First Know This About Attractive Muskie Lures
Ryan 'Dravis' Knowles

Choosing the right muskie lures can be complicated for beginners and even seasoned veteran fisherman when they're after forty inch muskies.  The right lure makes a big difference in attracting these heavily teethed fish.  Many fishermen prefer to fish using a wide variety of muskie lures and switch between them throughout the day.  Fishing for muskies has become a favorite pastime for thousands of Americans who are always looking to catch the next record-breaker.  The key to your success is finding the right set of fishing techniques and tools.

Pro fishermen have struck gold with some muskie lures available today.  Obviously their preference is based on their results.  The chances of acquiring a great catch are affected by several factors including method of presentation, season, speed of retrieval, time of day, movement, floating distance etc.  At the beginning of the season, fishermen tend to catch muskies a bit easier than they do later in the season with the success rate dwindles.  Some think muskies actually get 'smart' to the movements, characteristics and colors of the lures.  Regardless of the type of muskie lure you use, you might want to try quick retrieving which gives the fish less time to examine your lure.

There are at least twenty-five different types of muskie lures on the market but the most common are surface baits, crank baits, jerk baits, spinner baits and big jigs.  Keep and eye on your lures and if you notice anything wrong with the color, shape, movement through the water, condition of the hook or the tackle line, you should fix the problem right away.  Muskies have strong teeth and can easily inflict damage to the lure or line.  The bait that works well at dusk or dawn may not work as well in clear water during midday.  If you think the muskies are getting used to your lures, try something that defies all logic and goes against everything you've learned about muskie fishing.  Some times a lure that gives the impression of a helpless, struggling prey can entice a good catch immediately.

Much like people, muskies each have their own unique habits.  Therefore, feel free to use a variety of different muskie lures and experiment to find what works best.  When muskie fishing, you may need to be more patient than when fishing for other species.  Choosing the right set of muskie lures is critical in your quest for the next big catch.  Be ready every time you cast, you never know when they might strike.

Ryan 'Dravis' Knowles is a self taught web developer and marketer who has been involved in several online projects since 2001.  He's currently the webmaster of many different sites including First Know This.