Fishing Blog

Hey everybody. I thought I would make one more post as we begin my favorite time of year to catch a monster muskie! We have put blood, sweat, and tears into chasing the state record fish on Lake Mille Lacs for the past five years. We have come close to this feat but not close enough. THE fish is out there, I am certain.

What makes this time so special? Well, on the trophy waters of Minnesota where I concentrate my efforts now is spawning time for the muskies main forage… whitefish and ciscoes. Typically this takes place late October through mid-November when the water temperatures reach the lower forties. This is one of the prime times when some of the largest fish in the lake follow their food shallow. Which of course makes them more accessible to anglers.

Our late fall techniques are pretty streamlined with not a lot of different baits. Casting rubber jerbaits such as Shack Attack Curley Sues and Dunwright Baitfish in extra large sizes. Also in recent years we have done well on Dunwright 10” Lifelike Perch, which is a rubber crankbait that swims like a real fish.

If you happen to get out between now and the end of the season, while retrieving your favorite late fall baits be sure to keep your presentations non-mechanical and incorporate several pauses during your cast. This will for sure increase your success.

Good luck, dress warm, and be safe out there this fall. Hopefully I will get back to you with the new Minnesota State Record!

See ya!