This lure’s metal lip not only holds up to whacking hard bottom, but can be tweaked so the bait’s action matches the musky’s mood. Musky lures are so important because, well, muskies are moody.

The 2026 New York Musky Expo, held Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel in Celoron, wasn't just another winter fishing show. Sure, it had wall-to-wall musky baits, boats, electronics, ...

Start muskie fishing with large spinnerbaits, bucktails, or jerkbaits in fall when muskies feed more aggressively before winter. Focus on structure like weed edges and drop-offs, and be prepared for ...