Rigging Your Muskie Boat by James Smith article copyright Let’s draw some parameters and establish some facts before we get too deep into this topic. First, we need to understand that there does not exist “the Ultimate Muskie Boat”. The reasons for this are as many and as varied as those of us who own […]
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Mountain Lion Hunting in Arizona
Mountain Lion Hunting in Arizona by James Smith article copyright Arizona Game & Fish Department estimates the state lion population at around 2,500 lions. Lions are found throughout the entire state with the exception of the southwest corner of the state. The most popular game management units are 12A south in the Kiabab National Forest, […]
Establishing The Pattern
Establishing The Pattern by James Smith article copyright One nice thing about musky fishing, you don’t necessarily have to get up at the crack of dawn to start your day. It was mid-day in late September as we launched Steve’s boat into one of those famous “secret” Vilas County lakes. It definitely was a no-name […]
The Next Trophy Muskie
The Next Trophy Muskie by James Smith article copyright Frequently I listen to one of our fishing talk shows on Saturday mornings. Every guest they have on, from Al Linder to me they ask, “Where do you think the next World Record muskie will come from?” This same questions hits the bulletin boards every so […]
Maps For Locating Fish
Maps For Locating Fish by James Smith article copyright Whether you have a GPS installed on your boat or just carry a hand-held GPS, one or the other are very important to enhance your fishing experience. No matter what species you are fishing for, if you start catching some nice ones, punch in a waypoint, […]
Moon Phases
Moon Phases by James Smith article copyright BEST times: New moon and Full moon The forces of the moon that cause the ocean tides also have direct influences on inland fish. During specific time periods, feeding and movement increase. Field studies have shown five times greater success during these periods. A study of the 1979 […]
Musky Range Expanded With The Hybrid ...
Musky Range Expanded With The Hybrid Tiger Musky by James Smith article copyright Historically, the native range of the musky has been limited to about 8 or 10 Midwestern and northeastern states and a couple of Canadian provinces. Natural resource agencies and divisions of wildlife have been methodically stocking some muskellunge in limited lakes and […]