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Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report - Early August
August 04, 2023

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report - Early August

We hope all of you are having a great summer and enjoying some time on the water.

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Pressure Drop: Muskies vs the Barometer
July 28, 2023

Pressure Drop: Muskies vs the Barometer

The truth is there are a million factors to consider during your time on the water, but the latest ridiculous factor takes the cake: barometric pressure.

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Throw Back Thoughts for Boat Lazy Muskies
July 24, 2023

Throw Back Thoughts for Boat Lazy Muskies

So, to put anglers on the fish, it’s time to step outside of the box and focus on some throwback lures that dial up the heat.

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Ultimate Guide to 5 Underutilized Topwater Lures
July 10, 2023

Ultimate Guide to 5 Underutilized Topwater Lures

Though everyone has their favorite when it comes to topwater, most of those favorites include about 3 versions of the same tail-slappin’ bait.

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Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early July
July 07, 2023

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early July

Fishing in the Northwoods of Wisconsin has been fantastic. Many species are a bit scattered but with a little luck, you’re bound to find them.

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Musky Shop Northwood's Fishing Report: Late June
June 23, 2023

Musky Shop Northwood's Fishing Report: Late June

We hope everyone is having a great summer and a great fishing season. Fishing in the Northwoods of Wisconsin has been pretty solid so far.

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Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early June
June 09, 2023

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early June

We hope all of you are having a great start to the summer and catching a lot of fish.

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Be Inspired to Catch a Monster
May 29, 2023

Be Inspired to Catch a Monster

Every year like clockwork thousands of travelers and fishermen/women flock to the Northwoods of Wisconsin to catch a mighty musky.

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When the Muskies Went Wild
May 26, 2023

When the Muskies Went Wild

Fantastic Article from Sporting Classics Daily 2015

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Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late May
May 19, 2023

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late May

We have had a lot of reports from fishermen and our guide staff that fishing has been really good to start the season.

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Catch 'Em with Spinners A Musky Favorite
May 15, 2023

Catch 'Em with Spinners A Musky Favorite

Bucktails or in-line spinners are a favorite among musky gurus and novices alike as they are remarkably easy to cast and retrieve.

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Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early May
May 05, 2023

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early May

The fishing season is finally here. Whew, what a long winter.

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Musky Pitfalls: A Short List of Dos and Don'ts
May 01, 2023

Musky Pitfalls: A Short List of Dos and Don'ts

When it comes to the dos and don’ts of musky fishing, you might be surprised at the small details that can get you caught in a firestorm

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Boating Safety Guide
April 28, 2023

Boating Safety Guide

Boating Safety for Newcomers and Pros

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Musky Shop Lake of the Month: Katherine Lake
April 24, 2023

Musky Shop Lake of the Month: Katherine Lake

Katherine Lake is a clear water gem in the Northwoods, perfect for fishing a number of species, specifically trophy class musky.

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Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late April
April 21, 2023

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late April

If you decide to try some late season ice fishing, please use extreme caution and take all of the necessary precautions.

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2022-2023 DNR Fishing Regulation Changes
April 17, 2023

2022-2023 DNR Fishing Regulation Changes

2022-2023 DNR Fishing Regulation Changes

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Downsizing for Spring: Musky Shop’s Favorite Contenders
April 03, 2023

Downsizing for Spring: Musky Shop’s Favorite Contenders

As spring has already sprung in many waters throughout the musky habitat range, it’s always important to highlight some great downsized lures for every occasion

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Talking Tackle Storage with Musky Shop
March 31, 2023

Talking Tackle Storage with Musky Shop

Let’s take an in-depth look at the boxes carried by Musky Shop and sort out the optimal features.

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Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early March
March 10, 2023

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early March

The game fish season in northern Wisconsin has come to an end.

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Musky Shop Northwood's Fishing Report: Late February
February 24, 2023

Musky Shop Northwood's Fishing Report: Late February

The Wisconsin game fish season is winding down as it ends March 5th 2023. Ice fishing has been quite good despite the swings in the weather.

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Musky Upgrades: 10 Accessories We’d Rather Not Live Without
February 17, 2023

Musky Upgrades: 10 Accessories We’d Rather Not Live Without

So here are a few accessories to gussy up your fishing gear collection that you may not need, but your heart will definitely desire.

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Deep Fried Crappie Rangoons
February 13, 2023

Deep Fried Crappie Rangoons

Deep Fried Crappie Rangoons

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Musky Shop North Woods Fishing Report: Early February
February 10, 2023

Musky Shop North Woods Fishing Report: Early February

We have had a few really cold days that slowed things down a bit but that cold blast is gone now and warmer winter temps are on the way.

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