Starting Musky Fishing! The Beginners Guide!

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  • @greenpea9412
    @greenpea9412 Рік тому +13

    Buddy your a great teacher. I really wish I had seen this a few months ago. I am brand new to the Muskie fishing and like with everything I get excited about I went a bit overboard buying things. I made it hard on myself to pick what to take and I should just grab one bait and throw that thing until I catch one.

  • @stevenjung7226
    @stevenjung7226 2 роки тому +8

    Joe is the Mickey Mantle of Muskie fishing. Besides being humble and approachable, just a great human. I have learned more about fishing from Joe than anyone else. His 3 part shows, bass, walleye, Muskie from back in the day are legendary teachings. Thank you Sir.

  • @jameshoppe1887
    @jameshoppe1887 6 місяців тому +5

    I've been musky fishing since 16....I always love watching videos wating for the great musky opener in June. Tight lines....

  • @Jen_Is_Outside
    @Jen_Is_Outside 6 місяців тому +3

    I'm in northern Wisconsin for the summer working a seasonal job. Never fished for muskie. Now I am prepared! Thank you!!

  • @luketw2818
    @luketw2818 5 років тому +13

    Forgot to mention the importance of a large landing net. Some people might think any old net will do when in fact a net is just as much of an investment as a rod or reel. Thanks Joe!

    • @PonyFoot123
      @PonyFoot123 5 років тому

      Luke Waterhouse what is a good size net?

    • @themuskyshop
      @themuskyshop  3 роки тому +3

      Very true! Next one will include net info for sure!

  • @gingabeard7090
    @gingabeard7090 8 місяців тому +4

    Watched many videos as a beginner musky fisherman and this by far is one of the best.

  • @rjam950
    @rjam950 4 роки тому +4

    I am heading out on my first Musky trip in two weeks and boy is this video ever helpful... Some common sense advice that is easy to forget. One thing I would like to hear about is the way to do a proper hook set when the musky hits your bait, both away and next to the boat.

  • @fishman1347
    @fishman1347 Рік тому +2

    Joe you are great teacher! I have had success at spillways with whopper plopper. On heavy bass gear. I recently got a 45 incher and my son a 38 incher!

  • @markf7066
    @markf7066 3 роки тому +10

    This was just wonderful. I’ve been musky fishing off and on for 30+ years (doing a lot of things wrong) and have learned more in 22 minutes than I ever have from anything else. Thank you Joe.

    • @Comrade_Akimov
      @Comrade_Akimov 2 роки тому

      UA-cam has boosted the global fishing knowledge into stratosphere.

  • @NellysfishingAdventures
    @NellysfishingAdventures 4 роки тому +7

    Great info, I'm new to Musky fishing and I just caught my first 39 inch musky. I've been watching your videos to learn more. Thanx for sharing

    • @themuskyshop
      @themuskyshop  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks! Good job, let us know if we can help!

  • @lukevalitchka74
    @lukevalitchka74 5 років тому +7

    Great info & insight, Joe. Spot on advice about purchasing “slowly”, developing rod/reel/lure skill, musky IQ, & on-the-water “how to”. I had a good chuckle @ your “..seeing your first musky..” comment. I stopped reeling, said “..hey, there’s a musky..” to my buddy, & watched the fish swim away underneath the boat. 😂 Tight lines, Joe.

  • @jdub4543
    @jdub4543 4 роки тому +3

    Joe, thanks for the excellent instructional video. I was one of Chas first customers where I caught a Muskie many years ago, but I needed to watch this video, thanks again.

  • @rodbelding9523
    @rodbelding9523 5 років тому +52

    Another thing I'd like to add from personal experience, if you're just starting out and are used to using a spinning reel reeling with your left hand, get a left handed baitcasting reel, it'll be easier for you. I made the mistake of getting a right handed baitcasting reel just because they're more readily available, and I could not get used to reeling with my right hand, it felt so unnatural.

    • @gerardhaubert8210
      @gerardhaubert8210 4 роки тому

      Very well done learned a lot

    • @riverboy2228
      @riverboy2228 4 роки тому +3

      I agree. I started fishing for bass with a left handed reel and I’m a righty. The left handed reels are now just what I always use because I set the hook with my dominant hand and reel with the non dominant hand

    • @nathaniellarson8
      @nathaniellarson8 4 роки тому +5

      Really? I've always been a "right hand baitcaster, left hand spinning reel" guy. I can't do left hand baitcaster or right hand spinning reel, neither of those feel right. I would just try both in a store before you buy to see which one you like better.

