New illinois state record tiger musky caught this weekend congratulations to the lucky angler, what a great fish anywhere and especially il. Sportsmans connection is americas leading publisher of regional fishing map guide books and downloadable maps. Florida sportsmans fishing bassmaster book walleye dvd classic patterns dvd precision trolling ultimate bass fishing library bass fishing classic patterns bass pros catfish dvd bass strategies bass tactics booksfishing book fishing booksfishing book muskie dvd fisch fang fishing floating guide book florida sportsmans roderick haigbrown trout by charles joseph bates florida sportsman the. Traditionally soft plastics are retrieved with a pull, pick up the slack, pull, manner. Muskiefirst new illinois state record tiger musky caught. Southern wisconsin fishing map guide by sportsmans. The wisconsin muskie fishing map guide is a thorough, easytouse collection of detailed contour lake maps, fish stocking and survey data, and marked fishing spots and tips from some of the states top muskie experts. The best muskie fishing is in spring and fall, but populations of bass, catfish, panfish and stocked trout offer yearround fishing opportunities. Paul offers multispecies trips on lake bloomington and evergreen lake anytime there is open water. When i was growing up in plainfield il i belonged to a private lake club the pure rod and gun club with my dad and boy was it some great bass and pike fishing, and i am sure now it is even. Andrew ragas hooks you with a list of giant esox caught in northern illinois that you can really sink your teeth into.
Striper flies jack gartside 1993 limited edition of 500. Stocked muskies have created some significant fisheries in indiana, illinois, iowa, missouri, nebraska, and a handful of other states. That would smash the illinois record for a tiger muskie 3 by michael behmetuik on aug. Widely differing habitats make river fishing for big muskies a challenge on the good days, but when conditions are less than favorable, it can be a downright tough bite. Current idnr muskierelated reports are available at the bottom of the muskie fishing in il page. We offer high quality contour fishing maps with detailed insider fishing information for over 4,700 lakes in 12 states. Expeditions shawnee expeditions lake kinkaid muskie guide.
The two methods used when fishing for muskie are trolling and casting. Thirtytwo informationpacked chapters discuss the how better equipment can help the musky angler, detail how to find muskies through the seasons, how to catch them by a variety of methods, and. I am duane landmeier, owner and guide of mainly musky fishing guide service. Big monster muskies are here in illinois illinois outdoors. Muskie fishing illinois with musky fix fishing guide service. Steve heiting has long been known as an authority on muskies and has written many articles about the legendary fish in musky hunter magazine and other publications. Fishcast blog a compendium of chicago muskie history. On this edition of the top 5, tony breaks down his favorite baits to throw to catch muskies during spring. Contrary to the popular belief that big muskies are caught on big baits, obriens fish ate a tiny 4inch rapala lure. When you switch to moving water, the rules change a bit.
Musky fishing soft plastics although most soft plastic baits look nothing like any fish a musky would encounter, it is personally my goto bait anytime of the year for one simple reason. Its a fact that you cant expect to catch muskies in great numbers, or even each time you go fishing. Fyi, fhs has two new books coming out in the next few months. Muskellunge fishing 28 works search for books with subject muskellunge fishing. These baits can be retrieved in a variety of different fashions depending on the mood of the fish. Illinois natural history survey employees collected several muskie in subsequent surveys while collecting fish for a diet study of muskie. Muskie fishing the fox chain of lakes in illinois with professional musky fishing guide ben modica. My goals are to make illinois muskie fishery the best that it can be, by working with state and local officials. We hope you find the information you need to have a great fishing trip or to become a member.
Duane landmeier, mainly musky fishing guide service home. Musky fishing books and more from steve heiting outdoors. Esoxonly is your new future platform for anything that has something to do with muskie or pike fishing. Registration for the imtt fall classic has been moved to. Half a million muskiecatching fishing facts george w.
