You Musky Guys will Love This.....

[captpierre]

Captpierre,

 

I see what u r saying and I used to think that way when I started musky fishing maniacally 10 years ago. But, I can tell u that it is better and more productive than the extra 10-20% in casts u could get - especially on certain lakes like St Clair. Last year, 80% of my fish on that lake came on figure eights. That is much higher than typical but that's no exaggeration. And I fish a fair bit last year so that was a good number sample to work from.

This year - I have hardly been fishing:(

Wow. You have a lot of success with figure 8s.

I'm watching every retrieve for follows with polarized sunglasses.

Certainly will do a figure 8 then, for at least a minute.

Otherwise just an L with every cast.

Have caught some by a short cast in the direction they spook off after a follow.

[Rich Clemens]

I would have to say that most of my hits are very close to the boat. Much higher percentage than the ski taking the bait during the actual retrieve. Even after the 8, when it seems the fish has moved on, I will continue the 8 for a little while, as she may just still be hanging around, just our of site. This has proved fruitful on a few occasions.

[Pigeontroller]

Same as using a Bass sized baitcaster over a spinning rod. Most prefer it, but its an individual thing.

[landry]

On super clear water where I can see bottom then an L turn is what I would do but I have been surprised in super clear deep water where a fish was obviously following really deep a few times.

St Clair fish seem less boat shy than Kawarthas fish.

[DaveRoach]

I find I can cast a baitcaster much quicker without having to open the bail in between casts, and I have better control over the fight, the spinning reel certainly has it's place but for Muskie it's a no brainer for me.

Edited August 30, 2016 by DaveRoach

[FloatnFly]

ok, so basically boils down to what you're more comfortable with. I've never gone musky fishing, so not sure of the gear used and whatnot. maybe someday.

[Fisherpete]

Try retrieving a twin ten inline with a spinning reel and you will instantly have your answer!

[FloatnFly]

Try retrieving a twin ten inline with a spinning reel and you will instantly have your answer!

 

musky lures are lost on me. never been, don't know them. biggest lure i cast is a j12

Edited August 30, 2016 by FloatnFly

[Steelheadphycho]

.......... WAKE UP!!!

 

LOL!!!

[Dontcryformejanhrdina]

 

musky lures are lost on me. never been, don't know them. biggest lure i cast is a j12

It's like reeling in a small ceiling fan. It will literally pull your boat in the direction of the cast. Great lures though.

[Crazy Ivan]

I have found that figure 8s are more successful in stained water. In the video, he didnt see that fish till it was on his lure.