Full disclosure: I am not an expert muskie angler. If anything, muskies are the bane of my existence as a fisherman. That doesn’t mean, however, that I don’t have a deep appreciation for them as a ...

Musky. The name alone elicits a variety of reactions from anglers, some good, and some painful. However you feel about musky, there’s no denying their appeal as a top-tier freshwater sportfish that ...

We tested the best spinning reels under $100 by using them to catch everything from 1-pound crappie to 40-inch muskie. Whether you’re shopping around for your first spinning reel or looking to replace ...

Fly fishing can be intimidating for beginners. It's not just the cost of equipment or learning to cast; there's a whole new landscape to make sense of. From attaching the reel to deciphering the roles ...

HAYWARD - Hayward is home to a larger-than-life muskellunge at the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame. And it's not uncommon for anglers in the area to produce stories that rival the proportions of the ...

HAYWARD - Once upon a time, an Illinois resident with a passion for musky fishing in northern Wisconsin lost his favorite rod and reel. Kerplunk, it went, right over the side of his boat. Four days ...

Looking to land a monster musky? Don’t overcomplicate it. Here is all your really need, from tackle to tactics, to put a giant on the line If you’re reading this, I have to assume that you’re not ...