    • @SD-pi9co
      @SD-pi9co 3 роки тому

      I couldn’t agree more

    • @ronjohnson8881
      @ronjohnson8881 2 роки тому

      You don't need a left handed bait casting reel. More often than not you can unscrew a right handed reel and place it on the left, I've done that with mine

  • @jamescobb2887
    @jamescobb2887 4 місяці тому +1

    Well I listened & bought 1 ( MH ) Rod, 1 ( 300 ) Reel. Although I did buy a half dozen Lures. Being irish if I did have bad luck I wouldn't have any luck at all so I figure I'm bound to lose at least 1 lure better have a 2nd one on hand. Can't wait until September to fish the Chippewa Foliage. Thanks for all you help.

  • @Buggy710
    @Buggy710 4 місяці тому +1

    This guy is GREAT at explaining everything. Good video man

  • @johnglenn4433
    @johnglenn4433 3 роки тому +3

    You explain things so exceptionally well. It's always a great pleasure to buy on of your lures because you give such good information to those of us who are learning. Thanks again Joe. You're a great teacher.

  • @jasonlewis1257
    @jasonlewis1257 4 роки тому +5

    Where was this video when I'm trying to get ready for this type of sport fishing. Love it!

  • @davidthompson9879
    @davidthompson9879 4 роки тому +1

    Good comment on putting in the effort. One way to catch when no one else is catching is variety. Cast your lure or spinner in a fan pattern from the bank. Start at 3 o'clock and work your way to 9 o clock in 20 or 30 degree segments. If you don't get a bite don't move straight away. Switch your lure to a jerk bait, crank or spinner and do the same before moving down the bank. Repeat this as you move and you will catch when others, who don't vary their style and just cast the same lure to the same spot 50 times won't catch.

  • @h.i.5333
    @h.i.5333 5 років тому +7

    You gotta love Joe Bucher!

  • @deanmentjes7774
    @deanmentjes7774 3 роки тому +2

    This video is awesome. I've watched it several times and still learn something each time through. Great video to come back to and review again.

  • @garymarch4711
    @garymarch4711 5 років тому +3

    Gloves… yep! Those teeth are sharp. I got snagged by ONE tooth this summer and bled so bad, that it looked like a crime scene on my boat. I bought Lindy gloves. A PMTT guy told me that it's not only safer for the fisherman, but allows you to hold onto a Ski should it start to thrash during a Picture of something. Fish aren't built to be dropped. The Lindy gloves are great... although a little stiff.

  • @jesseortiz2628
    @jesseortiz2628 4 роки тому +12

    Thank you for taking your time to do this video. It was extremely helpful and informative. Your passion for the sport really shows. Thank you so much. Hope to visit the shop one day.

  • @CrazyQuady
    @CrazyQuady 5 років тому +5

    Thanks for the video, I'm planning to target some Muskies for the first time next spring!

    • @themuskyshop
      @themuskyshop  5 років тому +2

      Let us know if we can help!

    • @CrazyQuady
      @CrazyQuady 5 років тому +3

      @@themuskyshop Im already planning to make the trip out to see yall!

    • @themuskyshop
      @themuskyshop  5 років тому +2

      @@CrazyQuady Awesome!

  • @evanpluer9526
    @evanpluer9526 5 років тому +8

    I’m 12 years old and I already caught three muskies but this video really helped me and there was some really good tips in this video thanks

    • @themuskyshop
      @themuskyshop  5 років тому

      Thank you Evan! Way to go!

    • @evanpluer9526
      @evanpluer9526 5 років тому +1

      Me and my dad might stop in your shop and buys some baits for when we go up to musky fish in October for my birthday

    • @themuskyshop
      @themuskyshop  5 років тому

      @@evanpluer9526 Sounds great! See you then, and good luck!

