Musky Mike's Baitshop in Okauchee has been sold to new ownership. The store will remain open in its current location through November 30th. Live bait will continue to be available at the current location through November 30th, and all tackle is on sale for 40% off.
The store will continue to operate under the new owners, but will be moving to a nearby location during the week of December 1st.
It has been our pleasure to serve you, and we look forward to seeing the store continue under the new owners.
Thanks
Chris, Eric and Ray
Monday, November 2, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Update
Okauchee water temp is 49 main lake, 52 in the shallow bays in the afternoon. Lots of musky are being caught on area lakes, especially by anglers fishing suckers.
Fish are being caught a little deeper than is typical for this time of year.
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Big news is coming. Stay tuned to this site for more information.
Fish are being caught a little deeper than is typical for this time of year.
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Big news is coming. Stay tuned to this site for more information.
Friday, October 16, 2009
This weekend
The weather looks fantastic, the musky are biting and there's 35% off all tackle in the shop for the fall clearance. What more can you ask for?
CT
CT
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Fishing Report 10-4-2009
Well its fall, and I have some good news.
Water temps are peaking out below 60 degrees in the afternoons. Okauchee, Oconomowoc and Lac Labelle all clocked in the high 50's late today, which means now is the time to hit the water for some musky fishing. The bite has been a bit slow, but certainly steady. Two large fish were caught on Okauchee in the last week, and we've had numerous reports of high 30's and low 40's fish coming to the boat.
Some advice: The lack of rain this season allowed the weeds to grow deeper than is typical for our area. Likewise, a fair number of fish are being caught in deeper water than is typical for this time of year. Trolling has been producing, especially in areas with baitfish in 18-25 feet of water. Good use of your electronics is essential right now.
Look for the bite to move shallower and into the available green weeds, but don't over look rock bars adjacent to mid depth weeds, especially on warmer sunny afternoons, as fish will move up to warm up and digest food.
Fishing with suckers is never a bad idea this time of year. We have suckers and custom quick strike rigs in stock right now.
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Other happenings:
Smallmouth fishing will pick up on the area lakes, and now is the time to chase down a trophy sized fish with live bait. Slip-sinker rigs with walleye suckers or large shiners drifted or trolled very slowly around the deep edges of structure can surprise you. If you find fish, you'll very likely be over a good school of them. fish that area hard, and pay attention to your electronics. Subtle bottom changes will concentrate fish.
Walleye fishing has been slow, but is starting to pick up in the Dells and along the Jefferson Dam to Blackhawk Island stretch of the Rock River. Water is seasonably low this time of year, so watch your prop, but look for fish in the current, in the shallow water near deeper holes. They will likely be actively feeding, rather than holding in the deep water. Jig and Minnow, Lindy rigs or jig and twister are good producers.
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The end of summer clearance sale continues. 30% off all tackle in the shop. Now's a great time to get that musky lure you've been eying up all season.
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Last thing: Changes are afoot. I will continue to publish fishing reports, but look for them on the guide blog starting December 1st.
Cheers
CT
Water temps are peaking out below 60 degrees in the afternoons. Okauchee, Oconomowoc and Lac Labelle all clocked in the high 50's late today, which means now is the time to hit the water for some musky fishing. The bite has been a bit slow, but certainly steady. Two large fish were caught on Okauchee in the last week, and we've had numerous reports of high 30's and low 40's fish coming to the boat.
Some advice: The lack of rain this season allowed the weeds to grow deeper than is typical for our area. Likewise, a fair number of fish are being caught in deeper water than is typical for this time of year. Trolling has been producing, especially in areas with baitfish in 18-25 feet of water. Good use of your electronics is essential right now.
Look for the bite to move shallower and into the available green weeds, but don't over look rock bars adjacent to mid depth weeds, especially on warmer sunny afternoons, as fish will move up to warm up and digest food.
Fishing with suckers is never a bad idea this time of year. We have suckers and custom quick strike rigs in stock right now.
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Other happenings:
Smallmouth fishing will pick up on the area lakes, and now is the time to chase down a trophy sized fish with live bait. Slip-sinker rigs with walleye suckers or large shiners drifted or trolled very slowly around the deep edges of structure can surprise you. If you find fish, you'll very likely be over a good school of them. fish that area hard, and pay attention to your electronics. Subtle bottom changes will concentrate fish.
Walleye fishing has been slow, but is starting to pick up in the Dells and along the Jefferson Dam to Blackhawk Island stretch of the Rock River. Water is seasonably low this time of year, so watch your prop, but look for fish in the current, in the shallow water near deeper holes. They will likely be actively feeding, rather than holding in the deep water. Jig and Minnow, Lindy rigs or jig and twister are good producers.
