The freshwater fish known as the muskie are often referred to as the fish that takes at least a 1000 casts to hook. Fighting and landing one of the toughest freshwater fish in all North America is quite another story. The Muskie is hard-charging and rod-bending exciting fish that will adapt only to get the attention of the angler who is on the other end of the line.

Today we will look at 5 essential tips to catching muskies that have been proven very successful.

Five Tips for Catching Muskies

- Techniques and Tips General – While casting for muskies, please pay close attention to the opportunity for trolling or drifting. Make several artificial lure presentations and do not shy away from the larger baits in the tackle box as muskies prefer the heavier lures.

- Artificial Lure Specifications – The best way to avoid catching an unwanted walleye or maybe even a pike is to stick with a bigger lure. On the other hand if you do not mind what is caught then by all means continue with what you brought!

- Geographic Location – One of the best ways to find muskies is to fish by rocks and weeds. By working your lure directly above weed beds and/or along rocky crevices and lake edges you will be that much better prepared for that giant musky strike! If fishing from a boat is what’s happening today then the ever-present fish-finder will alert you to the exacting location of the pack of muskies!

- Fishing Line – The line that is chosen is so important when muskie fishing and cannot be overlooked in the very least. As we all know we want to use our heaviest line possible. Because muskies are a very toothy-fish, a wire leader is preferred as most of them won’t be able to chomp through it. A great set-up for a standard muskie fishing adventure will be 15 to 20 pound braided test line with a leader.

- Rods and Reels – This is where personal choice comes into play yet it is naturally required that a heavier rod is mandated that’s medium to fast action. I would stay away from anything less than medium just in case that lunker strikes.

There’s always been a murmur of supporters who say that the muskie population in many locations is down and has been down for decades however there are many regions of the country were the Muskie fishing is out of this world!  Minnesota and Wisconsin has some great Muskie fishing.

 Does anyone know not to stick your hand in a muskie’s mouth? Remember that they can take fingers off, even a small one so be careful!

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Yes, you can leave your fish catching success to chance, but if you want to catch more fish, you must learn how to think like the fish you are trying to catch. Consistent success and fishing enjoyment is more than just baiting up your hook, casting it out and waiting for the fish to bite.

This one basic premise will improve your fish catching ability and will set you apart from the fishing novices. How do you think the fishing pros are able to consistently catch fish when other fishermen do nothing but drown their bait?

 They use the same fishing tackle, rods and reels, fishing lures and live bait as everyone else, but they always catch more fish.

You will catch more fish!  That little teaser should have caught your attention.

 However, learning how to put this technique into practice takes time, patience and persistence.

Let us start at the beginning. How do you learn to think like a fish? For starters, pick one of your favorite target fish species and begin to learn everything you can about that fish. It is important to understand things like, how it feeds, how it moves around each day, what are its migratory and breeding patterns, what kind of habitat it prefers, what type of fish or food source it feeds on, just to name a few. Also important to understand is how the current, tides and moon phases effect your target fish species’ activities and habits.

One way to start learning how to catch more fish, is to learn how to find your target fish species under any circumstances. Visit your local fishing tackle and bait stores. Get to know these people, because often they will have a broad knowledge of the fishing in that area. They can be a great source of fishing knowledge and how-to tips of not only learning where to fish, but also the why and how of locating fish.

Instead of just asking them where the best fishing spots are, also ask questions about your targeted fish species. Try to learn what makes the fish tick, and what are it basics habits and tendencies. You will be amazed at how willing most of these folks are to share their expertise, especially if you are returning the favor and patronizing their store.

The next thing to do is to go fishing. Prepare yourself ahead of time with the proper fishing tackle, lures, bait and a notepad. Start in an area known to hold your targeted fish, and make notes about the current conditions; including, the date, time, wind direction and speed, temperature, tidal flow, water conditions and any other specific notes you feel like making.

 The most important thing is to start thinking like the fish you want to catch. Ask yourself, where would you be hiding and moving to. For example, if it is a real hot summer day, and the current is slack, and a low tide, the fish may not be up on the shallow flats.

 They may be looking for cooler water, so they may have moved to some deeper pot holes, or slid off a ridge or shallow bank and eased into deeper waters. Keep looking and when you find the fish, make more notes. The old saying that practice makes perfect is certainly true when it comes to catching more fish consistently.

To help you along, learn your local fishing waters and fishing grounds. Locate the ‘fishy’ areas and mark them on your GPS unit.  Locate shoreline points, eddys, potholes, sandbars, oyster bars, rock piles and submerged structures, and over time you will learn which places to go to depending upon the current conditions you are faced with, and that will make all the difference in your fishing world.

Learning how to think like a fish will make you a more complete and competent fisherman and angler, and will make your fishing outings with friends and family a lot more enjoyable.

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Buying a fishing boat has only one purpose: to be used in fishing.  Selecting and acquiring the ideal fishing boat is a real art for someone who has already gone through many experiences as far as boating is concerned.

However, it can be a daunting task to those who have not yet experienced buying a fishing boat. 

 Owning a boat is the goal of many. Owning and operating a boat correctly requires the skill, desire, and time to care for her correctly.

 All alone with just the deep blue quiet all around you and the vault of stars above to light your way; what could be better?

One of the greatest pleasures that a man can have is owning his own boat. It goes back to the days of adventure on the high seas when a man was absolute monarch of his realm as a captain of his ship.

Today there are very few places that the average man can be master and commander of his own destiny.

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