The state of Wisconsin is the self-proclaimed Musky Capital of the world and for a good reason. It has the largest concentration of natural lakes in the world, even more than Minnesota as Vilas County alone boasts more than 1,300…
When you think of fish attacking humans, you’d think it would only happen in the ocean. However, there have been some reports of alleged attacks on humans in freshwaters, especially from big aggressive fish species. One of the most aggressive…
Chicken liver has proven to be very effective as bait when targeting many fish species including catfish, carp, trout, striper, and bluegill. However, many anglers wonder whether it would be effective when targeting an apex predator species such as muskies….
Cut bait is very popular among anglers because it’s affordable, easy to make and easy to use, and highly effective. It’s been used to catch various game fish species such as catfish and trout, however, many anglers wonder whether cut…
Muskies may not be very popular in the cooking world because of how the fish are regulated. However, harvesting tiger muskies is allowed in several areas and they can be cooked to make delicious meals. So, do tiger muskies taste…
Lake Erie is one of the largest and most popular great lakes in the fishing community. This impressive body of water is over 240 miles long and it’s located on the border between the US and Canada. Despite being shallow…
Porpoising is a phenomenon where fish swim close to the surface of the water and stick their heads out. It’s very common among many fish species, including muskies and it can be very exciting to witness. However, many anglers often…
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Musky fish have been known to occasionally swim with their heads out of the water. Many musky anglers have found this behavior to be strange, however, scientists were able to discover the reason behind it. So, why do muskies swim…
Musky fish are known by multiple names such as Muskies, Muskellunge, Muskelunge, Muscallonge, Maskinonge, or Milliganong. They’re also famously known as the fish of 10,000 casts. That is because it takes a great amount of dedication to be successful in…
Muskie fishing is a prime activity in spring for everyone who is willing to have some adrenaline rush before summer. Spring fishing for muskie can be as exciting as any other season with the advantage of finding them in the…
