| Muskellunge, also known as a "Musky" are one of | | | | very difficult to hook. |
| the most exciting freshwater game fish out there. | | | | Try fishing on the outskirts of weed beds. A |
| A musky is a very large fish and is known to | | | | musky will hang around the weed beds searching |
| reach the length of almost five feet. They are | | | | for other fish and if you cast right on the |
| also very heavy, weighing up to 70 pounds. The | | | | outskirts of them, you might be able to hook one |
| musky has been called "the fish of ten thousand | | | | and not catch any weeds! |
| casts," because it is an extremely difficult fish to | | | | Make sure you have strong fishing line; at |
| catch, but very rewarding if one is able to catch | | | | least 20 lb test. Anything less than that the |
| one. They are found in large rivers and lakes all | | | | musky could possibly break your line. |
| over the country; most frequently near the Great | | | | Muskies are mainly caught on fishing lures. |
| Lakes region. One of the best fishing lakes in the | | | | They don't have to be too big; the average lure |
| world for catching musky is Lake Chautauqua | | | | to catch a musky is about 8-12 inches long. |
| which is located near Jamestown, New York. | | | | If you catch a musky you have to consider one |
| Some tips for catching these huge fish are: | | | | last thing. Be careful when releasing these fish; |
| Try trolling. Trolling is having your line in the | | | | they have huge teeth which are very sharp and a |
| water while the boat is moving at very slow | | | | musky will jump like crazy when they're near the |
| speeds. This is just like casting without having to | | | | boat. People have gotten hurt from them so have |
| keep reel in and casting out. This is a good | | | | a net with you and some pliers for taking the lure |
| technique for catching musky because they are | | | | out of its mouth. Happy fishing! |