Michigan Muskie Alliance

What are some good spring tactics for Muskie I found a local place that I have done quite well at in July trolling...however I would like to give it a try earlier in the season...

gordonh8r wrote:I found a local place that I have done quite well at in July trolling...

Local must be relative since there isn't anything local in Whitehall.

Here's a link to a good article from Pete Maina:
http://www.thenextbite.com/site/article ... 667BB4D547

Another way to get good info is in the fishing report section in the MMA members section of this forum.

Yep,..

Will Schultz wrote:

gordonh8r wrote:I found a local place that I have done quite well at in July trolling...

Local must be relative since there isn't anything local in Whitehall.

Here's a link to a good article from Pete Maina:
http://www.thenextbite.com/site/article ... 667BB4D547

Another way to get good info is in the fishing report section in the MMA members section of this forum.

one more thing ...will the fish be suspended or in the shallows?

and the water colored is stained ...does it matter?

gordonh8r wrote:one more thing ...will the fish be suspended or in the shallows?

and the water colored is stained ...does it matter?

Yes to all of the above. Seriously, that isn't a joke. Depending on the spring weather, water temps could have fish spawning or nearly in a summer mode. When our season opens in the Lower Peninsula the last Sat. in April I've seen water temps near 60 and water temps in the 40's.

If you want more detailed info PM me and I can give you specific lake info if you don't want to name the lake here.

That's what i figured...

When do the fish become active / agressive ...Water temp of 50-55?

gordonh8r wrote:That's what i figured...

When do the fish become active / agressive ...Water temp of 50-55?

There's no easy answer to that question. I've had many good days with more than four fish in the boat when water temps were just into the 40's and conversely had some terrible days with water temps in the 50's and even 60's. It depends on the hand you're dealt because everything in the spring revolves around the spawn and when that takes place.

Thanks for the input ..I appreciate it:)