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The end of summer clearance sale continues. 30% off all tackle in the shop. Now's a great time to get that musky lure you've been eying up all season.
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Last thing: Changes are afoot. I will continue to publish fishing reports, but look for them on the guide blog starting December 1st.
Cheers
CT
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Big Fish Report
Heard through the grapevine that two big muskies were caught on suckers this morning on Okauchee.
My source wasn't in the boat that caught the fish, but just down the way, and he does know his stuff, and he said the fish he saw caught was close to 50 inches.
If you caught either of these fish, we'd love to see a picture. You can email me or contact me through the shop.
CT
My source wasn't in the boat that caught the fish, but just down the way, and he does know his stuff, and he said the fish he saw caught was close to 50 inches.
If you caught either of these fish, we'd love to see a picture. You can email me or contact me through the shop.
CT
Friday, September 25, 2009
Fishing Report 9-25-09
The water is starting to cool down with the shorter days and the cooler nighttime temperatures. Expect fish to move into transition mode in a big way over the next ten days.
In the meantime, focus attention for larger bass on or adjacent to mainlake structure. Real trophy sized fish are usually caught using live bait while drifting, but you can get some solid action, especially in the afternoons with crankbaits, grubs, jigworms or spinnerbaits.
Trolling for pike with crankbaits or livebait should produce, stick to the outside weededge for larger fish. Hot-n-Tots, reef-runners or deep diving rapala cranks are also good bets this time of year. Stick with white, shad or natural patterns on cloudy days, on sunny days, use silver, gold, or another reflective color with lots of flash.
Musky are already making some transitions. Look for them to come shallow to feed, but otherwise watch for them on your electronics. They will be in small groups chasing baitfish, and can be anywhere from 5-45 feet deep during the day. Bucktails with a gold blade or swimbaits are always good choices this time of year.
CT
In the meantime, focus attention for larger bass on or adjacent to mainlake structure. Real trophy sized fish are usually caught using live bait while drifting, but you can get some solid action, especially in the afternoons with crankbaits, grubs, jigworms or spinnerbaits.
Trolling for pike with crankbaits or livebait should produce, stick to the outside weededge for larger fish. Hot-n-Tots, reef-runners or deep diving rapala cranks are also good bets this time of year. Stick with white, shad or natural patterns on cloudy days, on sunny days, use silver, gold, or another reflective color with lots of flash.
Musky are already making some transitions. Look for them to come shallow to feed, but otherwise watch for them on your electronics. They will be in small groups chasing baitfish, and can be anywhere from 5-45 feet deep during the day. Bucktails with a gold blade or swimbaits are always good choices this time of year.
CT
Fishing Report 9-25-09
The water is starting to cool down with the shorter days and the cooler nighttime temperatures. Expect fish to move into transition mode in a big way over the next ten days.
In the meantime, focus attention for larger bass on or adjacent to mainlake structure. Real trophy sized fish are usually caught using live bait while drifting, but you can get some solid action, especially in the afternoons with crankbaits, grubs, jigworms or spinnerbaits.
Trolling for pike with crankbaits or livebait should produce, stick to the outside weededge for larger fish. Hot-n-Tots, reef-runners or deep diving rapala cranks are also good bets this time of year. Stick with white, shad or natural patterns on cloudy days, on sunny days, use silver, gold, or another reflective color with lots of flash.
Musky are already making some transitions. Look for them to come shallow to feed, but otherwise watch for them on your electronics. They will be in small groups chasing baitfish, and can be anywhere from 5-45 feet deep during the day. Bucktails with a gold blade or swimbaits are always good choices this time of year.
CT
In the meantime, focus attention for larger bass on or adjacent to mainlake structure. Real trophy sized fish are usually caught using live bait while drifting, but you can get some solid action, especially in the afternoons with crankbaits, grubs, jigworms or spinnerbaits.
Trolling for pike with crankbaits or livebait should produce, stick to the outside weededge for larger fish. Hot-n-Tots, reef-runners or deep diving rapala cranks are also good bets this time of year. Stick with white, shad or natural patterns on cloudy days, on sunny days, use silver, gold, or another reflective color with lots of flash.
Musky are already making some transitions. Look for them to come shallow to feed, but otherwise watch for them on your electronics. They will be in small groups chasing baitfish, and can be anywhere from 5-45 feet deep during the day. Bucktails with a gold blade or swimbaits are always good choices this time of year.
CT
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