Musky fishing tips...first off, let the water temperature be your guide...in cooler water temperatures (say below 50 degrees) keep in mind that the cold-blooded creatures are pretty lethargic, so don't use a high-speed retrieve...save that for warmer water temperatures.  And let the water clarity help determine how you cast...if it's stained to murky, make repeat casts to obvious targets before moving on, along with using larger, brighter colored, and noisier lures...in clear water, space your casts out more, allowing your bait to cover more water, and generally go with smaller, more natural colored, and quicker moving baits...

Finally, keep in mind it's usually a change in course or speed that can help trigger a musky...(this is why a jerk or twitch presentation can be so deadly for these big predators.)  And the tougher the fishing is, the more one needs to figure eight...I can't tell you how many muskies I've seen that have just reached the side of the boat as the client has pulled back and fired off his next cast!  Slow down, and give them a chance to get there before making your next cast...keep your rod tip up, your lure wet, and fish on!!

Al Nutty

Kinkaid Lake Guide Service

www.kinkaidlakeguides.com

nutty4muskies@yahoo.com

618-694-4897