Fishing for pike and musky is all about the thrill of the hunt and hooking into one. These fish take knowledge to find and catch. You need to understand the behaviors and preferred environments.
The type of tackle is important also. The wrong tackle will not hold up or perform well. You can start for a reasonable cost or buy the best to start. The rods and reels of today are made specifically for the fish.
Once you know where to find the fish and have the gear. The tactics come into play. Choosing the lures for the seasons, water conditions and other elements are all part of musky and pike fishing.
People have the wrong ideas about lures. Going bigger is not always better. In clear water and spring, smaller lures will do better. The fall is the big lure time, but small lures work also. The different types of lures perform better depending on the season.
In colder weather, a slower lure will be a better lure choice. In summer, go with bucktails and topwater. The water temperature is a key to lure choices. Water clarity affects the color choice. All these elements work together. You will find information on these topics in the articles.
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