Keeping notes on the patterns that produce summer muskie action can give you a blueprint to future success. ... [+] Full Article

With thousands of inland lakes and plenty of frigid bays fed by Lake Superior, Michigan's Upper Peninsula provides seemingly perfect habitat for northern pike -- and for the anglers who target them! ... [+] Full Article

Looking to tangle with a big fish that puts up an even bigger fight? Forget about salmon. Target northern pike instead! ... [+] Full Article

Bitten with the breeding bug, early-spring pike are hardly picky when it comes to selecting spawning locations. As such, versatility will be key to finding the fish and taking advantage of the spring bite. ... [+] Full Article

Like it or not, your favorite muskie bait isn't always going to produce. For those unusual situations, we have a few unusual solutions. Read on for our nontraditional summertime muskie presentations. ... [+] Full Article

Narrowing down a list of the best waters for catching northern pike is difficult, so we asked some avid Michigan anglers to describe their favorite honeyholes. (March 2009) ... [+] Full Article

The northern pike may be the redheaded stepchild of the game fish world, but for those who know how much fun they can be, the fact that they're ignored by the majority of anglers is just fine. ... [+] Full Article

More anglers are chasing muskies with fly rods, but what they're using isn't your grandfather's stick. They're using fly rods built for fighting the toothy terror of the Northwoods. ... [+] Full Article

Autumn may be the best time to land a lunker muskie. (August 2008) ... [+] Full Article

This is the time of year when versatility is the key to catching muskies. Our Esox expert explains his theories. (August 2007) ... [+] Full Article