turnover, when the turmoil of turnover lake soup settles, you might be asking yourself where have all the muskies gone.

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Cheesy Seafood Stuffed Crepes
November 21, 2022

Cheesy Seafood Stuffed Crepes

Cheesy Seafood Stuffed Crepes

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Musky Shop North Woods Fishing Report: Late November
November 18, 2022

Musky Shop North Woods Fishing Report: Late November

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

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Musky Shop Lake of the Month: Long Lake
November 14, 2022

Musky Shop Lake of the Month: Long Lake

Long Lake near Phelps is sandwiched between North Twin and Big Sand Lake near the Wisconsin and Michigan border.

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A Big Toothy Critter caught on a Toothy Tuff Assault Eel
November 11, 2022

A Big Toothy Critter caught on a Toothy Tuff Assault Eel

Myself, my brother, my nephew and our good friend Marcos Longoria all got together for a weekend fishing trip.

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Trolling Must Haves for  Fall Fishing Success
November 07, 2022

Trolling Must Haves for Fall Fishing Success

Here is a great list of things you need to get you going and what these tools accomplish.

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Musky Shop North Woods Fishing Report: Early November
November 04, 2022

Musky Shop North Woods Fishing Report: Early November

With November's arrival, an above average stretch of weather continues to heavily influence fishing in the Northwoods.

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Pike Records from Around the World
October 28, 2022

Pike Records from Around the World

Interesting look at pike records from around the world

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Musky Shop North Woods Fishing Report: Late October
October 21, 2022

Musky Shop North Woods Fishing Report: Late October

Fall is an awesome time of the year; we hope you find time to get out and enjoy God's creation and catch a bunch of fish.

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Musky Shop Lake of the Month: Harris Lake
October 17, 2022

Musky Shop Lake of the Month: Harris Lake

Harris Lake is a bowl lake with very moderate musky pressure.

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Gateway Lodge Mercer Muskie Madness
October 14, 2022

Gateway Lodge Mercer Muskie Madness

This weekend Gateway Lodge & Resort hosts the Mercer Muskie Madness Tournament.

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Brazilian Style Fish Stew (served over rice)
October 10, 2022

Brazilian Style Fish Stew (served over rice)

This is a spicy and creamy stew, perfect for a cold fall evening.

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Musky Shop North Woods Fishing Report: Early October
October 07, 2022

Musky Shop North Woods Fishing Report: Early October

Fall Musky fishing has been quite good as has Crappie fishing, Walleye fishing, and Bass fishing.

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