By Tony Grant “Lakes with severe water level changes, such as those experiencing a drawdown, present problems for the muskie angler. Here’s a few ways to cope with water level fluctuations anytime of the year.” Whether intended for flood control, electrical generation, or both, sharp, sudden changes in water levels are common occurrences… Continue Reading
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High Water Woes
By Tony Grant From southern reservoirs to the rivers of the mid west high water is something that much too often effects muskie fishing, especially in the spring but many times summer and fall are affected too. Over the past 15 years my clients and I have been faced with high water levels during all… Continue Reading
“Take to the Road for Muskies” Utilizing manmade structure for consistent production
By Tony Grant What once were passageways for horse drawn machinery and motorized vehicles have now become an underwater super highway, a seasonal travel route for most all species of fish. Whether asphalt, gravel or dirt these underwater roads seem to be one of the most overlooked types of structure for most muskie… Continue Reading
Fall Down South….. A look at Southern Reservoirs from Shore to Shore
By Gregg Thomas and Tony Grant The leaves are changing and the air is starting to cool. The days of jet skiers and sunbathers are coming to an end with the shorter days bringing the cooler water temperatures. This is the official end of summer and the beginning of fall musky fishing. This is the… Continue Reading
“Late Summer Power Buzzbaiting”
By Tony Grant In my years of guiding I have found one of the toughest times to consistently boat muskies is during the late summer to fall transition period. With summer ending, daylight hours shorten, thus water temperatures start to drop slightly. This drop in temperature causes large schools of shad to move toward the… Continue Reading
Pre-Spawn Muskies
By Tony Grant Long before the northern lakes start the thawing progress many southern and visiting northern musky anglers alike have already spent many days on the water pursuing their passion for muskie fishing down south. Southern reservoirs offer a unique season for muskies that few fisheries have to offer, pre-spawn musky fishing. With minimum… Continue Reading
Roaming the Northwoods for Musky
By Tony Grant Roaming the Northwoods for Musky with a “Shallow Southern Approach” As fortunate as I really don’t want to sound, I have the muskie dream life. Without overly boosting, fate has left me fishing the best of both muskie worlds, a combination of the great southern reservoirs in Kentucky and the… Continue Reading
Goin’ Fast for Muskies
By Tony Grant Goin’ Fast for Muskies “When things seem slow” One thing that many years of guiding and professional tournaments have taught me is there can be many different observations of what one might describe as SLOW muskie fishing. Almost always when I might define things as slow one of my fellow guides, lodge… Continue Reading
Night Shift for Muskies
By Tony Grant “Big Muskies After Dark” After a guiding career that dates back well over fifteen years I now find myself working somewhat a swing shift. Like many other occupations guiding for muskies successfully means working long unusual hours. During the past few years while guiding summers in the northern muskie range I find… Continue Reading
Consider Small Changes for Muskies
By Tony Grant “Top 5 times to downsize baits” Let’s fess up; we all like to throw those MANLY muskie baits. Tossing those magnum Bulldawgs, Cowgirls and Hangten Mantas just seem to be part of the mystic in chasing the “King of Fresh Water” the mighty muskie. These large baits that make your body ache… Continue Reading