Good job, Matt. You've come a long way as a muskie man in the last 2 years. The only thing I'll disagree with you here is those dang Boga Grips. They should be banned, in my opinion. They do more damage to fish than they're worth. I see to many fisherman using Boga Grips as a handle to lift the fish vertically and hang them by their lower jaw. Never weigh a muskie unless you weigh it inside the net and then subtract the weight of the net from the total weight. This method supports the fish out of the water and doesn't put weight or pressure on the fishes spine like vertically hanging them with a Boga Grip does.
Very informative video filled with a few thing I never considered. I've caught Pike up in NJ and PA growing up. Recently moved to an area in NC where the Muskie bite is no joke. Never bagged a muskie yet. Goal of 2023. Im strictly CATCH AND RELEASE and you care of the fish is spot on! Keep casting! :)
I'm gonna be going into musky fishing brand new dont know a thing except for the info I'm getting from these UA-cam videos so thank you for putting these videos up very useful!
Thanks so much for the great video! I saw my first musky follow a much smaller lure to my boat a few weeks ago and have been obsessed ever since! I want to get all of my tackle/net/rods; etc. this winter so I’m totally ready next spring! Time to hit ebait! Lol
I just started musky fishing recently, and this is really going to help, because I didn’t know that waters can be too hot sometimes. I also didn’t know about them fighting to the death, and about the lactic acid. Thanks man👍🏼
Over 100 hours in. Had the biggest fish my dad's ever seen on the line 10 years ago, had one muskie almost in the net ... still no muskie yet to this day though. Trying again next week on Tuesday faster the 4th of July 2021. Wish me luck! Using your tips.
Have Karl's considered doing an SST box? All salmon and steelhead? I live in Oregon where those two are the main focus. I could see a lot Oregon, Washington, and Idaho anglers being really into that! Just an idea
I would argue you should have some type of hook cutting tool almost anytime you're on the water. I have had some pretty close calls with rattle traps, and other treble baits. 9/10 times, it's the little bass, pike, etc. because they thrash like crazy.
Excellent video with fantastic tips for a beginning Music fisherman like myself. My Dad would take us on fishing trips to No. MN, but we never had time for Muskie. Our directive was to "fill the freezer chest!" So, I had to focus on panfish. :( I am 52 years old now, and hope to cAtch a muscle before I die.
As far as strikes near the boat, I can remember my brother always scolding me for letting the Northern Pike we were fishing for near the outboard motor where they could tangle and break the line. He always retrieved quickly, and in my opinion, didn't give the fish a chance to strike in its comfort zone, which was literally in the shadow of the boat. I believe that simply slowing down your retrieve, or making the figure-eight will triple the number of strikes you get (from predatory fish like Northern & Muskie) over your buddy, who uses a fast, non-stop retrieve.
Big Powerful Fish (Musky) but SUPER SENSITIVE! Northern Pike you just throw them back and they just thrash and swim off resiliently. Providing they don’t deeply swallow your bait and thrash and start to bleed out.
MTB should certainly be able to offer up at least one lure for the price point of the basic monthly subscription to the box. I target this fish along with pike, as the lake I'm on has a large population of both. Your video is very good, and the baits you call out are quite typical. Why not offer up the discount pricing you offer, even if it's one lure in the box each month? I'm sure you get lots of panfish, trout, walleye, bass guys but how about us guys hunting fresh water barracudas who would like to see some new logs to toss?
@@railpicsandvids they were stocked in the lake to kill off some goldfish that took over the lake, now it's a tiger muskie lake. They are pretty easy to catch when they are hungry I usually catch 3 or 4 in a day!
I caught 1 a few days ago n it broke my line caught a monster today n it wasn't hooked good we was battling for like five minutes n I lost it was longer than my leg im out to get them now...
When I was using a deep sea fishing rod at a creek. A fish bit the hook off my line. I thought it was a catfish but now I think it was probably a musky fish.
Ive caught many muskies in my day and the only lure needed to do so is a swim wiz. U want to catch giant muskies go get a couple swim wiz and u will never need another bait.
Personally I think it’s better to catch and release both to preserve the fishery and out of respect to the fish. Also Musky are hard to catch, so I want to leave that fish for another day/angler, but to each their own. Tight Lines!
