Muskies Canada Release Journal – March April 2006
Sunny Afternoon: Many times during the summer, you find yourself fishing between the hours of 11 am and 3 pm in prime afternoon sunshine and boating traffic. On busy water these can be less than prime times. Even though this is summer, your energy and a muskie’s energy is rather high, you’d think fast presentations. Under these circumstances, contrary to some views, this is time to slow down. Focus on heavy cover type spots (heavy weeds, docks, shady rock areas). The key is to work the selected spot with lots of casts. It’s also wise to throw 2 or 3 different lure presentations at the spot. Trollers can also apply this advice by slowing down and thoroughly reworking high percentage break lines etc…