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Minnesota State Record likely broken by Musky Angler
December 04, 2021

Minnesota State Record likely broken by Musky Angler

His catch did not live after a long release try and was recorded the following day, weighing 55lbs 14.8oz measuring 57.75" long with a girth of 29".

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North Woods Fishing Report: Early December
December 04, 2021

North Woods Fishing Report: Early December

There are a few of the lakes that are still open here in the Northwoods of WI. Water temps on the lakes with open water are 33-35 degrees.

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Deep Dives "Trolling" - Musky Shop Winter Educational Series
November 30, 2021

Deep Dives "Trolling" - Musky Shop Winter Educational Series

Take a look at this weeks video with discussions on trolling rods, reels, baits, tactics, and map work to help you find the magic depth, speed, and patterns to put some muskies in your net when you troll.

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Guided by Fred Palermo
November 13, 2021

North Woods Fishing Report: Late November

If you're brave enough to continue fishing in chilly temps, then this is the report for you.  Late November has taken the swing into the much colder temperatures of fall.

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Musky Fishing 101 with Steve Paul
November 09, 2021

Musky Fishing 101 with Steve Paul

This week Musky Shop introduces new anglers to the competitive market of all things musky.

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Winterizing & Protecting Your Musky Fishing Rods/Reels!
November 05, 2021

Winterizing & Protecting Your Musky Fishing Rods/Reels!

We need to take the time to winterize our treasured sidearm and keep it in pristine condition for years to come.

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Welcome to the Musky Shop App!
November 02, 2021

Welcome to the Musky Shop App!

We were noticing a great number of customers shop from the screen of their mobile phone, so we are happy to announce a Mobile App featured on both the Google Play and Apple App store.

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North Woods Fishing Report: Early November
October 29, 2021

North Woods Fishing Report: Early November

As we move further into fall the wall of colder temperatures have moved in and those temperatures put the ache in your casting arm, but fortunately there is light at the end of the tunnel because we've got some tips this week that might help you put a musky in your net during a smaller, more productive window.

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Fall Transition and Lake Turnover EXPLAINED
October 28, 2021

Fall Transition and Lake Turnover EXPLAINED

The transition from Summer to Fall can be a confusing time in Musky Fishing especially in colder climates where the transition is quite dramatic. When the fall transition is taking place in the air and landscape around you, imagine the same is taking place subsurface.

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Sucker Rigging 101 with AL Frost
October 27, 2021

Sucker Rigging 101 with AL Frost

Here's a quick how to video to help you better understand working with suckers and arranging your quick strike rigs to help you find success.

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Musky Shop TV Musky Fishing Mepps Bucktails
October 26, 2021

Musky Shop TV: Mepps Massive Musky!

Mepps are the gold standard for bucktails as they have a guaranteed to start blade cup which is great for new or inexperienced anglers on the water.

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Jay Esse Musky Shop TV Musky Fishing Wisconsin
October 20, 2021

Musky Shop TV: Big Fork Sandcat Fish In Wisconsin

On this weeks episode of Musky Shop TV, Jay lands a boat-side lunker with the help of the Big Fork Sand Cat.  We discuss the use of various tactics in highly pressured waters.

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North Woods Musky Shop Fishing Report - Late October
October 15, 2021

North Woods Musky Shop Fishing Report - Late October

As we are sliding into a late and hard earned fall, it helps to keep in mind that we are fishing transitional periods.  Nothing is off limits during the transition, younger muskies are still holding on to the last remnants of summer and desire summer presentations, while older experienced fish might be moving into their old weather patterns.  In this situation, dialing in is key.

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Musky Shop TV: Big Wind & Big Rubber for Wisconsin Muskies!
October 12, 2021

Musky Shop TV: Big Wind & Big Rubber for Wisconsin Muskies!

Experienced North Woods guide Tim Ives puts the boys on some fish in clear water and high winds.

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Night Fever Muskies 101!
October 08, 2021

Night Fever Muskies 101!

Targeting night muskies might just be the ticket this Fall when you want to feel like your miles away from the crowd.

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Musky Shop TV Musky Fishing
October 05, 2021

MUSKY SHOP TV: Twitch Darter Wisconsin Musky Fishing

On this weeks episode, finding pelagic bait fish in post frontal conditions leaves the boys with no other option other than hitting all levels of potential targets.  Fishing in groups means that all rods on the boat need to be throwing something that reaches these bait clouds at a different angle or depth.

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musky shop fishing report
October 01, 2021

Musky Shop Fishing Report - Early October

This week, multiple lake reports will have you lined up on your targets, no matter the species.

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Musky Shop TV: Minnesota Musky Battle Sucess!!!
September 28, 2021

Musky Shop TV: Minnesota Musky Battle Sucess!!!

Musky Shop TV gives tips for forcing muskies to move in a cold front. Filled with tactics that might make boating a musky in extremely shifting conditions possible for anglers

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Lessons in BIG RUBBER!!
September 24, 2021

Lessons in BIG RUBBER!!

There is no question that big rubber baits put muskies in the net.

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Musky Fishing Gifts
September 22, 2021

New items in store! Perfect for the holiday season!

This September, Musky Shop has added bunches of great new items for the holiday season.

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Musky Shop TV: Steve's Monster Wisconsin Musky
September 21, 2021

Musky Shop TV: Steve's Monster Wisconsin Musky

With the help of the Musky Shop Shield Rod and Red October Tubes, Steve lands a 52" fish on this weeks episode. As always, Musky Shop TV provides you with all of the tactics and tricks to boat monster muskies wherever you are.

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North Woods Fishing Report: Late September
September 17, 2021

North Woods Fishing Report: Late September

As we move further into fall, the tactics and tips will change, so keep coming back for more current information from the guys on the water.

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Steven Paul - Musky 360
September 15, 2021

Musky Shop Blog - Handle With Care Release Tactics

Learn the best tactics for handling and helping with conservation in the sport of musky fishing.

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Musky Shop TV: Smity Baits Wisconsin Musky
September 14, 2021

Musky Shop TV: Smity Baits Wisconsin Musky

Stay tuned to Musky Shop TV for inside information on the baits, gear, and techniques you need to put a musky in your net this season.

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