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Muskellunge
on the
Fly
photo-Carl Haensel
by Carl Haensel
photo-Jeff Woleslagle
Muskies like this tiger muskellunge can even
come from small streams. Don't discount fishing
smaller waters that get little pressure, especially
in southeast and southwest Pennsylvania. While
they won't give up a 50-inch monster, the fish they
do produce will be much more likely to hit due
to lower fishing pressure. When you're fishing for
other quarry, be prepared to take the opportunity
to catch a nice musky when it occurs.
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Are you ready for the ultimate freshwater fishing challenge that
Pennsylvania has to offer? Casting a fly and having a big musky
follow is among the top thrills that will get your heart pounding and
your knees shaking. Hooking up with a big one will leave you with
an experience to remember for years to come. Plan on spending
some time on the water casting with a big rod and big flies, and you
may be rewarded.
Where to fish
Prior to the intervention of man, muskies were found in the Lake
Erie and Ohio River watersheds of Pennsylvania. Currently, muskies
are stocked widely in Pennsylvania and can be found in rivers, lakes
and reservoirs throughout the state. Fly anglers often do better
targeting shallow fish. For this reason, rivers usually offer better
musky fishing on the fly. Don't be afraid to target smaller waters
where the fish may not be as large but may be less pressured. Tiger
muskellunge, a hybrid between a Northern Pike and a Muskellunge,
are a popular fly rod quarry. Slightly smaller and very aggressive,
they can also be found in waters throughout Pennsylvania.
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