    • @AnglersEdge-e5n
      @AnglersEdge-e5n 2 місяці тому +1

      damn bro this was a while ago

  • @kellyshantz7208
    @kellyshantz7208 3 роки тому +2

    Love the Musky Shop! Great lures and great information for all levels of musky angling.

  • @Hellotoanewday
    @Hellotoanewday 5 років тому +5

    My favourite lure is the TopRaider. My second favourite is my other TopRaider. This is the lure I learned to musky fish with and still the one I toss the most.

  • @FishingWithDL
    @FishingWithDL 3 роки тому +2

    You could not have explained things any better. Extremely informative and to the point. Very well done. I appreciate you taking the time to pass along your knowledge and help those of us who are trying to learn the proper way. Thanks again. Tight lines 🎣

  • @Chillin24Seven
    @Chillin24Seven 5 років тому +3

    I’m right handed but use a left handed reel. I hate switching getting the handle caught on your jacket etc. This way I’m always ready and engaged so I get the bait working right away and for those immediate explosions as soon as it hits the water. I am plenty coordinated and strong enough to reel with my left.

    • @kevincollins3720
      @kevincollins3720 3 роки тому

      Couldn't agree more. Drives me nuts seeing people cast with a baitcaster and then switch hands to being the retrieve. In my eyes it takes away all advantage of fishing with a baitcaster. I also want my strong hand on the rod.

  • @Fingolfin3423
    @Fingolfin3423 5 років тому +10

    Great stuff. Always good to watch, even if you've been fishing for these critters for some time.

  • @jameslupkin3266
    @jameslupkin3266 4 роки тому +3

    Great video! I am looking forward to going out to try and get my first musky!

  • @Larry77777
    @Larry77777 5 років тому +3

    Hey Joe: Thanks!! Within all this great guidance you provided, I clued in to STOP using piano wire leaders on my crankbaits and jerkbaits (which I've been doing inappropriately when bass fishing to protect against surprise pike and walleye teeth).

  • @jrodoski7292
    @jrodoski7292 3 роки тому +1

    just started musky fishing this year have two rods (8ft heavy casting and a 7ft heavy spinning) and a few lures

  • @jamesnauert7844
    @jamesnauert7844 4 роки тому +4

    Excellent video, thanks.

  • @MichaelBennett-o2z
    @MichaelBennett-o2z 5 місяців тому

    Thanks Joe for your help. Didn't know to turn my wrist with a level wind reel.

  • @hannahcross4030
    @hannahcross4030 Рік тому +1

    I JUST started fishing and live in Wv and my current goal this summer is to catch a musky so thank you this was very helpful 😊

  • @theamerican7131
    @theamerican7131 4 роки тому +4

    thumbs up. north dakota checking in

  • @jeffcummings5688
    @jeffcummings5688 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome Thanks Joe for teaching us New musky attempted fishermen many tips

  • @SavageVoyageur
    @SavageVoyageur 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the great advice Joe. You are a great teacher with a passion to teach others.

  • @gutpilemaker365
    @gutpilemaker365 3 роки тому +1

    Fantastic video! All the information I was looking for to get started Musky fishing. Thank you

  • @brandonknudson3662
    @brandonknudson3662 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for making this video I'm just working on getting into musky fishing this year and I'm learning alot from your video's....I live in south Minnesota and i planning to go up to the musky shop this summer

  • @brucegilson6187
    @brucegilson6187 5 років тому +4

    I have to say that’s the best video I seen in a long time awesome

  • @The_Inca_Stargazer
    @The_Inca_Stargazer 2 місяці тому +1

    For 50 years I've been side casting with a spinning rod with a 9 foot rod. Now they tell me I've been wrong my whole life LOL. I can outcast the best of them, in fact I bet I could win a casting competition. Just caught a big pike yesterday with dozens of fishermen all around me wondering how they can catch one LOL.

  • @alainbarbier1916
    @alainbarbier1916 Рік тому +1

    such a great video and good information i see the experience and the love of the sport thank you from quebec ,canada.

  • @83jbbentley
    @83jbbentley 3 роки тому +5

    I hooked my first Musky yesterday and he cut me off but I’m hooked.

    • @SD-pi9co
      @SD-pi9co 3 роки тому

      I’ve been Musky fishing for years and had 4 of them cut me off last week. Keeps me going for next time

    • @andrewhesik3542
      @andrewhesik3542 5 місяців тому

      I accidentally hooked one twice last weekend while bass fishing. Was completely unprepared. Now im hooked.

