While many things in life and fishing are arguable (other than fish with teeth are really cool), I’ll offer that warm-water muskies are likely the most challenging, since so many different presentations can be effective.
The key to the whole game is finding what they’re in the mood for on a given day or hour. The ultimate search lure – A big part of this muskie game is simply covering water. It’s a low density critter, and a lure that easily covers lots of water with the ability to triggers responses with good hooking is the goal. The Jerkbait – Most folks are aware that jerk baits can be effective any time of year, yet many still, consider them a presentation for cold water. Never, ever leave your jerkbaits home. In warmer water, especially-so, your most versatile and erratic Lures. Soft Plastics – Just like the jerk baits, many assume soft plastics are cold water presentations. Throughout the season though, there are those days that fish just seem more in the mood for something wiggly; and hard baits just can’t do it like the soft stuff. So don’t be afraid to put your head down and cover water to find these toothy critters, they are there, you just need to figure out what will mak’em eat. Good luck on your next adventure. Fish Cowboyz Out!
