Tips on Canada Muskie Fishing - Outdoors - Fishing

Tips on Canada Muskie Fishing   by R. Levi

in Outdoors / Fishing    (submitted 2010-10-29)

One of many largest fish lurking in Canadian waters is the muskie. These massive fish are introduced in by anglers all across the country and once they do, the response is the same. This is one fish that has a whole lot of struggle in it. It's no marvel that many fishermen refer to muskie fishing as hunting instead.

The pike family has many big fish in it however the largest by far is the muskellunge. In Ojibwe, the name maashkinoozhe (where the word muskellunge comes from) actually means ugly pike. The truth is the looks of muskie and northern pike are so similar that the 2 fish are sometimes confused when someone sees them for the first time. They each have flat heads and extended bodies.

Nevertheless, if you already know your fish and get the chance to take a closer look, you will notice that there are just a few differences that assist to separate these fish from every other. They will attain sizes of up to 65 pounds, making them a great trophy fish if that is what you wish to catch.

These fish are nicely designed for hunting different fish due to their outstanding sensory abilities. Its vision is particularly razor-sharp and it uses keen eyesight to hunt for different fish. There are also sensory pores present in a line beneath the muskie's jaw. If water situations make sighting prey difficult, these pores pick up vibrations and assist the muskie locate its prey.

Its eyesight is of great help in its natural habitat which tends to be clear lakes and rivers. The St. Lawrence River and the Great Lakes tend to be dwelling to those large fish. They can be discovered as far north as Hudson's Bay and as far south because the Mississippi River basin. Fish will be found as far west as Manitoba which has turned into as well known for its Muskie as Ontario is.

Muskie is usually solitary although they do kind small schools if they are residing in an area with plenty of prey. They take quite some time to mature and it is not uncommon for them to be three or four years old before they spawn. They have an inclination to hide out along the perimeters of weed beds and can often accelerate quickly as a way to strike. They like to eat prey corresponding to frogs, ducklings, small mammals, crayfish and different fish. It's not unusual for a muskie to eat fish nearly half their size. They have an inclination to place up an enormous fight when you are bringing them in and it isn't uncommon to undergo a spool of line before you bring the fish in.

You can catch them using each trolling and casting. It's possible you'll wish to try utilizing a quick retrieval and deep running lures similar to a bomber. Different lures and baits to try include pikie minnows, bucktails, daredevils, jerkbaits, spoons, artificial worms and spinners.