  • @moderngod1
    @moderngod1 4 роки тому +2

    This was awesome I found a local lake that’s stocked with them I have saltwater experience so switching over was a bit nerve racking but this helped a lot!

    • @themuskyshop
      @themuskyshop  3 роки тому

      Very nice, let us know if we can help!

  • @A1i3N337
    @A1i3N337 Рік тому

    Thanks for the great info for beginners. My dad didn’t teach me to fish, and I ended up owning land on a world class musky river. Really appreciate your understanding of the beginner perspective

  • @jimking9646
    @jimking9646 3 роки тому +3

    Thanks Joe, alot of good info

  • @JScott516
    @JScott516 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Joe! Have been looking for this exact video!

  • @timothythompson2678
    @timothythompson2678 5 років тому +2

    Isn't the knob on the handle side of the reel the spool tension adjustment? Centrifugal brakes ala shimano are on the opposite side just like the mag brakes on the lexa Joe was demoing, but you generally can't adjust them without removing the side cover.

  • @TheMatizyahu
    @TheMatizyahu 3 місяці тому

    Nice to know all that. I'm new into baitcasting so any knowledge is good. Apart the fact that i'm right handed and prefer to use baitcaster with crank at left side. I started from usinf spinning reels and cranking with right hand is to awkward for me to handle. And i don't need to switch hands for casting so i can literally cast my bait directly from the water. It helped me yesterday - pike had problem with hitting my lure and because i could redoo the cast as fast as i could i managed to give him a lure when he was still looking for it.

  • @gregpopp4847
    @gregpopp4847 2 роки тому +1

    Great stuff Joe !! Even for a seasoned veteran it was interesting.

  • @j3motorsports827
    @j3motorsports827 Рік тому

    This is amazing, I’ve bee in “into” Muskie fishing for a few years but only caught a few, me (16) and my dad are building me a boat and I’m going for new gear this week so I can get better and catch more

  • @mthomas9864
    @mthomas9864 4 роки тому +3

    Wow. Some great info for sure. Thx.

  • @TheADDFiles-yk4dc
    @TheADDFiles-yk4dc 4 роки тому +7

    You are a great teacher, Joe. I’ve been a bass and trout angler (mostly fly rod and spinning) for most of my life but I know very little about musky fishing. Thank you for this great video.
    Quick question: how do you feel about spinning rods/reels for musky?

    • @themuskyshop
      @themuskyshop  3 роки тому +1

      Spinning has it's application, great for lighter presentations too, ie stuff under 1 ounce in weight!

  • @paulziebell2479
    @paulziebell2479 4 роки тому +3

    Nice vid!!! Thanks Joe!!!

  • @robertclark7697
    @robertclark7697 3 роки тому +1

    The best part is once ya caught one your hooked. Like a healthy kind of addiction.

  • @FrankMobelini
    @FrankMobelini Рік тому

    Best advice I can give i always use a muskie rod! A heavy duty bass flipping stick just don't have the stiffness to set those big in line spinner hooks in my experience

  • @vikeirishman
    @vikeirishman 3 роки тому +1

    LOL - I've gone to walmart - bought a $50 buck rod and reel combo and caught all the muski, northern and walleye I've ever wanted on 30 lb line and combo still working

    • @JPerez-pw1zi
      @JPerez-pw1zi 3 роки тому

      Thx for this! Are musky good to eat? Thx in advance!

  • @alanramos1819
    @alanramos1819 4 роки тому +2

    We need a shop like this in Southern California for saltwater fishing where I’m at we got one fishing shop and everything they have is just for sales it suks

  • @jameshoppe1887
    @jameshoppe1887 6 місяців тому +1

    I use right handed bait caster and left handed spinning rod....seems like I have much better control using my left hand on the spinning. Precise casting matters.

  • @gregmaliska5295
    @gregmaliska5295 3 роки тому +1

    Hey , good video to watch even for old guys as myself, through time forgot some of this, too bad Joe is now retired and the question is are these last of the videos he will do......

    • @themuskyshop
      @themuskyshop  3 роки тому

      We will get him to do more...i think!

