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Subverting Disaster while Fishing in Freezing Temperatures
While musky fishing in January and February might seem like a foreign concept to some, it is a welcomed perk of living in the south. Admittedly the winters in the muskies' southern habitat range are generally mild, some years are simply brutal.
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early January 2024
Fishing has been good. Walleye’s have been primarily in green weeds – wood and rocks are ok.
Warmer Weather Hurts Snowmobiling But What About Ice Fishing?
Many of the lakes of Vilas and Oneida County have between 4-10″ of ice that is still great for ice fishing.
Tennessee Musky Winter Musky Tactics
As temperatures continue to cool during January and February Tennessee muskies make moves towards deeper structure and cover.
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late December
Ice fishing has been very good with a lot of fish beging caught here in the Northwoods of Wisconsin.
Musky Shop Northwoods Lake of the Month: Boom Lake
It’s time again for another Lake of the Month here in Northern Wisconsin and any “to fish” list wouldn’t be complete during ice season without a line for Boom Lake in Rhinelander.
Ice Fishing Safety Tips for Northward Travelers
Though we never want to be a downer at the Musky Shop, we do want to raise awareness for those planning to ice fish this season and promote safety for those traveling to the Northwoods to ice fish for the first time.
Musky Season Is Never Over for Avid Anglers
So now that the lakes are officially frozen and it’s time to seal up the family barge, what can avid musky anglers do to hold them over for the long winter season?
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early December
We are kind of in that in-between stage as the big lakes just froze up 4 days ago.
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late November
We have had some great reports from customers and from our guide staff of some very nice muskies.
Musky Shop Northwoods Lake of the Month: Annabelle Lake
If you’re heading to the Northwoods for fall or ice fishing, don’t hesitate to add Annabelle Lake to your visitation bucket list.
Planning for Muskies: What makes a good day for Musky Fishing?
What makes any day a good day for musky fishing? Or any other words, when will muskies be most active.
Creamy Deer Sausage Soup
Ingredients
- 16 ounces thawed ground deer sausage
- 8 slices bacon
- 2 tbsp butter
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½ large onion diced (white or yellow)
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2 to 3 cloves garlic minced or substitute garlic powder
- 3.5 cups chicken broth (can substitute bullion & water)
- 3 cups water
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5 medium russet potatoes chunked
- 1.5 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 tsp sage
- 1 cup half & half
- 3 cup lightly chopped fresh spinach (no canned)
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salt and pepper to taste
- Bonus Season: I add McCormick Grill Mates Roasted Garlic & Herb to almost every soup for a ton of flavor at the end if it is feeling bland.
Instructions
- Dice onion and bacon, add butter and fry until onion is translucent and bacon is lightly cooked.
- Add sausage to pot and brown. Make sure you are breaking up sausage into bite size crumbles while simmering.
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Stir in garlic, paprika, and sage and let simmer while stirring constantly.
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Once the sausage is fully browned, add chicken broth and water to the pot and bring to a boil.
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Add potatoes and reduce heat to simmer. Continue simmering until potatoes are tender, but do not let them fall apart.
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When potatoes are tender add spinach to the soup, and simmer for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add salt and pepper as needed.
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Allow pot to simmer until time to serve. Prior to serving stir in half and half allow to heat through. (Do not use high heat after adding dairy)
Best served with crusty bread and parmesan sprinkles!
- 4 cups chopped kale
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early November
There's nothing like catching a huge Musky in late fall and we hope many of you will find time to enjoy God's creation and catch some monster fish.
Pass On Your Love Of Fishing, Become An Angler Education Instructor
Wisconsin DNR requests Angler Education Instructors
November Patterns Find Slow Muskies in Slow Water
November muskies can sometimes feel like the hardest to find and least likely to eat, but starting out each trip in the right direction might help you make shorter work of getting those buggers to eat.
DNR To Host Wild Rose Fish Hatchery Open House
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to an open house event at the Wild Rose Fish Hatchery Education Center in Wild Rose on Saturday, Oct. 28.