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Ice Fishing Safety Tips for Northward Travelers
Though we never want to be a downer at the Musky Shop, we do want to raise awareness for those planning to ice fish this season and promote safety for those traveling to the Northwoods to ice fish for the first time.
Musky Season Is Never Over for Avid Anglers
So now that the lakes are officially frozen and it’s time to seal up the family barge, what can avid musky anglers do to hold them over for the long winter season?
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early December
We are kind of in that in-between stage as the big lakes just froze up 4 days ago.
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late November
We have had some great reports from customers and from our guide staff of some very nice muskies.
Musky Shop Northwoods Lake of the Month: Annabelle Lake
If you’re heading to the Northwoods for fall or ice fishing, don’t hesitate to add Annabelle Lake to your visitation bucket list.
Planning for Muskies: What makes a good day for Musky Fishing?
What makes any day a good day for musky fishing? Or any other words, when will muskies be most active.
Creamy Deer Sausage Soup
Ingredients
- 16 ounces thawed ground deer sausage
- 8 slices bacon
- 2 tbsp butter
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½ large onion diced (white or yellow)
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2 to 3 cloves garlic minced or substitute garlic powder
- 3.5 cups chicken broth (can substitute bullion & water)
- 3 cups water
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5 medium russet potatoes chunked
- 1.5 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 tsp sage
- 1 cup half & half
- 3 cup lightly chopped fresh spinach (no canned)
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salt and pepper to taste
- Bonus Season: I add McCormick Grill Mates Roasted Garlic & Herb to almost every soup for a ton of flavor at the end if it is feeling bland.
Instructions
- Dice onion and bacon, add butter and fry until onion is translucent and bacon is lightly cooked.
- Add sausage to pot and brown. Make sure you are breaking up sausage into bite size crumbles while simmering.
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Stir in garlic, paprika, and sage and let simmer while stirring constantly.
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Once the sausage is fully browned, add chicken broth and water to the pot and bring to a boil.
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Add potatoes and reduce heat to simmer. Continue simmering until potatoes are tender, but do not let them fall apart.
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When potatoes are tender add spinach to the soup, and simmer for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add salt and pepper as needed.
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Allow pot to simmer until time to serve. Prior to serving stir in half and half allow to heat through. (Do not use high heat after adding dairy)
Best served with crusty bread and parmesan sprinkles!
- 4 cups chopped kale
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early November
There's nothing like catching a huge Musky in late fall and we hope many of you will find time to enjoy God's creation and catch some monster fish.
Pass On Your Love Of Fishing, Become An Angler Education Instructor
Wisconsin DNR requests Angler Education Instructors
November Patterns Find Slow Muskies in Slow Water
November muskies can sometimes feel like the hardest to find and least likely to eat, but starting out each trip in the right direction might help you make shorter work of getting those buggers to eat.
DNR To Host Wild Rose Fish Hatchery Open House
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to an open house event at the Wild Rose Fish Hatchery Education Center in Wild Rose on Saturday, Oct. 28.
Going Deep: Targeting Fall Muskies on their Fall Turf
It’s time to pull muskies up from their cold-water holdouts and get them interested in your cranks, swimbaits, jerkbaits, or even a little boat-side sucker.
This read inspires the “Next Level” in “Musky Fishing”
Read this Write UP by in the Sawyer County Record
Musky Shop Northwoods Lake of the Month: Star Lake
Star Lake in Vilas County is an interesting horseshoe-shaped lake that lies about 30 minutes northeast of Minocqua.
Utilizing Big Suckers for Big Fall Muskies
Musky suckers are the way to go when the weather and turnover have helped stall the last of the shallow muskies.
Musky Shop Northwood's Fishing Report: Early October
Fishing in Oneida and Vilas counties remains pretty strong.
Steven Paul and Musky Shop TV: The Complete Guide to Musky Fishing
An almost 2 hour video, hosted by Steven Paul, to walk you through the ins and outs of musky fishing
Musky Shop Northwood's Fishing Report: Late September
Currently, here in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, we are experiencing some warmer air temps in the mid to upper 70's.
Musky Shop Northwoods Lake of the Month: Gunlock Lake
Gunlock Lake is only about 20 minutes Northwest of the Musky Shop so you won’t miss out on an opportunity to stock up on lures before setting off on your musky hunt.