From compact swimbaits to tech-optimized jerkbaits, 2026’s musky lure scene is all about performance and adaptability. Anglers are shifting toward designs that match real forage and excel in multiple ...

LEWISBURG, W.Va. (WCHS) — Beau Whittington has been fishing for as long as he can remember. "My dad and grandfather took me fishing consistently. I remember fishing almost every single day growing up, ...

Fishing enthusiasts like Homer Glen resident Ted Koski say once you’ve caught a muskie there’s no turning back. “As far as the lure of catching muskie – no pun intended – it’s the size. They’re an ...

One. I cast a jerkbait. Nine inches long, 3 ounces, and with two 3/0 treble hooks, the lure sails 40 yards before it belly-flops on the lake surface. I point the rod at the water, reel in the slack, ...

Muskie fishing looks niche from the outside, but its intense challenge, conservation ethic, and gear-driven community have ...