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Very true, my wife runs the boat while I run the set-up. I tell her to Crazy Ivan, and she turns the boat to speed up and slow down lures . Triggering those followers for sure. I also fish northern Quebec, a few hours above Manawaki. Walleye and pike. I fish western NY for Muskies.

I kinda watch the rod action, the big spinners , I tend to go a little slower to keep them down. Bucktails with hair, I like to run in shallow water on weed edges. Trolling open water for suspended fish , I prefer Stingeye Magnums or Mepps Giant Killers, plain hooks.

I run 5' leaders with a ball bearing swivel at the line end and at the lure end. For line twist. I attach trolling sinker were the line meets the leader, from 1oz to 4 oz , depending on style of spinner or bucktails and how deep you want them to run. Helps with floating weeds too. My favorite is the Stingeye Magnum Spinners. You can add bucktail hooks if you like. Mepps plain Giant Killers work good too. Plain treble hooks are better for deeper applications. I put a split ring on the trolling sinkers with a snap swivel , to quickly attach to ball bearing swivel at the line end. Hope this helps, best of luck !!

Prices sure have gone up. I think a good rod is worth the investment

Thats cool, I didnt realize Cabelas offer a Musky rod. I've been running St Criox Rods since 1992 with no problems. I'm a troller, my casting friends like 8' 6" TO 9' rods for casting. The longer rods cast heavy lures farther and are better for figure 8's boatside. Just throwing it out there. Tight Lines !!

Well GH73, under a $100, I would try Muskie Flea Market on Facebook. Musky rods are pricey but worth it. A St Croix Triumph series would be your best bang for your dollar. If you get a Musky on , it will be worth every $ spent. 7' 6" or 8 ' should do it. The guys online at The Musky Shop can steer you in the right direction. Call them for good free advice. Best of luck and good fishing. Dan

There are a very good population of Pickerel in Lamoka Lake, with a nice kayak launch in between Waneta & Lamoka Lakes. Try the weedy area on the right by the island as you paddle out to the lake. Best of luck, use a small leader.

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When trolling up there in that clear water. I had a lot of luck with a 8" Swim Whizz in Walleye color , around the Cape Vincent area. I use to bump rocks with it too. The Walleye pattern was greenish, not brown. You may not want to hit bottom, with a expensive custom lure. When casting, I used a white Mepps Giant Killer of deep drop offs. I think natural colors in clear water are better. Best of luck !

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Hey Joe, It's very important to have the proper tools to handle a Musky safely without hurting you or the fish. A large net to use as a livewell on the side of your boat. Long handle pliers and good heavy hook cutters and a good glove for your non dominant hand. Just like trout and salmon , follow the bait movement though out the year and the big predators will be there. Best of luck PS Watch youtube videos for good tips