  • @glxbe
    @glxbe 4 роки тому +3

    really good video! the thing that still baffles me is how to decide what color lure you're supposed to use. I assume there's variety for a reason but I can't figure it out

    • @themuskyshop
      @themuskyshop  3 роки тому

      That is another very long discussion for sure...check out the Joe Bucher Musky 360 App, and the weekly podcast! We get into that stuff all the time in detail!

    • @SD-pi9co
      @SD-pi9co 3 роки тому

      A lot of saltwater lures can be used for musky

  • @ticesine6589
    @ticesine6589 5 років тому +3

    Top notch advice , great vid !

  • @pickle9232
    @pickle9232 2 місяці тому

    One of my favourite rods is the Diawa wilderness trolling rod it casts well it is capable of catching big musky and it costs 30$ it is grate

  • @cameroneisses7797
    @cameroneisses7797 3 роки тому

    Great video and thanks for the tips. One thing I'll add from experience, maybe get more than one lure and one leader to start. You can pretty quickly make a mistake and lose a lure / leader to a good snag or backlash in the middle of a "supercast"

  • @grantprochaska147
    @grantprochaska147 5 років тому +3

    Thanks joe very informative

  • @Comrade_Akimov
    @Comrade_Akimov 2 роки тому

    This man is spitting 🔥.
    I’d going this simplified route for large notherns, since we we don’t have Muskie in N-E EU

  • @thebigbaiter
    @thebigbaiter Рік тому

    GOAT guide, simple as. Thanks a lot!

  • @crodasky
    @crodasky 5 років тому +5

    Thank you for this video!

    • @themuskyshop
      @themuskyshop  3 роки тому

      You bet, another one is in the works!

  • @wallyzworld66
    @wallyzworld66 3 місяці тому +1

    Great video!!

  • @dab1748
    @dab1748 9 місяців тому

    I need some guidance selecting my first Muskie rod n reel. I am 52 and started fishing about 5 years ago with my brother who has fished a lot longer. We fish primarily for bass and pike as again just starting out and they are two fun species to catch where I fish. Like all I started having fun catching small to medium size pike then started catching 36” + which changed our focus to larger size. Where we now target 40” and have been quite successful for newbies. For the last two years we have started putting time in fishing for muskies as they are in the same area and are regularly caught 50”+ just not by me. I have been using my larger pike rigs to fish for Muskie but some of my lures outweigh the rating on my rod (heaviest rod being rated@ 3.5 ounces. My rod I use is heavy fast acting 7’6”(biggest). My local store says I can use it for both but I really want to get a starting Muskie rig that I can cast with (bucktails, large swim baits etc). I know this is a loaded question but any suggestions would be appreciated. I am not stuck on any brand. I currently have a selection of st croix and quantum rods with 3000 series spinning reel and several bait caster ranging from 5.2:1 to 6+:1 at small medium large size.

  • @andrewkoszuth4302
    @andrewkoszuth4302 3 роки тому

    Seems like an "improved" Palomar knot. I like it!

  • @joseduarte176
    @joseduarte176 Місяць тому

    Impressive harvest!

  • @DrhaHaPhD
    @DrhaHaPhD 3 роки тому +2

    What line would you recommend besides braid? I’m absolutely fine with braid but I do like mono, but hate the springyness of mono or fluoro

    • @themuskyshop
      @themuskyshop  3 роки тому +1

      For musky, superbraids in the 80# class is the best all purpose!

  • @taylord9772
    @taylord9772 2 роки тому +1

    Great video

  • @jaydurocher1882
    @jaydurocher1882 Рік тому

    Awesome video... catching a musky is my goal . I can only catch pike . Limited to shore fishing . What's my chances

  • @jerrythomas4457
    @jerrythomas4457 2 роки тому +1

    Can everything be bought at JBO China?

