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February 03, 2023

Winter Blues? Use Parts & Pieces to Mod Your Tackle

There are many useful tools, parts, and pieces that can help you create, adapt, and upgrade the baits you already have in your musky catching stash.

January 30, 2023

The Over-Planner’s Guide to Canadian Fishing Trips

Canadian holidays are fantastic for those traveling from the Northern States to enjoy as it is a quick jaunt over the boarder to many lakes with muskies ripe for the taking, but I’ll share a few pointers to keep the newly traveled fisherman a float.

January 27, 2023

Musky Shop Northwood's Fishing Report: Late January

We hope you are having a great winter and are getting out to do some ice fishing.

January 23, 2023

9 Best Muskellunge Fishing Lakes in Ohio

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has been stocking muskies diligently in several of the state’s man-made reservoirs for decades, and the results speak for themselves.

January 20, 2023

Musky Shop Lake of the Month: Tom Doyle Lake

Tom Doyle Lake is nestled near a slew of big and small lakes that dot the wilderness just 20 minutes North of Rhinelander.

January 16, 2023

What's The Deal With Drag?

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

January 13, 2023

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early January

Fishing Report for Early January

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.

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.

December 30, 2022

Winter Project Series: Making Your Own Bucktail

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

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.

December 23, 2022

A Christmas Message from Jim Stewart

There really is nothing like having friends and or family together and someone catches a big Musky

December 19, 2022

Christmas Venison with Cranberry Wine Sauce

December 16, 2022

Best Lures for Gifting Fishermen to Wrap Up 2022

As far as musky baits go, there are a million to choose from at the Musky Shop, so for moms, dads, grandparents, husbands, and wives, choosing which ones to gift might be a bit overwhelming. As Christmas is right around the corner, a short list of what might be a home run for the fisherman in your family could be exactly what you need. Here’s a list of 10 quality lures that have made the cut and come recommended by Musky Shop.

Several new baits have hit the shelves this year and would make exciting gifts for the fisherman in your life. A wild new rubber lure carried by the shop is the Boggs Custom Lures Mohawk. These hand-poured rubber baits are a great add to your rubber collection as they have great undulation in the water that really get the fish excited. They are great Fall/Winter target.

We are also carrying some great baits from Bomb Squad like the C-4 Flaptail. This oversized top water makes a great splash in Spring and Summer when the fish are moving shallow. It makes a ton of surface commotion and is super easy to work with hand cranks and pulls.

Another new addition to the shop this year is the Livingston Titan. The Titan hit the shelves this Spring and has been a great seller for all walks of fishermen. A great bait for novices, the Titan can be worked with simple hand cranks and pulls and is a great season opener bait for Spring and Summer fishing. It has a playful dive and rise with a twisty tail that drives the muskies wild.

For a nice twist on the classic bucktail, the Musky Frenzy Stagger 8/9 makes a great stocking stuffer. The slight blade variation makes a big artificial thump if you’re a bucktail lover, you'll get tons of use out of it. And as most bucktails, it's a snap to use for new folks as well.

For spinnerbait enthusiast, Acebait’s Tandem Series is perfect for ease of use and come in a few sizes for year long use. The Tandem blade is a great attractant with a solid body construction that lasts. This spinner is definitely a great recommendation.

If crankbaits are your speed, then look no further than the Bucher ShallowRaider or Slammer Shallow Crankbaits. Both of these trusted favorites come in a multitude of sizes and colors. With both Slammer and Bucher baits, you know what you are going to get right out of the box, solid crankbaits that get the job done. Both of these bait makers really hit the mark offering a litany of colors to get the job done on any body of water.

Some fisherfolk shy away from big rubber, but it makes a great gift for an exciting unboxing at Christmas time. For someone that experimenting or someone who is a pro, big rubber is great for Fall fishermen. With these folks in mind, Chaos Tackle Medussas cover all the points you want in your big rubber baits. They have a lot of movement with undulating tentacles and really offer a great assortment of sizes and colors. The look great underwater and are a staple amongst musky guides.

For the big reveal, if you are up for spending big bucks for the fisherman in your family, while at the same time getting them something that they may not get themselves, then Supernatural Big Baits are the way to go. Christmas gift opening will take a pause when the big trolling bait is revealed. This mighty bait gets the job done in every trolling situation. They work incredibly well and are in a league of their own as far as big trollers go…big wobble, big fish! Supernatural Baits are handmade, hand painted, and get fisherman excited on site.

Of course, all of these suggestions are just that….suggestions. Many folks wanting fishing gear will ask for specific items, and know exactly what their tackle box is missing, but for newcomers a bit of suggestion always helps. Hopefully we’ve got what everyone needs this holiday season to keep the fisherfolk in your life well supplied for next season! Merry Christmas and Tight Lines.