Looking to be spoonfed some info on some musky waters.  never fished for them, but think we might make a trip up this weekend(several variables depending), and we dont have a CLUE what we are doing.  We are not really set up to troll, so we will be casting, probably bring the fly stick too. Not really sure whether to fish deep, shallow, what type of structure, etc.  Feel free to send a PM if you have something to contribute that you don't want the world to see.  I don't know where we would go even, so any tips in that department would be welcomed too.  Thinking maybe woodcock.  Thanks in advance, and dont worry, we probably wont catch anything, and doubt we will become much competition, LoL  We would be happy with one 18" long between the two of us.

Don't waste your time at woodcock spillway, the creeks are very low tons of carps or suckers. I fished there last week for muskies useing bluegills for 5 hours and didn't even get a bite. Maybe try the the woodcock lake they have been getting some walleyes in the boat, thats just what I have been told. Thanks and have a nice day

What are your rod/reel/line setups?
What type of baits do you have? that should have you narrowed down on depth you can target

With out the proper equiptment you might as well be punching yourself in the face.
That also means the tools necessary for a ethical release, large landing net, long plyers, glove, good sidecutters or small bolt cutters, jaw spreaders.



It is better to cut the hooks to free the bait from a fish then go get a small piece of hook out than have a bait with many hook flopping around sticking in the fish or your own body. Hook are cheap ER visit isnt cheap. Trust me.

ORIGINAL: anzomcik

What are your rod/reel/line setups?
What type of baits do you have? that should have you narrowed down on depth you can target

With out the proper equiptment you might as well be punching yourself in the face.
That also means the tools necessary for a ethical release, large landing net, long plyers, glove, good sidecutters or small bolt cutters, jaw spreaders.



It is better to cut the hooks to free the bait from a fish then go get a small piece of hook out than have a bait with many hook flopping around sticking in the fish or your own body. Hook are cheap ER visit isnt cheap. Trust me.

Gotta agree catching one by mistake is one thing but it's a whole different story when you target them. They really don't come that easily so a good release is important.

Anzomcik +1

Proper landing and release equipment a must. Will keep you and the fish safe. Check PM

woodcock is a pretty high number lake for musky...

good luck?

Hey guys thanks for all the info, both on here and through pm's.  It looks like it is going to be pushed back a week.  We have a grip thing, a huge net(yet to be used hahaha), and pliers with side cuts.  As far as my spinning set up goes, I have 50 pound braid to put on my big rod, and I will prolly use a steel leader.  My fly set up might be light, so i am going to have to use slightly smaller streamers then maybe is ideal, 4-5 inch instead of 6-8 inch.  My biggest rod is an 9'6" 8wt, so we will see how it goes.  I havent had the practice this summer that I prolly need to toss big flies with that slippery **** sinking line, so Im going to try to get some work in with it this weekend.  Thanks again for all the info folks!!!

maybe you want to go to tamarack ...its electric only but would be more friendly to fly fishing i think ...its shallow 

Muskies are pretty low density fish in the lakes around here so your key will be to fish fast and cover water, try to find an active one. Do you have a trolling motor and a GPS?? That would definitely help you cover water and keep track of it...

Please be more specific on your big rod and spinner reel. Is your rod rated for 1oz baits or 8oz baits. With you using a spinning reel you are already bring a knife to the gun fight, and if your rod isnt up to the task, it would be like trying to hit off of Nolan Ryan with a wiffleball bat.