Nah, it's for men. The boys can handle bass, but the men go for muskies. Edit:looked a little bit at your channel and you've got yourself a new subscriber.
Well when is MTB going to offer muskie and pike boxes?
8 months later.... damn :(
You’d get a single lure. . . Maybe
I just use bass lures
Franklin Hurt and i would guess you get little to no muskies at all
I guess never, when you guys do you got a new customer.
Good job, Matt. You've come a long way as a muskie man in the last 2 years.
The only thing I'll disagree with you here is those dang Boga Grips. They should be banned, in my opinion. They do more damage to fish than they're worth. I see to many fisherman using Boga Grips as a handle to lift the fish vertically and hang them by their lower jaw. Never weigh a muskie unless you weigh it inside the net and then subtract the weight of the net from the total weight. This method supports the fish out of the water and doesn't put weight or pressure on the fishes spine like vertically hanging them with a Boga Grip does.
i love that your focus is the safety of the fish in all aspects
Excellent step by step. Very well explained. In particular the lactic acid dangers during warm weather. Well done my man
Very informative video filled with a few thing I never considered. I've caught Pike up in NJ and PA growing up. Recently moved to an area in NC where the Muskie bite is no joke. Never bagged a muskie yet. Goal of 2023. Im strictly CATCH AND RELEASE and you care of the fish is spot on! Keep casting! :)
I'm gonna be going into musky fishing brand new dont know a thing except for the info I'm getting from these UA-cam videos so thank you for putting these videos up very useful!
Thanks so much for the great video! I saw my first musky follow a much smaller lure to my boat a few weeks ago and have been obsessed ever since! I want to get all of my tackle/net/rods; etc. this winter so I’m totally ready next spring! Time to hit ebait! Lol
the legend at muskie fishing!!
Truly, the Best musky introduction video that I have seen. a person friend of mine is a sponsored musky fly tier. I'm in Minnesota.
I just started musky fishing recently, and this is really going to help, because I didn’t know that waters can be too hot sometimes. I also didn’t know about them fighting to the death, and about the lactic acid. Thanks man👍🏼
In the summer don't fish after 8am if the nights are mid 60s 70 don't even go out
Over 100 hours in. Had the biggest fish my dad's ever seen on the line 10 years ago, had one muskie almost in the net ... still no muskie yet to this day though. Trying again next week on Tuesday faster the 4th of July 2021.
Wish me luck! Using your tips.
Have Karl's considered doing an SST box? All salmon and steelhead? I live in Oregon where those two are the main focus. I could see a lot Oregon, Washington, and Idaho anglers being really into that! Just an idea
I would argue you should have some type of hook cutting tool almost anytime you're on the water. I have had some pretty close calls with rattle traps, and other treble baits.
9/10 times, it's the little bass, pike, etc. because they thrash like crazy.
Excellent video with fantastic tips for a beginning Music fisherman like myself. My Dad would take us on fishing trips to No. MN, but we never had time for Muskie. Our directive was to "fill the freezer chest!" So, I had to focus on panfish. :( I am 52 years old now, and hope to cAtch a muscle before I die.
Musky tournament coming up. Learned alot from your vid thanks man.
MTB Muskie box please
Best beginners guide I've seen
Love the video, would love to learn more about their habits and where they like to hang out
Thanks for the tips especially on the health of the fish. I've been tearing them up in East TN 19 in less than 2 months.
Yes I would like to see more on musky fishing
Wow look how young you were!!!! I've been watching you for a long time
As far as strikes near the boat, I can remember my brother always scolding me for letting the Northern Pike we were fishing for near the outboard motor where they could tangle and break the line. He always retrieved quickly, and in my opinion, didn't give the fish a chance to strike in its comfort zone, which was literally in the shadow of the boat.
I believe that simply slowing down your retrieve, or making the figure-eight will triple the number of strikes you get (from predatory fish like Northern & Muskie) over your buddy, who uses a fast, non-stop retrieve.
Thanks for the information. Im goin out for the first this weekend.
i caught a 56 inch tiger musky of a spoon and it was a little spoon and i got it on 8lb test towed me around in my yak
Muskie, level 3 critter- armor class 1, constitution -2.
