Putting A Hook Hanger To Work !!!

The hooks hanger is typically used as a method to suspend a hook from the body of your lure. The draw back to the hook hanger is the possibility that the screws will, over time, back out (When was the last time you checked them for snugness)...

Having The Right Stuff

After a successful three days of walleye fishing in Northern Wisconsin during the 1998 opening weekend, I decided to fish for pike on my last morning before...

Musky Widow's Lament

Oh, my husband is alive and well, but just before and during Musky season, he "isn’t all there." He is concentrating on getting his equipment ready, on finding out when the ice went out, how the weeds are growing and he actually...

I Am A Novice

For many years now I have heard about the great challenge and reward afforded to fishermen who search for the elusive Musky.  Of course, just having “heard” about it means I am a “Musky virgin.”  That in itself is funny because to be a virgin at anything at my age is somewhat hysterical...

New Johnson Photo Debunks WRMA

The ice is barely in and we are once again being assaulted by the fringe Musky element. This year there is a renewed assault on the very well documented IGFA record of Cal Johnson...

Musky Shows, More Isn’t Always Better

When we are caught up in the throws of Cabin Fever, it is easy to lose perspective and get taken in by the hype that is the quest to get at the money that is in your wallet. In light of these tight economic times, I thought a little taste of REALITY would provide all of you some perspective...

Inside The Musky Tackle Box

The first time I opened the Special Mate, I was struck at the way the tackle box was configured to allow for lure visibility. The 9 separators are hinged which allows for easy flipping of the separators to find the lure of choice...

Inspect Those Musky Lures For Stress

Lures, especially crank baits, take one heck of a beating during the Musky season. Regardless of the coating on your crank baits, they will develop cracks. In this article, I will show you some typical problems and give you some remedies...

Daiwa Zillion High Speed Reel

The Daiwa TD Zillion™ Coastal 7.3, has the fastest gear ratio available in a compact bait casting reel of this kind. The six corrosion resistant bearings and the additional roller bearing, make this high speed, 7.3:1 ratio, bait casting reel an exceptional value...

Humminbird Fishfinders

If you are in the market for a new fish finder for 2010, take a look at the Jackson Lures full line of Humminbird models. The prices are better than you will get at any of the other online stores and you probably won't do any better at the Musky shows.

The Best American Globe For 2010

• The Standard For Globe Performance & Price
• Made In America since 1996
• Hand Crafted Quality
• All American Parts Except the Owner Hooks

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Elk River Custom Rods

These rods are handcrafted in Phillips, Wisconsin.  Each Elk River Custom Rod is designed to help you enjoy that time on the water to it's fullest.  These rods are a combination of performance and beauty not found on mass produced rods.

Leaders For The 2010 Musky Season

Now that you have all of your lures repaired, your bucktails re-shafted and all of your hooks sharpened, it is time to consider replacing the leaders that you have been using for the past few seasons...