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2018, Lures for Spingtime Muskie Fishing with Cory Allen
Spring muskies transition through distinct behavioral phases from cold-water lethargy to spawning and recovery, each requiring different lure characteristics. Cory Allen explains what intrinsic lure properties match spring temperature transitions, when casting versus trolling versus jigging produces effectively, and why summer presentations fail during this period when fish behavior demands adapted approaches.
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2026, Muskie Migration Patterns and Spring Tactics
Most anglers miss spring muskies because they don't understand the connection between water temperature and fish location. Muskies concentrate in predictable staging areas before spawning and recovery zones afterward, but they respond to a narrow range of presentations. The difference between success and frustration comes down to reading temperature triggers, identifying subtle structure, and matching your tactics to whether fish are pre-spawn, recovering, or transitioning. This isn't about grinding through casts. It's about intercepting fish during the most concentrated, catchable period of the entire year.
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