Husky wooden musky lures like these from Fretthold Baits were show-stoppers for folks visiting the recent Musky Expo in Celoron. Folks asked about what, how, why, and where to fish for secrets to ...

This lure’s metal lip not only holds up to whacking hard bottom, but can be tweaked so the bait’s action matches the musky’s mood. Musky lures are so important because, well, muskies are moody.

Full disclosure: I am not an expert muskie angler. If anything, muskies are the bane of my existence as a fisherman. That doesn’t mean, however, that I don’t have a deep appreciation for them as a ...