What bait is best for muskie?
Bucktails – Bucktails are arguably the most popular bait used by musky anglers. Bucktails produce vibrations in the water that are easily felt by a musky’s lateral line. Bucktails can be retrieved at any speed, depending on the conditions. The most popular bucktails are double 9 blades and double 10 blades.
What color lure is best for Musky?
“As for the myth that ‘any colour is good, as long as it’s black”, Anderson chimes in, “I don’t buy it. Black can be an excellent choice, but so can pink, blue, green, brown, chartreuse and white. In fact, if you look at the prey fish that muskies eat, every one of them has a white body tone.
What pound test should I use for Musky?
You can get 15-pound test, which is as thin as 6-pound. If you plan on doing a lot of Musky fishing and you think your fishing line is going to see a lot of abuse, then try going to the 30-pound braded. It will last longer and stay strong.
Do muskie like spinnerbaits?
This is a tremendous little fishing tip for use with spinners that is easy and I really believe increases strikes. Whether in-line or blade-above-body types, most folks retrieve their spinners straight in.
Do muskies eat bass?
Fishermen have reported Muskies attacking Bass and Walleye as they were being reeled in. This may have given the impression that Muskies are significant predators of other game fish, when in fact; the Muskie was simply reacting naturally to the struggling fish due to their predatory instincts.
Where do muskies hang out?
Muskies spawn at around 55 degrees so ideal spawning sites are located in shallow, flat, marshy areas usually lees than 3 feet in depth. Protection from wind and colder main lake water temperatures make isolated bays, islands and small creek inlets all good spawning sites.
Can muskie bite through braid?
Muskies will have a very easy time biting through braided line, which is why you should always use a leader when fishing with braid for muskie. The musky’s super sharp smaller teeth will cut through that braid like butter. This type of material can simply not withstand the muskie teeth’ cutting action or abrasion.
How many yards of line do you need for muskie?
I use to buy my fishing line for musky reels in 300 yard spools. I would put on some mono backing and then install about 75 yards of line on the reel. I’ve never been able to even cast close to 75 yards on any given cast. Muskies tend to fight their fight close in to the boat, at least for the most part.
Do muskie bite in winter?
This time period is winter and over the last few seasons I have found it to be the most predictable, consistent “bite” of the entire year in the southern musky range. The “winter” period of southern reservoir fishing can be defined as December through mid-February.