Just a little later june musky update from northern illinois with tbone guide service andy schierarobbie jarnigo and from southern wisconsin with lee. There are three recognized subspecies within this indigenous area the great lakes, the ohio or chautauqua, and the tiger or northern muskellunge. Personally caught and released 150 muskie over 30 qualified for the proffessional muskie tournament trail top 50 in 2002. Their explosive strikes, rugged fights and intimidating dentition have allured anglers for years resulting in an enormous and faithful following of muskie anglers who all share the common goal of catching the biggest muskie ever. Guided fishing trips a complete guide to illinois muskie. In the world of freshwater fishing, few fish are as highly sought after and revered as the muskellunge esox masquinongy. Illinois muskie tournament trail nfp home facebook. Whether you troll or cast, the preferred rod and reel combination is a heavyduty graphite model baitcasting rod with 2040 poundtest monofilament. Growing to gargantuan size, the muskellunge is one of the most revered and soughtafter north american gamefish. Sportsmans connection wisconsin muskie fishing map guide. Handled and released literally hundreds of muskies over the years. Most muskies average in the mid30inch range, but fish in the 20pound class are not unheard of, said park superintendent mike murrin. Current idnr muskie related reports are available at the bottom of the muskie fishing in il page.
A steel leader is essential due to a muskies large, sharp teeth that can cut or fray the line while fighting. We offer trips for stripers, crappie, bluegill, walleye, muskie, saugeye, and bass guided fishing trips duane offers guided trips for muskie on spring lake from ice out thru the end of may and from late september until mid november. I have the following group of musky books for sale. Satisfy your taste for toothies with this chronicle of the biggest bad boys in the lake. The unpredictability of the elusive fish and low population densities make muskie fishing a fun challenge in early autumn in the state of kentucky. Im looking for a few, very rare muskie fishing titles. Publications from the illinois department of natural resources. Captain ben modica has been fishing for muskies since 1987. Their explosive strikes, rugged fights and intimidating presence has allured anglers for years, resulting in an enormous and faithful following of muskie anglers who all share the common goal of.
In 2020 the imtt will conduct 6 tournaments on the following lakes. Successful muskie fishing requires discipline, dedication, patience, and a lot of hours on the water. These baits are targeted to southern wisconsin and. Wisconsin muskie fishing maps sportsmans connection. Minnesota muskie fishing map guide sportsmans connection. Pretty much all of the books out there have good info, but i will have to go with dick pearsons muskies on the shield. A steel leader is essential due to a muskies large, sharp teeth. Prairie lake, banner marsh johnson lake, fox chain, lake mcmaster. Edmund sixtus muskie march 28, 1914 march 26, 1996 was an american statesman and political leader who served as the 58th united states secretary of state under. Northern illinois and madison muskies first musky in 5. It was then when he caught his first muskie, a 49 incher that came from under the boat. Our goal at is to make this the ultimate resource for muskies and muskie fishing in illinois.
Idnr biologists conducted an annual, spring trap net survey on jim edgar panther creek state fish and wildlife areas prairie lake to assess the muskie population on 326 328. According to the 2003 status of muskie fishing in illinois, several muskies were collected pushing the present state record. We specialize in custom guided muskie trips on lake kinkaid in murphysboro, il year round and during the winter months, chris is in eastern tennessee. All fishing expeditions include the guide, boat, gas, equipment, lures, release tools and safety gear. Muskie creel project report 20 muskie creel project report 19872010. I may be rather biased, but theres wisconsins top muskie lakes, published by fishing hot spots. Muskie hunters are literally missing the boat when they overlook the badger states excellent river fishing. A friend of his took him muskie fishing for the first time at the same time last year, just a week earlier. Featuring illinois fishing reports, tips and other musky fishing information. The current illinois record for a muskie is a 50 34inch, 38pound, 8ounce beast caught below the dam at downstate lake shelbyville, a reservoir made by damming the kaskaskia river. They collected a total of 47 muskie in 48 trap net nights measuring up to 47. Steve pallo, former chief of fisheries, illinois dept. Discussion in ogf marketplace started by luredaddy, oct 21, 2010. The third heaviest muskie ever recorded by the igfa is kenneth obriens 29.
Livingston and buddy tom dolan were just out making a few casts for afternoon bass off an 18foot pontoon boat at the goose lake subdivision in grundy county when they saw a muskie by the boat. The complete guide to musky hunting is a howto book explaining everything the modern day musky hunter needs to know to catch more and bigger muskies. Giant record tiger musky taken on goose lake in illinois. Specializing in trophy muskie fishing, owner walter krause is an illinois state licensed and insured fishing guide who has spent more than 30 years fishing the waters of lake kinkaid and cedar lake in southern illinois year round studying, analyzing, and developing new methods to make himself a better fisherman. Yet those who know how to catch muskies score pretty well, with fall muskie fishing being especially productive.
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