  • @patrickpeterson500
    @patrickpeterson500 Рік тому

    And you've read the book faint measure around the curve and the length How heavy it is and how long it is

  • @scottdarrow1551
    @scottdarrow1551 Рік тому

    9:38 Hi Joe. I have a TFO 7'4" MH baitcasting Rod. You recommend an 8' Rod. Am I close enough or is my rod too short?
    Thank you if you see this.
    ScottyD

  • @FiveOnTheField
    @FiveOnTheField 17 днів тому +1

    Where is this shop located

  • @qgm694
    @qgm694 4 роки тому +22

    I hope I never find your shop or I’ll be broke

  • @monstertrucktennis
    @monstertrucktennis 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the great info. I'm just starting to use bigger gear for big pike.
    What are you thoughts on casting right handed and using a left hand retrieve? Any pros/cons?

  • @Art-xd9xw
    @Art-xd9xw 3 роки тому

    Hi, what your suggestion about this situation: Ice fishing, i used tip ups with 30cm (12inch) leader, and mysky 3rd times cut the line. What is your suggestion? Better used wire leader 50cm?

  • @nathanielwhitehead2463
    @nathanielwhitehead2463 4 місяці тому

    I'm a beginner Muskie fisherman and I shore fish so would the figure eight still be needed?

  • @Slinginandstingin769
    @Slinginandstingin769 2 роки тому

    My first follow, before I learned figure 8, I thought a log was going to hit my boat. Nope it was a huge musky.

  • @freddyferguson7763
    @freddyferguson7763 2 роки тому

    If it’s a medium heavy rod will a catfishing pole work? My rod has a lure weight of 1-10 oz

  • @412Angler
    @412Angler 3 роки тому

    Would a 10’ medium heavy ugly stick gx2 work for musky and pike fishing ?

  • @jessicaolive8005
    @jessicaolive8005 9 місяців тому

    Any tips on learning on the st lawrence near kingston as its the closest to me?

  • @JeffMagdinec
    @JeffMagdinec 5 місяців тому

    Thank you ! Sir !

  • @DodoBird157
    @DodoBird157 Рік тому

    Get good jaw spreaders so you can safely cut the hooks out of deeply hooked fish.

  • @jarod5179
    @jarod5179 4 роки тому +1

    How big should the circumference of the net be?

    • @themuskyshop
      @themuskyshop  3 роки тому

      If it is 34" or wider, you will have a good size!

  • @dakotaquillen96
    @dakotaquillen96 3 роки тому

    I got a heavy action 8' Shimano sojorn and abu ambassadur 5501,is this a good combo

  • @zaydientorres-rb8kg
    @zaydientorres-rb8kg 29 днів тому

    What is your best cheapest musky rod in real?

  • @paake3134
    @paake3134 2 роки тому

    Are these tips applicable for northern pike also? Would love to fish musky sometimes. Cheers from Finland.

    • @themuskyshop
      @themuskyshop  2 роки тому

      They cross over at times for pike too! Musky Baits work great on big European pike!

  • @michaelmontalto
    @michaelmontalto 2 роки тому

    Ever notice, musky fisherman always tell you about the gear you need to buy and how to use it, but they never tell you how to locate fish, understand the species, point out great fishing lakes, connect you with great guides in different areas/states? Great sport and I'm 100% positive everyone is trying to help, but I'm 100% confident that I can land a musky with my heavy bass gear. What I'm not confident about is finding the damn fish, it's seasonal movements, preferred forage, preferred cover, etc.

    • @themuskyshop
      @themuskyshop  2 роки тому

      Hi Michael, sounds like a different format might be just what ya need! Try the musky360 podcast, it's our weekly very popular musky podcast, and always has great details!

    • @michaelmontalto
      @michaelmontalto 2 роки тому

      @@themuskyshop Well that was very helpful! Thank you. That was actually much easier than I anticipated. Much appreciated!

  • @rogue9346
    @rogue9346 3 роки тому +1

    Anyone know what reel that is?

  • @MichaelBennett-o2z
    @MichaelBennett-o2z 5 місяців тому

    Hard to find 100 lb test braided steel leaders. 9 inches in length?? Anyone?

  • @raff9938
    @raff9938 4 роки тому

    What spinning reel do you recommend

  • @owensfishing
    @owensfishing 3 роки тому

    here me out... he sounds kinda like kermit the frog, anyways thanks for the tip, ive been musky fishing for the past few years and still havent caught ne seen way to many missed and lost way to many i think something that would help is a vidoe talking about what bait to use where

  • @user-by6yc8yl7v
    @user-by6yc8yl7v 2 роки тому +1

    The goat