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I am coming up for my annual trip next week. My normal routine is to fish sunrise to around noon. Then take a break. Then back out around 330 to last light. Thinking about my last 4 years the only...

I am interested in the increase in Bull Dawg catches over the last few years coupled with the decrease in bucktail catches. What do you guys think? And do guys still prefer single blades over double...

I was up the 11th-18th and got a nice pike in the high 30s, maybe close to 40. It was clearly bigger than a 36 I kept a few years ago. I will try to post a picture later. I hooked and lost 3 musky....

I am heading up the 11th-18th for my annual trip. Just thinking about a few things that I would like to get responses on.

1.) I was watching a bunch of Joe Bucher shows I recorded. The great...

I have a Frabill power stow and landed a couple with it last year but it wasn't easy. I fish alone. Is there a lighter net that would be worth changing to?

I have ventured into Crystal Lake and found it beautiful but saw no hint of a musky. I did catch some largemouth when I became curious about what was in there. I see James Lake on the map but have...

Thanks! Lighter can definitely make a difference during a week long trip putting in long days. I was thinking of the St. Croix legend series vs the less expensive mojo series. I was also thinking top...

For bucktails and topwaters on the Chip, what rod length do you prefer? Also how do you compare more expensive rods (e.g. St. Croix premier series) with less expensive ones (e.g. St. Croix mojo...

All I see on every musky tv show is people throwing double blades. The little bit I have used them the "pull" was dramatically different. Do you guys use different outfits for singles and doubles or...

Hey Chipvet, thank you for the very helpful and interesting reply. Bucktails may catch more than all other baits combined so let me jump to that topic since you mentioned them. First, with so many...

Speaking of creepers, I thought this would be a good chance for a little topwater talk. Each of the last 3 Augusts I have spent a week on the Chip. I love the action of a Creeper and had a small 30...

What a great fish! Do you fish your suckers straight down? How do you use weight with them? Congratulations!

Congrats Dan! For all the anticipation and work that goes into musky fishing, it makes a day like yours all the more gratifying. It's great to hear about multiple fish days and I hope I can get a day...

HSAM_0068.JPGere is a photo attempt. Will keep trying if it doesn't work.

My 3rd annual trip was cut a little short with the happy occasion of returning home early to move my daughter into college. Great stuff. I greatly enjoyed the week as always. Got a 40 inch class fish...

The feedback has been very helpful! Thanks to all! I will decide soon and let you know how the trip goes. It's great that there are genuinely helpful people here.

I was not aware of Hulbert's rods. They sound very versatile and high quality especially for the price. It seems most people think the Calcutta TE is worth it, especially in the long run. I have...

My August trip is coming up. I'm going to get a new combo for bucktails. What do you guys like? In a related question, how much are you using double blades versus single? Could anyone recommend a...

After thinking about my last post I wanted to throw this out. As I said I like to make a few quick swim bait casts on a spot before going more traditional. I have read two recent musky articles that...

Thanks Mark. Just to clarify I didn't get the nice smallmouth and pike on that trip. They were just my best for those species. I was using a 5" swim bait on a jig head though as a long cast search...

After spending over 20 years away from the flowage I went back for a week in August of 2009 and another in August of 2010. I saw action both weeks but did not get a musky in the boat. Business...

If floating bogs attract bullhead and crappie, should musky show up there too? I never hear of them as spots for musky. Any thoughts?

Just thought we might get some discussion going. It's usually educational and helps create anticipation of next year. Ty posted his results. Anyone else care to comment on their season or trip? Any...

Just another wish for everyone here to have a Merry Christmas and thanks for all the helpful and enjoyable posts. For us once a year vacationers the Flowage is a rare treat and the discussions here...

Thanks Blarney, that explains it! I learned something.