Hello Muskie Hunters!

I am getting antsy waiting for winter to finally end and the ice to break up to reveal the clear waters below. As I write this, I look out the window and see only leafless branches, pockets of snow, and hard water on the lake.

I have been sharpening hooks, putting fresh line on my reels, and otherwise organizing all of the equipment that at some point I had found vital in the pursuit of the mighty muskellunge.

It is a rare fisherman who is not attracted to the lure of a new lure. Hope, advertisements, and word of mouth from others afflicted with a similar focus on esox masquinage, lead to this affliction. Going not only to our monthly meetings, but also to other local chapter's meetings, swap meets, and of course, our upcoming Indoor Fishing Flea Market (IFFM), just adds to the desire for the perfect bait more....