Muskie Fishing With Live Bait
The muskie, or muskellunge, is a fish that is found along the northern tier of North America, typically in the Great Lakes region, and has also been found in the Ohio and Allegheny rivers and as far south as the Tennessee River Valley. The fish has some characteristics of northern pike, with an elongated body with a relatively flat head, and can weigh more than 60 pounds. Fishing for the muskie has become a popular hunt, as this specimen is considered elusive. Muskie fishing is best when using local bait fish such as carp. Muskies aren't picky eaters and will eat anything that fits in their mouth including frogs, snakes, muskrats and other varmints.
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Instructions
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Attach the carp to the hook. Stick the hook through the tail, then back through the meat where the tail meets the body. You want to create a normal appearance of the fish swimming in the water.
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Cast out into water where other bait fish are present in known muskie regions. Waters that are near 30 feet deep or greater are ideal.
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Fish slow on top of schooling bait fish and in regions where water temperatures are near 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Jerk back hard when the muskie takes the bait. Be prepared for a fight; this can last a few minutes or a few seconds and the muskies are know to dive to try and lose the hook.
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Tips & Warnings
Most regions where muskie fishing is popular are considered overfished, and laws may be in place to prevent this. Catch and release for muskie may be in effect in your area. Contact your local wildlife management, fish and game or resource agency to inquire about any laws pertaining to muskie fishing.
References
- Photo Credit fishing image by Greg Pickens from Fotolia.com
