Back then I was overwhelmed with the desire to catch a tiger musky. Their beauty and the fact they don’t come easily strengthened my will to catch one. The fact that the southern waters where I learned to fish for muskies don’t offer hybrids just added to my curiosity. During those times nearly 20 years ago, giant tiger muskies were few and far between, though they are becoming more and more common throughout the Midwest musky range today.
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The Eye Of The Tiger
BIG HEAT, FIRST MEAT, AND POST-FRONTAL CONDITIONS ARE PATTERNS THE AUTHOR HAS IDENTIFIED FOR HOOKING HYBRIDS
This Tiger Musky Is My King
Many muskies over my lifetime have made for some great memories, but one catch that stands above the rest started with a successful release that happened back in 2003. As it turned out, this special tiger musky visited my boat several times from 2003-2006.
Outdoor Grips Introduces Ergonomics To Rods
You could say Aaron Techlin saw a need in the fishing industry. You’d be even more correct if you said he felt it.
The Death Pause
‘KILL’ YOUR BAIT IN THE RETRIEVE TO LET BIG FALL MUSKIES EAT
More Skill Adds Up To More Muskies
Just like a golfer must practice often with a variety of clubs performing a wide range of shots on a vast array of terrains, so must the musky angler cast with a wide selection of lures at various spots.
Mile High Hybrids
GIANT TIGERS ABOUND IN THE RESERVOIRS OF UTAH
Many Benefits To Musky Fishing With Kids
We can all think back to the times when we were kids, excited to hit the creek bank with our dad, grandpa, or best friend. It was so thrilling to hear the stories about trophy fish and learn from family and friends.
Keep Casting, Interpret Data, Speed & Structure
The pursuit of muskies can be a complex, ongoing algorithm. There are seemingly endless pieces of critical information that all add up to the big picture, and this information is constantly changing.
Fly Fishing In The Southern Belt During Winter
The days are short, weather un-predictable, and on certain days there had better be a good reason to get your hands wet.
Beef Up Your Gear As You Hunt ‘The One'
If you are still fishing during this time of year, one thing is for certain — you’re looking for “the one.”
