Small Lures for Pre-Spawn Muskie Fishing

Key Takeaways:

• During pre-spawn, inactive muskie are less willing to expend energy chasing larger prey, making 2-4 inch bass-style lures surprisingly effective
• Slow retrieval cadence with subtle action triggers more strikes when fish are in a neutral or negative mood
• Quality smaller presentations from Mepps, Suick, Berkley and various bladed hook rigs can outperform traditional muskie lures when fish have rejected larger offerings
• Remember to adjust your leader size appropriately when switching to downsized presentations for optimal performance