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a few miscellaneous pictures of fall musky from 2025. I love fall musky! Cooler water temps, less boat traffic, and using live bait for musk
a few miscellaneous pictures of fall musky from 2025. I love fall musky! Cooler water temps, less boat traffic, and using live bait for musk
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Three Generations of Fishing: Bass, Perch, & Panfish Family Trip
Join Gordy, Ari, and Erez on a multi-generational fishing trip! From catch-and-release bass fishing to keeping a batch of perch and bluegill for a family fish fry, see how this family of five made memories on the water.
Non-Stop Bluegill Action with Kris, Olivia, & Jamie!
Kris, Olivia, and Jamie had a blast catching well over 100 bluegill, keeping just enough for a fresh fish dinner!
Muskies 2025 Fall
a few miscellaneous pictures of fall musky from 2025. I love fall musky! Cooler water temps, less boat traffic, and using live bait for musk
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Late June–Early July Fishing Report: Scattered Summer Patterns & Bug Hatches
As water temperatures climb into the upper 70s, the multi-species bite transitions to early morning and late afternoon. Fish are scattered between weed edges and mud flats during the summer bug hatches.
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May–Mid June Fishing Report: Walleyes in the Weeds & Smallmouth Transitions
Water temps have delayed the smallmouth spawn on deeper clear lakes, while walleye and perch remain buried in newly accelerated weed growth. Keep an eye out for pike and musky mixed in!
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Early-Mid May Fishing Report:
Despite behind-schedule weed growth, the multi-species bite remains consistent. Walleye, crappie, and perch are holding on early new green weeds, with jigging and slip-bobbering proving highly effective.
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