When muskie fishing in the Canadian Shield – where some of the best muskie water on earth is found – it’s as simple as working rocks, weeds, and depth.
Muskie are known as the fish of 10,000 casts, and for good reason — they’re hard to catch. Even when things go well, there is a thin margin between being a “zero” and a “hero.” When catching just one fish is the measure of success, even a small mistake can lead to failure and heartbreak.
When muskie fishing in the Canadian Shield – where some of the best muskie water on earth is found – it’s as simple as working rocks, weeds, and depth.
Summer. Iced tea on the dock. Siestas under the big willow tree. Air conditioners humming. Nothing moves too fast during the hot days of late June, July, and August, at least above the water. Down in the lake, things are a bit different.
It seems there’s no end to the colour combinations we’re presenting to muskie these days, and no reason to think that will change any time soon…
Tackle muskie with gear advice from OOD’s Ben Beattie who shares his favourites for landing the big one.
Muskie season opener is around the corner and Ben Beattie shares the best places to fish for early Muskie.
Find out if your Fisheries Management Zone is open for muskie season
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