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Musky Shop Lake of the Month: Long Lake
November 14, 2022

Musky Shop Lake of the Month: Long Lake

Long Lake near Phelps is sandwiched between North Twin and Big Sand Lake near the Wisconsin and Michigan border.

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A Big Toothy Critter caught on a Toothy Tuff Assault Eel
November 11, 2022

A Big Toothy Critter caught on a Toothy Tuff Assault Eel

Myself, my brother, my nephew and our good friend Marcos Longoria all got together for a weekend fishing trip.

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Trolling Must Haves for  Fall Fishing Success
November 07, 2022

Trolling Must Haves for Fall Fishing Success

Here is a great list of things you need to get you going and what these tools accomplish.

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Musky Shop North Woods Fishing Report: Early November
November 04, 2022

Musky Shop North Woods Fishing Report: Early November

With November's arrival, an above average stretch of weather continues to heavily influence fishing in the Northwoods.

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Pike Records from Around the World
October 28, 2022

Pike Records from Around the World

Interesting look at pike records from around the world

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Muskies Under Pressure: Unraveling Pre and Post Frontal Conditions
October 24, 2022

Muskies Under Pressure: Unraveling Pre and Post Frontal Conditions

The best time to catch a trophy musky (if you are following your local weather patterns) is prior to a cold frontal condition.

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Don't Miss a Great Mid-Fall Presention: Glide Baits
September 30, 2022

Don't Miss a Great Mid-Fall Presention: Glide Baits

If you’ve gone back and forth on what to lures to pack for a day out during the midpoint of fall, don’t leave behind your gliders.

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Northwoods Lakes and Piers for the Shoreline Fisherman and Family
September 26, 2022

Northwoods Lakes and Piers for the Shoreline Fisherman and Family

This is a great time for non-boaters to explore musky fishing with family and friends from docks and banks across the state.

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Musky Shop North Woods Fishing Report: Late September
September 23, 2022

Musky Shop North Woods Fishing Report: Late September

Fishing report for late September!

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Crispy Leftover Fish Cakes
September 19, 2022

Crispy Leftover Fish Cakes

Making delicious fish cakes with leftovers!

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Featured Musky Shop Guide Service Member: Matt Raley
September 16, 2022

Featured Musky Shop Guide Service Member: Matt Raley

As a professional fisherman Matt and his tournament partner Nate Osfar are one of the best if not the best Musky Tournament teams to ever compete in Musky Tournaments.

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Musky Shop Lake of the Month: Mildred Lake
September 12, 2022

Musky Shop Lake of the Month: Mildred Lake

Talk about a lake that welcomes you with pristine, quiet, and relaxing vibes, look no further than Mildred Lake.

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Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early September
September 09, 2022

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early September

With summer ending we are entering into fall and fall type movements of fish.

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September Turnover and Topwater Activity for Musky
August 29, 2022

September Turnover and Topwater Activity for Musky

Topwater in Wisconsin is amazing to witness if you get your boat out and explore the shallow weeds.

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The PMTT Sonar Saga: What is Pro-level?
August 26, 2022

The PMTT Sonar Saga: What is Pro-level?

For professional anglers that use sonar daily to keep clients coming and boating fish against the odds, isn’t unfair, it’s modernization.

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Musky Shop Lake of the Month: Papoose Lake
August 22, 2022

Musky Shop Lake of the Month: Papoose Lake

Papoose Lake is a 422-acre lake with a max depth of 65 feet

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Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late August
August 19, 2022

Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late August

Hi everyone, fishing in the beautiful Northwoods of Wisconsin has been very good.

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Lake Tomahawk: Autumn on Main St.
August 15, 2022

Lake Tomahawk: Autumn on Main St.

For those heading to the North Wood's this September, consider planning your trip around Lake Tomahawks's "Autumn on Main Street".

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Honey Walleye
August 12, 2022

Honey Walleye

Enjoy a Ritz crusted Walleye Recipe. Yum!

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Wisconsin’s Musky Whisperer spills his secret: Thinking like a scientist
August 08, 2022

Wisconsin’s Musky Whisperer spills his secret: Thinking like a scientist

Weeks discovered that after muskies spawned in specific locations, they would take off, swimming all over the lake chains.

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Northwood's Fishing Report: Early August
August 06, 2022

Northwood's Fishing Report: Early August

We are receiving very good fishing reports from our guide staff and customers who are fishing in the Minocqua area.

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Northwoods Accomodations and Destinations
July 29, 2022

Northwoods Accomodations and Destinations

The Northwoods has a lot to offer in terms of relaxing outdoor activities for tourists and locals a like, but what drives a lot of our local economy are the many lodges and locals that employ our local townspeople.

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Why Do Muskies Gulp Air?
July 25, 2022

Why Do Muskies Gulp Air?

Why Do Muskies Gulp Air?

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Northwoods Fishing Report: Late July
July 22, 2022

Northwoods Fishing Report: Late July

All of us at the Musky Shop have still been catching muskies and other species but it has been a much tougher bite the last few days.

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