Excellent video thank you for the great tips.
I got a 8 or 9 foot savage gear I think extra heavy or heavy rod I’m excited to test I haven’t caught a musky yet but I’ve caught big pike
Did u buy that crank for the tranx separate? Cause I got the 400 and it came with a standerd crank.
Ayeeee that look like my old net! ;) haha
really super good vid there man
Cool video man. Thanks for the tips . 👊👊✌
Big Powerful Fish (Musky) but SUPER SENSITIVE! Northern Pike you just throw them back and they just thrash and swim off resiliently. Providing they don’t deeply swallow your bait and thrash and start to bleed out.
Great video thanks !
Awesome video man! Any input on them swimming on the surface like an alligator?
MTB should certainly be able to offer up at least one lure for the price point of the basic monthly subscription to the box. I target this fish along with pike, as the lake I'm on has a large population of both. Your video is very good, and the baits you call out are quite typical. Why not offer up the discount pricing you offer, even if it's one lure in the box each month? I'm sure you get lots of panfish, trout, walleye, bass guys but how about us guys hunting fresh water barracudas who would like to see some new logs to toss?
Is 30 pound braid good enough
An excellent video!
Where in the lake do I start casting in? Like where do I stop in the lake? Where are these fish?
How much line should you leave to do the figure 8?
12 to 15 inches just enough slack to have room to turn
I caught my two muskie on a catcho co hunch jerk bait lol of course it's much easier at my lake since their is only muskie and trout.
What lake are you on? I have never in my life heard of a lake with only Muskie and trout
@@railpicsandvids Bluewater Lake in New Mexico it's tiger muskie
@@snoochybooch New Mexico? That amazing that they are that far south. And they are easy to catch there?!
@@railpicsandvids they were stocked in the lake to kill off some goldfish that took over the lake, now it's a tiger muskie lake. They are pretty easy to catch when they are hungry I usually catch 3 or 4 in a day!
@@snoochybooch WOW!! Definitely a bucket list trip
Greetings my friend of course I also see your next video because I subscribed to you .. see you soon my friend 🇩🇪😉👍
how much line do i need 100 , 150 , 200 yard ?
I caught 1 a few days ago n it broke my line caught a monster today n it wasn't hooked good we was battling for like five minutes n I lost it was longer than my leg im out to get them now...
Thanks , I never have fised for them. But Id like to one day. And if I ever caught one Id be hooked on it instantly.
Do I smell an esox box coming?
Ryan Smolinski yea 100$ a month
Honestly I wish but I doubt theyll do it
I got 8 foot and 10 foot ocean rods too so I feel lucky I’m already halfway there
When I was using a deep sea fishing rod at a creek. A fish bit the hook off my line. I thought it was a catfish but now I think it was probably a musky fish.
I have accidentally caught more of these than when I went looking for them....
Lucky bastard. Muskie are very picky about their food.
You don't have to use monster lures to catch monster fish I'm a minimalist muskie fisherman... I use 1 oz baits last week I caught 17 in 3 days
Its 60 lbs *has no scale*
You don't weigh muskie. You go by measurements. Can always calculate approximately how much they weigh by length and girth.
Muskie Damned autocorrect!
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Where are your shoes?
That's a big fish
Love KVD
We want pike/musky box
After today, I only have 9,900 casts to go.
Ive caught many muskies in my day and the only lure needed to do so is a swim wiz. U want to catch giant muskies go get a couple swim wiz and u will never need another bait.
Release? Why would you release a Muskie? It’s probably my favorite eating fish.
Personally I think it’s better to catch and release both to preserve the fishery and out of respect to the fish. Also Musky are hard to catch, so I want to leave that fish for another day/angler, but to each their own. Tight Lines!
if my dumbass swims around one of them will they bite me
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*Muskie fishing is for nerds*
Nah, it's for men. The boys can handle bass, but the men go for muskies.
Edit:looked a little bit at your channel and you've got yourself a new subscriber.
Musky Slayer thanks brotha! And you are correct. Muskie fishing is my (everyday all day as well as dreaming about muskies while sleeping) addiction 😂😂