Musky On Fellows Lake

[MrDontPlay]

I was wondering if anyone could give me some tips for catching musky from the bank at fellows. I'm pretty new to fishing and I'm on my own so please keep it simple. Thanks guys.

[Fishinokie1]

Your best bet is to cast for bass using larger sinner baits. Muskie are usually caught by accident while bass fishing. To specifically Target them, you would need a boat

[MrDontPlay]

That's for the tip. Any idea where to fish from? What color spinner bait?

[Lunkers Only]

Bass lures will work, but whatever you decide to throw for them you will want to make sure you are equipped with these at a minimum:

1. at least 35lb test superbraid line ( I use 80-100lb powerpro)

2. a leader (at least a 6" steel leader, if you get tired of the steel leaders kinking you can upgrade to a titanium leader)

3. you will need a very large long handled net or cradle

4. If you have never handled muskies, wear a fillet glove to avoid getting cut by all their teeth or their sharp gill plates

5. Go to muskyhunter.com and read through some of their forums for more useful info

Some of the above may sound like a little much (especially the braided line, but the idea is these fish are wary and you won't have many opportunies to land one. SO when you get your rare chance you will want to make good on your opportunity.

Good luck.

[Fly_Guy]

Do what I did - reel in a catfish and the muskie will attack it!

Go early, or late. When I went very early (sunup), I would always see a muskie rolling or slashing the surface. Use big bass baits, or catch a few 10 inch shad (or large bluegill) and put them about 1 foot under a large bobber.