So, "stuck" around a lake in northern Iowa for a week & since my wife will never read this post, I'll admit- I am going to be bored out of my frigin mind! I can only sit around & drive circles on the lake so much. So, with so much time to kill and not caring if I don't get a bite for days at a time.... Is there any basic thoughts anyone would be willing to throw out for how in the world I would catch a muskie?!?! never done it. Totally new & if it doesn't work out- no biggy. I'm fine fishing for pretty much anything else. BUT, Muskie, never even tried. Big lake that is supposed to have a decent muskie population (and yes, if I go days without a bite, no problem, I understand they are tricky BUT this is also coming from someone who can sit days & weeks doing long hunts waiting for a giant buck).
SO...
-Time of day?
-What are a few lures I want to get & how do I use them?
-What LBS test line do I need? Steel Liters of course?
-What type of depth, areas & type of habitat am I looking for?
-What the heck do I need to do to catch these dudes, etc?!?
Obviously i didn't mention where I'm going specifically, I know you serious guys don't like to give out their secrets, totally understand you guys & that's fine. SO- I'm hoping folks would be willing to just share general tactics and good tricks that really could help actually catch one. Probably be a 1 in 10 or 20 year deal for me, I'm hardcore with anything outdoors & willing to put in the effort BUT I want to take advantage of trying to kill some time so I don't go insane & need to know how a beginner could speed things up on learning & possibly make something happen. Appreciate it!
SO...
-Time of day?
-What are a few lures I want to get & how do I use them?
-What LBS test line do I need? Steel Liters of course?
-What type of depth, areas & type of habitat am I looking for?
-What the heck do I need to do to catch these dudes, etc?!?
Obviously i didn't mention where I'm going specifically, I know you serious guys don't like to give out their secrets, totally understand you guys & that's fine. SO- I'm hoping folks would be willing to just share general tactics and good tricks that really could help actually catch one. Probably be a 1 in 10 or 20 year deal for me, I'm hardcore with anything outdoors & willing to put in the effort BUT I want to take advantage of trying to kill some time so I don't go insane & need to know how a beginner could speed things up on learning & possibly make something happen. Appreciate it!