FISHING by Brandon Butler, bbutler@driftwoodoutdoors.com
Muskie fishing heats up as temps cool
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Known as the fish of 10,000 casts, musky are not easy to catch.
usky are the apex predator of freshwater fishing. These toothy creatures, which reach lengths of 60 inches and can top out scales over 60 pounds, are not easy to catch, but tangle with one and you’ll know it was worth the effort. While more prevalent in the northern Midwest states, like Wisconsin and Minnesota, musky are caught in lakes and rivers in Missouri, Illinois and Indiana. Fall is one of the best times to catch them as they prepare for winter. Musky are known as the fish of 10,000 casts. This is of course an estimate, but the point is catching a muskie with any type of fishing tackle is no easy task. If you want the reward and excitement of landing one of these solitary predators, you are going to
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