Speed for Musky Fishing

By Jeff Gardner Originally published in the Release Journal July / August 2011 As my bucktail hit the water the blades started spinning immediately on entry, and two seconds later a long green shadow shot out of a weed pocket from my left, covering the twenty feet to my lure in the blink of an […]

Targeting Big Fish

By Jeff Gardner Originally published in the Release Journal March/April 2010 Browsing across the various web forums or flipping through the pages of magazines, one might be led to conclude that trophy muskies are only accessible to those willing to pound it out in frigid, windy November and December conditions. The fact of the matter […]

Muskie Fishing Tips

By Ross Nichols New to the sport or a seasoned veteran, these tips should help improve your game. 1. LEADERS – Use a 3-5 foot leader for trolling depending on water clarity. 130-150 pound test. A 12 inch in wire or fluorocarbon for casting. 2. NET- One with a sizable basket for the muskie in […]