Most informative muskie books?

[Scoot]

I'm looking for a list of three or four muskie books that will be the most informative. I fish LOW some and will definitely read Muskies on the Shield. What other books would be of interest to me? Keep in mind- I'm not looking for story time, I'd like books that are information based to help arm me with knowledge for knowing where and when to be for next years sklunge adventures.

[cliffy]

Check these out:

1. Crankbait Secrets by Joe Bucher

2. The complete Guide to Musky Hunting by Jim Saric and Steve Heiting.

Also just finished reading Pearson's Muskies on the Shield this past fall...lots of good info...you will enjoy it.

[Scoot]

Thanks Cliffy. Anybody got a used copy of Muskies on the Shield or The Complete Guide to Muskie Hunting they'd like to part with? People seem to like to hang onto these used books, but very seldom ever read or even look at them again.

[cliffy]

Scoot:

I have both books but a buddy has them. I will visit with him tonight and see which one he is not reading..and I would be more then happy to loan it to ya. I live just across the river..so it would be easy. I will post which book I can get ya tomorrow on this forum...and we can make arrangements to get it to ya.

[Scoot]

Cool- how can I pass up a deal like that!?! Thanks a lot.

I haven't updated my bio yet, but I actually live on the "right" side of the river now too. Feels good to be Minnesotan again!!! Not starting a ND bashing here, I just grew up in MN and always felt like that's where I belonged.

[cliffy]

Glad to hear you live on the right side! Anyways, I called my Buddy and he is finished with "the complete guide..etc.". As a matter of fact, he just dropped it off at my office. You can call me on my cell (701) 866-9038 and I can either drop it off..or whatever you feel comfortable with....

[RK]

Hiya,

Couple suggestions...

My personal bias on this one is pretty intense , but 'Muskies on the Shield' is about as good as it gets I think.

Another good one is 'Muskies Maina Style.' It's pretty far-ranging in subject matter, and Pete rambles once in a while as only Pete can do (I should know...) but there's some very good prectical info in there on open water fish, triggering fish, trolling techniques, etc.

Another one that's a little off the wall as a suggestion I suppose: The In-Fisherman's 'Secret Teachings.' I think it's been published under various titles off and on for years, but basically it's a thorough treatment of the F+L+P system, calendar periods, lake classification, etc. If you read it and use it - really apply it - you will catch more fish. Period.

You should also go through all your old In-Fisherman back issues and read anything Gord Pyzer's ever written, whether it's about muskies or not. You'll learn something for sure.

Read Moby Dick too. We all have a little Ahab in us.

Scoot & Cliffy - you two should come over to the FM Muskies Inc chapter meeting on the 24th. I'll be up there...

Cheers,

RK

[cliffy]

Thanks for the info RK. I read Pete Maina's "Muskies Suck" but have have not read the one you refered to. I will have to check it out.

I have always thought about joining the local MI chapter..I even tried sending an e-mail to the FM chapter president...but it my e-mail stated his address was no longer active or couldnt be delivered..or whatever. I will have to look at joining again..it would be nice to meet more people that share this sickness.

[Scoot]

Thanks for the info, RK. I'll try sneak over to the meeting, but I'm not sure if I can swing it or not. We've got a pretty fresh baby at home and I'm trying really hard not to leave mama at home alone with the little guy too often. I'll check out those books you mentioned- winters already getting long for me. I just finished a pretty deep book (Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance) and I'm need for something light and fun that won't make my brain work too hard.

Cliffy, what's your e-mail addy? I'll shoot you Brett's e-mail address. I've talked with him a number of times now- sure seems like a nice fella. I'll probably end up joining Muskies Inc. in the near future.

[cliffy]

Scoot:

If you could send me his e-mail to [email protected] that would be great. I get his e-mail off of the MI HSOforum and tried sending him another message this AM but it still would not go through...I might just call him instead..but still send me what you have.

Thanks.

[RK]

Scoot & Cliffy -

You should both join the FM MI chapter... I get to go to visit a lot of chapters, and they're one of the best. A lot of very good anglers and, more importantly, very good people. I've made some good friends in that chapter over the years. Cliffy, I think you probably tried to email John Skarie's old email address. Scoot can get you Brett's (he's the current Pres.) or email me and I'll get it to you.

Scoot - I get it with the kids, believe me. At home with a sick one today... If you're looking for reading material, go find "The Longest Silence" by Thomas McGuane. Not about muskies, but the best fishing book I think I've ever read...

Cheers,

RK

[cliffy]

Thanks RK. The e-mail address I was sending to is [email protected] and for whatever reason, it keeps coming back as undeliverable. If that is the right address..perhaps there is an issue with my IP. I may just call the number listed on the MI web-site. I probably would join..just would like to talk to a couple of members first...get a feel for the situation..etc. Thanks.

[Scoot]

Cliffy, looks like I'm no help to you- that's the same e-mail addy I have.

RK, I'll try make it over to the meeting this month.