Catching Pike and Muskie in Weeds

Catching Pike and Muskie in Weeds

More pike and muskie are caught around weeds than any other type
of cover. The key to catching fish consistently is to find out which
types of weeds produce during different times of the year. Broad-
leaved species of cabbage are the best areas for pike and muskie,
but this doesn’t mean that every area with cabbage will produce fish.

Cabbage beds in shallow bays will hold many fish during the spring
and fall. Target these cabbage beds in the spring with spinnerbaits,
spinners, spoons, shallow crankbaits, and topwater lures and you will
catch lots of fish. In the summer, these shallow cabbage beds will
hold mostly small fish if any at all. Deep humps with cabbage will hold
fish during the summer and through fall. Reeds, lily pads and other
types of weeds will also hold pike and muskie.

When looking for good areas of weeds to target, make sure to find
weeds that offer shade, provide cover for fish cruising beneath the
surface and also allow for room to weave in and out of the weeds to
prey on bait fish.

When you are fishing in and around weeds, there are many different
ways you can fish. Spinnerbaits are usually the first choice for
anglers because they cover lots of water, you can keep them above
shallow weeds, and they will also move freely through lily pads and
reeds. Shallow crankbaits and minnow plugs are good choices for
weeds that stop a few feet above the surface. Many anglers prefer
using jigs in deeper weeds because they can get their bait right over
the weeds. If they feel the weeds, anglers will jerk up to get out of the
weeds and they can wind in about a foot of line to keep them right
above the weeds. This is very effective for pike and muskies and you
will also catch an occasional walleye or big perch with this technique.
Bobbers with live bait is productive in weed pockets. Weedless
spoons are excellent for catching pike and muskie in shallow weeds.

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